St. Mary's International School (SMIS) — International Boys’ Primary Education in Tokyo
Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, Japan
St. Mary's International School (SMIS) is an international school in Setagaya-ku, Tokyo. This profile reviews its primary curriculum, fees, campus information, and admissions questions using official sources where available.
Last reviewed: 2026-10-21
St. Mary's International School (SMIS) is located in Setagaya-ku, Tokyo and serves K–G12 (Boys' school) through US Curriculum + IB DP. It was founded in 1954. William Prep has verified Main campus for primary-age provision.
At a Glance
- Year Founded
- 1954
- Curriculum
- US Curriculum + IB DP
- Enrollment
- ~1,000
- Tuition & Major Fees
- 2026-27: Tuition (Elementary) ¥2,860,000; Application Fee ¥50,000; Registration (new students) ¥400,000; Development Fund (new students) ¥1,000,000; Building Maintenance Fee ¥200,000
Key Features and Institutional Notes
- The published grade range is K–G12 (Boys' school); the stated curriculum is US Curriculum + IB DP.
- Listed as an international school; the primary directory contains Main campus.
- Programme authorisations recorded in William Prep's source file: IB-DP. Reconfirm current status before applying.
- Institutional accreditations recorded in William Prep's source file: WASC, CIS. 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 + IB DP.
- Families for whom regular travel to Setagaya-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 (¥3,200,000–3,600,000) 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 ↗St. Mary's International School · School official
- Main campus location information ↗St. Mary's International School (SMIS) · School official
- School website ↗St. Mary's International School (SMIS) · School official
Fees, admissions rules, and accreditation statuses change. Check the latest school-issued documents before making an application decision.
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