Yoyogi International School
International School in Tokyo
Quick answer
Yoyogi International School delivers the International Baccalaureate curriculum, with notably small class sizes averaging 15 students. Well-suited to families seeking a premium and internationally mobile families valuing curriculum portability families. Tuition of $2,718,000–$2,718,000/year is in line with Tokyo averages.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB taught at Yoyogi International School.
- Tuition: $17,535–$17,535/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 15 (max 18) Tokyo international school · 200 students total.
- 27 nationalities top: Korean.
- Ages: Ages 4 to 14 school day starts at 8:30.
- Accreditations: IBO verified.
200
27 (Korean)
15 avg / 18 max
Rolling
1999
IBO
About Yoyogi International School
Yoyogi International School provides a first-class education with a totally unique curriculum for international students from around the world age 1 1/2 to 11 years old. Yoyogi International School was founded in 1999 with the vision of providing the children of the international community in Tokyo with a high-quality early childhood education. The School quickly earned a reputation of providing excellent international education, and proudly became one of the most prestigious early learning centers in Tokyo. Yoyogi International School has since extended its' high-quality, enriching program to primary education.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $17,535 – $17,535 |
| Annual tuition (local) | ¥2718000-¥2718000 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| True annual cost (with hidden fees)how we calculate | $21,935(+25%) |
| First-year total (with registration + deposit) | $24,435 |
| Cost position in Tokyo | 67th percentile(above average) |
IB
All students perform two NWEA MAP assessments each year
Well above norms
Japanese Language and Culture are featured highly in the curriculum. The Japanese language program is offered as the Japanese Foreign Language (JFL) class or the Kokugo class. Students in the Kokugo class will have native level spoken Japanese. The Japanese class (KOKUGO) is taught under Japanese national curriculum and textbook, exactly the same program as Japanese elementary schools.
If required, students are supported with individual programming, additional support, and connections to outside agencies.
We have staff to support mild learning differences, and all teachers receive training.
Yoyogi International School offers EAL (English as an Additional Language) support to non-native speakers to further enhance their language skills.
8:30 – 15:30
In partnership with a lunch catering service KIWI Kitchen
Yes, through Kiwi Kitchen
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Class Size
Student Diversity
Moderately diverse
Common: Korean
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