Oakwood Tokyo International School
International School in Tokyo
Quick answer
Oakwood Tokyo International School is an international school serving expat families in Tokyo, with notably small class sizes averaging 15 students. Tuition of $13,032–$16,903/year is in line with Tokyo averages.
Key facts
- Curriculum: Other taught at Oakwood Tokyo International School.
- Tuition: $13,032–$16,903/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 15 (max 17) Tokyo international school · 71 students total.
- 15 nationalities top: Japanese.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 8 school day starts at 8:30am.
- Accreditations: IBO verified.
71
15 (Japanese)
15 avg / 17 max
Rolling
IBO
About Oakwood Tokyo International School
Oakwood Tokyo International School is a play-based international preschool and elementary school in Setagaya, Tokyo, offering a nurturing, English-language environment for children from around the world. Our curriculum blends U.S. Common Core standards with play and inquiry-based learning to support social, emotional, and academic growth. With small class sizes and a warm, diverse community, we help children build confidence, curiosity, and essential skills for our modern world.
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
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —School states it does NOT offer dedicated EAL/ESL support
Questions to ask the school
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- What level of English is required for entry, and what EAL/ESL support is provided for a child still learning English?
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $13,032 – $16,903 |
| Annual tuition (local) | ¥2020000-¥2620000 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $18,668(+25%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $21,168 |
| Cost position in Tokyo | 51th percentile(above average) |
Other
IB PYP Candidate School
Japanese, Mandarin
Limited to extra staff to help with slight developmental delays
Yes
No
8:30am – 3:00pm or 3:30pm
Yes
Limited, but yes
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Tokyo
Budget-friendlySchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Moderately diverse
Common: Japanese
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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