HJIS Tuition and Fees       

  for School Year 2025–26

(Fees are assessed in accordance with the fee structure approved by the School’s  Board of Directors and are subject to change.)

School Fees for the 2025-26 School Year

                * Tuition can be paid in three installments.

                * A 20% discount is available for the 2nd child’s tuition fees.

                * A 30% discount is available for the 3rd child’s tuition fees.

๏ Applications will only be considered received and valid upon receipt of a non-refundable application fee of 30,000 yen per student. Payment must be submitted to the school at the time of application.

๏ Expenses for PE uniforms, classroom supplies, cafeteria services, bus services, after-school activities (ASP), activity-related travel, and expedition trips are paid by parents/guardians separately.

๏ International Baccalaureate (IB) candidates are charged the annual IB Programme Fee for each year of the IB Diploma Programme.

๏ In the case of students who are readmitted within a year of withdrawal, the Registration Fee and Building Fund Fee will be waived.

๏ For new students, the Registration Fee, Building Fund Fee, and first tuition payment—included in the initial invoice—must be paid within one week of receiving the admission notification.

Horizon Japan International School is a not-for-profit educational institution that relies entirely on school fees to cover operating expenses. The school is subject not only to the cost pressures of operating in Japan but also to competitive forces in the wider international schools market. Parents should therefore anticipate a modest increase in tuition fees. Also, financial donations and/or other fundraising initiatives that help enhance school programs are gratefully accepted. Scholarships are granted to students whose parents are employed by companies that join our Corporate Contribution Plan. Please contact the Business Office for further information (businessoffice@horizon.ac.jp).

Explanations of Fees

Application Fee (One-time Fee, Non-refundable)

The Application Fee is a one-time, mandatory and non-refundable fee and is paid at the time of application for admission and readmission. This fee assists in covering costs associated with the application process and testing. This payment may be done by credit card through our online admissions portal or bank transfer. Applications cannot be considered until payment has been received.

Registration Fee (One-time Fee, Non-refundable)

The Registration Fee is a one-time, mandatory and non-refundable fee, and is due once a place at the school has been offered and accepted. This includes both admission of a new student or of a student returning after one year or longer absence. This payment is not refunded if the application is withdrawn.

Building Fund (One-time Fee, Non-refundable)

The Building Fund is a one-time, mandatory and non-refundable fee, and is due once a place at the school has been offered and accepted. This includes both admission of a new student or a student returning after one year or longer. This fee is specifically designed for major building projects, land and/or property purchase, new construction, expansion and major infrastructure improvements.

Maintenance Fee (One-time Fee, Non-refundable)

The Maintenance Fee is a mandatory contribution toward the infrastructure of the school, including furnishings, building maintenance, learning materials, etc.

Tuition Fee (Non-refundable)

Tuition fees are mandatory and non-refundable. The tuition fee covers the cost of education and a range of school-provided services and materials, including:

• Instruction and classroom learning

• School resources and instructional materials

• Laboratory fees

• Daily essentials such as:

• Japanese textbooks

• Health check-ups

• Day field trips
  

Any fee not specifically listed above is not covered by the tuition fee and may be charged separately. Each parent or guardian registering a student is responsible for the full payment of school fees. Parents/guardians are liable for all payments by the due date, regardless of whether a company assumes responsibility for all or part of the fees. Parents/guardians are responsible for all bank transaction fees and related charges.

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EAL Support Fee (Non-refundable)

The English as an Additional Language Fee assists students in building a foundation of basic English skills. This is only applicable to students who need additional support to meet the standards of the mainstream classes. EAL Support Fee is required to be paid as long as the service is being received. If a student is admitted into EAL program within the first 30 school days after they join to HJIS, they will be charged a fixed amount of EAL service fee.

Daycare Service Fee (Non-refundable)

The HJIS daycare service is an optional program designed to support parents who require extended care for their children beyond regular school hours. This service is available only for students up to Kindergarten. Parents must register in advance by contacting daycare@horizon.ac.jp. The fee is non-refundable. For day-use students, the fee is 1,000 yen per 30 minutes.

