Discover British international schools in Japan offering high-quality global education.

British international schools in Japan are currently attracting international families that are seeking academics pathways internationally. By adopting world-renowned educational programs such as the International Baccalaureate (IB), IGCSE, and A-level, these schools enable students to acquire high-level foundational academic skills and specialized expertise at a global standard.

The International Baccalaureate (IB) is an international curriculum adopted by many schools in Japan. It provides inquiry-based international education centered on the IB learner profile. Students can obtain the IB diploma--a university entrance qualification recognized both internationally and within Japan, where an increasing number of Japanese universities now accept IB admissions.

IGCSE is a program developed for overseas schools, based on GCSE qualification exams taken by students in the UK at the end of Year 11 (ages 15-16). It features a broad range of learning, covering key subjects such as mathematics, science, English, and history, as well as creative fields including art and music.

A-level is a higher education qualification studied and earned in the Sixth Form, equivalent to the 11th and 12th grades in Japan. Widely recognized as an application qualification for prestigious UK universities and top universities worldwide, it stands alongside IB as a leading university entry credential.

Here are six international schools in Japan offering high-quality education through a British curriculum. We encourage parents and children to explore them together.

〈Featured Schools〉
1. Malvern College Tokyo (Kodaira, Tokyo) : IB (Pre-Prep/PYP/MYP/DP)
2. Harrow International School Appi Japan (Hachimantai, Iwate): IGCSE/A-level
3. Laurus International School of Science (Minato, Tokyo): Cambridge primary /IGCSE/A-Level
4. Rugby School Japan (Kashiwa, Chiba):IGCSE/A-level
5. UIA International School of Tokyo (Koto, Tokyo): Cambridge/IGCSE/A-Level
6. Musashi International School Tokyo (MIST) (Mitaka, Tokyo): Cambridge/IGCSE/A-level