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Below, we have compiled the top 20 IB international schools in Japan according to our users. However, there are another 92 schools to choose from in the country. You can find the best international school for your child by personalising your results. Just fill in your search criteria, and we will calculate a personal score for every international school in the city of your choosing based on your requirements.

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Global Indian International School, Tokyo

As one of the top-rated MEXT-accredited international K12 schools in Tokyo, Japan, GIIS has set benchmarks in learning frameworks, curricula delivery methodologies, and exceptional academic output in International Baccalaureate, Cambridge, and CBSE examinations.
City
Tokyo
Curriculum
British, Indian, IB, Montessori
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: ¥1,010,394
to: ¥2,240,136

Malvern College Tokyo

Malvern College Tokyo is a British-style IB World School accredited for the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP), with Diploma Programme (DP) accreditation underway. We cater to pupils aged 4 to 16, providing a high-quality IB education.
City
Tokyo
Curriculum
British, IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
4 to 16
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: ¥2,645,000
to: ¥2,751,000

Best 20 IB International Schools in Japan

Out of a total of 43 IB International Schools in Japan (and 112 total International Schools in Japan)

Based on the aggregated preferences of our users in the last 30 days.

UPBEAT International School

UPBEAT International School provides a holistic education for Global Citizens to develop high standards in English comprehension level and linguistic ability.
City
Nagoya
Curriculum
IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
1 to 12
This school does not make their fees public.

Abroad International School Osaka

Abroad International School Osaka provides a comprehensive and inclusive education which follows the IB (International Baccalaureate) PYP (Primary Years Programme) and MYP(Middle Years Programme).
AISO maintains a low student to teacher ratio allowing for a strong student teacher relationships and a variety of extra-curricular activities. While the language of instruction is English. students go beyond mere language learning and become good communicators who do well in all areas.
City
Kyoto-Osaka-Kobe
Curriculum
IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
1 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: ¥1,500,000
to: ¥2,000,000
Reviews
(1 review)

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.
YIS embraces the needs of every child by providing a warm, secure and nurturing environment where children gain independence, motivation, develop critical thinking skills and integrity that are essential for the global society in the 21st century.
City
Tokyo
Curriculum
IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
4 to 14
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: ¥2,718,000
to: ¥2,718,000
Reviews
(2 reviews)

Osaka YMCA International School

Osaka YMCA International School is the only IB continuum school in Osaka City, offering the PYP, MYP and IB Diploma. A non-profit school with a community focus, it offers a perfect pathway from preschool to Grade 12.
City
Kyoto-Osaka-Kobe
Curriculum
IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: ¥1,638,000
to: ¥2,168,000

CGK International School

An international school located in Yokohama, CGK is providing a curriculum of high quality, inquiry-based learning as an IB PYP World School.
We provide consistent childcare and education from 2 years old in preschool through elementary, middle and high school.
We support families who want an international education for their students as long as one parent speaks either English or Japanese.
Our philosophy is to raise real global kids by helping them develop a balance of self-expression, critical thinking skills, and a spirit of inquiry.
City
Tokyo
Curriculum
IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
2 to 15
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: ¥1,874,730
to: ¥2,125,530

Aoba-Japan International School

As an international school in Japan, we aim to develop:
Global Leaders
Global leadership is a mindset that enables us to initiate, lead, and participate in socially responsible actions. Global leaders take action through a holistic, balanced, and reflective framework. They lead with an understanding of multiple perspectives related to physical, managerial, psychological, political, cultural, and spiritual domains
Entrepreneurs and Innovators
Entrepreneurship and innovation are core to social responsibility. They involve the discovery and application of knowledge and ideas to improve the human condition. Entrepreneurs innovate by generating and applying new ideas designed to impact the world in positive ways.
Effective Communicators
Effective communication involves both imparting and exchanging ideas in a clear and concise way to produce desired results. Effective communicators are active thinkers and attentive listeners who offer ideas openly and weigh them against the thoughts and ideas of others with their integrity maintained.
Wise Risk Takers
Wise risk takers have the courage to attempt new and untested things in order to achieve their goals. They use discerning and analytical thinking to identify potential and manage risk. They see solutions instead of problems, possibilities instead of obstacles, and probabilities instead of futility.
Effective Problem Solvers
Effective problem solvers are open-minded and see problems from multiple perspectives. They can analyze problems in order to understand, assess, and identify possible solutions. They act on solutions that are designed to make the world a better place to live.
City
Tokyo
Curriculum
IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
2 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: ¥2,120,500
to: ¥2,862,500

Shinagawa International School

Shinagawa International School (SIS) is a vibrant and diverse IB World School conveniently located near Shinagawa Seaside Station. Fully Accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Preschool – Grade 11 by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). As part of our ongoing growth, we are proud to be an authorized IB Continuum School implementing PYP, MYP, and DP programmes. Our school community encompasses over 40 nationalities, creating a rich tapestry of experiences and cultures. Committed to providing a holistic education, SIS caters to students from the Early Learning Center (ages 3-6), Primary School (grades 1-5), and Secondary School (grades 6-12, with grade 12 to be introduced in the 2025-2026 academic year).
City
Tokyo
Curriculum
IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: ¥2,450,000
to: ¥2,775,000
Reviews
(1 review)

