American School In Japan (ASIJ)
School at a Glance
Established over 120 years ago, The American School in Japan (ASIJ) stands as a premier educational choice in Tokyo, offering a world-class, WASC-accredited American curriculum to students from age three through high school graduation. ASIJ is widely celebrated for having outstanding and comprehensive campus facilities that demonstrate an unwavering commitment to student development. These exceptional spaces include a 25-meter indoor pool, multiple sports fields, a dedicated theater, and advanced design technology labs. These facilities richly support the school's deep academic rigor and extensive Advanced Placement (AP) course offerings. The school serves a diverse community of approximately 1,600 students across its central Roppongi and main Chofu campuses. Further strengthening this environment, ASIJ is driven by a highly qualified faculty, 75% of whom hold postgraduate degrees. This focus on both academic excellence and holistic growth is reinforced by over 170 co-curricular activities, ensuring ASIJ graduates consistently gain entry to top global universities and providing a stable and exceptional educational foundation.
Fees & Value
Enrollment Fees
- Application Fee: ¥50,000
- Registration Fee: ¥300,000
- Deposit: ¥1,525,000
Payment Schedule
The American School in Japan (ASIJ) often structures the tuition fees into two installments for families paying personally. The first installment is typically due in August, corresponding with the start of the academic year, and the second installment is usually due mid-year, around January or February.
Additional Fees
Capital Assessment: ¥250,000. School Bus (Optional): ¥390,000.
Campus & Facilities
Sports Facilities
Three Gymnasiums (for basketball, volleyball, etc.), A 25-meter indoor swimming pool, Wrestling/Gymnastics room, Two large Sports Fields for rugby, soccer etc, Six Tennis Courts, Track and Field areas (including long jump pits, throwing circles, etc), fitness center/weight room
Arts Facilities
Video studio, Art rooms, Music rooms, Dance studio , State of the Art Theater, Multi purpose room
Technology
Design Technology Studio Labs (Five Labs), Robotics Lab, Maker Space, Video Studios, Science Laboratories
Learning & Curriculum
Extracurricular Activities
Athletics: 15 competitive sports, Soccer, Field Hockey, Rugby, Softball, Baseball, Track and Field, Tennis, Basketball, Volleyball, Badminton, Swimming, Water Polo, Wrestling, Gymnastics, Shotokan Karate, Kendo.
Arts & Performance: Musicals, Bands, Choir, Orchestra, Drama, Fall Play, One-Act Plays, Stage Crafts, Writing (plays/scripts), Directing, Editing, Ballet, Hula Dancing, Traditional Japanese Theater, Vocal Jazz Ensemble, ASIJ TV, Movie Production Club, Debate, Speech Competitions.
STEM & Technology: VEX Robotics, iGEM (Synthetic Bioengineering), Coding, Programming Apps, Cardboard Engineering, Computer Science Club, Space Conference, Mathematics Competitions.
Admissions
Application Process
Two requirements are mandatory for all applicants:
Residency: The student must be residing in Tokyo with at least one parent, as ASIJ is exclusively a day school.
Language: At least one parent must be fluent in English to ensure effective communication and support the child's education.
Entry Requirements
Application Fee: A non-refundable fee of ¥50,000 must be paid upon application.
School Reports/Transcripts: Submission of two full years of report cards/transcripts (one year for Kindergarten), including the most recent one.
Teacher Recommendations: Confidential forms submitted by current teachers and/or counselors (1 to 3, depending on the grade level).
Standardized Test Results: Submission of any standardized test results taken within the last 18 months (e.g., MAP, SSAT, SAT/PSAT, etc.).
Student Essay: Required for Middle and High School applicants.
Assessment Tests
Applicants may be requested to participate in an academic, English, or other screening process before a final decision is made. This screening process may involve a virtual interview or an assessment session.
Interview Process
Applicants from overseas are interviewed using virtual platforms (like Zoom). For applicants already residing in Tokyo, the format is determined case-by-case by the Admissions Office, which may schedule either a virtual session or an in-person assessment at the campus
Deadlines
The American School in Japan uses a rolling admissions timeline that generally begins in mid-November for the following academic year (starting in August).
Required Documents
Academic Records: Copies of report cards for the previous two school years plus the current year's reports are preferred for Grades 2–12.
Teacher Recommendations: For Middle and High School, three teacher recommendations are required.
Standardized Test Scores: Applicants must upload any standardized test results (like MAP, SSAT, SAT/PSAT) taken within the last 18 months; language proficiency tests are not accepted for this purpose. If no scores are available, ASIJ may require testing before a final decision is made.
Learning Support Documents: All reports and assessments relating to any special learning needs (e.g., IEPs, educational-psychological studies) must be submitted for the school to evaluate if they can provide appropriate support.
Parent Language Requirement: At least one parent must be fluent in English for effective communication.
Contact & Location
- Address: Main Campus (K-12): 1-1-1 Nomizu, Chofu-shi, Tokyo 182-0031. Early Learning Center (Nursery-Kindergarten): 6-16-5 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0032.
- City: Tokyo
- Phone: +81 (0)422-34-5300
- Email: enroll@asij.ac.jp
- Website: http://www.asij.ac.jp