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Bunka Suginami Canadian International School

Japan, Tokyo

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Japanese
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 12 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1046
Type Co-educational, Day
Opened 2015
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Canadian Curriculum, Japanese Curriculum
Taught languages English, Japanese
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Middle School, High School
Introduction

BSCIS is an accredited British Columbia Offshore School offering a dual educational model for grades 7-12, combining Japanese high school with the British Columbia curriculum. Graduates earn both Japanese High School Certificates and BC Dogwood Diplomas.

3 Chome-48-16 Asagayaminami, Suginami City, Tokyo 166-0004, Japan

The Essentials

Bunka Suginami Canadian International School has 1,046 pupils, instruction in English, Japanese.

Location
3-48-16 Asagaya-Minami, Suginami-ku, Tokyo 166-0004, Japan

Stages
Grades 7-12

Type
British Columbia Offshore School

Country affiliation
Canada (British Columbia Offshore School)
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
The program is administered by the host Bunka Gakuen University Suginami Junior and Senior High School and is part of the Bunka Gakuen Educational Foundation (Bunka Gakuen Group). It is an accredited British Columbia Offshore School and is fully accredited by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. Graduates earn two official qualifications: the Japanese High School Certificate and the British Columbia Dogwood Diploma.
Fees
Application / Enrollment fees
- Enrollment fee (入学金): JPY 280,000.
- Facility fee (施設費): JPY 50,000.
- Uniform charge (制服代): JPY 120,000 (this amount is stated to include gym wear and indoor shoes; optional uniform items are charged separately). Total initial enrollment charges shown as JPY 450,000 (入学金 + 施設費 + 制服代).

Tuition and annual fees — Junior high (Grades 7–9) (annual amounts and component breakdowns)
- Grade 7 — DD7 (Double Diploma):
- Tuition (授業料): JPY 744,000.
- Management / maintenance fee (管理維持費): JPY 96,000.
- Student council fee (生徒会費): JPY 9,600.
- Year-level fee (学年費): JPY 369,000.
- Travel reserve / trip fund (旅行積立金): JPY 186,000.
- Graduation reserve (卒業積立金): none shown (–).
- Lunch fee (昼食費): JPY 92,610.
- Parents' association fee (父母会費): JPY 24,000.
- Annual total: JPY 1,521,210.

- Grade 7 — Advanced 7 (annual total): JPY 1,280,210 (授業料 JPY 480,000 + 管理維持費 JPY 96,000 + 生徒会費 JPY 9,600 + 学年費 JPY 392,000 + 旅行積立金 JPY 186,000 + 昼食費 JPY 92,610 + 父母会費 JPY 24,000).

- Grade 7 — Starter 7 (annual total): JPY 1,253,210 (授業料 JPY 480,000 + 管理維持費 JPY 96,000 + 生徒会費 JPY 9,600 + 学年費 JPY 365,000 + 旅行積立金 JPY 186,000 + 昼食費 JPY 92,610 + 父母会費 JPY 24,000). Note: Starter 7 students who take the Communication English option pay an extra JPY 30,000 (included in the listed 学年費 when applicable).

- Grade 8 — DD8 (annual total): JPY 1,289,840 (授業料 JPY 744,000 + 管理維持費 JPY 96,000 + 生徒会費 JPY 9,600 + 学年費 JPY 123,000 + 旅行積立金 JPY 200,000 + 昼食費 JPY 93,240 + 父母会費 JPY 24,000).

- Grade 8 — DD Prep 8 (annual total): JPY 1,045,840 (授業料 JPY 480,000 + 管理維持費 JPY 96,000 + 生徒会費 JPY 9,600 + 学年費 JPY 143,000 + 旅行積立金 JPY 200,000 + 昼食費 JPY 93,240 + 父母会費 JPY 24,000).

- Grade 8 — 本科 (main course) (annual total): JPY 984,840 (授業料 JPY 480,000 + 管理維持費 JPY 96,000 + 生徒会費 JPY 9,600 + 学年費 JPY 82,000 + 旅行積立金 JPY 200,000 + 昼食費 JPY 93,240 + 父母会費 JPY 24,000).

