The British School in Tokyo (BST)

The British School in Tokyo (BST), established in 1989, is a premier co-educational day school delivering a rigorous education based on the UK National Curriculum for students aged 3 (Nursery) to 18 (Year 13). Though non-selective academically, mandatory English fluency ensures an immersive learning environment supported by over 200 certified international faculty. BST serves its diverse community of over 1,400 students (65+ nationalities) from two modern, central Tokyo campuses: the Azabudai Hills Campus for Primary (Nursery-Year 6) and the Showa Campus for Secondary (Year 7-Year 13). Academically, students pursue IGCSEs and choose between A-Levels and the IB Diploma Programme (DP) in their final years, maintaining intentionally small class sizes, typically 22 students. The school is further defined by its commitment to holistic development, showcased through over 130 co-curricular clubs and the unique BST Outdoors Programme. Admissions are run on a rolling basis throughout the year, with key logistical requirements including student residency in Japan with a parent or guardian and fulfilling all application and administrative requirements.