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The British School in Tokyo - Azabudai Hills Campus

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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
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.

This campus is part of The British School in Tokyo

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

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.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
BST does not offer regular on-site boarding. The school runs overnight residential trips for students from Year 1 through Year 13 as part of BST Outdoors, designed for experiential learning and outdoor education. These residential trips are trips rather than permanent living arrangements, and they form part of the school's programme rather than a boarding facility. Examples of residential experiences include trips to Hakuba Valley, Minakami, Moriumius in Miyagi, and Waku Waku Village in Tokyo.

Uniform Requirement
BST requires students to wear the school uniform. Uniform items can be ordered online via Top of the Class; deliveries can be made the next business day and sent to either the Shibuya or Showa campus, with Friday collection. The secondary PE uniform is supplied by a separate provider (bstuniform.net).

Food Options
Most BST students bring lunch from home. At the Azabudai Hills Campus, lunchtime meals can be delivered to the child via Luca Deli (Nursery–Year 6) or Kiwi Kitchen (Year 3–Year 6). At the Showa Campus, Years 7–10+ can order Kiwi Kitchen for delivery, and there is a canteen run by Showa Women's University for Year 10–13.

House System
BST uses a four-House system: Amaterasu, Bishamon, Izanami and Tsukiyomi. Inter-House competitions take place throughout the year in various sports and arts, including Sports Day and the House Singing competition.

Governance and Ownership
BST is governed by a Board of Trustees. The trustees' role is strategic, setting aims and the budget, appointing the senior leadership team, approving policies, and monitoring performance. The Board is composed of a minimum of 16 members, including both parent and international representatives, and trustees meet regularly with open meetings for parents and staff at least once a year. Current trustees are named on the Trustees page.
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.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The British School in Tokyo supports Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) through its Student Wellbeing framework. Student wellbeing is treated as both ongoing individual support and a discrete subject within BST's approach. A multidisciplinary Student Support Services team delivers SEL-related support, including Learning Support Services (Social & Emotional), English as an Additional Language (EAL), Counselling and Medical services. The team collaborates to help each student thrive academically and in extracurricular activities. Pastoral support emphasises a safe, secure, and supportive learning environment to foster emotional resilience.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Learning Support Services (including Social & Emotional) are listed as part of BST's Student Support Services, with EAL, Counselling and Medical teams also included in this multidisciplinary approach. The information does not specify particular categories of Special Educational Needs (SEN) BST can support or indicate a dedicated specialist SEN department. This suggests a broad, school-wide approach to supporting diverse learner needs rather than a standalone SEN institution. Provision is delivered through the Learning Support Services and related teams rather than a separate SEN facility. The campus structure supports these services within BST's central Tokyo campuses.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
EAL support is provided as part of BST's multidisciplinary Student Support Services. This EAL component is integrated with Learning Support, Counselling and Medical services to help students access the curriculum. The pages describe EAL as a formal element of Student Support Services but do not detail specific programmes or staffing. EAL support is described as available across BST's central Tokyo campuses. This confirms EAL is embedded within the school's wellbeing and academic support framework.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is addressed through BST's Pastoral Support and the inclusion of Social & Emotional aspects within the Student Support Services. Pastoral Support emphasises a safe, secure, and supportive learning environment to promote emotional resilience. The Student Support Services team includes counselling resources to support students' mental health and wellbeing as part of a holistic approach. The school's wellbeing content highlights a holistic framework that links emotional health with academic and social development.

Safeguarding
BST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all students, with all adults in the school sharing responsibility for safeguarding. The school provides a caring, positive, safe and stimulating environment that promotes the welfare and wellbeing of students. BST operates a Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSL) team to manage safeguarding situations and coordinate responses, supported by a wider staff network. DSLs and staff receive regular training and access best practices internationally. The Safeguarding Policy informs Trustees, staff, students, families and external providers about safeguarding responsibilities, and its guidance aligns with the DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education framework.
Parent Experience

History
BST was established as a trust in 1988 to provide a British-style education in Tokyo and officially opened in September 1989 with 63 students, an occasion marked by the attendance of then-Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. By 1993 enrolment had grown to over 200 students, prompting the expansion to a Shibuya campus that opened in May 1998 to accommodate more than 300 children aged three to eleven. In 2006, part of the school moved to the Showa Women's University campus, and the Shibuya site now housesNursery to Year 3. In August 2023, BST opened the Azabudai Hills Campus for Nursery to Year 6, and the formal opening ceremony on 4 November 2023 marked a new chapter as primary pupils from BST's Showa and Shibuya campuses joined on the Azabudai Hills site.