- Grade 9 — DD9 (annual total): JPY 1,436,580 (授業料 JPY 744,000 + 管理維持費 JPY 96,000 + 生徒会費 JPY 9,600 + 学年費 JPY 178,000 + 旅行積立金 JPY 270,400 + 卒業積立金 JPY 22,600 + 昼食費 JPY 91,980 + 父母会費 JPY 24,000).

- Grade 9 — DD Prep 9 (annual total): JPY 1,189,580 (授業料 JPY 480,000 + 管理維持費 JPY 96,000 + 生徒会費 JPY 9,600 + 学年費 JPY 195,000 + 旅行積立金 JPY 270,400 + 卒業積立金 JPY 22,600 + 昼食費 JPY 91,980 + 父母会費 JPY 24,000).

- Grade 9 — 本科 (main course) (annual total): JPY 1,133,580 (授業料 JPY 480,000 + 管理維持費 JPY 96,000 + 生徒会費 JPY 9,600 + 学年費 JPY 139,000 + 旅行積立金 JPY 270,400 + 卒業積立金 JPY 22,600 + 昼食費 JPY 91,980 + 父母会費 JPY 24,000).

Note: For DD7／DD8／DD9 the tuition (授業料) is shown as split into a Japanese portion and a Canadian portion: Japanese portion JPY 480,000 and Canadian portion JPY 264,000 (that together make JPY 744,000 where a JPY 744,000 tuition figure appears).

Tuition and annual fees — Senior high (Grades 10–12) (annual amounts and component breakdowns)
- High school Year 1 — Double Diploma (ダブルディプロマ):
- Tuition (授業料): JPY 1,140,000.
- Management / maintenance fee: JPY 96,000.
- Student council fee: JPY 9,600.
- Year-level fee: JPY 345,000.
- Travel reserve: JPY 220,000.
- Graduation reserve: — (not shown in the Year 1 line).
- Parents' association fee: JPY 24,000.
- Annual total: JPY 1,834,600.

- High school Year 1 — 進学 / 特進 / イノベーションリーダーズ course totals (examples):
- 進学 (Year 1) annual total: JPY 1,148,600.
- 特進 (Year 1) annual total: JPY 1,186,600.
- イノベーションリーダーズ (Year 1) annual total: JPY 1,249,600.
(Each line lists the same component categories as above: 授業料 JPY 480,000 / 管理維持費 JPY 96,000 / 生徒会費 JPY 9,600 plus course-specific 学年費 and travel/graduation/parents fees as shown.)

- High school Year 2 and Year 3 totals for each course are listed in the published annual breakdowns; example totals include Year 2 Double Diploma: JPY 1,692,500 and Year 3 Double Diploma: (see published schedule for the Year 3 total for the selected course). Each published line lists the component breakdowns and the annual total.

Boarding / dormitory fees
- No boarding program or boarding fees are listed for Bunka Suginami Canadian International School or its host-school materials; the published materials and school information describe it as a day school and list no dormitory charges. (No boarding/dormitory fees apply.)

Other costs and recurring charges
- Uniform: JPY 120,000 at enrollment (includes gym wear and indoor shoes; optional uniform items are charged separately).
- Lunch fee: amounts listed per year in the annual breakdowns (examples: JPY 92,610; JPY 93,240; JPY 91,980 depending on year/course).
- Travel reserve / trip fund (旅行積立金): amounts vary by year and course (examples shown above).
- Graduation reserve (卒業積立金): listed for appropriate senior-year lines where applicable (example amounts shown above).
- Course-specific optional fees: certain courses (Advanced, DD Prep, Communication English options) carry specified additional annual charges (examples and amounts are shown in the published breakdowns).

