Waseda International Christian School (WICS)

Location

• Okubo (elementary): 2-23-9 Okubo, Shinjuku City, Tokyo (nearest station: Shin-Okubo Station (JR Yamanote Line), Takadanobaba Station, Nishi-Waseda Station (subway), Higashi-Shinjuku Station)
• Okubo (junior high and high school): 2-23-11 Okubo, Shinjuku City, Tokyo (nearest station: Shin-Okubo Station (JR Yamanote Line), Takadanobaba Station, Nishi-Waseda Station (subway), Higashi-Shinjuku Station)

Ages

Kindergarten (K 4-5; ages 4–5) to Grade 12. Applications are accepted at any time, and selection is first come, first served.

Curriculum

A Christian international school with an American-style curriculum. It has a kindergarten (ages 4–5), elementary school (Grades 1–5), junior high school (Grades 6–8) and high school (Grades 9–12). The main subjects (English, social studies, science, math and Bible) are taught in English by native English-speaking teachers. Students also learn the culture and history of Japan and neighboring countries. There is a weekly chapel service and Bible class.

Annual tuition (2026–27 school year (based on the name of the tuition PDF))

Tuition includes student insurance. The table shows amounts for the first and second child; for the third and later children, it is ¥583,000 per child for Kindergarten, ¥607,200 for Elementary and ¥867,600 for Secondary. In addition, annual fees are a Facilities and Maintenance Fee of ¥50,000 and a School Material Fee of ¥35,000. Textbooks, uniforms and extracurricular costs are separate. Tuition is paid within 1 week of entry being confirmed.

Fees at entry

Application Fee ¥20,000. The Registration Fee is ¥300,000 for the first child, ¥200,000 for the second child, and waived for the third and later children. None are refundable.

English requirements for admission

Before entry, there are English and math tests and an interview. Children whose English foundation is still weak may be able to receive ESL support.

Lunch

Elementary students bring a packed lunch every day. Junior high and high school students bring a packed lunch or, with parental permission, can buy food at a nearby convenience store. There is no school lunch.

Religion

Christian (Bible-based education). Non-Christians can also enter.