American international schools in Tokyo, Japan
There are 12 American international schools listed in Tokyo, Japan. Annual tuition ranges from about ≈ $2.6K–$20.5K (USD).
Updated July 2026
- Schools
- 12
- Curricula
- 4
- Tuition (USD)
- ≈ $2.6K–$20.5K
Curricula offered: Advanced Placement, IB PYP, US Common Core, and National Curriculum (England).
Accreditations: WASC, IB, CIS, AEFE, and Cognia.
| School | Curriculum | Stages | Accreditation | Gender | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The American School in JapanASIJ | Advanced Placement | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | WASC | Co-ed | ¥3M |
| Yoyogi International School | IB PYP, US Common Core, National Curriculum (England) | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary | IB | — | ¥2.7M |
| Christian Academy in Japan | Advanced Placement | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | WASC | — | ¥2M |
| Ecole Internationale Franco-Japonaise | IB PYP, National Curriculum (England), US Common Core | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | IB, CIS, WASC, AEFE | — | ¥408K |
| International School of the Sacred HeartISSH | Advanced Placement | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | CIS, WASC | — | ¥2.6M |
| Nishimachi International School | US Common Core | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary | — | Co-ed | ¥3.1M |
| United School of TokyoUST | US Common Core | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary | — | Co-ed | ¥1.8M |
| Tokyo YMCA International School | US Common Core | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | — | Co-ed | ¥2.1M |
| New World International School Tokyo, Japan | US Common Core | Early years, Primary | — | Co-ed | ¥1.2M |
| Elite Open School LRC Tokyo | Advanced Placement | Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | WASC, Cognia | — | — |
| Tokyo International Progressive School | US Common Core | Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | — | — | ¥3.2M |
| Princeton Academy International School | US Common Core | Early years, Primary | — | Co-ed | ¥1.2M |
Frequently asked questions
- How many American international schools are in Tokyo?
- Novana Index lists 12 American international schools in Tokyo, Japan.
- What are the best American schools in Tokyo?
- There is no single best American school in Tokyo; the right fit depends on stage, budget, and boarding needs. The 12 listed schools hold accreditations including WASC, IB, CIS, AEFE, and Cognia. Compare all 12 by fees, boarding, and accreditation to find the best match.
- How much do American schools in Tokyo cost?
- Annual tuition at American international schools listed in Tokyo ranges from about ≈ $2.6K–$20.5K (USD).
- Which accreditations do American schools in Tokyo hold?
- Listed American schools in Tokyo hold accreditations including WASC, IB, CIS, AEFE, and Cognia.