Camelot International School

Camelot International School is located in Itabashi-ku, Tokyo. The Primary/Lower Secondary Division is at 3 Chome-10-34 Mukaihara, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 173-0036, Japan, and the Upper Secondary Annex is at 1 Chome-10-17 Mukaihara, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 173-0036, Japan. The school is near Kotake-Mukaihara Station, with access to the Fukutoshin Line, Yurakucho Line and Seibu Ikebukuro Line; Ikebukuro is one stop away by rapid train and three stops by local train, and Nerima is two stops away on the Seibu-Ikebukuro Line.

The school teaches all grades from Grade 1 to Grade 12 (UK/British Year 2 to Year 13). There are no Kindergarten classes at Camelot.

Camelot International School is an international school following the Cambridge Curriculum (IGCSE & A-Level). It does not publish boarding facilities; the school operates as a local international day school.

The school emphasizes an inclusive environment and small class sizes (average about 12 students per grade, with a 6:1 student–teacher ratio) to support individual learning needs. Specific formal SEN provisions or facilities are not publicly described.

Not affiliated with a specific country; the school follows the Cambridge Curriculum (UK-based) for its subjects and examinations.

Religious affiliation is not stated; the school's philosophy emphasizes equality regardless of religion.

School doors open at 8:30 and close at 17:00. Primary lessons run roughly 9:20–15:30 (Fridays 9:20–14:40). Secondary lessons run roughly 9:15–16:00, with general weekday hours extending to 17:00 for activities or staying on campus.

The school does not operate a school bus. Kotake-Mukaihara Station is about a two-minute walk from the school, so many students travel by train; some families come by car.

Application fee

- Application fee: ¥15,000 (paid once per child at the time of application; non‑refundable).

Enrollment / one‑time entrance fees

- Entrance fee: ¥350,000 (paid once per child upon entrance; non‑refundable).
- IGCSE entrance fee (Grade 9 & 10): ¥200,000 (paid once upon entrance; non‑refundable).
- A‑Levels entrance fee (Grade 11 & 12): ¥150,000 (paid once upon entrance; non‑refundable).
- School uniform (one‑time purchase on entrance): Primary: approximately ¥10,000–¥15,000. Lower/Upper Secondary: approximately ¥70,000~ (summer & winter sets; purchased on entrance; non‑refundable).

Annual tuition and recurring fees (by division)

- Primary (Grades 1–5):
- Annual Tuition & Building Fee: ¥1,150,000 (paid every year; refundable by term where applicable).
- Resource Fee: ¥150,000 (paid every year; non‑refundable).

- Lower Secondary (Grades 6–8):
- Annual Tuition & Building Fee: ¥1,170,000 (paid every year; refundable by term where applicable).
- Resource Fee: ¥200,000 (paid every year; non‑refundable).

- Upper Secondary (Grades 9–12 — IGCSE & A‑Levels):
- Annual Tuition & Building Fee: ¥1,250,000 (paid every year; refundable by term where applicable).
- Resource Fee: ¥200,000 (paid every year; non‑refundable).

Notes on annual charges and per‑term handling:
- The school collects the stated tuition and building fees on an annual basis; those annual tuition/building amounts are identified as "paid every year" and are described as being "refundable by term" subject to the school's refund rules. The school does not publish a per‑term split of the tuition amounts for the academic year on the published fees pages.

Other recurring or incidental fees / required items

- Examination fees (Upper Secondary): IGCSE / AS / A‑Level examination fees are charged per subject — roughly ¥20,000~ per subject (typical subject loads cited: IGCSE avg. 7 subjects; AS/A‑level avg. 3 subjects).
- Personal laptop: Secondary division students are required to provide a personal laptop that meets school requirements before the start of term.
- After‑school activities: After‑school activities are listed as free; fees apply for after‑school tutoring and for certain optional trips/events when specified. Field trips and most school event costs are included in the annual fees; exceptional or optional trips (e.g., graduation trips) may incur additional charges.

Boarding

- No boarding fees or boarding provision are published for this school; the school operates as a day school (no boarding accommodation fees are listed).

Refund policy and exceptions

- Several recurring fees are explicitly non‑refundable (for example: application fee, entrance fee, and resource fee). Tuition/building fees are described as "refundable by term" with exceptions. The school's stated exception: students who take a long‑term leave of absence for personal, non‑medical reasons are not eligible for a refund.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Application fee: payable at submission of the application (once; non‑refundable). Entrance fee: payable upon acceptance/enrolment; the entrance fee must be paid within seven business days from the day an acceptance letter is issued. Annual tuition, building and resource fees are charged as "paid every year." The school's published instructions require completing specific fee payments within the stated acceptance timeframe.

Fee payment options

- Bank transfer (domestic and international) is provided as the payment method. Bank details published for fee payments: Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (Shinjuku Branch), domestic bank number and an international SWIFT code (SMBCJPJT). The school requests that payments be completed using the applicant's name on the transfer. No credit‑card payment method is published on the school's admissions/payment information.

Summary of refundable / non‑refundable items (quick list)

- Non‑refundable: Application fee (¥15,000); Entrance fee (¥350,000 or stated program entrance fee for Upper Secondary); Resource fee (division amounts listed above); uniform purchases.
- Refundable by term (subject to exceptions): Annual Tuition & Building Fee (division amounts listed above). Exceptions apply for long‑term non‑medical leaves of absence.

Important operational notes (billing related)

- Entrance fee payment deadline after acceptance: seven business days.

The school maintains a diverse student body with a higher share of international students in the upper divisions; the ratio varies by grade. Many Japanese students hold multiple nationalities. There is no single published nationality breakdown for the entire school.