K. International School Tokyo
- IB PYP
- IB Diploma
- IGCSE
- Own curriculum
Per yearabout USD 18.5K–19.6K
JPY 2.93M–3.1M · 2027 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
About
K. International School Tokyo is an international school in Koto-ku, Tokyo, founded in 1997. It offers the IB Primary Years Programme, a Lower Secondary Programme, Edexcel IGCSE and the IB Diploma Programme, with English as the language of instruction.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IB PYP · IB Diploma · IGCSE
Ages
Ages 3–18
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Grades
- Kindergarten – Grade 12
- Founded
- 1997
- Ownership
- Foundation
- Selectivity
- Selective
- Open days
- 2026-09-09
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2027 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| K1–K3 | JPY 3,100,000≈ USD 19.6K |
| Grades 1–9 | JPY 2,930,000≈ USD 18.5K |
| Grades 10–12 | JPY 3,050,000≈ USD 19.3K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| K1–K3 | JPY 3,100,000 (about USD 19.6K) |
| Grades 1–9 | JPY 2,930,000 (about USD 18.5K) |
| Grades 10–12 | JPY 3,050,000 (about USD 19.3K) |
Source: school website (kist.ed.jp) · checked 2026-10-29 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| K. International School Tokyo (this school) | JPY 2,930,000 (about USD 18.5K) | JPY 3,100,000 (about USD 19.6K) |
| The Innovation Fellowship (TIF) | JPY 2,250,000 (about USD 14.2K) | JPY 2,250,000 (about USD 14.2K) |
| The British School in Tokyo | JPY 2,960,000 (about USD 18.7K) | JPY 3,070,000 (about USD 19.4K) |
| Shinagawa International School | JPY 2,575,000 (about USD 16.3K) | JPY 2,900,000 (about USD 18.3K) |
| Global Indian International School, Tokyo | JPY 1,150,449 (about USD 7.27K) | JPY 1,695,435 (about USD 10.7K) |
| Musashi International School Tokyo | JPY 1,688,000 (about USD 10.7K) | JPY 2,025,000 (about USD 12.8K) |
Source: school website (kist.ed.jp) · checked 2026-10-29 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- JPY 40,000
- Enrolment fee
- JPY 300,000
- Capital levy
- JPY 800,000
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. ECB reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explained
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPOffered
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPNot here
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
IGCSE
Ages 14–16, 2 years · Ages 14–16
A subject-by-subject qualification taken around age 16 in British-style schools — usually 5–10 subjects studied over two years.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Sport
- Performing arts
Exam results
- IB Diploma · Average score
- 42.7
- IB Diploma · Pass rate
- 100%
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- Learning support (SEN)
- None
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Sports
- Cricket
Arts
- Musical
After-school activities
- Musical Club
- Cricket
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- Accreditations
- CIS, IB
- Memberships
- EARCOS
The essentials
Source: Read from the school's website
Bus service
School buses serve elementary students only. Routes, stops and fees are reviewed annually. Secondary students are not eligible.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Source: Read from the school's website
Governance and ownership
Led by a Head of School with elementary and secondary vice principals. Recognised as an educational foundation by Tokyo in 2000.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
Students progress from PYP through the LSP and IGCSE stages to the IB Diploma Programme (DP).
- PYP
- LSP
- IGCSE
- DP
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
DP averages sit well above the world average. The page also publishes IGCSE subject averages and SAT and PSAT results.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Source: Read from the school's website
Special educational needs (SEN)
No learning needs specialist on staff, so applicants with special learning needs are not accepted. Physical disabilities are reviewed case by case.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Safeguarding
Has a trained child protection team and an external former police advisor, with staff safeguarding training and rigorous recruitment checks.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Safeguarding policy
Open linkSchool website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
Source: Read from the school's website
History
Started in 1997 as an English language school, took its current name in 1998, and moved to the Shirakawa campus in 2007.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Source: Read from the school's website
Arts and creative
Enrichment includes a musical club led by a professional with theatre experience.
- Musical Club
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Social and hobbies
Clubs and enrichment programmes, including cricket, are led by industry professionals.
- Cricket
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Source: Read from the school's website
Language provision
English is the language of instruction for students from many language backgrounds. Applicants must reach a set English level before entry.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Source: Read from the school's website
Awards
Ranked among top IB schools globally, the page cites 4th place in its December 2024 ranking.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Accreditations
Holds full CIS accreditation and IB authorisations, is an EARCOS member and an Edexcel IGCSE centre.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
Admissions
A selective school that assesses English ability, learning habits and behaviour. The age cut-off for entry is 31 July.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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