Community
BST's community is guided by a Senior Leadership Team and a Board of Trustees who oversee the school's development. The school sits in central Tokyo and serves a diverse international community, fostering strong connections among families and local partners. BST also maintains active community channels, including an Alumni network and regular News & Events coverage that highlights student activities and community engagement across campuses.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Parent Teacher Association (PTA) welcomes and represents all BST parents, fostering a sense of engagement and belonging in both the school and the wider community. Membership is diverse, with families from many backgrounds, cultures, languages and ethnicities. Every parent is invited to get involved in whichever capacity they choose, and PTA activities are entirely volunteer-based and led by an Executive Committee of parents. Throughout the academic year, the PTA collaborates with the school administration to organise monthly, termly and annual events, including monthly coffee mornings, charity drives and fundraisers (culminating in an annual gala to support initiatives such as the Annual Fund). The PTA also hosts seminars and webinars on health and lifestyle, disaster preparedness, current events, and other topics of interest to BST families.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Azabudai Hills Campus opened on 28 August 2023 and serves Nursery to Year 6 on a purpose-built site in central Tokyo. The main building features bright, flexible classrooms and year-group shared spaces, including two libraries (Upper School Library and Junior Library), a language classroom, a Digital Technology Studio, and an Art and Design Studio. The campus provides a range of performance and creative facilities, including an Auditorium and multiple Music Rooms. For sport and physical education, the campus includes a 25-metre indoor swimming pool, a gymnasium, a sports hall, and two sports pitches. Outdoor spaces include a roof garden and Central Park within Azabudai Hills for outdoor learning and recreation.

Sports Facilities
The campus includes a gymnasium for indoor PE and fitness, a sports hall for indoor activities, two outdoor sports pitches for football and other field sports, and a 25-metre indoor swimming pool for lessons and clubs. These facilities support comprehensive physical education and a wide range of sports programs.

Academic Facilities
The campus houses an Upper School Library and a Junior Library for study and research, along with a Language Classroom to support language learning. A Digital Technology Studio supports computing and design, and an Art and Design Studio provides dedicated space for visual arts. The Discovery Centre for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) learning offers hands-on inquiry spaces.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Music spaces include multiple Music Rooms and a suite of music studios, while the Auditorium serves as a venue for performances and exhibitions. An Art and Design Studio supports creative projects, and outdoor spaces such as the Roof Garden and Central Park enable outdoor learning and recreation.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
BST Azabudai Hills Campus offers a broad programme of clubs and activities that extend academic learning beyond the classroom. Primary students can participate in Maths Club, STEM and Space Explorers as part of Extracurricular Clubs, with secondary students having access to KS4 Maths Club, KS5 STEP Maths Club and related academic societies such as MUN and debates. Other academically oriented options include NHK Learning Japanese Club and Japanese Language Proficiency Tests study groups, which support language development alongside subject-based inquiry. The programme is designed to foster independent learning, problem solving and collaborative skills across age ranges.

Arts & Creative
Arts and creative opportunities are a strong feature of BST, with extensive Music Clubs across primary and secondary, including Advanced Aural Training, Advanced String Ensemble, BST Windstars and the Primary Production, among others. Drama, Art and a range of visual arts activities sit alongside photography, screen printing and crafts in the extracurricular offerings, allowing students to develop performance and creative skills beyond the timetable. The Primary School also runs productions and choral/instrumental ensembles, while Secondary offers an array of music ensembles such as Orchestra, Chamber Choir and Rock Band.

Cultural & Language
Cultural and language activities are available through Language Clubs such as French Enrichment, French for Learners of French, Japanese Enrichment and Japanese as a Foreign Language Club, plus Spanish for Learners of Spanish. Externally run clubs provide access to additional language and cultural experiences, including Chinese Language Club and Korean classes, among others. These offerings support international mindedness and cross-cultural communication within the BST community at the Azabudai Hills Campus.

Social & Hobbies
Social and hobby-oriented clubs cover board games, chess and Shogi, film review, photography, knitting and various creative crafts, Lego and Lego Technic, and a range of strategy and games clubs. Extracurriculars include E-sports, Debating, Minecraft and Space-themed activities, as well as performance and visual arts clubs, enabling students to pursue personal interests and build peer connections. Externally run clubs further expand social options, from clubs focused on dance and street performance to martial arts and calligraphy.

Community & Service
Community service and volunteering are built into BST's club offerings, notably through Creative Crafts and Volunteering, which combines creative activities with service projects. Sustainability initiatives are also part of the extracurricular mix, encouraging students to engage with environmental and social responsibility. These experiences help students develop a sense of civic engagement and contribution to the school and wider community.

Leadership & Professional
Student leadership is a core feature of BST life. Primary students participate in their own Student Council and House Captains, with Wellbeing Ambassadors and Art Ambassadors contributing to school life and events. The Secondary School has Prefects, House Leadership Teams, a Sports Council and Subject Ambassadors, providing formal channels for student voice, event leadership and cross-curricular project leadership. These structures enable ongoing development of leadership, teamwork and organisational skills across the two campuses.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
BST Outdoors provides year-round outdoor learning and residential trips, including activities such as canyoning, rafting, hiking and skiing, to promote physical activity, resilience and teamwork. The Azabudai Hills Campus itself offers wellness-focused facilities and programs, including a Wellness Program at Azabudai Hills and on-site amenities like a swimming pool, music rooms, an art and design studio and an auditorium, supporting physical, artistic and social wellbeing. Wellbeing is embedded in school life through roles like Wellbeing Ambassadors and a dedicated Wellbeing focus such as Wellbeing Week, aligned with BST's Five Ways to Wellbeing.
Languages

Language Provision
BST provides instruction based on the English National Curriculum. From Nursery onward, BST children study Japanese as part of the school's Japanese language context. English as an Additional Language (EAL) specialists support non-native English speakers to access the curriculum. The Azabudai Hills Campus includes a Language Classroom to support language work and targeted language development.
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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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