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BST has once again been included as one of the 100 leading private schools in the world in the Spear’s Schools Index 2026.
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The British School in Tokyo has been shortlisted for <Curriculum Initiative of the Year> in the Tes Awards for International Schools 2025, celebrating excellence across the global education community.
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BST is honoured to have been named Company of the Year at the British Chamber of Commerce in Japan’s (BCCJ) prestigious British Business Awards. This recognition marks an extraordinary milestone in our 35th anniversary year and reflects the strength, character, and ambition of our entire community.
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The British School in Tokyo is delighted to welcome back the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) for the second year of an ongoing partnership that continues to inspire creativity, confidence and bring joy through redefining what Shakespeare means to us in the world today.
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The British School in Tokyo (BST) successfully launched its International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), which officially began in August 2025.