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The British School in Tokyo - Azabudai Hills Campus

Japan, Tokyo

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees ¥2,920,000 - 3,030,000
Ages 3 - 11 years
Pupil numbers 1300
Type Co-educational
Opened 2023
Bus Service Yes
Availability Not shared by this school
Part of
The British School in Tokyo
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), British Curriculum
Taught languages Japanese
Typical class size 22
Strengths Sport, Academic Enrichment, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Early Years, Primary School
Introduction

The British School in Tokyo’s Azabudai Hills Campus is a central Tokyo primary campus for children from Nursery (age 3) through Year 6 (age 11). The campus opened to students on 28 August 2023 and is located within the Azabudai Hills development, close to Tokyo Tower and within walking distance of Roppongi-Itchome and Kamiyacho stations. According to the school, the campus is surrounded by extensive green space and is designed to support learning in an urban setting. Facilities highlighted by the school include a 25-metre swimming pool, a full gymnasium, outdoor sports areas and age-specific libraries. Specialist learning spaces include a Digital Technology Studio where pupils engage in activities such as robotics and coding, as well as dedicated art and design areas and an auditorium used for assemblies and performances. The curriculum at the Azabudai Hills Campus is based on the English National Curriculum, adapted for an international school environment.

www.bst.ac.jp
This campus is part of The British School in Tokyo

1 Chome-3-3 Azabudai, Minato City, Tokyo 106-0041, Japan

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The Essentials

The British School in Tokyo - Azabudai Hills Campus has 1,300 pupils, typical class sizes of 22, instruction in English.

Location
The Azabudai Hills Campus is located at 1-3-3 Azabudai, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0041, Japan, in the Azabudai Hills development near the Tokyo Tower. The campus opened on 28 August 2023 and houses Nursery to Year 6. It is within a short walk of Kamiyacho Station and Roppongi-Itchome Station via pedestrian routes.

Stages
Nursery to Year 6 at the Azabudai Hills Campus (Primary). Year 7 to Year 13 are taught at the Showa Campus (Showa Women's University, Taishido, Setagaya).

Type
Co-educational international day school. (BST operates two central Tokyo campuses for different age ranges.)

Pupil Nationality Mix
The school represents 65+ nationalities. About one-third of BST students are neither British nor Japanese, indicating a substantial international presence; exact ratios of Japanese to other nationalities are not published.

Additional learning support
BST offers Learning Support services (academic, social and emotional), English as an Additional Language (EAL), counselling and medical support; ASDAN courses are also offered as an alternative pathway.

Country affiliation
The school follows the English National Curriculum and positions itself as a British international school.

Religious affiliation
Non-denominational.

School day structure
The school day generally follows a morning and afternoon timetable with breaks and lunch; typical start times for BST primary hours on the Shibuya campus are around 08:50, with 15:25 as the end of the day, and Azabudai Hills is expected to follow a similar pattern. Exact times vary by year group.

Bus service
BST operates a shuttle bus service between three stops: Azabudai Hills campus, SKG Shibuya, and the BST Showa campus.
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Fees

Annual tuition at The British School in Tokyo - Azabudai Hills Campus ranges from JPY 2,920,000 to JPY 3,030,000 for 2026/27.

Application and enrolment fees
- Application fee: ¥40,000.
- Enrolment fee: ¥500,000 (one-time, non-refundable).
- Educational resources fee: ¥680,000 (one-time, non-refundable).

Tuition fees (annual and per-term by year group)
- Primary School (including Nursery & Reception): Annual tuition ¥2,820,000. Term amounts: Term 1 ¥980,000; Term 2 ¥940,000; Term 3 ¥900,000.
- Secondary School (Year 7 to Year 9): Annual tuition ¥2,840,000. Term amounts: Term 1 ¥990,000; Term 2 ¥950,000; Term 3 ¥900,000.
- Secondary School (Year 10 to Year 13): Annual tuition ¥2,930,000. Term amounts: Term 1 ¥1,030,000; Term 2 ¥980,000; Term 3 ¥920,000.
- Capital development tuition fee (payable for the whole school): Annual ¥100,000. Term amounts: Term 1 ¥40,000; Term 2 ¥30,000; Term 3 ¥30,000.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Invoices are normally issued 8–14 weeks before the end of the previous term. Existing student tuition invoices must be paid in full within 4 weeks of the invoice date. New-student one-time fees must be paid in full within 2 weeks of the invoice date. The school does not accept payment of fees in cash. All school fees must be paid by bank transfer from an account in the name of the registered parent/guardian or from an account previously notified in writing.
- Bank transfer details are provided separately by campus: Azabudai Hills Campus (Primary) and Showa Campus (Secondary) have distinct MUFG Bank accounts; parents are required to indicate the student's surname on transfers.

