Which school is cheaper: Musashi International School Tokyo or The American School in Japan?

Musashi International School Tokyo has lower published tuition than The American School in Japan — roughly 105% cheaper at the midpoint. Musashi International School Tokyo runs $10,374-$11,735 USD/year; The American School in Japan runs $20,884-$24,406.

What is the true annual cost difference between Musashi International School Tokyo and The American School in Japan?

Including hidden fees (capital levy, registration, transport, uniform, technology, activities), Musashi International School Tokyo runs about $14,755 per year vs $26,715 at The American School in Japan — a difference of $11,960.

How do admissions compare between Musashi International School Tokyo and The American School in Japan?

Musashi International School Tokyo has Moderate admissions; The American School in Japan has Moderate admissions. The WhereNext Admissions Openness scale combines waiting-list status, admissions cadence, mid-year entry availability, and entry evaluation requirements.

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Musashi International School Tokyo vs The American School in Japan

Side-by-side comparison · Updated 2026-04-26 · Both schools in Tokyo

Musashi International School Tokyo vs The American School in Japan side-by-side comparison
Metric	Musashi International School Tokyo	The American School in Japan
Curriculum	British	American
Qualifications	IGCSE and A-Levels	AP and ACT
Ages served	Ages 3 to 18	Ages 3 to 18
Language of instruction

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