Malvern College Tokyo is one of the newest British international schools in the city, opened in 2023 and linked to Malvern College in England and its international family of schools. Unusually for a British school, it teaches the full International Baccalaureate continuum, the Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programmes, from Year 1 to Year 13. For families comparing international schools in Tokyo, it is a premium British and IB option in the west of the city.
Malvern College Tokyo at a glance
| Curriculum and exam boards | Full IB continuum: Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programmes |
|---|---|
| Stages | Year 1 to Year 13; currently growing towards the full range |
| Founded | 2023 |
| Accreditation | Member of the Malvern College family of schools; IB programmes; verify current authorisation |
| Fee band | Premium for Tokyo |
| Campus area | Kodaira, western Tokyo |
Curriculum and academics
Malvern College Tokyo pairs a British school identity with the full IB continuum. Younger children follow the Primary Years Programme, middle years students the Middle Years Programme, and the senior school leads to the IB Diploma, a route recognised by universities worldwide. The school describes itself as the first British international school in Tokyo to run the IB throughout.
Alongside academic teaching, the school offers the co-curricular breadth associated with British independent education, including sport, music and the arts. Because it opened recently and is still adding year groups, confirm exactly which years are open for your child and which IB Diploma subjects are available for the years they will reach.
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Malvern College Tokyo fees
Malvern College Tokyo fees sit in the premium part of the Tokyo international school fees range, reflecting the campus investment and the Malvern brand. Tuition rises by stage from the primary years to the Diploma.
Beyond tuition, budget for an application or registration fee, a facilities or capital charge, and the cost of lunches, trips, certain activities and any bus service from central Tokyo. IB examination fees apply in the Diploma years. Confirm the current schedule with the admissions office.
Admissions
Malvern College Tokyo is admitting families into the year groups it has opened so far, adding more as the school grows towards Year 13. Because it is a new and in-demand school, families should register interest early and confirm which years are open for their children.
The process typically includes a review of prior school records, an age-appropriate assessment and references. Most Tokyo international schools run a year from late August or early September to June, so plan your application and any relocation steps around that calendar.
Location and who goes there
Malvern College Tokyo is in Kodaira, in the west of the Tokyo metropolitan area, around 40 minutes from the centre, on a spacious campus that central wards rarely allow. The setting suits families who prefer a greener, more suburban environment and are willing to commute from the western suburbs.
Western Tokyo and the neighbouring cities draw families who want more space and a campus environment. For a wider view of where international families settle and how the commute works, see our guide to international schools in Tokyo.
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Malvern College Tokyo fees?
Malvern College Tokyo fees sit in the premium band for Tokyo and rise by stage from the primary years to the IB Diploma. Add an application fee, a facilities charge, and lunch, trip, activity and bus costs, with IB examination fees in the Diploma years. Confirm the current schedule with admissions.
Does Malvern College Tokyo offer the IB?
Yes. Malvern College Tokyo teaches the full IB continuum, the Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programmes, from Year 1 to Year 13. It describes itself as the first British international school in Tokyo to run the IB throughout.
Is Malvern College Tokyo a good school?
Malvern College Tokyo is a premium school that opened in 2023, linked to Malvern College in England and delivering the full IB continuum. It suits families wanting a British identity with an IB pathway. As a new school, ask how each year group is staffed as it grows. We do not publish a star rating without verified parent reviews.
When do Malvern College Tokyo applications open?
Malvern College Tokyo admits into the year groups it has opened, adding more as it grows towards Year 13. Because it is new and in demand, register interest early and confirm which years are open for your children.
What are Malvern College Tokyo term dates?
Malvern College Tokyo follows the standard Tokyo international school year, which runs from late August or early September to the following June. Exact dates change each year, so check the school's published calendar before planning.
