Nishimachi International School
International School in Tokyo
460
38 (USA, Japan, Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Korea)
19 avg / 20 max
Rolling
1949
About Nishimachi International School
Founded in 1949 and located in the heart of Tokyo, Nishimachi International School has been providing innovative educational excellence for over 70 years. The language of instruction is English and all students study Japanese language daily. Working with a dedicated faculty and staff, Nishimachi students benefit from the school’s rigorous curriculum, close-knit community and interactions with the vibrant local culture. After attending Nishimachi, students are thoroughly prepared to continue their education in first-class institutions around the world, having been guided to take personal ownership of their learning, make meaningful connections with others, pursue challenges and persevere, act ethically and respectfully, and use multiple processes to think, innovate and reflect. The school is committed to educating students of all nationalities, cultures and backgrounds to be international and independent thinkers.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $21,806 – $21,806 |
| Annual tuition (local) | ¥3380000-¥3380000 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| True annual cost (with hidden fees)how we calculate | $25,436(+17%) |
| First-year total (with registration + deposit) | $27,936 |
| Cost position in Tokyo | 94th percentile(premium tier) |
American
MAP Test, ISA Writing, NRT(Japanese assessment only for students in our native level class.)
The Nishimachi MAP scores for Math are above the EARCOS average. ISA Writing scores are also above average fro both exploratory and narrative writing.
Japanese
As mentioned above, we do not have a program, so the support we can provide is limited.
We have a Learning Services team that includes a Learning Support Teacher, ESL teachers and a speech therapist who cater to the whole school, but we do not have a program.
We have limited language support in English.
8:15 am – 3:15 pm for Kindergarten; 3:30 pm for Grades 1-9
We offer parents an option order from an outside lunch service that gets delivered everyday.
We keep track of allergies and special diets, and offer accordingly when we provide food at school for special occasions.
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Tokyo
Mid-rangeSchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Highly diverse
Common: USA, Japan, Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Korea
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
Nearby Schools (within 5km)
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