Mid-term enrolment and notice period
- Mid-term enrolments are billed by academic term; attendance for any portion of a term requires payment for the full term or half-term depending on enrolment date. Parents wishing to withdraw a student must give at least one complete term's written notice or pay one complete term's fees in lieu of notice.

Refunds and late payment
- Fees are not refunded except where the required notice has been given and a term has been wholly unattended; no other fee refunds are provided. Late or unpaid fees may result in prohibition of student attendance and withholding of records; the school will seek to reallocate places where fees remain unpaid.

Items included and not included in tuition
- Included in tuition: the costs of books used by all students and curriculum residential and day trips and events which, in principle, all students are expected to attend.
- Not included in tuition: lunches, non-curriculum residential and day trips, specialist SEN support, some examination fees, some sports events and tournaments, instrumental (private) music lessons, and some optional activities. These incur additional charges as applicable.

Sibling discounts, bursaries and special arrangements
- The school does not offer sibling discounts. Families who may have difficulty paying fees can apply for special postponement of fees or consider bursary options; decisions on postponement or bursaries are handled case by case. The school operates a Corporate Contribution Programme for organisations sponsoring employee dependants.

Uniforms and other routine costs
- School uniform is sold through the designated supplier(s). Orders and payments for uniform can be made online; supplier payment methods include bank transfer, PayPal and credit card. Separate PE uniform suppliers apply for Secondary School items; costs for uniform items vary by item and size.
- Additional routine costs that may arise include lunches, optional activities, instrumental lessons, non-curriculum trips and some exam fees; these are payable in addition to tuition and one-time enrolment charges.

Boarding / residential arrangements
- The school operates curriculum residentials and uses partner residential satellite facilities for school trips and outdoor programmes; these are for short-term curriculum activities rather than daily boarding provision. There is no regular full-time boarding programme for students.

Fee payment options (methods accepted)
- Accepted method for payment of school fees: bank transfer only (from the parent/guardian's account or a notified account). Cash is not accepted for school fee payments. Separate suppliers (uniform vendor) accept bank transfer, PayPal and credit card for uniform purchases.
Academics

The British School in Tokyo - Azabudai Hills Campus teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), British Curriculum for students aged 3 to 11.

