The American School in Japan
- American
- AP
Per yearabout USD 19.9K–24.2K
JPY 3.14M–3.83M · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
About
Non-profit, co-ed international school in Tokyo on two campuses, enrolling students from nursery through high school. The curriculum is modeled on the American system of education.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
American · AP
Ages
Ages 3–18
Students
1,734
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 59
- Founded
- 1902
- Ownership
- Non-profit
- School bus
- Yes
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Nursery–Pre-K | JPY 3,143,000≈ USD 19.9K |
| Kinder–Grade 5 | JPY 3,498,000≈ USD 22.1K |
| Grade 6–8 | JPY 3,699,000≈ USD 23.4K |
| Grade 9–12 | JPY 3,826,000≈ USD 24.2K |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| Nursery–Pre-K | JPY 3,143,000 (about USD 19.9K) |
| Kinder–Grade 5 | JPY 3,498,000 (about USD 22.1K) |
| Grade 6–8 | JPY 3,699,000 (about USD 23.4K) |
| Grade 9–12 | JPY 3,826,000 (about USD 24.2K) |
Source: school website (asij.ac.jp) · checked 2026-10-29 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| The American School in Japan (this school) | JPY 3,143,000 (about USD 19.9K) | JPY 3,826,000 (about USD 24.2K) |
| The Innovation Fellowship (TIF) | JPY 2,250,000 (about USD 14.2K) | JPY 2,250,000 (about USD 14.2K) |
| Global Indian International School, Tokyo | JPY 1,150,449 (about USD 7.27K) | JPY 1,695,435 (about USD 10.7K) |
| Aoba-Japan International School | JPY 1,650,000 (about USD 10.4K) | JPY 2,862,000 (about USD 18.1K) |
| Musashi International School Tokyo | JPY 1,688,000 (about USD 10.7K) | JPY 2,025,000 (about USD 12.8K) |
Source: school website (asij.ac.jp) · checked 2026-10-29 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- JPY 50,000
- Enrolment fee
- JPY 300,000
- Capital levy
- JPY 250,000
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, explainedAmerican curriculum · AP
American curriculum
Kindergarten to Grade 12 · Ages 5–18
Grade-by-grade like US schools; students graduate by earning course credits, often with AP courses in high school.
AP
High school, by subject · Ages 15–18
College Board's university-level courses that high-school students choose subject by subject, with exams scored 1–5 each May.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
- Teachers
- 184
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Theatre
- Gym
- Library
Sports
- Football
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Swimming
- Kendo
- Shotokan karate
- Gymnastics
Arts
- Musicals
- Ballet
- Hula
- Traditional Japanese theater
- Jazz ensemble
- Choir
- Orchestra
After-school activities
- Model UN
- Robotics
- VEX Robotics
- Computer Science Club
- Kendo
- Shotokan karate
- Gymnastics
- Debate
- Speech
- Service projects
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Accreditation and memberships
Source: Read from the school's website
- Accreditations
- WASC, CIS
- Memberships
- EARCOS, JCIS
More details
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The essentials
Country affiliation
The school's curriculum is modeled on the American education system.
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Bus service
Operates 32 school buses, and parents are welcome to ride the bus to school.
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Diving deeper
Governance and ownership
A non-profit school overseen by a Board of Directors, with some parents serving on the Board and committees.
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Academics
Curriculum
Divided into early learning, elementary, middle and high school divisions; high school offers AP courses and personalized learning options.
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Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
Runs parent workshops and talks on digital life, anxiety, social-emotional wellness and related topics.
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Safeguarding
Has a full-time safeguarding coordinator, annual community training, background checks for employees, and a Keeping Children Safe certification.
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Safeguarding policy
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Parent experience
History
Started in 1902 as a school for foreign children in Tokyo, moved across several sites, and built the Chofu campus in 1963.
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Community
Teachers represent 14 nationalities and families are encouraged to take part in school life, with deep ties to Japan.
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Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The PTA has hundreds of active members who contribute thousands of volunteer hours each year.
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Facilities
Facilities overview
Two campuses with multi-function spaces, including a theatre and creative arts and design facilities.
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Sports facilities
High school competes in 15 sports and middle school offers 20 sports, including karate and kendo at Chofu.
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Academic facilities
The Creative Arts Design Center includes design technology labs, a robotics lab and a Japan Center.
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Extra-curricular facilities
Has the ASIJ Theater, a Black Box Theater and a fitness center.
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Extra-curricular activities
Academic and intellectual
Wide range of STEM activities, including VEX robotics, computer science club, and maths competitions.
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Arts and creative
Arts activities include musicals, ballet, traditional Japanese theatre, choir and orchestra.
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Cultural and language
The Japan Center offers lessons in calligraphy, tea ceremony and kendo, plus kyogen and Nihon Buyo.
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Community and service
Service groups such as Model UN and Amnesty International, plus 25 service projects including local community work.
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Lifestyle and wellbeing
Elementary after-school sports include swimming, basketball, soccer and tennis; athletics partners with the Positive Coaching Alliance.
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Admissions
Admissions
Applicants need one parent fluent in English and must live in Tokyo with their parents during attendance.
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Scholarships
Does not offer scholarships or financial aid for new applicants.
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Location
Source: Read from the school's website
Early Learning Center: 6-16-5 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0032; Chofu Campus: 1-1-1 Nomizu, Chofu-shi, Tokyo 182-0031
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