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Phoenix House International School

Japan, Tokyo

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees ¥2,890,000 - 3,240,000
Ages 5 - 11 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 2021
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum
Taught languages French, Japanese, Mandarin
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Primary School
Introduction

Phoenix House International School in Tokyo is a British international prep school for children aged 5 to 11, offering the National Curriculum of England in a language-rich environment. The school is located in central Tokyo’s Chiyoda Ward, close to the British Embassy and Imperial Palace. It opened in 2021 and provides core subjects including English, mathematics, science, humanities and modern languages, with additional programmes in arts, computing and sports. The campus supports a full physical education curriculum with indoor PE facilities alongside arts spaces for music, drama and dance. Enrichment beyond regular classes includes clubs in arts, academics, languages and wellbeing. Language learning in Japanese, French and Chinese forms part of the curriculum. The school’s House system and extracurricular activities aim to foster collaboration and engagement across age groups. Phoenix House also operates a North Peak enrichment campus for outdoor experiences and extended learning opportunities.

3-7 Yonbancho, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 102-0081, Japan

The Essentials

Phoenix House International School has instruction in English.

Location
Phoenix House International School is located at 3-7 Yonban-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0081, Japan. The campus is in central Tokyo in the Hanzomon and Ichigaya area. It is a large, purpose-built campus in the heart of Tokyo near the British Embassy and the Imperial Palace, and the central location provides city-wide access for families.

Stages
Prep School for children aged 5 to 11; the school provides Prep 1 through Prep 6. The programme uses England's National Curriculum and is described as serving 5–11 year-olds.

Type
Independent Prep School. The school is described as an Independent Prep School serving Prep 1–Prep 6 in central Tokyo. It follows the National Curriculum of England.

Pupil Nationality Mix
Admissions policy states that a child with non-Japanese nationality can apply as an international pupil; there is no published breakdown of nationalities or the local/global ratio. This indicates international intake but no public nationality mix data.

Additional learning support
The school has a designated SENCo; the Deputy Head of School also serves as Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and SENCo. This indicates a leadership structure focused on Special Educational Needs and inclusive education.

Country affiliation
The school teaches to England's National Curriculum, reflecting a British international schooling identity. It is a member of FOBISIA, reflecting British international collaboration and standards.

Religious affiliation
No religious affiliation is listed publicly. The school presents itself as a British prep school following the English National Curriculum.

School day structure
Term dates show Autumn, Spring, and Summer terms; for example Autumn 2025 runs 1 September 2025–12 December 2025 and Spring 2026 runs 6 January 2026–20 March 2026, with Summer 2026 13 April 2026–26 June 2026. The school provides a lunch option via Kiwi Kitchen. Tours and information sessions are scheduled at 9:00–10:00 JST during visits.

Bus service
Public information about a dedicated school bus service is not published. The public pages provide the school address and contact details but do not list bus transportation arrangements. Prospective families should contact admissions for transport options.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
Phoenix House is located in central Tokyo and serves pupils aged 5 to 11. Boarding facilities exist at North Peak Enrichment Campus in Hidaka Town, Hokkaido. During enrichment, curricular trips may include a stay at North Peak Enrichment Campus, providing a boarding-school experience. This boarding arrangement is tied to enrichment activities rather than a regular residential option.

Uniform Requirement
All pupils wear Phoenix House uniforms in line with the Uniform Policy. The blazer and School Backpack are designed by Familiar and can be ordered on the Uniform Shop page, with other items ordered from Tombow's online shop; deliveries are made to classrooms in one to two weeks. The uniform includes four house scarves (Oak, Rothesay, Snowdon, Windsor) and an access code (105502) is provided for parents to set up Tombow accounts.

Food Options
Hot lunches are provided by Kiwi Kitchen and delivered per-ordered lunches each day; parents pay Kiwi Kitchen directly. This on-site lunch option complements the school day.

House System
Phoenix House uses a four-house system: Snowdon, Rothesay, Windsor, and Oak. The houses promote collaboration across age levels and feature house-point competition; House Captains can lead events and work with Heads of House to organise activities.

