CBSE / Indian Curriculum International Schools in Japan
Compare 4 CBSE / Indian Curriculum international schools in Japan. Filter by curriculum, fees (average JPY 1,054,258), location, and more to find the right international school now.
Global Indian International School Tokyo - Kita Kasai Campus
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India International School in Japan (2004)
About international schools in Japan
CBSE and other India-curriculum international schools in Japan are small, community-focused campuses - mostly concentrated in the Tokyo metropolitan area (including parts of Tokyo and nearby Yokohama) - that follow India’s national school framework while operating as international private schools under Japanese regulations. Instruction is delivered in English as the primary medium, with Hindi and other Indian languages commonly available as second-language options and Japanese usually taught as an additional language to help pupils settle locally. Published fee schedules for these community schools tend to be lower than the most expensive international schools in Japan, with early and primary tuition often in the several-hundred-thousand-yen range and senior secondary years commonly reported in the low millions of yen; families should still check each school’s current fee sheet for exact charges and extra costs such as registration, capital, transport and examination fees. Admissions normally align with Japan’s April - March academic year but many schools run rolling or mid-year intakes where space permits; relocating families should allow extra time for school paperwork and Japan’s visa/Certificate of Eligibility process, and confirm year-group placement and English-language support before enrolment.
What exactly is the CBSE curriculum, and how does it compare with other international programmes?
CBSE is India’s Central Board of Secondary Education and follows a national curriculum that is structured into progressive stages up to higher secondary (Class 11 - 12). It is a national, subject-based system with standardised board examinations at Class 10 and Class 12; compared with IB or British programmes, CBSE is syllabus- and examination-centred and is commonly chosen by families seeking continuity with Indian schooling or straightforward transfer back to India.
What language(s) will my child be taught in, and will they learn Japanese?
English is the primary medium of instruction at CBSE schools in Japan, and most schools offer Hindi or other Indian languages as second-language options. Japanese is widely provided as an additional or elective language so pupils can build local language skills, and many schools run English-language support for students who need it when they join.
How much do these schools typically cost, and what additional fees should I expect?
Published tuition for community CBSE schools in Tokyo commonly shows early and primary years in the several-hundred-thousand-yen band annually and senior secondary fees often in the low millions of yen per year, though individual schools vary. Beyond base tuition expect one-off registration or capital charges, termly payment schedules, bus and lunch fees, uniforms, and any external exam or IB/Cambridge pathway levies where applicable; always request the full fee breakdown from the school.
When should we apply if we are relocating, and how long will visa formalities take?
Most CBSE schools in Japan follow an April intake and open registration in the months before the new school year, but many schools also accept mid-year transfers or maintain rolling admissions where capacity allows. Families relocating from abroad should allow several months for enrolment paperwork and for Japan’s Certificate of Eligibility and embassy visa steps - which commonly take around one to three months - so begin the process as soon as your move is confirmed.
How are children placed into year groups and what will schools ask for on transfer?
Year-group placement is typically based on age plus review of previous school records; schools will usually request recent transcripts, a transfer certificate, passport and residence documents, immunisation records and may require an entrance assessment or interview. Expect schools to assess English competence and to offer catch-up or English-language support when a pupil is joining from a different curriculum or language background.
