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Outstanding A-Level results — 59% A*-A grades (2025), with graduates admitted to Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial, and top global universities
Truly international community — 65+ nationalities represented among ~1,400 students across two purpose-built Tokyo campuses
Competitive admissions — Non-selective but capacity-limited; English proficiency required, most year groups typically full with waitlists extending to May
Premium British curriculum — Annual fees ~¥3M per child, plus ¥1.18M enrollment fees; limited bursaries available (up to 50% for ~7% of students)
Best for English-fluent expat families — Requires valid Japan residence visa, no boarding available; suited for families seeking Nursery-Year 13 continuity in British system
Annual Tuition
¥2,820,000 - ¥2,930,000≈ $17,772.42 - $18,465.67
Application Fee
¥40,000≈ $252.09
Est. First Year Total
¥3,360,000≈ $21,175.65
Nursery & Reception
¥2,820,000≈ $17,772.42
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Year 1 – Year 6
¥2,820,000≈ $17,772.42
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Year 7 – Year 9
¥2,840,000≈ $17,898.47
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Year 10 – Year 13
¥2,930,000≈ $18,465.67
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Enrolment Fee
¥500,000≈ $3,151.14
Approximate values based on ECB monthly average (2026-03). Actual amounts may vary.
Corporate Contribution Programme (CCP)
SpecialCorporate Contribution Programme (CCP)
OtherTypically covers 100% of tuition for qualifying students
BST Bursary Programme
Need-BasedNeed-Based Bursary
Need-Based100% waiver of enrollment fee and up to 50% of annual tuition (including Capital Development fee)
View Fees
$17,772.42 - $18,465.67
school bus
BST operates a school shuttle bus service for both campuses. Routes cover Azabudai Hills Campus, Shibuya (SKG stop), and Showa Campus. Morning service approximately 07:15–09:00; afternoon service approximately 15:15–17:35.
Coverage Areas: Azabudai Hills, Shibuya (SKG), Showa Campus (Setagaya)
Kamiyacho Station
PrimaryTokyo Metro Hibiya Line
Sangenjaya Station
PrimaryTokyu Den-en-toshi Line / Setagaya Line
Onarimon Station
Toei Mita Line
Shibuya Station
JR / Tokyu / Tokyo Metro
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BST's philosophy blends UK National Curriculum rigour with a distinctly international outlook, nurturing the whole child through academic, creative, and character development.
Founded in 1989, BST has grown from a small expat school into Tokyo's premier British international school, culminating in a landmark 2023 move to Azabudai Hills.
BST delivers the UK National Curriculum through IGCSE and is transitioning to the IB Diploma Programme from 2025, while offering a rich multilingual subject programme across all year groups.
BST's Azabudai Hills and Showa campuses offer distinct, purpose-built environments that together create a seamless Nursery-to-Sixth-Form educational journey in prime Tokyo locations.
BST welcomes students of all academic abilities but requires age-appropriate English proficiency, with a bursary programme supporting up to 7% of enrolment from lower-income families.
BST admits non-selectively based on English proficiency and age-placement, but limited seats make entry competitive. Applications open mid-November with rolling decisions March-June.
BST graduates achieve outstanding university placements, with 59% earning A*-A at A-level and matriculating to top global institutions including Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial, LSE, and leading univer...
BST fosters an internationally-minded community of 65+ nationalities (1,400 students), emphasizing British values, diversity, wellbeing, and active parent engagement through extensive clubs and eve...
BST's total cost ranges from ¥4-5 million for first-year students (including ¥1.18M one-time fees) and ¥3-3.5M annually thereafter, with limited financial aid available.
BST suits English-proficient expatriate families seeking rigorous British education in Tokyo, with strong university placement and diverse international community (65+ nationalities).
Main Campus
1-3-3 Azabudai, Minato-ku, Tokyo
1-7-57 Taishido, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo (Showa Women's University Building 5)
Languages of Instruction
Compulsory / Optional

International School · Day School · Through School (K-12)
Tokyo, Japan
The British School in Tokyo (BST) is Tokyo's largest British international day school, serving approximately 1,400 students aged 3–18 from over 65 nationalities. Founded in 1989, BST follows the UK National Curriculum delivered entirely in English, with small classes of 20–22 pupils fostering personalised learning. The school emphasises holistic education across academics, music, sport, art, and drama, and all students from Year 1 participate in annual residential field trips across Japan. Operating from two modern campuses — Azabudai Hills (Primary) and Showa (Secondary) — BST graduates regularly progress to leading universities worldwide including Oxford, Cambridge, the Ivy League, and the University of Tokyo.
Curriculum
British National Curriculum / IGCSE / A-Level
Annual Tuition
¥2,820,000 - ¥2,930,000≈ $17,772.42 - $18,465.67
Students
~1,400
Nationalities
65+
BST is a non-selective school; admission is not based on academic ability but requires age-appropriate English proficiency, as all lessons are taught in English. Applications for the following August intake open in mid-November of the preceding year. Assessments and interviews are conducted between February and late June. An Application Fee of ¥40,000 is required, followed by an Enrolment Fee of ¥500,000 and Educational Resources fee of ¥680,000 upon acceptance. A needs-based Bursary Programme is available for Year 1 and above, offering up to 50% tuition reduction plus full Enrolment Fee waiver, capped at 7% of total enrolment. A school shuttle bus service operates for both campuses.
Nursery & Reception (Ages 3–5)
English Requirement: Age-appropriate English proficiency
Interview Required (in-person visit)
Application Fee: 40,000
Grades: secondary, primary
Grades: primary, secondary
Grades: secondary, primary
Grades: primary, secondary
Grades: primary, secondary
Grades: secondary, primary
Grades: primary, secondary
Grades: primary, secondary
Akabanebashi Station
Toei Oedo Line
Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND)
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Tokyo Station
JR Lines / Tokaido Shinkansen
Year 1 – Year 6 (Ages 6–11)
English Requirement: Age-appropriate English proficiency required
Interview Required (in-person)
Application Fee: 40,000
Year 7 – Year 11 (Ages 12–16)
English Requirement: Age-appropriate English proficiency; may include T
Interview Required (in-person)
Application Fee: 40,000
Year 12 – Year 13 / IB Diploma (Ages 16–18)
English Requirement: Strong English proficiency; academic track record
Interview Required (in-person)
Application Fee: 40,000
First day of Term 1 for the 2025-26 academic year.
First day of Term 2 for the 2025-26 academic year.
First day of Term 3 for the 2025-26 academic year.
Applications for the following August intake open in mid-November. Exact date may vary annually.
Register →Deadline for submitting BST Bursary Programme applications for the 2026-27 academic year entry.
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