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2 reviews for The British School in Tokyo - (Reviews aren't verified )
Parent
Apologies, but the review dated 26 November 2025 is so far removed from our experience of BST that it reads like fantasy.
First, the comments regarding native English speakers are simply incorrect. Apart from the Japanese teachers and some of the admin staff (who are extremely fluent), every teacher I have met over the past two years has been a native English speaker, predominantly from the UK. This includes the second teacher in each class. The teachers are qualified, competent, and genuinely invested in the children. My child and his friends often visit their previous class and PE teachers simply to say hello, reflecting the strong relationships that have been built.
Second, while I am not involved in the PTA, I have very good relationships with many other parents. As with any community, the level of involvement depends on the time and energy people are able to contribute. As... read full review
Parent
The school presents itself as an English international institution, yet many teachers are not native speakers. Native teachers appear to be highlighted mainly for promotional purposes rather than forming the majority in classrooms.
The parent community can be challenging, with a culture that sometimes feels more focused on appearances than genuine interpersonal connection. Many parents are of Chinese origin, alongside Koreans, Japanese, and westerners.
I also have concerns about how parent associations are managed, particularly regarding access to personal information. It has been noted that some PTA members, including leadership, may have affiliations with political parties in their native countries. While this may simply reflect personal background, it underscores the importance of transparency and clear boundaries around governance and data privacy.