Tokyo International School

TIS strives to successfully combine contemporary, yet rigorous teaching, learning and assessment practices, with important, family-like relationships which exist between teachers, students and parents.
City
Tokyo
Curriculum
IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
4 to 17
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: ¥3,000,000
to: ¥3,300,000

Horizon Japan International School

Horizon Japan International School serves students from preschool through high school, and is an IB Continuum School offering the PYP, MYP and DP programmes.
As an IB World School, our mission is to develop each student by providing an outstanding international education for overall success in a caring and courageous environment from early years through to university entrance.
City
Tokyo
Curriculum
IB, American
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: ¥2,690,000
to: ¥3,140,000
Reviews
(1 review)

Seisen International School

Seisen International School is first and foremost a Catholic international school. Our Guiding Statements are key drivers in all aspects of life in Seisen International School and are responsive to the nature of the community.
While having a Catholic Christian foundation, our Guiding Statements are considered to be universal in purpose and intent. They echo our holistic approach to education both academic and moral, and they are deemed appropriate for our diverse representations of learners, nationalities, cultures, identities and faith communities in our school community.
Seisen educates future world citizens to become men and women for others and with others, in the spirit of Jesus Christ.
Seisen’s mission is to provide a safe environment with a focus on the multi-faceted nature of community wellbeing. We seek to empower each student, through shared responsibility, creativity, and human interdependence, to develop their unique talents and to become competent and compassionate players in our global society, capable of empowering others and of bringing hope and peace to our ever-changing world.
Our guiding principles are based on the tradition of learning and service handed down from St. Raphaela, the founding member of the Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Educate women for social and cultural transformation
Nurture faith development
Shape international mindedness and celebrate diversity
Side with the poor
Reach out to the world with hospitality and hope
Act as leaven for worldwide community building
Reverence creation
Share all that we are and have
City
Tokyo
Curriculum
IB, Catholic
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: ¥2,300,000
to: ¥2,470,000

Marist Brothers International School

Marist Brothers International School (MBIS) is a private, college-preparatory school, catering to students from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12. Since opening our doors in 1951, our graduates have consistently achieved placements in universities and colleges around the world. MBIS has been accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) since 1972, and became an IB World School in 2017. We are committed to excellence in education, but believe that excellence means more than a rigorous and stimulating curriculum. Our holistic approach includes a focused dedication to character – developing skills which make our students stand out from the crowd. Character and community are at our heart – the foundation of the Marist ‘difference’.
City
Kyoto-Osaka-Kobe
Curriculum
American, Catholic, IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: ¥1,791,000
to: ¥2,167,000

Deutsche Schule Kobe International

Deutsche Schule Kobe International is a German international school abroad and an IB World School for children ages 2 to 11. DSKI provides an exceptional, innovative education anchored by its German heritage with international values and recognized for embracing the rich diversity in its learners and the world. DSKI approaches education holistically in order to ensure that students learn using their heart, head and hands.
City
Kyoto-Osaka-Kobe
Curriculum
IB, German, French
Languages of instruction
English, French, German
Ages
2 to 11
This school does not make their fees public.

St. Mary's International School

SMIS is a boys school in Tokyo. A St. Mary's education nurtures the intellectual, physical, emotional, and social development of each student. SMIS offers a challenging array of core curricular and extra-curricular programs designed to enable the student to achieve excellence and success. SMIS fosters multi-cultural awareness and understanding, and encourage students to develop a sense of global responsibility and citizenship.
City
Tokyo
Curriculum
IB, Catholic
Language of instruction
English
Ages
5 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: ¥2,850,000
to: ¥3,000,000

