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Malvern College Tokyo opened in August 2023 in Kodaira, Tokyo, becoming the tenth overseas Malvern College campus. It began as a day school offering pupils in Years 1–9 with plans to extend to Year 13 by 2027. Malvern College Tokyo operates in close partnership with Malvern College UK, with governance and quality assurance provided through the Malvern College Family of Schools and regular oversight by Malvern College UK. A formal opening ceremony was held on December 4, 2023, attended by the British Ambassador to Japan and other dignitaries, marking the school's public launch. The local operator is the Babylon Education Group, which manages Malvern College Tokyo as part of Malvern's international network.
Malvern College Tokyo is located in Kodaira, about 40 minutes from central Tokyo, in a district with more than 50 educational institutions within a 5 km radius. The campus features a four-storey main building with a basement, a gymnasium, specialist rooms, a spacious library, and extensive sports facilities designed to support high-quality teaching and wellbeing. The Malvern Qualities—Resilience, Curiosity, and Integrity—shape the school's approach to learning and global citizenship. The school's community engages families through events such as the Sakura Culture Festival and regular Malvern Meet information sessions for prospective parents. There are ongoing opportunities for families to engage through school tours and other community activities.
The school maintains a Parent Hub to support parent involvement. The school regularly hosts Malvern Meet information sessions for prospective parents (online) to discuss programmes and admissions. The Sakura Culture Festival is a family-friendly multicultural event with tea tastings, traditional dances, English calligraphy and other activities. Weekly school tours are offered for families, with tours conducted in English and Japanese. Publicly, a standalone Parent-Teacher Association is not described on the public pages; parent engagement appears to be organized through the Parent Hub and school events such as Sakura Culture Festival and Malvern Meet. The governance and quality assurance framework involves Malvern College UK through the College Council to maintain standards across the Malvern College Family of Schools.
Malvern College Tokyo opened in August 2023 and is located in Kodaira, a residential and academic area in western Tokyo, approximately 40 minutes from the city centre by train. The school offers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP), with English as the main language of instruction. All pupils study Japanese daily, with classes organised by language proficiency. The campus includes specialist facilities such as science laboratories, a library and a STEAM and Design Makerspace equipped with tools including 3D printers and laser cutters. Sports facilities include a two-storey gymnasium, a full-size all-weather sports pitch and a running track. The school also features a Sakura Garden, which is used for outdoor learning and community events, including the annual Sakura Culture Festival. Malvern College Tokyo currently operates as a day school and provides school bus services on selected routes.
