Yes, all teachers are native English speakers and teach in English.
Also, all teachers have a recognised teaching qualification, either a UK one, such as a B.Ed. or PGCE, or a qualification from their home country that allows them to work in a state school.

No. We expect all students to be able to demonstrate reasonable age-appropriate fluency in both speaking and writing in English.

In addition to Japanese which is compulsory for all students, we also offer French and Spanish courses.

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In Primary School, each class has one teacher and one teaching assitant.

The school provides iPads and laptops for Primary students to use in classroom lessons. Also, our students start 'ICT - coding' course from Year 2 ( six years old).
In Secondary school, we have a 'bring-your-own device' policy.

Yes we are equipped, for instance, Google Classrooms, Seesaw etc. We have already used them when classes went online for Covid closure.

No

(i)GCSEs, A Level

Please refer to our website: https://www.bst.ac.jp/why-bst/academic-results

Yes

The homework varies depending on each year group. The homework for younger children is minimal and increases as the children get older.

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We have two SEN(Special Education Needs) Coordinators.

The British School in Tokyo has limited resources to cater for students whose learning needs can only be met with significant support outside of the mainstream classroom, or additional adult support within the class. It is in the interests of all concerned, but particularly those of the students, that once they are admitted to the school they are able to thrive within our high achieving environment. If, in exceptional circumstances, the School agrees to accept a student requiring significant
support, parents may be asked to pay for additional costs incurred.

Yes, we have two in-house school counsellors.
Primary students are able to see the counsellor with permission from their parents. In the Secondary school students are able to see the counsellor without their parents being informed although if there is significant concern of a safeguarding nature, our Designated Safeguarding Lead or counsellor may approach the parents.

As an academically non-selective school, we do not have an entrance examination; however, students whose first language is not English will be asked to complete an English test and an oral assessment, either in person or online.
We also ask students to provide previous academic reports and references.

Age appropriate Language, Literacy and Maths skills may be assessed for those with EAL (English as an additional language) needs, or for children with an educational background outside the British system.

Yes.

We have rolling admissions.

Yes

8.30am for Primary School and 8:15am for Secondary School

Around 3.30pm for Primary School and 3:45pm for Secondary School

After school clubs only.

We provide bus service between our two campuses. If parents have children at both campuses, they can choose to drop off/pick up at the Shibuya campus.

No, however, students can order from an approved external lunch provider at our Showa Campus (Year 4-13). Year 7 to 13 students also have access to the on-campus cafeteria.

No.

Yes.

Please see our website: http://www.bst.ac.jp/school-life/clubs/
In 2021-22 academic year, we have over 130 clubs in total.

Swimming, Volleyball, Athletics, Football, Triathlon, etc. For detailed information, please check our website: http://www.bst.ac.jp/school-life/sport/sport-home/

Yes, please see our website for details: https://www.bst.ac.jp/school-life/sport

Science labs, drama classroom, libraries, halls/theaters (one for 670+ people, and another one for 2,100+ people), fish pond, open space, canteen/cafeteria, music rooms, individual music practice rooms, generous musical instruments, iMacs for music editing, iPads for each Primary student, desktops for computer science classes, Japanese culturally decorated rooms for Japanese classes, art/design rooms, shared space for Primary students, and common room for Sixth Form students (Year 12-13, age 17-18).

Indoor gymnasiums (basketball, volleyball, games, etc), indoor swimming pool, outdoor sports fields, outdoor athletics track, football/rugby field.

Opened by British Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher in 1989, BST is the oldest British school in Japan. We look to nurture each student’s unique potential and strive to help them create a strong sense of self, built around purpose and passion. No matter where they go, whether returning to continue their education in their home country, or seeking places at top universities around the world, we are confident that BST students are invariably well-equipped to take the next step.

EXCELLENT RATING via ISI Report 2015 - http://www.bst.ac.jp/why-bst/inspection-reports/