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Malvern College Tokyo holds IB World School status for the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP) and is a candidate school for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP). IB authorisations were granted in 2025, with the IB School status listed as of 8 April 2025 and further authorisations around 8 April 2025 and 3 June 2025. The DP remains in candidate status while the school develops its DP pathway. The school also has ongoing quality assurance oversight from Malvern College UK, with regular inspections and alignment checks conducted through the UK parent institution. The school plans to pursue external accreditation/membership with FOBISIA and COBIS in the future. These points reflect information published by Malvern College Tokyo itself and the IB organization.
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.
