School fees and accreditation

How much are The British School in Tokyo fees for 2026/27?

The British School in Tokyo in Tokyo, Japan charges JPY 2,960,000 to 3,070,000 a year for 2026/27, depending on year group (about US$18,817 to US$19,516). That is the school's own fee table, as of 29 Sep 2026.

Fees 2026/27 by year group

Year groupPer year (JPY)
Primary (Nursery to Year 6)2,960,000about US$18,817
Secondary (Year 7–9)2,980,000about US$18,944
Secondary (Year 10–13)3,070,000about US$19,516

Other fees

  • Capital development fee (every year, whole school): JPY 100,000 (about US$636)
  • Enrolment fee (new students, one-off, non-refundable): JPY 500,000 (about US$3,179)
  • Educational resources (new students, one-off, non-refundable): JPY 680,000 (about US$4,323)
  • Application fee: JPY 40,000 (about US$254)

Tuition includes books and curriculum trips. Lunches, non-curriculum trips, special-needs support, some exam fees and instrumental lessons are extra. Billed in three terms; fees are quoted in yen.

Fees as of 29 Sep 2026. Source: the school's fee page. US dollars at JPY 1 = US$0.006357 (29 Sep 2026). Fees change, so confirm with the school.

Is The British School in Tokyo accredited?

COBIS Patron's Accreditation, awarded after a process in October and November 2022 (the school says it is the first in Japan). IB World School for the Diploma Programme. The school's own page.

Accreditation is taken from the school's own site and only when the school states it. Not sure what a mark means? Read the accreditation guide and check the accreditor's register yourself before you decide.

At a glance

Place
Tokyo, Japan
Ages
3–18
Pupils
Co-ed, about 1,415
Curricula
UK curriculum, GCSE, IGCSE, A-Level, IB

School website

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General information only. Fees and accreditation change, so always confirm with the school.