United School of Tokyo
- American
Per yearabout USD 9.47K–11.4K
JPY 1.5M–1.8M · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-28)
About
International school in Tokyo founded in 2014 by parents and teachers. Serves children aged 3 to 14 across Kindergarten, Elementary and Middle School divisions, with an inquiry-based American curriculum.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
American
Ages
Ages 3–14
Type
International school
Fee level
- Grades
- K1 – G8
- Nationalities
- 40
- Founded
- 2014
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 |
|---|---|
| K1-K3 | JPY 1,500,000≈ USD 9.47K |
| G1-G5 | JPY 1,710,000≈ USD 10.8K |
| G6-G8 | JPY 1,800,000≈ USD 11.4K |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| K1-K3 | JPY 1,500,000 (about USD 9.47K) |
| G1-G5 | JPY 1,710,000 (about USD 10.8K) |
| G6-G8 | JPY 1,800,000 (about USD 11.4K) |
Source: school website (united-school.jp) · checked 2026-10-28 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| United School of Tokyo (this school) | JPY 1,500,000 (about USD 9.47K) | JPY 1,800,000 (about USD 11.4K) |
| The Innovation Fellowship (TIF) | JPY 2,250,000 (about USD 14.2K) | JPY 2,250,000 (about USD 14.2K) |
| Aoba-Japan International School | JPY 1,650,000 (about USD 10.4K) | JPY 2,862,000 (about USD 18.1K) |
| Tokyo International School | JPY 3,100,000 (about USD 19.6K) | JPY 3,400,000 (about USD 21.5K) |
| 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 (united-school.jp) · checked 2026-10-28 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- JPY 25,000
- Enrolment fee
- JPY 400,000
- Capital levy
- JPY 400,000
- Bus
- JPY 310,000
- EAL support
- JPY 3,850
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 2026-10-28)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Sibling discount
- 5% for 2nd sibling, 10% for 3rd sibling; tuition only, self-paying families only
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedAmerican curriculum
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
- Outdoor education
- Service
- Languages
- Visual arts
- Performing arts
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Pull-out lessons
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Gym
- Sports field
Sports
- Swimming
- Basketball
- Football
- Track
Arts
- Visual arts
- Performing arts
After-school activities
- Sports
- Performing arts
- Visual arts
- Games and activities
- STEAM
- Learning Assistance
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More details
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The essentials
Additional learning support
Offers learning support and ESL services.
- ESL services
- Learning support
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
School day structure
Daily extended care until 5PM is available for all ages.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bus service
The school operates a bus service.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Food options
A lunch service is offered.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Governance and ownership
Run by a leadership team of principal, vice-principal and curriculum coordinator, supported by an advisory board that meets once per term.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
An inquiry-based curriculum using American Common Core benchmarks, with theme-based units and hands-on learning.
- American Common Core benchmarks
- Theme-based units
- Experiential learning
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic calendar
Open linkSchool website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
English as an additional language (EAL)
ESL services support students learning English as an additional language.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Safeguarding
Staff must report suspected child abuse or neglect to designated personnel, who liaise with the safeguarding lead.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Safeguarding policy
Open linkSchool website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
Founded in 2014 by parents and teachers.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
Located in central Tokyo, surrounded by parks and nature spaces, including a rice paddy nearby.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Includes a sports ground, track, basketball court, swimming pool, football pitch and two indoor gyms.
- Sports ground
- Track
- Basketball court
- Swimming pool
- Football pitch
- Indoor gyms (2)
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Academic and intellectual
Includes STEAM classes and learning assistance.
- STEAM
- Learning Assistance
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Arts and creative
Arts activities include performing and visual arts.
- Performing arts
- Visual arts
- Music
- Drama
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Social and hobbies
Offers games, various activity classes and hobby clubs.
- Games and activities
- Hobby clubs
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community and service
Students take part in community service such as neighbourhood clean-ups.
- Neighbourhood clean-ups
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Leadership and professional
The elementary programme includes leadership activities.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Lifestyle and wellbeing
Languages
Language provision
Ability-based Japanese classes are taught daily, and learning multiple languages is emphasised.
- Japanese
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
Approximate location. Please use the address above for the exact spot.
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