Tokyo YMCA International School
International School in Tokyo
Quick answer
Tokyo YMCA International School provides an American curriculum with AP course options. Well-suited to families seeking a premium and boarding families. Tuition of $2,118,000–$2,118,000/year is in line with Tokyo averages.
Key facts
- Curriculum: American taught at Tokyo YMCA International School.
- Tuition: $13,665–$13,665/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 20 (max 24) Tokyo international school · 190 students total.
- 21 nationalities top: Japanese, Korean, Chinese.
- Ages: Ages 2 to 16 school day starts at 8:30 am.
- Accreditations: WASC verified.
190
21 (Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Indian respectively)
20 avg / 24 max
Available
WASC
About Tokyo YMCA International School
Tokyo YMCA International School provides an education guided by the YMCA core values of caring, respect, responsibility, and honesty, plus the importance of community and a high level of academic excellence. To instill and nurture success within the school's diverse school population, TYIS encourages its students to develop an awareness and appreciation of cultural identity and individual acceptance.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states some support, but key details aren't published — confirm the gaps below before applying.
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.
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Learning-support provision not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —In-house specialist staff not listed
Questions to ask the school
- What in-house learning-support specialists do you employ (SENCo, learning-support teachers, speech & language therapist, occupational therapist), and what is each one's caseload?
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $13,665 – $13,665 |
| Annual tuition (local) | ¥2118000-¥2118000 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $17,665(+29%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $20,165 |
| Cost position in Tokyo | 43th percentile(mid-range) |
American
Japanese
unknown
We provide a highly structured Academic Support for Kids (ASK) program for those students needing extra assistance in any subject. A group of teachers attends to specific grade levels and conducts pull-out and push-in sessions to support learning. The majority of support is for language arts. Teachers in the program consistently plan with classroom teachers to ensure that students receive the best support for their needs.
8:30 am – 2:45 pm
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, Korean, Chinese, Indian respectively
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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