The capital of Japan, Tokyo is known for its large number of learning institutions, including primary schools, high schools, and universities. Children in Tokyo, Japan are required to attend 6 years in primary school, and 3 years in junior high school. In public schools, the language of instruction is Japanese (Nihongo). Some schools, usually private and international schools, offer English-based instruction. International schools in Tokyo use the American, British, or the International Baccalaureate curriculum. Generally, schools start their classes in April and end in March of the following year.
Below is a comprehensive list of all schools in Tokyo. Edarabia strives to offer the latest updates, helping you find the best schools in Tokyo with information on tuition fees, accreditation details, videos, photos, location map, community reviews and ratings.
Edarabia showcases all private schools in Tokyo through which parents can filter by tuition fees, curriculum, rankings & ratings. There are many public, private and charter schools near you that cater to both expat and local students.
Depending on the level of education; kindergartens (pre-schools), primary, secondary and high schools will all have varying tuition fees. Most K-12 schools offer different curriculums and extra-curricular activities to support the intellectual and physical wellbeing of students. Admissions for the top international schools in Tokyo tend to have waiting lists so it is recommended that parents apply well in advance to secure a spot for their children. Additionally, each school has ratings based on parent reviews and are ranked below accordingly.
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