The student body at ISAK is built to reflect the world as it actually is. That means around 70% of students receive need-based financial assistance. It’s one of the things that makes ISAK genuinely different from most international schools.
If the fees seem out of reach, keep reading.
Our fees are all-inclusive. What you see below covers tuition, boarding, meals, outdoor education, health services, and every core program ISAK offers. There are no hidden extras.
Fees are reviewed annually. The figures below reflect the 2026–27 academic year.
A one-time Enrollment Fee of 300,000 JPY applies to all new students.
The IB Years Fee is invoiced alongside annual school fees. For students receiving financial assistance, it is prorated at the same percentage as their assistance award. A student on 70% assistance, for example, receives a 70% reduction on this fee each year.
Our annual fee covers everything that defines the UWC ISAK experience:
Academic courses, assessments, and learning materials
Full residential boarding with three meals (including vegetarian, health-related dietary, and religious options) and two snacks daily
Mandatory and optional adventure learning and leadership experiences
Mentorship, travel, and accommodation where relevant
Service, arts, and physical activities
Curricular and co-curricular
Advisory and counselling
National health insurance, annual health check, flu shot, hospital visits, and over-the-counter medicine
Once a student joins ISAK, they can take part in everything the school offers, with no financial barriers within the program.
In rare cases (fewer than 5% of activities), a small student contribution may apply, such as optional ski or snowboard trips or private club memberships where a standard alternative exists. Students on significant financial assistance can request support for these.
The table below shows what Grade 10 families currently enrolled at ISAK paid on average in 2026, by annual household income. These are real figures, not projections.
These figures are illustrative. They reflect individual assessments across many factors, not a fixed formula. Your family’s offer may differ.
These figures are illustrative. They reflect individual assessments across many factors, not a fixed formula. Your family’s offer may differ.
Approximately 70% of ISAK students receive some level of financial support. That figure is not incidental. It reflects a deliberate choice to build a community defined by diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences, not by a family’s ability to pay full fees.
This is what makes ISAK different from most international schools. Socioeconomic diversity is not a side program. It is central to the educational model. Students learn alongside peers from families across the full income spectrum, and that shapes how they understand the world.
Our graduates leave with the skills and perspectives to contribute meaningfully to a complex world, as part of a lifelong global network committed to making a difference, and developing life-long relationships.
Financial assistance is open to all applicants for Grade 10 direct entry, regardless of nationality. It is not available to students applying through the Global Selection Programme (GSP). Students applying through a UWC national committee for Grade 11 entry should contact their national committee directly.
All assistance at ISAK is based on financial need. We do not offer academic or merit scholarships. Awards range from partial support to full assistance and do not need to be repaid.
Our Financial Assistance Office reviews each family’s full financial picture: income, assets, expenditures, debt, number of children, and any school or university fees currently being paid. All information is treated as confidential.
Financial assistance is part of your admissions application. A Financial Assistance Request Form, completed by a parent or guardian, must be submitted before the application deadline, along with supporting documents such as a tax return or official income statement. The deadline is the same as the main application.
Financial assistance offers are announced at the same time as admission decisions.
Except in extremely rare circumstances, our financial assistance does not cover flights to/from Japan, pocket money and other incidental expenses.
Students can expect to receive the same level of assistance during their time at UWC ISAK Japan, provided that they fulfill their responsibilities as a student and as a member of the school community. Academic performance, maintenance of strong character and cooperation within the school community will be taken into consideration for the continuation of financial assistance. If a student does not meet his or her responsibilities, UWC ISAK Japan has the right to withdraw financial assistance in subsequent years. Additionally, financial assistance may be reduced or denied if a student/family demonstrates a lifestyle that greatly exceeds the financial resources indicated on the Financial Assistance Request Form.
Yes, all financial assistance recipients will re-submit their financial data for review for each subsequent school year. In general, students will continue to receive the same level of financial assistance during their three years of school. Specific award amounts will be determined based on changes in a family’s income and expenses from year to year.
No. If you expect that you will need financial assistance in order to cover the cost of your education, you must apply for financial assistance when you apply to Grade 10. Recently, we have seen an increasing number of students requesting financial assistance from Grade 11. Unfortunately, we are not able to accommodate such requests unless there has been an extreme change in a family’s circumstances.
No. The financial assistance awarded by UWC ISAK Japan is not a loan and does not need to be repaid. However, we do expect families to contribute as much as possible toward their child’s education in order for us to share our financial resources among all students with need.
Our admissions assistant Sabi-chan can help answer common questions about eligibility, the application process, and events. For anything more specific, the Admissions team is always happy to help directly.
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