Compare Cambridge Lower Secondary International Schools in Japan

Global Indian International School – Higashi Kasai Campus in Tokyo offers international education pathways from upper primary through high school, featuring IB PYP, Cambridge (CLSP & IGCSE), and the IB Diploma Programme. Located in the residential Edogawa ward of eastern Tokyo, the campus combines internationally recognised curricula with a framework known as 9GEMS designed to develop varied competencies. Instruction is primarily in English, and students aged approximately 8 to 18 can pursue structured learning from primary through senior levels. The campus offers curriculum choices that support transitions to global higher education pathways and encourages participation in activities that support skills beyond academics, including technology and leadership-oriented programs. Bus services are available, and the school operates as a co-educational day school.

UIA International School of Tokyo is an English-medium Cambridge International School serving students from Early Years through Grade 12 (ages 3–18) in the Kiba district of Tokyo, Japan. The school follows the Cambridge Pathway, offering Cambridge Primary, Lower Secondary, IGCSE and AS & A-Level qualifications. Located in a residential area about 10 minutes from downtown Tokyo and within walking distance of Kiba Station, it provides accessible urban schooling. UIA’s campus supports a range of extracurricular activities from Japanese Culture and STEM clubs to Model United Nations and sports through ISTAA. Students engage in weekly activity sessions and can take languages such as Japanese, French and Hindi. The school also offers a bus service for student transport.

YUAI International Islamic School is an Islamic environment school in Tokyo that opened in July 2016. The school provides education at Kindergarten, Primary and Secondary levels, with English used as the main language of instruction. Its academic programme follows the Cambridge pathway, including IGCSE and Cambridge International AS and A Level courses at the upper secondary stage. In Primary School, students study a broad range of subjects, including English, Mathematics, Science, Islamic Studies, Japanese Language, Arabic, Art and Craft, Computer Studies and Health and Physical Education. The school also offers a morning Tahfiz class as part of its programme. YUAI highlights several annual activities and events on its website, such as a Science and Math Festival aimed at encouraging student interest in these subjects, as well as an annual Sports Day. These activities reflect the school’s focus on both academic learning and co-curricular experiences within an Islamic educational setting.

Musashi International School Tokyo (MIST) is an English-medium school in Mitaka-shi, Tokyo, serving students from Kindergarten to Year 13. Kindergarten (K3–K4) is based on the Early Years Foundation Stage and runs in a 100% English environment, with learning areas that include literacy, mathematics, art and design, and physical development. From Elementary, students follow the Cambridge Primary Programme (including Cambridge Primary Checkpoint assessments), then progress through Cambridge Lower Secondary Checkpoints, and later prepare for Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge A Level examinations in High School. Middle School includes a Community Service class where students develop initiatives to help the local community. The school also notes support services such as bus service, lunch service, after school clubs and extended care.

The International School of Nagano (ISN) Nagano Campus offers an inquiry-based IB PYP curriculum for young learners, uniquely housing preschool and elementary students under one roof. This distinctive setup naturally fosters mentorship, giving young children older role models to observe while allowing older students to practice responsibility and leadership. Instruction is delivered entirely in English, supported by dedicated Japanese language classes to ensure bilingual development. A signature element of ISN is its integration with the local environment. Through initiatives like the Biosphere Reserve program, students regularly engage with nature, participating in forest walks, rice planting, and observing seasonal changes in the nearby Japanese Alps to build environmental literacy. The campus itself features outdoor play spaces designed to support physical development and daily exploration. By blending the structured IB framework with hands-on outdoor learning and cross-age collaboration, ISN Nagano Campus provides an active environment where students learn through inquiry, play, and community connection.

Camelot International School is a small international school located in Itabashi-ku, Tokyo, close to Kotake-Mukaihara Station and within easy reach of central areas such as Ikebukuro. Founded in 2014, the school educates students from Grade 1 through Grade 12 and does not offer kindergarten or early years programmes. Teaching is conducted in English across all subjects. The school follows the Cambridge international pathway, offering Cambridge Primary and Lower Secondary programmes, followed by Cambridge IGCSE and GCE A Levels in the upper secondary years. In primary school, mathematics is taught using Singapore Mathematics. Class sizes are deliberately small, with the school reporting an average of around 12 students per grade and even smaller groups in the upper secondary years. Camelot operates a main campus for primary and lower secondary students and a separate annex building for upper secondary students, located a short walk away. Students also take part in subjects such as physical education, music, drama and home economics, alongside the academic programme.

Kohana International School’s Kawasaki Campus offers a Cambridge-aligned education from early years through A-Levels for students aged 2.5 to 18. Situated in an urban campus setting, the school emphasizes a multicultural environment where older and younger grades regularly interact through vertically integrated team activities. The academic program incorporates STEAM integration and project-based learning, alongside an emphasis on digital literacy with dedicated coding platforms and an active ICT lab. Students participate in specific extracurriculars like robotics, ballet, and creative workshops, supported by localized facilities including an open playroom and a mini pool. A distinctive element of Kohana’s student experience is its strong focus on global citizenship, highlighted by the integration of the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award and vibrant cultural events like their annual United Nations Day, where the diverse student body actively celebrates global traditions.