Refunds and fee relief
- A special tuition exemption / fee-relief scheme (学費特別免除制度) is provided for households with severe and sudden financial hardship (for example loss of income, bankruptcy, death). The materials list an allowance range for eligible high‑school students under that scheme. This is a fee-relief policy rather than a general refund-of-deposit policy.
- No separate, explicit refund schedule for enrollment fees or deposits (入学金の返金条件) is provided in the published annual fee materials available with the tuition schedules.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The published fee schedules for Bunka Gakuen Suginami's junior- and senior-high materials list annual component amounts and annual totals but do not state a detailed per-term billing statement or exact installment due dates in the fee tables themselves. Per-term billing amounts are therefore not specified in those published fee tables.
- As context, Bunka-group institutions commonly collect school charges by instalments and Bunka-affiliated schools publish payment methods that include bank transfer and credit-card/QR-code options in related Bunka institutions' admissions guidance. Specific installment schedules and accepted payment channels for enrollment and ongoing tuition are handled in each school's enrolment procedure. (Billing frequency for some Bunka institutions is shown as three payments—April, September, January—in other Bunka materials.)

Fee payment options
- The published fee schedule documents for Bunka Gakuen Suginami list fees and totals but do not specify exact payment channels in the fee tables themselves. Bunka-group institutions commonly accept bank transfer and credit-card payment channels (some Bunka schools publish QR-code payment and international remittance options). Families should expect standard school payment channels such as bank transfer or card-based payment to be used for enrolment and tuition.

Summary of availability of per-term figures and payment detail
- Annual fees and component breakdowns for each grade and course (junior high and senior high, including Double Diploma lines) are published and are provided above. The published materials do not provide a per-term numeric split or a single, explicit per-term invoice schedule in the fee tables; specific installment due dates, payment deadlines, and the school's accepted payment processing channels are not detailed in the fee tables themselves. For billing dates, installment options, and final enrolment payment instructions, those items are handled as part of the enrolment/payment process rather than in the annual fee table.
Academics

Bunka Suginami Canadian International School teaches Bespoke Curriculum, Canadian Curriculum, Japanese Curriculum for students aged 12 to 18.

Curriculum
Established in 2015, Bunka Suginami Canadian International School (BSCIS) is an accredited British Columbia Offshore School for grades 7-12. The school has a dual-diploma program that integrates the Japanese curriculum at Bunka Gakuen University Suginami Junior and Senior High School with the British Columbia curriculum. The British Columbia curriculum is competency-based, emphasizing critical thinking, communication, and problem solving. Upon graduation, students earn two official qualifications: the Japanese High School Certificate and the British Columbia Dogwood Diploma. Graduates are admitted to universities in Japan and around the world, including Waseda University, Keio University, Tokyo University of Science, Tokyo University of Agriculture, St. Luke's International University, Ritsumeikan University, Akita International University, University of British Columbia, Emily Carr University of Art and Design, University of Toronto, University of Edinburgh, University of Amsterdam, and University of Sydney.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates are welcomed by leading universities in Japan and around the world. Notable destinations include Waseda University, Keio University, Tokyo University of Science, Tokyo University of Agriculture, St. Luke's International University, Ritsumeikan University, Akita International University, University of British Columbia, Emily Carr University of Art and Design, University of Toronto, University of Edinburgh, University of Amsterdam, and University of Sydney.

Gifted and Talented
AP Examinations are available to current and graduate BSCIS students. AP Pre-Calculus and AP Calculus BC are offered as AP options, and AP results may be considered for university admission.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Core competencies include Social, Personal and Cultural Awareness.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
BSCIS is an English immersion educational environment.

Safeguarding
BSCIS commits to establishing and maintaining a safe, caring, and orderly environment where students can learn and grow; students are protected from discrimination, physical harm or verbal abuse.
Parent Experience

History
Established in 2015, Bunka Suginami Canadian International School (BSCIS) is an accredited British Columbia Offshore School that serves students in grades 7-12. The program is centered on a partnership that brings together the strengths of Canadian and Japanese educational systems. The host school is Bunka Gakuen University Suginami Junior and Senior High School, which has a history of over 50 years and is part of the Bunka Gakuen Educational Foundation, home to Japan's leading fashion institution. The host school is a private institution fully accredited by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, offering authentic Japanese school life with a focus on academic depth and character development. Graduates earn two official qualifications: the Japanese High School Certificate and the British Columbia Dogwood Diploma.