Governance and Ownership
The School Board governs Phoenix House International School, consisting of a Board of Directors. The school is presented as a brand within Clarence Education Asia Limited (CEAMS) and is part of the Clarence Education Asia group. The Head of School is Claire Fletcher.
Fees

Annual tuition at Phoenix House International School ranges from JPY 2,890,000 to JPY 3,240,000 for 2026/27.

Application and enrolment fees

- Registration Fee (application): JPY 60,000.
- Enrolment Fee (payable by new pupils on acceptance): JPY 500,000.
- School Development Fee (mandatory for new pupils; optional for existing pupils): JPY 500,000.

Tuition fees (full academic year and term breakdown) — JPY

- Prep 1 & Prep 2: Full academic year JPY 3,100,000; Autumn term JPY 1,319,577; Spring term JPY 1,055,597; Summer term JPY 879,827.
- Prep 3 & Prep 4: Full academic year JPY 3,250,000; Autumn term JPY 1,383,428; Spring term JPY 1,106,674; Summer term JPY 922,399.
- Prep 5 & Prep 6: Full academic year JPY 3,450,000; Autumn term JPY 1,468,562; Spring term JPY 1,174,777; Summer term JPY 979,162.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Fees are charged on an annual basis; termly payments are available subject to a handling surcharge (termly payments are 5% higher than annual payment).
- Invoices are issued at least four weeks before the end of the previous term; the payment deadline is the end of the previous term.
- The school reserves the right to impose a late payment fee on overdue accounts.
- A full term's fees are due if a child is withdrawn without a full term's written notice to the Head of School. Parents must give a full term's written notice to withdraw.
- All fees include applicable tax.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not applicable; this is a day preparatory school for ages 5–11 and no boarding fees are listed.

Other costs and optional fees

- Additional charges apply for optional provisions and services, including School Bus Service, Lunch Delivery, Extracurricular Programmes, Trips for optional activities, Holiday Schools and Learning Support. Specific prices for these services are set separately.
- Uniform and branded items are charged separately via the school uniform shop. Representative uniform item prices include:
- School Blazer: JPY 42,000.
- School Sweater: JPY 9,800.
- School Vest: JPY 8,700.
- School Backpack: JPY 33,000.
- School Scarf: JPY 3,500.
- PH Tote Bag: JPY 1,800.
- School Pin: JPY 900.

Sibling and other fee adjustments

- Sibling fee remissions apply: the eldest child receives 5% remission if one other sibling is enrolled, 15% if two other siblings are enrolled, and 30% if three other siblings are enrolled.

Refund and cancellation policy

- Fees are non-refundable; the school does not refund fees.
- If a child is withdrawn without the required full term's written notice, one full term's fees are payable in lieu of notice.

Fee payment information and handling of payment data

- Invoicing and payment deadlines follow the billing schedule above; parents or payers are contractually responsible for fee payments.
- The school collects bank account and credit card information in connection with billing and payment processing for tuition and related charges.

Notes

- Enrolment-related charges and tuition figures above are stated in Japanese yen (JPY) and include tax.
- Any optional services (bus, lunch, extracurriculars, trips, learning support, holiday provision) carry separate charges which are published separately from the tuition schedule.
Academics

Phoenix House International School teaches British Curriculum for students aged 5 to 11.

