Columbia International School
International School in Tokyo
Quick answer
Columbia International School offers a Canadian provincial curriculum. Well-suited to boarding families. Tuition of $11,448–$13,529/year is in line with Tokyo averages. The student body draws from 21 nationalities.
Key facts
- Curriculum: Canadian taught at Columbia International School.
- Tuition: $11,448–$13,529/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 20 (max 15) Tokyo international school · 300 students total.
- 21 nationalities top: Japan.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 18 school day starts at 9:00am.
- Accreditations: CIS, WASC verified.
300
21 (Japan)
20 avg / 15 max
Available
CIS, WASC
About Columbia International School
Columbia International School offers motivated students a safe and healthy learning environment where in small classes each individual student is actively engaged in their learning process. In technology and resource rich classrooms, dynamic and highly qualified teachers support and challenge students to understand the changing world around them.
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.
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Learning-support provision not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —In-house specialist staff not listed
Questions to ask the school
- What in-house learning-support specialists do you employ (SENCo, learning-support teachers, speech & language therapist, occupational therapist), and what is each one's caseload?
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $11,448 – $13,529 |
| Annual tuition (local) | ¥1774500-¥2097000 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $16,489(+32%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $18,989 |
| Cost position in Tokyo | 33th percentile(mid-range) |
Canadian
Canada: Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
Japanese(Academic) for Kindergarten to Grade 8. Non-Academic Japanese lessons(once per week after school) for Grade 9 to Grade 12.
unknown
No
Yes, For Kindergarten to Grade 6, TAs offering individual support, ESL for Juniors(Grade 7 and Grade 8) and Seniors(Grade 9 and Grade 10). International students with a study VISA must have good enough English skills to pass the high school academic courses.
9:00am – 3:00pm for K-6 3:20pm for Gr7-Gr12 *3:50pm on Tue & Thu for Homeroom guidance activities.
Yes
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: Japan
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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