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Tokyo International School

Minato CityIB (International Baccalaureate)From 5 yearsSchool bus

Location

Ages

Recruiting Kindergarten (age 5) to Grade 11 (entry in Grade 12 is not accepted). For children aged 2–5, there is a partner preschool (Minami-Azabu).

Curriculum

A full IB continuum school (PYP, MYP, DP).

Accreditation

IB, CIS, NEASC

Annual tuition (2026–27 school year)

Kindergarten–Grade 2¥3,100,000
Grades 3–5¥3,200,000
Grades 6–9¥3,300,000
Grades 10–12¥3,400,000

Total of tuition paid in 3 installments. In addition, a Building Fee of ¥200,000/year.

Fees at entry

Application fee ¥30,000. At entry, Registration Fee ¥400,000 and Development Fee ¥1,000,000.

School bus

There is a school bus. Annual fees are ¥280,000 one way and ¥380,000 round trip.

English requirements for admission

At least one parent must speak, read and write English fluently.

Japanese lessons

There are Japanese lessons (in a dedicated classroom).

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 Tokyo International School.

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