Curriculum
Phoenix House International School is a British prep school in Chiyoda-ku, central Tokyo, Japan, serving children aged 5–11 in Prep 1 to Prep 6. The curriculum follows the National Curriculum for England, with a core foundation in English, Mathematics, and Science and a broad programme across humanities, languages, sports, computing, drama and music, with a strong emphasis on oracy. LAMDA examinations are integrated into the curriculum, offering age-appropriate bronze, silver and gold awards as part of the performing arts and communication development. The school operates a House System with four houses—Snowdon, Rothesay, Windsor and Oak—and provides extensive enrichment through clubs, performing arts and outdoor learning via the North Peak Enrichment Campus. For progression beyond the prep stage, Future Schools support is provided for secondary placement, and admissions policies allocate pupils to year groups by birth date with defined cut-off dates.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Phoenix House supports Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) through a strong emphasis on communication, confidence, and a secure learning environment. The home page highlights the guiding statement “Confidence to communicate. Language to lead,” and the Prep School approach to learning emphasises oracy and the development of independent, creative thinkers in a safe setting. Enrichment programmes and clubs are designed to foster wellbeing and social skills, with the North Peak Enrichment Campus offering learning experiences away from routine pressures to support social development. LAMDA examinations are integrated into the curriculum to improve self-confidence and effective communication. A Head of SEN and Inclusion coordinates targeted learning support in small groups or one-to-one as part of the school's inclusive approach. The Rising Star Award explicitly recognises wellbeing as a focus, alongside life skills and global citizenship.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Phoenix House provides learning support for pupils who need additional assistance, delivered in small groups or through individualised sessions by the PH team. The Head of SEN and Inclusion coordinates this provision in collaboration with the Senior Leadership Team and works with families. The school states it can cater to a diverse range of abilities and offers specialised teaching in areas such as art and sports. The publicly available materials indicate learning support and a Head of SEN and Inclusion, but do not specify particular SEN categories. Phoenix House holds BEACON STATUS for Safeguarding and Student Welfare with COBIS and is a member of IAPS, reflecting commitment to safeguarding and pastoral care.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English is the language of instruction. The site likewise describes a UK-qualified team, including SENCo responsibilities, suggesting an inclusive, English-language curriculum. Public materials do not describe any explicit EAL-specific provision or staff. The teaching team includes UK-qualified professionals as part of a broad international staff, which supports English-language delivery across the curriculum. The language of instruction is reinforced by enrichment content stating that all program delivery is in English.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported through enrichment activities intended to build confidence and resilience, with a broad emphasis on wellbeing across the school's culture. The Rising Star Award focuses on life skills, wellbeing, sustainability, and entrepreneurship as key outcomes. LAMDA and performing arts activities contribute to social development and self-confidence, supporting wellbeing through communication and presentation skills. The North Peak Enrichment Campus in Hokkaido provides opportunities for learning away from routine pressures, promoting independence and social well-being. Safeguarding policies establish a safe environment for pupils, which is foundational to mental wellbeing.

Safeguarding
Phoenix House holds COBIS Beacon Status for Safeguarding and Student Welfare (the first school in Japan to achieve this) and is a member of FOBISIA/IAPS networked safeguarding standards. The school maintains a designated safeguarding lead (DSL) and all staff receive safeguarding training to recognise and report concerns. Safeguarding procedures require recording concerns in CPOMS and following strict reporting protocols to the DSL; personnel records and confidentiality are protected. The DSL coordinates liaison with external agencies as needed, and there are formal Parent involvement mechanisms within safeguarding procedures. Safe recruitment practices are followed, and safeguarding records are managed securely and in line with policy.
Parent Experience

History
Phoenix House International School was established in 2021 as Tokyo's British Prep School, offering England's National Curriculum to children aged 5 to 11 and located in central Tokyo. The school operates as an independent prep school under Clarence Education Asia Limited, the organization behind its Tokyo campus. It was awarded COBIS Beacon Status for Safeguarding and Student Welfare, becoming the first school in Japan to receive Beacon Status. In 2024 Phoenix House joined FOBISIA after inspection and has since gained membership in the Independent Association of Preparatory Schools (IAPS), underscoring its international accreditation framework.

