Axis International School
International School in Tokyo
Quick answer
Axis International School provides an American curriculum with AP course options, with notably small class sizes averaging 7 students. Well-suited to families seeking a premium families. Tuition of $1,947,330–$2,776,767/year is in line with Tokyo averages. Graduates leave with TOEFL and ACT.
Key facts
- Curriculum: American leaving qualifications include TOEFL and ACT.
- Tuition: $12,563–$17,915/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 7 (max 8) Tokyo international school · 70 students total.
- 13 nationalities top: Japanese.
- Ages: Ages 2 to 18 school day starts at 8:45 a.m..
- Accreditations: MSA-CESS verified.
70
13 (Japanese)
7 avg / 8 max
Rolling
MSA-CESS
TOEFL and ACT
About Axis International School
Students learn to be motivated and self disciplined from an early age so that they can become independent learners and thinkers.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states some support, but key details aren't published — confirm the gaps below before applying.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
- Learning support: moderate
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —In-house specialist staff not listed
Questions to ask the school
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $12,563 – $17,915 |
| Annual tuition (local) | ¥1947330-¥2776767 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $19,309(+27%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $21,809 |
| Cost position in Tokyo | 53th percentile(above average) |
American
TOEFL and ACT
Stanford Standardized Test, ACT, SSAT, SAT, Eiken, TOEFL, TOEFL Junior, TOEIC, IOWA
Average SAT: 1340 Average ACT: 24.7
Japanese
We don't have a Special Needs class. Highly functioning students with a diagnosed condition have been able to function in the regular classes with some accommodations made from time to time as needed.
We do not have staff with special needs training and experience. Depending on the diagnosed need of the child, we be able to accommodate them. Being a small school, our resources and abilities are limited.
Yes
8:45 a.m. – 2:55 p.m.
No
No
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Tokyo
Budget-friendlySchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Moderately diverse
Common: Japanese
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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