K. International School Tokyo
International School in Tokyo
Quick answer
K. International School Tokyo (KIST) serves 660 students from 45 nationalities aged 3 to 18. The school is an IB Continuum World School delivering PYP, MYP and the IB Diploma, with strong British-curriculum integration, accredited by IBO and CIS. Tuition $18,077 per year. Strong fit for international families on Tokyo assignments seeking established IB pathways with intentionally smaller cohort sizes than larger Tokyo internationals.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB, British leaving qualifications include IGCSE and IB Diploma.
- Tuition: $18,077–$18,077/yr published annual range.
- 45 nationalities top: Children of dual nationalities, most commonly Japanese and another nationality..
- Ages: Ages 3 to 18 school day starts at 8:45 a.m..
- Accreditations: IBO, CIS verified.
660
45 (Children of dual nationalities, most commonly Japanese and another nationality.)
24 max
Rolling
IBO, CIS
IGCSE and IB Diploma
About K. International School Tokyo
KIST's mission is to provide academically motivated children from diverse cultural and social backgrounds with a high-quality education in a safe and supportive environment in order to develop competent, academic individuals with high moral character who make meaningful contributions to our global community.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states meaningful learning-support provision — still confirm it fits your child's specific need.
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.
- Learning support: moderate
- In-house specialist staff listed
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
Questions to ask the school
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $18,077 – $18,077 |
| Annual tuition (local) | ¥2802000-¥2802000 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $22,477(+24%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $24,977 |
| Cost position in Tokyo | 73th percentile(above average) |
IB, British
IGCSE and IB Diploma
Students complete the following official examinations: - EdExcel iPrimary examinations in Grade 5. - EdExcel iLowerSecondary examinations in Grade 8. - IGCSE examinations in Grade 10. - IB Diploma examinations in Grade 12. For diagnostic purposes, KIST students in Grades 1 to 5 complete GL assessments. We also have all students sit the PSAT exam in Grade 10. As an accredited SAT Test Center, many of our students opt to take the SAT Exam at various times over the calendar year. We also collect diagnostic information over the school year (using past Key Stage exams for Grades 3-8 (UK) and past IGCSE exams for Grades 9-10) to identify student performance and to direct support resources to students not meeting published performance expectations.
KIST students perform well above the world average on all components of each exam. More information is available on our website. KIST is proud to be recognized by IB-school.com for having the 7th highest IB Diploma Average in the world.
Japanese. Students in the IB Diploma Programme (Grades 11 and 12) have access to additional languages through the IB-affiliated Pamoja Education online platform or through self-study (as per IB regulations).
We provide significant support services for students with English learning needs as described on our website. We employ Care Coordinators and a full-time Guidance Counsellor in our Secondary School to support students with social-emotional development and with planning for pathways after graduation.
We provide significant support services for students with English learning needs. As for additional special learning needs, while we do our best to support students with diagnosed mild special educational needs (SENs), we do not employ a learning needs specialist and are therefore unable to consider admission for students with specific needs that demand support beyond the capacity of our classroom and subject teachers.
Yes, we provide English language support for students who need additional assistance up to Grade 8. Support is not available, however, from Grade 9 and so students joining these grades must possess high-level language skills in order to access the school's challenging academic curriculum independently without support.
8:45 a.m. – Mondays: 2:40 p.m. / Tuesdays - Fridays: 3:20 p.m. (Elementary), 3:40 p.m. (Secondary).
Yes, the school cafeteria provides an optional lunch service with meals made from organic or near-organic produce.
No
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Student Diversity
Highly diverse
Common: Children of dual nationalities, most commonly Japanese and another nationality.
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