Community
Phoenix House's community is organized around four Houses—Snowdon, Rothesay, Windsor and Oak—promoting collaboration across age levels and leadership through House Captains; a House Cup is awarded on Speech Day. Enrichment programmes include daily clubs in sports, arts, tech, and music, with private music lessons available and a strong emphasis on performing arts. The Great Outdoors offers North Peak Enrichment Campus trips to Hokkaido, as well as weekly Tokyo outdoor activities such as Mountain Day hikes and Hanami picnics at the Imperial Palace grounds. Performing arts and public speaking are supported by LAMDA examinations and the Rising Star Award, which recognize achievement and build confidence.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Phoenix House International School does not publicly document a separate Parent Teacher Association (PTA) on its site. The governance of the school is led by a School Board of Directors, including a Representative Director, several Directors, and the Head of School Fei-Fei Hu, Ayahi Suda, Kentaro Nanri, Ziver Ölmez, and Claire Fletcher. Parent engagement is supported through the For Parents section, which includes term dates, the school uniform shop, and school lunch, and through admissions communications such as Open Day and school tours. Open days and visits are coordinated under Visit Us and Admissions, with direct contact available for inquiries. The Board and School Policies pages provide governance and community guidance for families. There is no dedicated PTA page listed, but community life is fostered through the House System (Speech Day and House activities) and a range of parent-facing communications.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Phoenix House is a purpose-built campus in central Tokyo with classrooms bathed in natural sunlight and wide corridors enabling easy movement. The dining hall is large, with wooden benches crafted by pupils, and the school features a well-equipped gym with basketball and badminton courts, a professional dance studio, and nearby facilities for outdoor sports. The library sits at the heart of the school, housing thousands of books and a Broadcasting Suite used for House Radio shows. Extracurricular facilities include a Harlequin-floor dance studio for dance, drama, and yoga, larger performing arts events held at local theatres, and a foyer that serves as an exhibition space for visual arts. The campus combines academic spaces, arts, sport and enrichment in a central Tokyo setting.

Sports Facilities
The gym is well-equipped with a full-size basketball court and badminton courts. The school also has local pitches and pools nearby to support outdoor and seasonal sports.

Academic Facilities
The library is a central feature, offering thousands of books and a Broadcasting Suite for House Radio shows. Classrooms and other academic spaces are described as bright and purpose-built, with natural daylight and open corridors enhancing the learning environment.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Phoenix House provides a dedicated dance studio with a Harlequin floor for dance, drama, and yoga. Larger performing arts events take place in local theatres with professional stages, and the foyer doubles as a visual arts exhibition space.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Phoenix House follows the National Curriculum for England. The core is English, Mathematics, and Science, and the curriculum expands to include the humanities, modern languages, sports, computing, drama, and music. The program emphasizes oracy and independent, critical, and creative thinking within a supportive learning environment. pupil progress is monitored to support ongoing development.

Arts & Creative
Choirs, orchestras, ensembles and year-group instrumental programmes, along with dance, drama and public speaking, form the backbone of the performing arts programme. Artistic disciplines include drawing, painting, printing, sculpture and textiles to inspire creativity. Private music lessons are available to all pupils in a range of instruments. LAMDA examinations are built into the curriculum to develop communication and performance skills.

Cultural & Language
Latin is offered among the clubs and societies, alongside other language and STEAM options. The curriculum provides a broad study of languages as part of its English-National Curriculum foundation. LAMDA supports language-based performance and communication development. The Rising Star Award includes elements of global citizenship and wellbeing, aligning with cultural awareness initiatives.

Social & Hobbies
The school runs an extensive range of clubs and societies every day, including screen golf, drama, orchestra, badminton, history alive, songwriting, Latin, STEAM, art appreciation and coding. In Tokyo, weekly outdoor activities occur during PE, after-school clubs, and sports tournaments, with Mountain Day hikes and Hanami pic-nics among the highlights. The North Peak Enrichment Campus in Hokkaido offers curricular trips and a boarding-like experience that fosters independence and social development.

