Phoenix House International School

Phoenix House International School is located at 3-7 Yonban-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0081, Japan. The campus is in central Tokyo in the Hanzomon and Ichigaya area. It is a large, purpose-built campus in the heart of Tokyo near the British Embassy and the Imperial Palace, and the central location provides city-wide access for families.

Prep School for children aged 5 to 11; the school provides Prep 1 through Prep 6. The programme uses England's National Curriculum and is described as serving 5–11 year-olds.

Independent Prep School. The school is described as an Independent Prep School serving Prep 1–Prep 6 in central Tokyo. It follows the National Curriculum of England.

Admissions policy states that a child with non-Japanese nationality can apply as an international pupil; there is no published breakdown of nationalities or the local/global ratio. This indicates international intake but no public nationality mix data.

The school has a designated SENCo; the Deputy Head of School also serves as Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and SENCo. This indicates a leadership structure focused on Special Educational Needs and inclusive education.

The school teaches to England's National Curriculum, reflecting a British international schooling identity. It is a member of FOBISIA, reflecting British international collaboration and standards.

No religious affiliation is listed publicly. The school presents itself as a British prep school following the English National Curriculum.

Term dates show Autumn, Spring, and Summer terms; for example Autumn 2025 runs 1 September 2025–12 December 2025 and Spring 2026 runs 6 January 2026–20 March 2026, with Summer 2026 13 April 2026–26 June 2026. The school provides a lunch option via Kiwi Kitchen. Tours and information sessions are scheduled at 9:00–10:00 JST during visits.

Public information about a dedicated school bus service is not published. The public pages provide the school address and contact details but do not list bus transportation arrangements. Prospective families should contact admissions for transport options.

Phoenix House International School is a British prep school in Chiyoda-ku, central Tokyo, Japan, serving children aged 5–11 in Prep 1 to Prep 6. The curriculum follows the National Curriculum for England, with a core foundation in English, Mathematics, and Science and a broad programme across humanities, languages, sports, computing, drama and music, with a strong emphasis on oracy. LAMDA examinations are integrated into the curriculum, offering age-appropriate bronze, silver and gold awards as part of the performing arts and communication development. The school operates a House System with four houses—Snowdon, Rothesay, Windsor and Oak—and provides extensive enrichment through clubs, performing arts and outdoor learning via the North Peak Enrichment Campus. For progression beyond the prep stage, Future Schools support is provided for secondary placement, and admissions policies allocate pupils to year groups by birth date with defined cut-off dates.

Phoenix House supports Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) through a strong emphasis on communication, confidence, and a secure learning environment. The home page highlights the guiding statement “Confidence to communicate. Language to lead,” and the Prep School approach to learning emphasises oracy and the development of independent, creative thinkers in a safe setting. Enrichment programmes and clubs are designed to foster wellbeing and social skills, with the North Peak Enrichment Campus offering learning experiences away from routine pressures to support social development. LAMDA examinations are integrated into the curriculum to improve self-confidence and effective communication. A Head of SEN and Inclusion coordinates targeted learning support in small groups or one-to-one as part of the school's inclusive approach. The Rising Star Award explicitly recognises wellbeing as a focus, alongside life skills and global citizenship.

Phoenix House provides learning support for pupils who need additional assistance, delivered in small groups or through individualised sessions by the PH team. The Head of SEN and Inclusion coordinates this provision in collaboration with the Senior Leadership Team and works with families. The school states it can cater to a diverse range of abilities and offers specialised teaching in areas such as art and sports. The publicly available materials indicate learning support and a Head of SEN and Inclusion, but do not specify particular SEN categories. Phoenix House holds BEACON STATUS for Safeguarding and Student Welfare with COBIS and is a member of IAPS, reflecting commitment to safeguarding and pastoral care.

English is the language of instruction. The site likewise describes a UK-qualified team, including SENCo responsibilities, suggesting an inclusive, English-language curriculum. Public materials do not describe any explicit EAL-specific provision or staff. The teaching team includes UK-qualified professionals as part of a broad international staff, which supports English-language delivery across the curriculum. The language of instruction is reinforced by enrichment content stating that all program delivery is in English.

