The British School in Tokyo (BST) — British-Curriculum Primary Education in Tokyo
Minato-ku / Setagaya-ku (two campuses), Tokyo, Japan
The British School in Tokyo (BST) is an international school in Minato-ku / Setagaya-ku (two campuses), Tokyo. This profile reviews its primary curriculum, fees, campus information, and admissions questions using official sources where available.
Last reviewed: 2026-10-21
The British School in Tokyo (BST) is located in Minato-ku / Setagaya-ku (two campuses), Tokyo and serves Y1–Y13 (ages 3–18) through UK National Curriculum → IGCSE (Y10–11) → IB DP (Y12–13). It was founded in 1989. William Prep has verified 2 campuses for primary-age provision.
At a Glance
- Year Founded
- 1989
- Curriculum
- UK National Curriculum → IGCSE (Y10–11) → IB DP (Y12–13)
- Enrollment
- 1,300
- Tuition & Major Fees
- 2026-27: Application Fee ¥40,000; Enrollment Fee ¥500,000; Capital Development Fee ¥100,000
Key Features and Institutional Notes
- The published grade range is Y1–Y13 (ages 3–18); the stated curriculum is UK National Curriculum → IGCSE (Y10–11) → IB DP (Y12–13).
- Listed as an international school; the primary directory contains 2 campuses.
- Programme authorisations recorded in William Prep's source file: IGCSE, IB-DP. Reconfirm current status before applying.
- The directory records ISI, CIS; families should also verify the current status with the relevant accreditor.
- School bus: available. Boarding: not available.
Who Might Find This School a Good Fit
Might suit
- Families seeking a primary programme built around UK National Curriculum → IGCSE (Y10–11) → IB DP (Y12–13).
- Families for whom regular travel to Minato-ku / Setagaya-ku (two campuses), 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 (¥2,930,000) 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
- Fees ↗The British School in Tokyo · School official
- Showa campus location information ↗The British School in Tokyo (BST) · School official
- School website ↗The British School in Tokyo (BST) · School official
Fees, admissions rules, and accreditation statuses change. Check the latest school-issued documents before making an application decision.
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