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Malvern College Tokyo (MCT) is a premium, new British-style international school that opened in August 2023 in Kodaira, a highly academic suburban area of Tokyo. The school is a co-educational day school and is part of the established Malvern College Family of Schools, founded in the UK in 1865, ensuring a commitment to a rigorous academic and holistic British ethos. MCT offers the full IB Continuum—currently implementing the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the Middle Years Programme (MYP), and working towards the IB Diploma Programme (DP) certification by 2027. English is the language of instruction, complemented by Japanese classes. The expansive, custom-built campus features state-of-the-art facilities, including a full-size astro pitch, a two-storey gymnasium, and a specialized STEAM and Design Makerspace. The teacher-to-pupil ratio is low, at approximately 1:10, supporting personalized pastoral care. Admission runs on a rolling basis, but early application is highly recommended due to its new status.
Contact the Admissions Office directly to confirm if they allow payment in installments.
Capital Assessment Fee: ¥250,000 (Annual, payable from the second year).
Features a two-story Gymnasium called the Big School with six basketball hoops, and is fully equipped for volleyball, table tennis, badminton, gymnastics, etc. and a full-size all-weather astro pitch for football, rugby, and cricket. Also includes an large indoor playground for younger pupils.
Expressive Arts room, visual arts studio
Computer labs include AI, coding, and digital tools using iPads and laptop, advanced science department offering both classroom-based laboratories and a dedicated preparation lab with state-of-the-art equipment, STEAM and Design Makerspace equipped with two 3-in-1 machines (3D printer, laser cutter, and router), wood cutters, sewing machines, Raspberry Pi kits, soldering tools
Co-curricular activities are yet to be confirmed as of 2025-26. The school is working to build a wide range of classes across all year groups in sports, arts, language and culture, coding and robotics and various other fields. A detailed list of activities will be made available towards the start of the school year .
Submit the formal application along with the non-refundable Application Fee
Document submission, Assessment Tests, Interview
School designed test
Depending on the applicant's current location, the required interview and assessment can be conducted in-person at the school's campus or online (via video conference) for overseas families.
Rolling Admissions is practiced. Due to the new status and growing enrollment, early application is highly recommended
Passport, Transcripts, Teacher Recommendation, Health records