Mental wellbeing is supported through enrichment activities intended to build confidence and resilience, with a broad emphasis on wellbeing across the school's culture. The Rising Star Award focuses on life skills, wellbeing, sustainability, and entrepreneurship as key outcomes. LAMDA and performing arts activities contribute to social development and self-confidence, supporting wellbeing through communication and presentation skills. The North Peak Enrichment Campus in Hokkaido provides opportunities for learning away from routine pressures, promoting independence and social well-being. Safeguarding policies establish a safe environment for pupils, which is foundational to mental wellbeing.

Phoenix House holds COBIS Beacon Status for Safeguarding and Student Welfare (the first school in Japan to achieve this) and is a member of FOBISIA/IAPS networked safeguarding standards. The school maintains a designated safeguarding lead (DSL) and all staff receive safeguarding training to recognise and report concerns. Safeguarding procedures require recording concerns in CPOMS and following strict reporting protocols to the DSL; personnel records and confidentiality are protected. The DSL coordinates liaison with external agencies as needed, and there are formal Parent involvement mechanisms within safeguarding procedures. Safe recruitment practices are followed, and safeguarding records are managed securely and in line with policy.

1. Submit the application via Open Apply to begin the process. The applicant must provide a completed application form, scanned copies of the applicant's and parents' passports, copies of report cards, and the name and contact details of an academic referee, together with a Registration Fee of JPY ¥60,000. Before submitting, read the Admissions Policy to understand how the process works. Applications are currently being accepted for the 2026-27 academic year.

2. Review admissions policy and eligibility. Phoenix House serves children aged 5 to 11, and allocation to year groups is based on the child's date of birth, with 2026-27 cut-off dates published. Non-Japanese nationality applicants can apply as international pupils; evidence of a need for international schooling may be required for pupils with Japanese nationality.

3. Check entry requirements. Each applicant must demonstrate age-appropriate academic capacity across verbal and non-verbal reasoning, numeric and spatial reasoning, and both child and a parent must be able to communicate effectively in English.

4. Undergo the assessment procedures. After all listed items are received, families are invited to complete the admissions assessment. The school uses a holistic approach to determine suitability, drawing on the completed application, a confidential reference from the current school, a parent meeting, teacher observations during the child's interview and practical assessment, an English language proficiency check, and a CAT4 cognitive abilities test for Upper Prep applicants.

5. Attend the Discovery Day. A Discovery Day is held to facilitate the completion of all assessment components. Lower Prep applicants attend half a day, and Upper Prep applicants attend a full day, with informal assessment to ensure access to the curriculum.

6. Note the Admissions Rounds Schedule. The Admissions Rounds Schedule includes rounds A1 (Open), A2, S1, S2, Su1, and Su2 (Final), each with an Application Review Period, a Discovery Day, and a Decision Announcement. The dates shown correspond to the 2025-26 cycle; current cycle dates may differ and are published on the admissions page or via the Open Apply portal.

7. If successful, an offer is issued and the place can be secured by paying the Enrolment Fee of JPY ¥260,000. Fees are paid annually, with termly payments available for a handling fee. Invoices are sent at least four weeks before the end of the previous term, and the payment deadline is the end of that term. Refunds are not provided; there are sibling-fee remission provisions (5% for eldest when another sibling is enrolled, 15% for two others, 30% for three others) and all fees include tax. The policy accompanies the Schedule of Fees and is subject to review from time to time.

8. Attend an Open Day and participate in tours. In-person tours run on Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00–10:00 JST and online information sessions on Mondays 12:00–13:00 JST. An Open Day is scheduled (for example Saturday 31 January, 10:00–12:00 JST) to meet the Phoenix House community and see the school in action.

Phoenix House offers scholarships to both prospective and existing families who are deemed eligible. Scholarships aim to encourage academic excellence, acknowledge pupils' academic, extracurricular and leadership achievements, and increase the diversity of the PH community. To be considered for a scholarship, contact admissions@phoenixhouseschool.org.

Phoenix House maintains a waiting list for applicants when all places are filled. Applicants may be added to the waiting list if no places are available. The published information does not specify the order of placement, duration, or prioritization rules for the waitlist. Families on the waiting list should expect notification if a place becomes available.