Axis International School

Axis International School is located in Kichijoji Hon-cho, Musashino-shi, Tokyo, Japan. The main campus address is Kichijoji Nanai Building, 1-35-14 Kichijoji Hon-cho, Musashino-shi, Tokyo 180-0004. The preschool operates in Mitaka, with directions available from Mitaka Station; the main campus is reachable from Kichijoji Station, with walking directions provided for visitors.

Axis International School provides elementary, junior high, and high school. A separate Axis Preschool serves younger children, establishing an age range from preschool through high school.

Axis International School is a private international program delivering a complete American-style curriculum in English through Griggs International Academy; a preschool program is offered as well. The school emphasizes a full academic pathway from elementary to high school, with a dedicated ESL option for language support.

Language support is provided through an English as a Second Language (ESL) program. ESL is designed for non-native English speakers and is limited to about 10% of the student body; applicants are assessed to determine English readiness before placement.

The curriculum is based on the Griggs International Academy program and aligned with U.S. standards (Maryland State Education Department) through Griggs; official grades come from Griggs, USA. This establishes a U.S.-aligned framework for Axis's diplomas and coursework.

Axis has no formal religious affiliation; Bible study is included as part of the program, with younger students covering Bible stories and older students engaging in Bible-related discussions.

The school day begins at 9:00 AM, with 9:30 AM as the main instructional start. There is a short break around 10:50–11:00 AM, lunch from 12:00–1:00 PM, and dismissal at 2:50 PM. Preschool daily routines start earlier (opening at 8:30 AM, with a typical end-of-day around 6:00 PM for those on the bus).

Axis offers a school bus service with a monthly fee for morning and afternoon transportation (JPY 32,400). The preschool program notes that some students are picked up by the bus, with a final pick-up around 5:30 PM.

Application / Entrance Fees
- Preschool entrance fee: JPY 330,000.
- Grade 1–12 entrance fee: JPY 550,000.

Annual tuition (with per-semester and per-month breakdowns)
- Preschool annual tuition: JPY 1,956,000 (12‑month year).
- Per semester (two semesters per academic year): JPY 978,000.
- Per month: JPY 163,000.
- Grade 1–12 annual tuition: JPY 2,102,100 (10‑month academic year).
- Per semester (two semesters per academic year): JPY 1,051,050.
- Per month (10‑month academic year basis): JPY 210,210.

Other compulsory fees and academic materials
- Annual building fee: JPY 200,000 (Preschool and Grade 1–12).
- Textbook / material fees:
- Preschool: JPY 61,080.
- Grade 1–5: JPY 196,350.
- Grade 6–8: JPY 244,650.
- Grade 9–12: JPY 501,417.

Bus service, holiday school and optional fees
- Bus service (monthly rates):
- Morning only: JPY 21,400.
- Afternoon only: JPY 21,400.
- Morning and afternoon: JPY 42,800.
- Spring / Summer school (per day):
- Axis students: JPY 10,815 per day.
- Non-Axis students: JPY 12,600 per day.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The school operates two semesters per academic year: 1st Semester 01 Sept – 19 Dec and 2nd Semester 05 Jan – 30 Jun. All fees must be paid, or a payment plan put in place, 30 days before each semester begins. Fees are therefore billed on a per‑semester basis unless an approved payment plan is agreed.

Family and other discounts
- Family tuition discount: 10% discount for the second enrolled child.
- Third child discount: 50% tuition discount for a third enrolled child where there is no company assistance and all other fees JPY 0 (conditions apply).
- Diplomat discount: consumption tax is waived for eligible diplomats.

Boarding
- Boarding is not listed; no boarding fees are published for Axis International School.

Uniform and other incidental costs
- A specific uniform fee is not published on the school's fee schedule. Textbook/material fees (listed above) are published; other incidental costs such as uniforms, extracurricular clubs, overseas trip participation or special activity charges are not detailed in the published fee table. These items should be treated as potentially additional costs.

Refunds
- A refund policy is not published in the school's fee schedule. No specific refund terms or procedures are listed with the fee information.

Fee payment options
- The published fee information does not specify accepted payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, etc.). For payment method details and to arrange payment plans, contact the school directly by phone or email.

Foreign-national students represent about 52% of the student body. Nationalities include 48% Japanese, 10% American, 12% Chinese, 4% Ghana, 2% German, 4% Indian, 12% Korean, 2% Lithuanian, 2% Malaysian, 2% Filipino, 2% Singaporean, 2% British, and 2% Ukrainian.