K. International School Tokyo (KIST) — An IB Pathway Beginning With the PYP
Kōtō-ku, Tokyo, Japan
K. International School Tokyo (KIST) is an international school in Kōtō-ku, Tokyo. This profile reviews its primary curriculum, fees, campus information, and admissions questions using official sources where available.
Last reviewed: 2026-10-21
K. International School Tokyo (KIST) is located in Kōtō-ku, Tokyo and serves Nursery–G12 through IB PYP / MYP / DP (full continuum). Its founding year was not publicly confirmed. William Prep has verified Main campus for primary-age provision.
At a Glance
- Year Founded
- Not publicly confirmed
- Curriculum
- IB PYP / MYP / DP (full continuum)
- Enrollment
- ~600 (all school)
- Tuition & Major Fees
- 2026-27: Tuition (Grade 1–9) ¥2,850,000; Application Fee ¥30,000; Enrollment Fee ¥300,000; Capital Fee ¥700,000; Building Maintenance Fee ¥200,000
Key Features and Institutional Notes
- The published grade range is Nursery–G12; the stated curriculum is IB PYP / MYP / DP (full continuum).
- Listed as an international school; the primary directory contains Main campus.
- Programme authorisations recorded in William Prep's source file: IB-PYP, IGCSE, IB-DP. Reconfirm current status before applying.
- The directory records IB, CIS; families should also verify the current status with the relevant accreditor.
- School bus: not listed. Boarding: not available.
Who Might Find This School a Good Fit
Might suit
- Families seeking a primary programme built around IB PYP / MYP / DP (full continuum).
- Families for whom regular travel to Kōtō-ku, 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.
- Families for whom the published fee figure (¥2,400,000–2,800,000) 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
- School Fees ↗K. International School Tokyo · School official
- LSP (Lower Secondary Programme) ↗K. International School Tokyo · School official
- Main campus location information ↗K. International School Tokyo (KIST) · School official
- School website ↗K. International School Tokyo (KIST) · School official
Fees, admissions rules, and accreditation statuses change. Check the latest school-issued documents before making an application decision.
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