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St. Mary's International School

Setagaya CityAmericanIB (International Baccalaureate)CatholicFrom 5 yearsSchool bus

Location

Source: https://www.smis.ac.jp/about-us/contact-us

Ages

Recruiting Readiness Program (age 5) to Grade 11 (entry in Grade 12 is not accepted).

Source: https://www.smis.ac.jp/admissions/admissions-policy

Curriculum

Lessons based on American standards (Common Core, NGSS, AERO); the high school offers the IB DP. A Catholic boys' school.

Source: https://www.smis.ac.jp/academics/elementary-school/curriculum

Accreditation

CIS, IB

Source: https://www.smis.ac.jp/admissions/tuition-fees

Annual tuition (2026–27 school year)

Elementary School¥2,860,000
Middle School¥2,970,000
High School¥3,050,000

In addition, Building Maintenance of ¥200,000/year.

Source: https://www.smis.ac.jp/admissions/tuition-fees

Fees at entry

Application fee ¥50,000. At entry, Registration ¥400,000 and Development Fund ¥1,000,000.

Source: https://www.smis.ac.jp/admissions/tuition-fees

School bus

There is a school bus. Annual fees are ¥310,000 one way and ¥420,000 round trip.

Source: https://www.smis.ac.jp/admissions/tuition-fees

Japanese lessons

Grades 2–5 have Japanese lessons.

Source: https://www.smis.ac.jp/academics/elementary-school/curriculum

Lunch

Meals and snacks from Cezars Kitchen (cashless cafeteria).

Source: https://www.smis.ac.jp/admissions/tuition-fees

Religion

Catholic.

Source: https://www.smis.ac.jp/admissions/admissions-policy

Each item was checked on its official source page on 2026-11-11. Tuition and admission conditions change every year. Before applying, always check with the official website of St. Mary's International School.

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