How many British international schools are in Tokyo?

Novana Index lists 17 British international schools in Tokyo, Japan.

What are the best British schools in Tokyo?

There is no single best British school in Tokyo; the right fit depends on stage, budget, and boarding needs. The 17 listed schools hold accreditations including CIS, IB, Cambridge International, WASC, AEFE, and COBIS. Compare all 17 by fees, boarding, and accreditation to find the best match.

How much do British schools in Tokyo cost?

Annual tuition at British international schools listed in Tokyo ranges from about ≈ $2.6K–$18.2K (USD).

Which accreditations do British schools in Tokyo hold?

Listed British schools in Tokyo hold accreditations including CIS, IB, Cambridge International, WASC, AEFE, and COBIS.

British international schools in Tokyo, Japan

There are 17 British international schools listed in Tokyo, Japan. Annual tuition ranges from about ≈ $2.6K–$18.2K (USD).

Updated July 2026

Schools: 17
Curricula: 10
Tuition (USD): ≈ $2.6K–$18.2K

Curricula offered: IB PYP, IB Diploma, IGCSE, US Common Core, National Curriculum (England), Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, Montessori, Cambridge A-Level, and British EYFS.

Accreditations: CIS, IB, Cambridge International, WASC, AEFE, and COBIS.

British international schools in Tokyo, Japan: compare stages, accreditation, gender, and tuition.
School	Curriculum	Stages	Accreditation	Gender	Tuition
K. International School Tokyo	IB PYP, IB Diploma, IGCSE	Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form	CIS, IB	Co-ed	¥2.9M
Yoyogi International School	IB PYP, US Common Core, National Curriculum (England)	Early years, Primary, Lower secondary	IB	—	¥2.7M
Global Wisdom International School	Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, Montessori	Early years, Primary, Lower secondary	Cambridge International	Co-ed	¥810K
Chuo International SchoolCIS	Cambridge Primary, Montessori	Early years, Primary	Cambridge International	—	¥690K
Ecole Internationale Franco-Japonaise	IB PYP, National Curriculum (England), US Common Core	Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary	IB, CIS, WASC, AEFE	—	¥408K
Everest International School, Japan	Cambridge A-Level, IGCSE	Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form	Cambridge International	—	¥600K
UIA International School of Tokyo	Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level	Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary	Cambridge International	—	¥1.1M
Kspace Kindergarten and Pre-School	National Curriculum (England)	Early years, Primary	—	Co-ed	¥1M
The British School in TokyoBST	National Curriculum (England), IB Diploma	Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form	IB, COBIS	Co-ed	—
Laurus International School of Science	IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level	Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary	CIS	—	—
Phoenix House International School	National Curriculum (England)	Primary	COBIS	Co-ed	—
YUAI International Islamic School	IGCSE, Cambridge Lower Secondary	Early years, Primary, Lower secondary	—	—	¥1.4M
Joy to the World American International School	National Curriculum (England)	Early years, Primary	—	Co-ed	—
Musashi International School Tokyo (MIST)	British EYFS, Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level	Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form	—	Co-ed	—
Poppins Active Learning International School	British EYFS	Early years	—	—	¥1.8M
Tokyo International Public School	Montessori, Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary	Early years, Primary, Lower secondary	Cambridge International	—	—
Tokyo Bay International School	Montessori, Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level	Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form	—	—	—

Frequently asked questions

How many British international schools are in Tokyo?: Novana Index lists 17 British international schools in Tokyo, Japan.
What are the best British schools in Tokyo?: There is no single best British school in Tokyo; the right fit depends on stage, budget, and boarding needs. The 17 listed schools hold accreditations including CIS, IB, Cambridge International, WASC, AEFE, and COBIS. Compare all 17 by fees, boarding, and accreditation to find the best match.
How much do British schools in Tokyo cost?: Annual tuition at British international schools listed in Tokyo ranges from about ≈ $2.6K–$18.2K (USD).
Which accreditations do British schools in Tokyo hold?: Listed British schools in Tokyo hold accreditations including CIS, IB, Cambridge International, WASC, AEFE, and COBIS.