Premium International Schools in Japan

Last updated 21 July 2026

About international schools in Japan

Japan's premium international schools, concentrated in Tokyo, offer exceptional facilities, small class sizes, and strong university placement records. Schools like ASIJ, BST, and International School of the Sacred Heart have campuses with performing arts centres, sports complexes, and extensive co-curricular programmes. These institutions attract senior corporate expat families and Japanese families seeking the highest standard of international education.

Compare 6 Premium international schools in Japan. Filter by curriculum, fees (average JPY 5,056,874), location, and more to find the right international school now.

At a glance 6 schools · avg fee JPY 5,056,874

Schools listed: 6
Curricula: 8
Average annual fee: JPY 5,056,874
Fee range: JPY 3,138,300 – 10,606,830
Most common curriculum: Japanese Curriculum (2 schools)
Average school size: 239 pupils
Largest by enrolment: Nishimachi International School
Oldest: Nishimachi International School (1949)
With boarding: 4

3 international schools in Tokyo

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Rugby School Japan

British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE · Ages 11 to 18

¥4,500,000 - 5,500,000

Ages 11 to 18 years

British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels

Instructs in English

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Nishimachi International School

American Curriculum, Japanese Curriculum · Ages 5 to 15

¥3,380,000

Ages 5 to 15 years

American Curriculum, Japanese Curriculum

Instructs in English

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Tokyo International Progressive School

Advanced Placement (AP), American Curriculum · Ages 9 to 18

¥3,138,300 - 3,740,000

Ages 9 to 18 years

Advanced Placement (AP), American Curriculum

Instructs in English

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1 international school in Nagoya

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NUCB International College

IB (DP), Japanese Curriculum · Ages 15 to 19

¥4,100,000 - 4,600,000

Ages 15 to 19 years

IB (DP), Japanese Curriculum

Instructs in English

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FAQs for Japan

What fees do premium Japan schools charge?

Premium schools typically charge above JPY 3,000,000 per year.

Which are the top premium schools?

ASIJ, BST, Seisen International, and International School of the Sacred Heart are among the most prestigious.