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

The British School in Tokyo has lower published tuition than Tokyo International School — roughly 6% cheaper at the midpoint. The British School in Tokyo runs $18,839-$19,548 USD/year; Tokyo International School runs $19,355-$21,290.

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

Including hidden fees (capital levy, registration, transport, uniform, technology, activities), The British School in Tokyo runs about $23,154 per year vs $24,723 at Tokyo International School — a difference of $1,569.

Which curriculum does The British School in Tokyo vs Tokyo International School offer?

The British School in Tokyo offers IB and British leading to A-Levels and IB Diploma. Tokyo International School offers IB.

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

The British School in Tokyo has Open admissions; Tokyo International School has Open 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 Tokyo International School

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

The British School in Tokyo vs Tokyo International School side-by-side comparison
Metric	The British School in Tokyo	Tokyo International School
Curriculum	IB, British	IB
Qualifications	A-Levels and IB Diploma	—
Ages served	Ages 3 to 18	Ages 4 to 17
Language of instruction	English

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