K. International School Tokyo

KIST's mission is to provide academically motivated children from diverse cultural and social backgrounds with a high-quality education in a safe and supportive environment in order to develop competent, academic individuals with high moral character who make meaningful contributions to our global community.
As our Guiding Beliefs, K. International School Tokyo believes that:
*Being a member of the school community requires a belief in and a commitment to uphold the school's mission and vision as well as a dedication to its guiding beliefs.
*A safe and supportive environment is one which encourages respect, responsibility, tolerance and compassion.
*A high-quality education is defined as promoting academic excellence, international understanding, moral character and lifelong learning.
*Education is a shared partnership of mutual cooperation between students, parents/caregivers and the school.
*Cultural diversity enhances our school community as well as our understanding of the world.
*Central to being internationally minded is recognizing that diverse, rich cultures exist in all regions of the world, and demonstrating a tolerance for the varied beliefs and traditions of these cultures.
*The language, customs, traditions and cultural beliefs of our host country, Japan, serve as an important resource in enriching the learning experience.
*A regularly reviewed, comprehensive international curriculum that is linked across the school, is essential in preparing students for their future lives.
*Being a global citizen requires knowledge and skills in the use of technology; however, the ability to function independently and act promptly in the real world also requires core knowledge and skills independent of technology.
*Special emphasis should be placed on development of skills in language and mathematics as essential learning tools.
*Setting high academic expectations supports the development of strong academic skills which increase the chances for future academic success.
*Students learning through a second language require more learning time and a greater degree of effort and support than those learning through their first language.
*Native language development and maintenance is important in developing identity, self-esteem and cognitive ability, and ultimately contributes to academic success.
*Maintaining a safe and collaborative learning environment free from bullying and harassment requires the support of the school community as a whole in taking appropriate action when necessary.
*Reinforcing appropriate dress and behavior standards promotes a respectful, responsible and safe school environment.
*The accessibility of educational opportunities at the school is dependent on the establishment and sustainment of as affordable a fee structure as possible and efficient financial management.
Our Mission and Guiding Beliefs serve as the rationale for all school decisions.
More information about our guiding statements can be found on our website at https://www.kist.ed.jp/node/7.
City
Tokyo
Curriculum
IB, British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: ¥2,802,000
to: ¥2,802,000
Reviews
(5 reviews)

Yokohama International School

Yokohama International School is a warm and caring international community where families from all backgrounds feel welcome and students have abundant opportunities to explore, develop and challenge themselves. A medium-sized IB Continuum School, it offers all three main programs of the International Baccalaureate, providing an inquiry-centered, transdisciplinary and skills-focused learning continuum from early years through high school. Together, students, staff and parents strive to fulfill our simple yet dynamic mission: Live Learn Lead.
Our new campus, designed by Kengo Kuma & Associates specifically for our learning programs and teaching philosophy, is adjacent to a shopping complex and close to other commercial and residential areas of the Honmoku neighborhood in Yokohama. Learning in our school occurs everywhere and in a variety of settings, not only in classrooms; our innovative campus ensures the environment we create supports this approach. Built for our learning community, every space is designed to be a learning space, and the wood panelling theme and natural light features retain and enhance the warm sense of community for which our school is known.
A showcase for international education in Yokohama, our 14,685m2 site is comprised of the 4-story North Building that houses the library, cafeteria, auditorium and most of the classroom areas and administrative offices, and the 3-story South Building that houses the Early Learning Center and physical education facilities, including a double gymnasium and indoor swimming pool. A full-size athletic field complements the indoor athletic facilities. Consistent with our school's emphasis on the importance of community, the entire campus is designed for wheelchair accessibility, diversity, equity and inclusion. Multiple hub spaces inside and outside for group interaction are an essential element of the campus that create a sense of community when students of varying ages, staff, parents and alumni gather together and feel a connection to the physical space.
To pay homage to our host country and the culture that we live within, styling cues reflect Japanese modern and traditional architecture and aesthetics, particularly those that reflect harmony between man-made environments and the natural world, and utilize materials that are both aesthetically pleasing and ecologically sound.
City
Tokyo
Curriculum
IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: ¥2,880,000
to: ¥3,670,000

Global Indian International School, Tokyo

As one of the top-rated MEXT-accredited international K12 schools in Tokyo, Japan, GIIS has set benchmarks in learning frameworks, curricula delivery methodologies, and exceptional academic output in International Baccalaureate, Cambridge, and CBSE examinations.
City
Tokyo
Curriculum
British, Indian, IB, Montessori
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: ¥1,010,394
to: ¥2,240,136

Canadian International School Tokyo

Small classes, sense of family, strong parental involvement and good academic results
City
Tokyo
Curriculum
IB, Canadian
Language of instruction
English
Ages
4 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: ¥2,600,000
to: ¥3,100,000

Doshisha International School, Kyoto

A community of high-achieving, internationally-minded learners led by a dedicated team of professionals.
City
Kyoto-Osaka-Kobe
Curriculum
IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
11 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: ¥1,700,000
to: ¥1,850,000

Saint Maur International School

Undoubtedly, one of the most valuable benefits of a Saint Maur education is preparation for the future. We provide students with rigorous academics and robust extracurricular options, which results in a 100% matriculation rate into colleges and universities. Since 1872, Saint Maur has functioned as a school community where moral values govern all that we do to help students, parents and staff reach their full potential.
City
Tokyo
Curriculum
IB, British, International
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: ¥2,857,000
to: ¥3,626,000
Reviews
(2 reviews)

Malvern College Tokyo

Malvern College Tokyo is a British-style IB World School accredited for the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP), with Diploma Programme (DP) accreditation underway. We cater to pupils aged 4 to 16, providing a high-quality IB education.
City
Tokyo
Curriculum
British, IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
4 to 16
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: ¥2,645,000
to: ¥2,751,000

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