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Tokyo is the heart of international education in Japan, with over 60 schools serving one of the world's largest expat communities. The city's international schools are spread across popular expat neighbourhoods like Minato, Shibuya, Meguro, and Setagaya. Despite being one of the world's most expensive cities, Tokyo's international school fees are competitive compared to Hong Kong or Singapore, and the quality of daily life — safety, cleanliness, public transport, food — is consistently rated among the best globally.
Compare 10 international schools in Tokyo, Japan. Filter by curriculum, fees (average JPY 2,063,639), location, and more to find the right international school now.
Tamagawa Academy is a private Japanese school on a single campus in Machida, Tokyo. The school offers education from kindergarten through Grade 12. The campus is described as a 610,000 m² green area known as “Tamagawa no Oka (Tamagawa Hill).” For international pathways, the school introduced the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) in April 2007 and the IB Diploma Programme (DP) in July 2010. DP subject options include English, Japanese and Mandarin languages, alongside sciences, mathematics, humanities and arts. Students also participate in a wide range of clubs, including robotics and coral research, as well as orchestra and English drama.
Shinagawa International School (SIS), founded in 2007, offers the full International Baccalaureate continuum: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). The Seaside Campus serves Grades 1–3 and forms part of the school’s PYP pathway across SIS campuses in Tokyo. Located in the Shinagawa Seaside area, the campus is supported by practical student services, including an organised school bus system with multiple routes and on-site daycare for younger children. Student life includes a structured afterschool programme with activities spanning arts, sports, academic clubs and service initiatives, as well as residential trips and swimming classes that are part of the school programme. SIS also operates a four-week Summer School, which features hands-on projects across science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics, along with weekly field trips. These programmes reflect the school’s emphasis on inquiry-based learning and real-world experiences within the IB framework.
Makuhari International School (MIS) is a private international school in Wakaba, Chiba City, serving Pre-School (two-year-olds), Kindergarten 1–3 (ages 3–6) and Grades 1–6 (ages 6–12). The curriculum follows the objectives of the Japanese Curriculum and, as a MEXT-designated exceptional school, supplements them with elements from other curricula; English literacy draws on a UK-style literacy framework, and maths uses White Rose Maths. Most lessons are taught in English, with Japanese or Japanese Studies (and some Social Studies in Grades 5–6) taught in Japanese. The campus is a 13‑minute walk from Kaihin Makuhari Station and about 30 minutes from Narita Airport and central Tokyo. MIS runs school buses to areas including Chiba, Funabashi, Tsudanuma, Baytown and Urayasu. After-school clubs include art, athletics, language, culture, drama and music, and the Global Citizenship Award Program includes projects such as growing rice in the school rice paddy.
New International School of Japan (NewIS) is a dual-language school in Minami-Ikebukuro, Tokyo, welcoming students from Pre-K (age 3) through Grade 12. Learning is delivered in English and Japanese, and the school describes its program as a dual-language implementation inspired by Scotland’s Curriculum for Excellence, taught in multiage classes. Typical classrooms are staffed by two full-time teachers for about twenty children. From the year children turn six, students learn to play the violin by ear, and Mandarin Chinese is offered as an elective. The school also notes physical education includes International Tae Kwon Do. For access, NewIS is a short walk from major stations including Ikebukuro, and it offers a routed school bus service.
EIFJ (École Internationale Franco-Japonaise) is an international school located in Nishigaoka, Kita-ku, in the northern part of Tokyo. The school welcomes students from 18 months to 15 years of age, covering early years, primary and middle school levels. EIFJ offers several academic pathways, including a program aligned with the French Ministry of Education and an International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme stream, alongside multilingual options using French, English and Japanese as languages of instruction. The campus includes dedicated spaces such as a science laboratory, art and music rooms and sports facilities. EIFJ is particularly known for its extensive after-school program, which includes language and culture classes, coding and programming, science activities, musical theatre, ballet. Team sports includes its Hexagon FC and multisport programs. A distinctive school tradition highlighted by EIFJ is the weekly Monday morning assembly, during which students sing the French and Japanese national anthems, with an additional anthem introduced each month to reflect international awareness.
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.
Shinagawa International School was founded in 2007 and operates as an English-medium international school in Tokyo. The Samezu Campus serves students from Grade 4 to Grade 12 and is part of the school’s International Baccalaureate continuum, offering the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme. Teaching and learning are conducted in English, with Japanese offered as part of the language programme. The campus is located in Shinagawa Ward, with access from nearby train stations such as Aomono-Yokochō and Shinagawa Seaside. The school provides a range of co-curricular and after-school activities, including robotics, sports and creative arts. SIS also offers a school bus service and runs regular whole-school events such as Sports Day, STEAM Day and cultural celebrations, which are highlighted as part of the school’s annual calendar.
Kunimoto Alberta International School is a six-year all-girls program in Tokyo offering Grades 7 through 12. The school delivers both the Alberta (Canada) curriculum and the Japanese national curriculum, allowing students to study within an international academic framework while remaining in Japan. The campus is located in Setagaya Ward, a residential area in western Tokyo and is within walking distance of Kitami Station on the Odakyu Line. This makes the school accessible from central parts of the city. Facilities include a library, computer room, science rooms, gymnasium, tea ceremony room, kitchen facilities and outdoor sports areas such as a lacrosse field and tennis court. A distinctive feature noted by the school is that it operates an Alberta-accredited program in Japan, with instruction aligned to Alberta Education standards. Students can also participate in a wide range of clubs, including arts, sports, language and service activities.
YES International School Tokyo is a learning community in Shibuya, opened in May 2018, for children who are homeschooling or who find standard school life difficult. The daily program is built around project-based learning, where mornings can start with “morning projects” exploring themes such as science, language, art and programming, alongside creative learning in music and art. Students also take part in practical routines such as a cooking class and shared lunch time. Weekly movement sessions that include capoeira and soccer. The school describes individual support tailored to each child’s pace. A distinctive feature is its official Discord server, “YES Elegant,” designed with parent visibility and student-led rule-making.
Shinagawa International School’s Aoyoko Campus is its Early Learning Center for children aged 3 to 5 in Minamishinagawa, Shinagawa (Tokyo). Children begin with the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) Early Years curriculum, which was introduced at this facility in 2025 and is delivered through a play-based approach that encourages curiosity, inquiry and exploration. The campus includes a safe outdoor playground for physical development, creativity and social interaction. SIS teaches in English (with Japanese taught as a subject) and the school also offers a school bus service with features such as GPS tracking and bus attendants. Families can also access SIS after-school activities (school-wide) that include options like art, music, drama, coding and sports.
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