Community
The school maintains a news section with posts about student and school events, including a Marginalized Peoples & Environmental Degradation PSA Event. Upcoming BSCIS Events include a G12 Biology & Philosophy Event and the Graduation ceremony. The site provides bilingual updates and serves as a hub for school news and events.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school is housed within Bunka Gakuen University Suginami Junior and Senior High School in Tokyo. A 3D facility tour shows a Main Gate and a campus with athletic and learning spaces. The campus includes a Large Gymnasium, a Sixth Gymnasium, a Sports Ground, and a Rooftop Golf Course. It also offers Regular Classrooms, Reading/Study Rooms, a Learning Hall, a Music Room, and an Art Room, plus MIRAI Building on the 2nd and 3rd floors. The Rose Café and Play Lab provide spaces for student activities and collaboration.

Sports Facilities
The school has a Large Gymnasium and a Sixth Gymnasium. It has a Sports Ground. It has a Table Tennis Hall. It has Kyudo Hall, Kendo Hall, and Budō Hall for martial arts. It has a Rooftop Golf Course.

Academic Facilities
The school has Regular Classrooms. It has Reading/Study Rooms. It has a Learning Hall. It has a Music Room and an Art Room. It has a Tea Ceremony Room and a Cooking Room. MIRAI Building on the 2nd floor and 3rd floor.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The Rose Café provides a space for student activities. The Play Lab supports collaborative projects outside class. The Tea Ceremony Room supports cultural clubs, and the Cooking Room supports culinary activities.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
British Columbia's curriculum is a competency-based framework centered on the learner, developing core competencies in critical thinking, communication, and personal and social responsibility. The program culminates in two official qualifications: the Japanese High School Certificate and the British Columbia Dogwood Diploma. This dual-credential pathway broadens post-secondary opportunities, with graduates entering universities in Japan, Canada, and worldwide.

Cultural & Language
The Study in Canada Summer Program provides cultural immersion experiences through short- to multi-week programs in British Columbia. It includes options such as homestay and/or university residence-based experiences, plus academic enrichment, experiential learning, and cultural immersion. The program is designed to be flexible and integrated with the Double Diploma pathway to meet student needs.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
BSCIS emphasizes social-emotional development and student well-being, with a proactive staff focusing on both academic success and the students' emotional health. The school highlights a commitment to supporting students' well-being as part of its education approach.
Languages

Language Provision
The program operates in a bilingual, bicultural environment, supported by Japanese homeroom teachers. English proficiency has been reported to improve through study in Canada experiences, reflecting ongoing language development within the Double Diploma pathway. The BC curriculum is the anchor of the program and is complemented by Japanese curricular elements.

Bilingual Teaching
The school provides a bilingual and bicultural educational environment. The program integrates the British Columbia curriculum with the Japanese curriculum of Bunka Gakuen University Suginami Junior and Senior High School. Students earn two official qualifications: the Japanese High School Certificate and the British Columbia Dogwood Diploma. Japanese homeroom teachers participate in student progress reporting to support holistic development.

Immersion Programs
Study in Canada Summer Program is an optional, flexible experience. Grade 10 students may participate in a multi-week study experience in British Columbia, Canada, with opportunities for homestay or university residence. The program includes academic enrichment, experiential learning, and cultural immersion, and is designed to accommodate different points in the Double Diploma pathway. Details are reviewed annually to balance educational value with accessibility.
Reputation

Awards
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Accreditations
The school is an accredited British Columbia Offshore School.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Entrance exams are offered at several times each year for Grade 7 and Grade 10.

2. As a double diploma school, students must pass both the BSCIS entrance exam and the entrance exam of Bunka Gakuen University Suginami Junior and Senior High School.

3. The admissions page lists four categories: Grade 7, International Returnee, Transfer, and Grade 10.

4. The host school's information brochures contain tuition information and can be downloaded for full details.
School Events
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