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Fees (as of January 2026):
- One-time (new student) fees: Registration 200,000 JPY; Entrance 300,000 JPY (for primary/secondary levels; Kindergarten entrance may be 150,000 JPY per some preschool fee listings); Campus Development 210,000 JPY; Application fee for preschool programs is listed as 19,500 JPY in some published preschool materials. First-year total for a student entering Kindergarten or Primary (excluding any application fee) is commonly cited as 2,318,000 JPY, which includes 1,608,000 JPY annual tuition plus 710,000 JPY in one-time fees. Note that figures vary by year and program level, and the first-year total does not include an application fee if shown separately. (Sources show the 2,318,000 JPY first-year total and the 1,608,000 JPY annual tuition for the year, with the one-time fees of 200,000 + 300,000 + 210,000 JPY.)
- Annual tuition (per year by grade): Kindergarten 3-year sequence: 1,637,000 JPY; Grade 1–Grade 5: 1,608,000 JPY; Grade 6–Grade 8: 1,765,000 JPY; Grade 9–Grade 12: 1,819,000 JPY. These figures reflect published 2025/2026 tuition levels by grade. (Sources show the per-year tuition by grade range.)
- Other costs: The school offers bus service; meals and other activities may be available as part of or in addition to the base fees. (Bus service indicated in open directory entry.)
- Notable notes: Fee structures are year- and program-specific and may change; refer to current admissions communications for the exact amounts for your child's grade.
Admissions process (step-by-step, current understanding):
1. Info session or campus tour: Families can request an info session or tour through the school's admissions contact options. Sessions are offered in English and Japanese, and you can choose a date/event that fits your schedule. Completing the Info Session/Tour form or emailing the admissions team initiates this step. The school also publishes online information sessions and tours as part of its outreach.
2. Online application submission: Applications are submitted online through the school's admission process. The school has previously announced that applications for the school year are accepted via online formats. Begin the online application as early as possible to secure a seat.
3. Admissions assessment: Applicants may undergo an assessment interview and subject tests, with content varying by grade level and prior reports/transcripts. Assessments are used to determine readiness for Cambridge Primary/IGCSE/A‑Level tracks where applicable.
4. Result notification: Results are communicated within about one week after the interview, depending on grade level and space availability.
5. Registration and deposit deadlines: For accepted applicants, the registration fee is due within about two weeks after notification of the result, with the remaining initial and annual fees due by a specified date. Exact deadlines may vary by year and program.
6. Enrollment and start date: Grade placement is determined by age as of September 1, and the school year typically aligns with Cambridge program cycles (e.g., starting in September). For example, Year 1 starts when the child is of the appropriate age on the cut‑off date.
Notes on current practice and pathways: In 2023–2024, the school announced that Year 1–Year 6 admissions for a September start would be in two phases to accommodate demand, and that applications for the kindergarten were being managed while floor space and class sizes were adjusted. Applications are processed online, and inquiries can be directed to the admissions team.
Languages and program context: Musashi International School Tokyo uses Cambridge International programming and conducts instruction primarily in English; information about Cambridge tracks and age/grade correlations is published in school communications.
Current contact options and info: The school lists an Info Session/Tour form and a direct admissions inquiry channel on its site.
Sources and further reading (for the figures and process outline): OpenApply directory entry for Musashi International School Tokyo; 2023–2024 and 2024–2025 admission notices and communications; preschool fee listings from published materials; first-year and annual tuition figures from published fee schedules. (Cited sources: OpenApply directory entry for MIST; March 2023 admission notice; 2024–2025 admissions communications; International Schools Database fee data; preschool fee listings.)
Waitlist/pool: Musashi International School Tokyo does not operate a waitlist. OpenApply's directory entry for MIST shows Waiting List: No, indicating there is no formal waiting pool; spaces are allocated as they become available and applications can be submitted online.
Scholarships: Musashi International School Tokyo does not list scholarships in the OpenApply directory entry; there is no published scholarship program listed for this school in that directory.
Musashi International School Tokyo (MIST) is an English-medium school in Mitaka-shi, Tokyo, serving students from Kindergarten to Year 13. Kindergarten (K3–K4) is based on the Early Years Foundation Stage and runs in a 100% English environment, with learning areas that include literacy, mathematics, art and design, and physical development. From Elementary, students follow the Cambridge Primary Programme (including Cambridge Primary Checkpoint assessments), then progress through Cambridge Lower Secondary Checkpoints, and later prepare for Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge A Level examinations in High School. Middle School includes a Community Service class where students develop initiatives to help the local community. The school also notes support services such as bus service, lunch service, after school clubs and extended care.
