Tokyo West International School
- IB PYP
- American
- Japanese
Per yearabout USD 5.49K
JPY 870K · 2024-2025 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-02)
About
Comprehensive school in the Hachioji and Tama area offering continuous education from kindergarten through high school, with a focus on high-level English and bilingual education. Welcomes returnee students, Japanese families and children from overseas.
Key facts
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Curriculum
IB PYP · American · Japanese
Ages
Ages 2–18
Language
English
Type
Bilingual school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 15
Fees
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2024-2025 school year
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| High School | JPY 870,000≈ USD 5.49K |
One-off costs
- Application fee
- JPY 22,000
- Enrolment fee
- JPY 100,000
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 2026-11-02)
Admissions
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- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Deadline
- 2026-10-27
- Entry process
- Interview
Curriculum and academics
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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)Not here
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
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.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Languages
- Outdoor education
- Academics
- STEM
Student support
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- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Device policy
- Bring your own device
- School bus
- Yes
- Food options
- Allergy safe
Campus and school life
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Facilities
- Garden
Sports
- Soccer
- Volleyball
Arts
- Art
- Music
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- Accreditations
- IB
- Memberships
- EARCOS
Academics
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Curriculum
Inquiry-based curriculum built on IB PYP with daily English and Japanese classes. High school follows Japanese and US distance-learning curricula.
- IB PYP
- Units of Inquiry
- Singapore Math
- Jolly Phonics
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
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Facilities overview
Campus surrounded by nature, with an organic garden programme used for hands-on learning.
- Organic garden
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
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Academic and intellectual
Several educational field trips each year, including overnight excursions linked to the curriculum.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
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Bilingual teaching
Bilingual teaching emphasising English and Japanese, with daily classes in both languages in primary school.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
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Accreditations
Accredited IB PYP school and EARCOS member.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
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