International Schools in TokyoCost, Quality & Market Intelligence — 2026 Data
Based on 60 schools · 50 with published fee data · Updated April 2026
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$18,392
per year
+27%
above published tuition
72/100
Tokyo, Japan has 60 international schools. The median true annual cost (including hidden fees) is $18,392. Published tuition typically understates the real cost by 27%. Admissions are moderately selective. The most common curricula are IB, British, American.
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Key facts
- 60 international schools 50 with verified published fees · WhereNext-curated DB.
- Median true cost: $18,392/yr tuition + estimated hidden fees (registration, transport, uniform, activities).
- Hidden-fee markup: +27% published tuition typically understates real annual cost by this amount.
- Top curricula IB (19) · British (18) · American (15).
- Admissions mix 34 open · 18 moderate · 8 competitive · 0 highly selective.
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Curriculum Breakdown
Admissions Difficulty
34
Open / Rolling
18
Moderate
8
Competitive
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Data source: WhereNext International School Database. 60 schools in Tokyo, 50 with published fee data. Last updated April 2026.
True cost: Published tuition + estimated hidden fees (registration, transport, uniform, exams, activities) based on city-specific norms.
Value score: 0-100 composite measuring class size, diversity, accreditations, and learning support relative to cost percentile.
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