Additional Fees  

Bus Fee (Non-refundable)

School bus routes are organized to offer the most convenient service possible. HJIS reserves the right to change routes and times during the school year as needed. Please note that we cannot guarantee bus service to all locations, so it is important to first check availability with Student Affairs, hjis@horizon.ac.jp. Note: HJIS is not obligated to provide bus service if a family’s housing location is not within existing serviced routes. Please refer to the School Bus Rules and Regulations for details.

Lunch Fee (Refundable)

HJIS serves a variety of hot nutritious meals provided by Cezars Kitchen which varies in price based on the items individually purchased. Pricing for the lunch program is published with the menus. Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact Cezars Kitchen directly at payments@cezarskitchen.com

Overnight Trip Fee / Expedition Week                                                                                                        Expedition week trips are mandatory as they are an integral part of the educational program. The cost is not included in the tuition fees. Additionally, optional overnight trips may be offered, with costs to be paid separately. Pricing and payment deadlines will be communicated in advance for each trip.

Extra-curricular Activity Fees                                                                                                             

Extracurricular activity fees are not included in the tuition fees. The costs will be communicated separately based on the After school programs (ASPs) and extracurricular activities offered.

Technology Requirement

Kindly note that students in grades 1-4 are required to have an iPad. Students in grades 5-12 are required to have a MacBook. For details on the specifications, please contact the Student Affairs at hjis@horizon.ac.jp

Payment Policies  

Re-enrollment for the Upcoming Academic Year

All students re-enrolling to HJIS for the following school year will receive their invoice in May. Invoices are payable on or before the due date(s) indicated on such invoice(s). Due to HJIS’s open enrollment policy, we cannot guarantee a returning student’s place after the payment deadline and HJIS may assign his/her place to a new student.

Withdrawal

If a student is withdrawn during any term, parents are required to complete the withdrawal procedure before the last day of the next term’s tuition payment deadline. Official transcripts and records are released only after all financial obligations have been met.

Refund

HJIS will not reimburse any payments for a current term because of a student’s absences, suspension or expulsion. Tuition and fees are not transferable to another student. Also, in the event of natural disasters or adverse weather conditions, school may be canceled, and no refunds will be provided for the affected days.

Delinquent Payments                                                                                                                    

In cases of financial delinquency, the school reserves the right to prohibit class attendance, withhold grades, transcripts, and other records of attendance and academic performance, and/or deny re-enrollment for the following semester. If payment is not received by the specified deadline, the student's seat will be offered to another applicant. Delinquent payments may be subject to late payment fees as determined by the school.

Late Enrollment                                                                                                                       

Attendance for any portion of a term will necessitate payment for the entire term for tuition, bus and any other fees.

Adjustments of School Fees

Tuition fees undergo annual reviews and may be subject to change. The school retains the right to review and modify fees at its discretion, without prior notification.

Corporate  Contribution Program                                                                                                                    

Corporations and organizations that provide educational benefits to their employees are asked to consider participating in the Corporate Contribution Program, a potentially cost effective alternative to paying school fees, tuition and the Japanese individual income taxes on these educational benefits. HJIS Board of Directors wants all parents and organizations to be aware that tuition does not cover the full cost of educating a student at HJIS. Consequently, tuition and fees would be significantly higher were it not for contributions and other non-tuition income. Therefore, your continued support of the School’s voluntary annual fund is earnestly requested. For more information on how to make your contribution, please contact the school accounting office.

Payment Instructions

HJIS is using an automatic withdrawal system for school tuition and any other school-related payments. The payments must be made by enrolling with any Bank and arranging to have your child’s tuition and fees payment automatically processed from your bank account. Your bank then implements “automatic payment processing,” which simply means that your bank automatically drafts the agreed payment amount from the account you specify on a scheduled day. Admissions, Building Fund and Registration Fees and the first term School Fees should be made by bank transfer during the admissions process.

All accounts will be auto-withdrawal. All tuition and fees are automatically withdrawn on pre-scheduled dates (June 5th, October 5th and February 20th).

Payments should be made by bank transfer during the admissions process. Kindly note that HJIS does not accept cash or credit card payments for tuition and fees.

Bank Account Details

Fees should be paid directly into the bank account below. Please include the student’s name with your payment to help us identify the source of payment.

                     *Parents are responsible for all bank transaction fees and charges.

*If you have any questions regarding payment instructions, please contact the Accounting Office at accounting@horizon.ac.jp.