Leadership & Professional
The House System comprises four Houses, enabling cross-age collaboration and leadership opportunities; pupils can serve as House Captains and help organise events. The Rising Star Award recognizes achievement through real-life challenges, promoting independence, life skills, and global citizenship. Public speaking and performing arts programmes provide platforms for leadership and articulate communication.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The Great Outdoors includes regular outdoor activities in Tokyo and access to green spaces for PE and tournaments, plus Mountain Day hikes and Hanami pic-nics near the Imperial Palace. The North Peak Enrichment Campus in Hokkaido offers a boarding-like environment where children develop independence and social skills. The Summer of Phoenix Fun programme focuses on music, drama, science, art, and sport in English, aiming to build resilience, critical thinking, and oracy skills.
Languages

Language Provision
Language provision includes modern languages as part of the National Curriculum for England, with languages taught within the humanities and other subjects. Latin is offered as an enrichment club, indicating optional language study beyond core English. The language of instruction is English, and LAMDA and the Summer of Phoenix Fun are delivered in English. Admissions require English proficiency, including an English language proficiency check as part of the assessment.
Reputation

Accreditations
COBIS Beacon Status, IAPS membership, FOBISIA membership, and Good Schools Guide (GSG) listing.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Submit the application via Open Apply to begin the process. The applicant must provide a completed application form, scanned copies of the applicant's and parents' passports, copies of report cards, and the name and contact details of an academic referee, together with a Registration Fee of JPY ¥60,000. Before submitting, read the Admissions Policy to understand how the process works. Applications are currently being accepted for the 2026-27 academic year.

2. Review admissions policy and eligibility. Phoenix House serves children aged 5 to 11, and allocation to year groups is based on the child's date of birth, with 2026-27 cut-off dates published. Non-Japanese nationality applicants can apply as international pupils; evidence of a need for international schooling may be required for pupils with Japanese nationality.

3. Check entry requirements. Each applicant must demonstrate age-appropriate academic capacity across verbal and non-verbal reasoning, numeric and spatial reasoning, and both child and a parent must be able to communicate effectively in English.

4. Undergo the assessment procedures. After all listed items are received, families are invited to complete the admissions assessment. The school uses a holistic approach to determine suitability, drawing on the completed application, a confidential reference from the current school, a parent meeting, teacher observations during the child's interview and practical assessment, an English language proficiency check, and a CAT4 cognitive abilities test for Upper Prep applicants.

5. Attend the Discovery Day. A Discovery Day is held to facilitate the completion of all assessment components. Lower Prep applicants attend half a day, and Upper Prep applicants attend a full day, with informal assessment to ensure access to the curriculum.

6. Note the Admissions Rounds Schedule. The Admissions Rounds Schedule includes rounds A1 (Open), A2, S1, S2, Su1, and Su2 (Final), each with an Application Review Period, a Discovery Day, and a Decision Announcement. The dates shown correspond to the 2025-26 cycle; current cycle dates may differ and are published on the admissions page or via the Open Apply portal.

7. If successful, an offer is issued and the place can be secured by paying the Enrolment Fee of JPY ¥260,000. Fees are paid annually, with termly payments available for a handling fee. Invoices are sent at least four weeks before the end of the previous term, and the payment deadline is the end of that term. Refunds are not provided; there are sibling-fee remission provisions (5% for eldest when another sibling is enrolled, 15% for two others, 30% for three others) and all fees include tax. The policy accompanies the Schedule of Fees and is subject to review from time to time.

8. Attend an Open Day and participate in tours. In-person tours run on Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00–10:00 JST and online information sessions on Mondays 12:00–13:00 JST. An Open Day is scheduled (for example Saturday 31 January, 10:00–12:00 JST) to meet the Phoenix House community and see the school in action.

Scholarships
Phoenix House offers scholarships to both prospective and existing families who are deemed eligible. Scholarships aim to encourage academic excellence, acknowledge pupils' academic, extracurricular and leadership achievements, and increase the diversity of the PH community. To be considered for a scholarship, contact admissions@phoenixhouseschool.org.

Waitlist
Phoenix House maintains a waiting list for applicants when all places are filled. Applicants may be added to the waiting list if no places are available. The published information does not specify the order of placement, duration, or prioritization rules for the waitlist. Families on the waiting list should expect notification if a place becomes available.
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