EIFJ Tokyo
International School in Tokyo
Quick answer
EIFJ Tokyo (École Internationale Française et Japonaise) serves 115 students from 20 nationalities aged 1 to 16. The school combines a bilingual French-Japanese curriculum integrated with the IB Diploma at sixth form, accredited by IBO, CIS, WASC and AEFE — a four-accreditation set covering French, IB and US-recognition pathways. Tuition $4,723-$10,052 per year — exceptional value for a multi-accredited French-Japanese international school. Strong fit for francophone-Japanese bilingual families on Tokyo assignments.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB, French taught at EIFJ Tokyo.
- Tuition: $4,723–$10,052/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 10 (max 20) Tokyo international school · 115 students total.
- 20 nationalities top: French, Japanese, American.
- Ages: Ages 1 to 16 school day starts at 8:30 am.
- Accreditations: IBO, CIS, WASC plus 1 more.
115
20 (French, Japanese, American)
10 avg / 20 max
Rolling
2019
IBO, CIS, WASC, AEFE
About EIFJ Tokyo
Founded in 2019 by parents to meet the needs of families in Japan as a complement to the existing educational offer, EIFJ, with a capacity of 150 students, now serves a diverse community of students from kindergarten through middle school, including an international nursery. Aspiring to obtain accreditation from the French Ministry of National Education, our institution has been issued a Certificate of Compliance from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, enabling access to Government subsidies, and is also part of the global network of French international schools managed by the Mission Laïque Française, which includes 108 institutions in 32 countries, a network operating within the legal framework of agreements with AEFE, the French Ministry of Education, and the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs.
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
- Educational psychologist available
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —In-house specialist staff not listed
Questions to ask the school
- 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) | $4,723 – $10,052 |
| Annual tuition (local) | ¥732000-¥1558000 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $11,088(+50%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $13,588 |
| Cost position in Tokyo | 12th percentile(budget-friendly) |
IB, French
French, English, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Spanish, German, Korean, Italian
Inclusion
No
Yes
8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Yes
No
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Tokyo
Budget-friendlySchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Moderately diverse
Common: French, Japanese, American
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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