American School in Japan (ASIJ) — Established American-Curriculum Education in Tokyo
Chōfu, Tokyo, Japan
American School in Japan (ASIJ) is an international school in Chōfu, Tokyo. This profile reviews its primary curriculum, fees, campus information, and admissions questions using official sources where available.
Last reviewed: 2026-10-21
American School in Japan (ASIJ) is located in Chōfu, Tokyo and serves PreK–G12 (K–12 for MS/HS) through US Curriculum + AP + IB DP (option). It was founded in 1902. William Prep has verified Chofu campus for primary-age provision.
At a Glance
- Year Founded
- 1902
- Curriculum
- US Curriculum + AP + IB DP (option)
- Enrollment
- 1,650
- Tuition & Major Fees
- 2026-27: Tuition (Kinder–Grade 5) ¥3,498,000; Tuition (Nursery–Pre-K) ¥3,143,000; Application Fee ¥50,000; Registration Fee ¥300,000; Building Maintenance Fee ¥1,525,000; Capital Assessment ¥250,000
Key Features and Institutional Notes
- The published grade range is PreK–G12 (K–12 for MS/HS); the stated curriculum is US Curriculum + AP + IB DP (option).
- Listed as an international school; the primary directory contains Chofu campus.
- Programme authorisations recorded in William Prep's source file: AP-Capstone. Reconfirm current status before applying.
- Institutional accreditations recorded in William Prep's source file: WASC. Reconfirm current status before applying.
- School bus: available. Boarding: not available.
Who Might Find This School a Good Fit
Might suit
- Families seeking a primary programme built around US Curriculum + AP + IB DP (option).
- Families for whom regular travel to Chōfu, Tokyo is practical.
Might not suit
- Families requiring Article 1 status; compulsory-education treatment should be checked with the relevant municipality.
- Families requiring all parent-school communication in Japanese; the recorded parent-language note is: Not required (fully EN-medium).
- Families for whom the published fee figure (¥3,533,000) plus transport, meals, uniforms, and other extras would exceed budget.
This fit assessment is based on published curriculum, location, legal status, fees, and language requirements. It is not a ranking of educational quality.
Sources
- Tuition & Fees ↗American School in Japan · School official
- High School ↗American School in Japan · School official
- About Tokyo International Schools Portal ↗Tokyo Metropolitan Government, Bureau of Industrial and Labor Affairs · Public authority
- Chofu campus location information ↗American School in Japan (ASIJ) · School official
- School website ↗American School in Japan (ASIJ) · School official
Fees, admissions rules, and accreditation statuses change. Check the latest school-issued documents before making an application decision.
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