International School Fees Japan: Budget to Premium

Japan (Tokyo, Osaka, Yokohama and other cities) has international schools across a wide fee range – from budget to premium British, IB and American options. This guide gives fee ranges and example schools so you can make an informed choice.

Quick overview of fee ranges (annual tuition, indicative)

• Budget: Roughly JPY 1,200,000–2,200,000 per year (primary). Smaller or bilingual schools, recognised curricula.
• Mid-tier: Roughly JPY 2,500,000–3,500,000 per year (primary). Established international schools, good facilities.
• Premium: Roughly JPY 3,800,000–5,500,000+ per year (primary). Top facilities, strong IGCSE/IBDP.

Secondary and exam years are typically higher. Tokyo tends to be more expensive than Osaka or regional cities.

Budget end: example schools and fees

K. International School Tokyo (KIST), Global Indian International School (GIIS) Tokyo and Laurus International School can sit in the budget band. Primary often JPY 1,400,000–2,200,000 per year. Check each school’s latest fee schedule.

Mid-tier: example schools and fees

British School in Tokyo (BST), Canadian International School Tokyo and Yokohama International School are mid-tier examples. Primary often JPY 2,600,000–3,500,000; secondary/IBDP can be JPY 3,500,000–4,500,000. Strong British/IB provision.

Premium: example schools and fees

American School in Japan (ASIJ), International School of the Sacred Heart (Tokyo) and Seisen International School sit at the premium end. Primary can be JPY 4,000,000–5,200,000 and secondary/IBDP JPY 4,500,000–5,800,000+. Extensive facilities and university placement.

What to watch beyond tuition

• Registration and enrolment fees (one-off; can be JPY 300,000–800,000+).
• Learning support and EAL – often extra; can add JPY 400,000–1,200,000+ per year.
• Board exam fees (IGCSE, IB, A level) – not in tuition; budget JPY 300,000–800,000+ per exam session.

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How to choose

• Decide budget band, city and curriculum; get full fee schedules (tuition + one-off and annual extras).
• Compare total cost over 3–5 years and fee progression by year group.
• Ask what is included vs add-on (support, trips, exams).

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