Which school is cheaper: The British School in Tokyo or The Montessori School of Tokyo?

The British School in Tokyo has lower published tuition than The Montessori School of Tokyo — roughly 1% cheaper at the midpoint. The British School in Tokyo runs $18,839-$19,548 USD/year; The Montessori School of Tokyo runs $18,948-$19,977.

What is the true annual cost difference between The British School in Tokyo and The Montessori School of Tokyo?

Including hidden fees (capital levy, registration, transport, uniform, technology, activities), The British School in Tokyo runs about $23,154 per year vs $23,533 at The Montessori School of Tokyo — a difference of $379.

Which curriculum does The British School in Tokyo vs The Montessori School of Tokyo offer?

The British School in Tokyo offers IB and British leading to A-Levels and IB Diploma. The Montessori School of Tokyo offers an unspecified curriculum.

Which school is more diverse: The British School in Tokyo or The Montessori School of Tokyo?

The British School in Tokyo draws students from 60 nationalities; The Montessori School of Tokyo draws from 20. The British School in Tokyo has the broader international community by this measure.

How do admissions compare between The British School in Tokyo and The Montessori School of Tokyo?

The British School in Tokyo has Open admissions; The Montessori School of Tokyo 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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The British School in Tokyo vs The Montessori School of Tokyo

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

The British School in Tokyo vs The Montessori School of Tokyo side-by-side comparison
Metric	The British School in Tokyo	The Montessori School of Tokyo
Curriculum	IB, British	—
Qualifications	A-Levels and IB Diploma	—
Ages served	Ages 3 to 18	Ages 2 to 15
Language of instruction

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