Curriculum
The Azabudai Hills Campus houses The British School in Tokyo's Primary School from Nursery (3 years) to Year 6 and opened on 28 August 2023. The Primary curriculum is broad and balanced with foundations in the English National Curriculum, adapted for an international setting; it includes English, Maths, Science, Computing, History, Geography, Art, Design Technology, Religious Education, Music, and Physical Education, with Japanese taught from Nursery and French from Year 4. Secondary education is provided on the Showa Campus, covering Key Stage 3 (Year 7–9) and Key Stage 4 (Year 10–11) with IGCSE examinations at the end of Year 11, and a core of English Language and Literature, Maths, Science, a Modern Foreign Language (French, Japanese, Mandarin or Spanish), Core PE and Learning for Life and Work, plus electives such as Art, Business, Computer Science, Drama, Economics, Geography, History, Music and Spanish. From August 2025, Years 12–13 can pursue the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) with the IB Core and subject groups including Language and Literature, Language Acquisition, Individuals and Societies, Sciences, Mathematics and The Arts, with a full enrichment programme. From August 2024 BST also offers a BTEC Level 3 in Enterprise and Sport to complement existing A-Level options. BST emphasises broader curriculum opportunities beyond exams through music, sport, art and drama, and supports independent, inquiry-based learning across the full 3–18 age range.
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Admissions Process The British School in Tokyo operates two central Tokyo campuses: Azabudai Hills Campus for Nursery to Year 6 and Showa Campus for Year 7 to Year 13. Applications for the 2026–2027 academic year are open, with a defined timeline that begins in November and runs through summer. The school bases eligibility on age-appropriate UK year groups and a standard admissions policy; parents should confirm the child's year group and ensure eligibility before starting. 2. Complete Enquiry Form To begin, submit the Enquiry Form and create an account. An admissions representative will contact you within 1–2 business days after the form is received. Do not submit a new enquiry if you already have an account. 3. Application Forms Access to the Application Form is provided after the Enquiry Form has been received and reviewed. There is a non-refundable application fee of 40,000 JPY that must be paid on the Application Form. 4. Confirmation of Application After you have submitted all items on the application checklist and a reference is received from the child's current school or teacher, the applicant will be placed in the application pool. The school will schedule any required interview or assessment only if space is foreseen for the applicant. 5. Interview/Assessment If required, the interview or assessment appointment begins in late February and continues into late June. Scheduling depends on the reviewed documents, references, and available space in the relevant year group. 6. English Language Proficiency All subjects are taught in English, so English language proficiency is an entry requirement. If English is not the applicant's first language, the school will assess spoken and written English skills. At least one parent must be able to communicate effectively in English. 7. Admissions Decisions Admissions decisions begin in early March and continue into the summer; for year groups that are full, clarity about openings may not emerge until May or later. 8. Enrollment and Fees If space is offered and accepted, families proceed to enrolment by paying the Enrolment Fee (500,000 JPY) and the Educational Resources Fee (680,000 JPY), which are non-refundable and due within two weeks of the invoice date. The Capital Development Fee is payable for the whole school year (100,000 JPY full year; 40,000 JPY Term 1; 30,000 JPY Term 2; 30,000 JPY Term 3). Tuition is charged as shown in the annual fee schedule (primary: 2,820,000 JPY per year; secondary Year 7–9: 2,840,000 JPY; Year 10–13: 2,930,000 JPY), with term breakdowns of 980,000/990,000/1,030,000 JPY for Term 1, Term 2, and Term 3 respectively. Payments are by bank transfer and not cash, with invoices typically issued 8–14 weeks before the end of the previous term. Existing students' fees are due in full within four weeks after the invoice date. Sibling discounts are not offered, though bursaries may be considered. The Corporate Contribution Programme (CCP) provides a mechanism for organisations to sponsor education expenses for employees' children. 10. Campus and Tour Details BST's Azabudai Hills Campus serves Nursery to Year 6, while the Showa Campus serves Year 7 to Year 13; visits and tours can be arranged to experience a day in BST. English language proficiency, visa expectations (BST does not sponsor student visas; dependents must hold a visa), and space availability all influence the admissions timeline. 11. Documentation For all applicants, references from the current or previous school are required and should accompany the application. 12. Next Steps After an offer, families will receive enrollment instructions and payment details for the enrolment, capital, and resources fees. 13. Final Notes The school publishes annual tuition and enrolment figures in Japanese Yen, and fees are reviewed each year. Invoices, payment methods, and terms are subject to change with notification.

Scholarships
3. Scholarships BST offers bursaries for eligible families who are unable to afford the full fees. The bursary program is limited in scope, up to 7% of the total student roll, and bursaries are not guaranteed from year to year. Eligibility requires meeting normal admissions requirements plus demonstrable financial need, detailed financial information, and a commitment to the British education offered by BST. Bursaries can cover up to 100% of enrolment fees and up to 50% of tuition, but are not available for Nursery and Reception. Bursaries are awarded for one academic year but may be renewed, subject to reassessment of family means and satisfactory student progress; the number of bursaries and criteria may change over time. Applications are reviewed by a bursary committee, and the decision is final. The 2025–26 application window has closed; the schedule for 2026–27 will be published in February 2026. For those sponsored by an employer, the Corporate Contribution Programme (CCP) funds corporate scholarships via donations by organisations.

Waitlist
2. Waitlist/Pool The British School in Tokyo uses an application pool rather than a traditional waitlist. After you submit the Enquiry Form, complete documents, and obtain a reference from your child's current school, the applicant is placed in the application pool. Interviews or assessments occur only when space is anticipated for the applicant. Admissions decisions begin in early March and continue into the summer; in year groups that are full, openings may not be clear until May or later. This pool-based process means that placement depends on space availability and the timing of reviews and interviews. BST has two campuses: Azabudai Hills Campus (Nursery–Year 6) and Showa Campus (Year 7–13), and spaces are allocated according to year group and campus availability.
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