

Musashi International School Tokyo (MIST)
Part of Aoba International Educational System
Updated July 2026
Musashi International School Tokyo is an English-medium international school located in Mitaka-shi, serving students from Kindergarten through Year 13. It utilizes the Cambridge International curriculum to provide a rigorous academic education focused on critical thinking and global perspectives.
Teaching approach
Musashi International School Tokyo is committed to fostering a family-like community that prioritizes strong relationships between students, teachers, and families. Its educational approach is holistic, focusing on academic achievement alongside the emotional, social, and physical well-being of students to prepare them as responsible global citizens. The school promotes personalized learning to maximize individual potential and encourage self-discovery.
Programmes
The school offers a comprehensive education based on the Cambridge International curriculum, beginning with the Early Years Foundation Stage in Kindergarten. The academic pathway continues through primary, middle, and high school, utilizing Cambridge Checkpoints, IGCSE, and A-Level examinations. The curriculum emphasizes core subjects including English, mathematics, science, and the arts, supported by an immersive English-speaking environment.
Outcomes
The school prepares students for higher education and future careers through the Cambridge International curriculum. The academic journey progresses from Cambridge Checkpoints in primary and lower secondary years to IGCSE and culminates in A-Level examinations. This framework is designed to build critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills.
Student support
Learning support
The school emphasizes personalized learning, recognizing that each student has unique strengths and needs. Teachers utilize the Cambridge framework to provide support tailored to individual requirements, fostering an environment that encourages self-discovery and the development of effective pathways to success.
Frequently asked questions(4)
- What curriculum does Musashi International School Tokyo (MIST) offer?
- Musashi International School Tokyo (MIST) offers British EYFS, Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, IGCSE and Cambridge A-Level.
- What ages does Musashi International School Tokyo (MIST) teach?
- Musashi International School Tokyo (MIST) enrolls students aged 3 to 18.
- Is Musashi International School Tokyo (MIST) co-educational?
- Musashi International School Tokyo (MIST) is a co-ed school.
- Where is Musashi International School Tokyo (MIST) located?
- Musashi International School Tokyo (MIST) is an international school in Tokyo, Japan.
Tuition & fees
This school publishes fees only on request — contact admissions for a current schedule.
Admissions
Prospective families are invited to register for online information sessions or schedule school tours via the school's website. The admissions process is supported by a dedicated contact form for inquiries regarding specific school years and student details. The school is approved for Japan’s Free Early Childhood Education and Care Program.
Calendar
The school operates throughout the year, offering seasonal programmes during winter, spring, and summer breaks. Regular school life includes scheduled field trips and camps, such as day trips for elementary students and multi-day excursions for middle and high school students, including a September camp and a February ski trip.
Facilities
About the campus
The school operates across two campuses in Mitaka-shi: a Kindergarten campus and a Main Campus for elementary through high school students. The facilities include open classroom environments designed to stimulate exploration, and the school provides bus services across four routes. Students have access to a healthy lunch programme provided by an external partner.
Co-curriculars
Students have access to a variety of after-school clubs, which may include Science Experiment, Drama, Brain Booster, Dance, and Chess clubs. Additionally, the school provides extended care services until 5:00 pm, offering a supervised environment with creative lessons and activities. Seasonal programmes also feature hands-on activities like coding, art, and sports.

Emerson KeungHead of SchoolBorn in Brooklyn and raised in Canada, Emerson Keung holds a Bachelor of Arts, a Bachelor of Education, a Master of Education, and a Doctor of Education. He has extensive international experience, having worked in Papua New Guinea for 9 years and Hong Kong for 8 years before leading MIST.
Chelsea DillonKindergarten and Elementary CoordinatorChelsea Dillon holds a Bachelor of Arts in Education and has 12 years of teaching experience across Japan and Thailand. She is originally from Nebraska and has been with the school in her current coordination role.
Richard SchaeferMiddle School and High School CoordinatorRichard Schaefer holds a Bachelor of Arts, a Master of Arts in Teaching, and a Master of Arts in Education and Technology from University College London. He has taught in Florida and at international schools in Tokyo, joining MIST in 2021.
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British EYFS
Cambridge Primary