Laurus International School of Science in Tokyo provides a continuous pathway from preschool to upper secondary with a focus on STEM, innovation and entrepreneurship. The Cambridge International Curriculum guides learning from Primary through IGCSE and A Levels, complemented by the Laurus Innovator Program to deepen STEM and entrepreneurship. In Preschool and Kindergarten, English language foundations and science basics are established; from Primary onward, students engage with Cambridge courses while tackling hands-on projects. The school operates on multiple Tokyo campuses, including the Shiba Primary & Secondary site with modern labs and workshops supporting project-based science learning. Enrichment options, Afterschool, Saturday School and Seasonal Programs extend learning beyond the classroom, and ESL supports language development. Laurus was founded in 2001 by Mr Kiyomi Hioki and Mrs Mami Hioki. It joined the Council of International Schools in 2024 and opened Upper Secondary under Cambridge in 2025, with Round Square Candidate status achieved in 2026. The school is recognized for its focus on science education within Japan's international education landscape.

Global Wisdom International School (GWIS) operates in Tokyo's Edogawa Ward with two campuses: Funabori and Kasai. The Funabori Campus (3-1-4 Funabori, Edogawa-ku) provides a Montessori-based pre-school and kindergarten program for ages 2 to 6, emphasizing discovery and enquiry in an activity-rich environment. The Kasai Campus offers Cambridge Primary (and plans Cambridge Lower Secondary for future Grades 1–8). GWIS is officially recognized as a Cambridge International School, providing Cambridge Primary and, in future, Cambridge Lower Secondary. The school hosts a community of more than 100 students from roughly 10 nationalities, supporting an international atmosphere and cross-cultural learning. The learning approach blends hands-on Montessori practice with theories of Piaget, Vygotsky, and Bruner to balance free exploration with guided study. In addition to core curriculum, GWIS runs extensive after-school programs up to age 10, alongside arts, language development, and other extracurriculars to support holistic development. Admission is open for the 2026-27 academic year.

Laurus International School of Science – Aoyama is located at 6-13-14 Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo. It offers Cambridge Primary, Secondary, IGCSE and A Levels alongside a Bespoke Curriculum, serving learners 0 to 18 in Japan. The campus runs an International STEM curriculum for ages 1.5 to 6, delivered in an all-English environment that builds social, emotional, physical and cognitive skills; preschool emphasizes inquiry-based STEM learning and kindergarten prioritizes science experiments, outdoor play and communication. After-school options include ESL, dance and the STEM Academy, while Saturday School strengthens English through Math, Science/STEM and PE in English; Seasonal STEM Camps run winter, spring and summer with flexible enrollment for Laurus and non-Laurus students. The campus features a spacious indoor playroom, a dance studio, and year-round PE/Karate, with a school bus service. It sits in Minami-Aoyama, near Shibuya, Omotesando, Roppongi and Ebisu. Laurus is the only international science school in Japan. The school serves about 1,500 students and 320 staff.

Ascot International School Japan is a Cambridge International School in Kita-ku, Kobe City (Hyogo), serving students from Early Years through Upper Secondary. The school opened its Early Years section in January 2018 and joined the Cambridge International network in May 2022. Students follow Cambridge pathways leading to IGCSE and A-levels, with the curriculum noted as aligned to the English National Curriculum, and Japanese learning offered alongside the English-language program. The campus includes a gymnasium and a full artificial turf soccer pitch, and the school highlights woodland areas used for nature-based learning. After school, students can join activities such as AFA Soccer, basketball, badminton, gaming and homework club.

Laurus International School of Science – Tsukishima is located at 1-11-8 Tsukuda, 1F Pier West Square, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0051. The school offers a bespoke curriculum alongside Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Secondary, Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge A Levels, serving learners from ages 1 to 12. The early years program is an International STEM Preschool & Kindergarten for ages 1.5–6, with inquiry-based STEM learning and an all-English learning environment. Preschool life aims to build social, emotional, physical and cognitive skills, while Kindergarten life emphasizes science experiments and outdoor play and communication. Enrolment options include a 5-hour day (9:00–14:00) and a Full Day (8:30–18:00); a School Bus service is available where appropriate. The campus is a newly established facility beside the Sumida River, in a setting close to parks and Edo-era neighborhoods. After-school options include PE, dance, rhythmic activities and the STEM Academy; Saturday School enhances English fluency; Seasonal STEM camps run year-round for Laurus and non-Laurus students.

Laurus International School of Science – Musashi-Shinjo is an international STEM preschool and kindergarten located at 4-24-18 Suenaga, Takatsu-ku, Kawasaki, Kanagawa 213-0013. It serves children from about 10 months to 6 years and blends a bespoke Laurus Curriculum with Cambridge Primary, Secondary, IGCSE and A Levels. Preschool School Life builds social, emotional, physical and cognitive skills in an all-English setting, while the Laurus Curriculum supports inquiry-based STEM learning to establish a solid early foundation. The Musashi-Shinjo campus opened in 2017, with Cambridge Assessment International Education membership in 2019 and CIS membership in 2024; Upper Secondary under Cambridge opened in 2025. Facilities include a spacious outdoor playground exclusive to this location and a school bus service. The school is Kawasaki-certified and eligible for national Free Early Childhood Education and Care program and subsidies, and has passed regular audits with no issues. Afterschool programs, Seasonal STEM Camps, and arts/ESL/Science activities welcome Laurus and non-Laurus students.