Open Day
Saturday 31st January, 10:00 – 12:00 JST
Phoenix House
Admissions
How to apply
Submit your application form to get started. The following will be needed to process the application:
- Completed application form
- Scanned copy of the applicant’s and parents’ passports
- Copy of report cards
- Name and contact details of applicant’s academic referee
- Registration Fee of JPY ¥40,000
Before submitting your application form below, please read the Admissions Policy which governs the application process. We are currently accepting applications for the 2026-27 academic year.
Join us for an in-person tour
In Addition, you can visit our school facilities and see the school in action. Tours run on Tuesdays 9:00-10:00 and Thursdays 9:00-10:00 JST. Prospective families can also join us for our online information sessions on Mondays at 12:00-13:00 JST.
Admissions Policy & Eligibility
Phoenix House International School is a primary school for children aged between 5 and 11.
Allocation to year groups is based on the applicant’s date of birth. Please refer to the Year Group Cut-Off Dates below.
2026-27 Admissions Year Group Cut-Off Dates
| School Section | Year Group | Child’s Date of Birth | Child’s Age on 31st August 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Prep | Prep 1 | Between 1st September 2020 and 31st August 2021 | 5 years old |
| Prep 2 | Between 1st September 2019 and 31st August 2020 | 6 years old | |
| Upper Prep | Prep 3 | Between 1st September 2018 and 31st August 2019 | 7 years old |
| Prep 4 | Between 1st September 2017 and 31st August 2018 | 8 years old | |
| Prep 5 | Between 1st September 2016 and 31st August 2017 | 9 years old | |
| Prep 6 | Between 1st September 2015 and 31st August 2016 | 10 years old |
Check your Eligibility
- A child who has, or whose parent(s) have, non-Japanese nationality can apply as an international pupil.
- Evidence of a need for international schooling has to be provided in order for a pupil with Japanese nationality to be eligible; please refer to our Admissions Policy for details.
Entry Requirements
- Each applicant must demonstrate age-appropriate academic capacity in areas including verbal and non-verbal, numeric and spatial reasoning.
- Both the child and a parent must be able to communicate effectively in English.
Assessment Procedures
Overview of Assessment
Once all items listed under section 3 are received, each family will be invited to complete the admissions assessment. To determine the suitability of a placement at PH, the School conducts a holistic assessment to evaluate alignment between the applicant’s needs and the School’s educational provision. Admissions decisions are based on a combination of the following: the completed application form, a confidential reference from the applicant’s current school, a parent meeting, teacher observations during the child’s interview and practical assessment, an English language proficiency check, and a CAT4 cognitive abilities test for Upper Prep applicants.
Discovery Day
To facilitate the completion of all assessment components, all families are invited to attend a Discovery Day, a designated event during which all aspects of the assessment are carried out. Lower Prep applicants will be invited in for half a day, and Upper Prep applicants will be invited in for a full day. Throughout the half day and full day, pupils will be informally assessed to ensure that they are able to access our curriculum. Further details of the Discovery Day and individual assessment components are outlined below.
Admissions Rounds Schedule
| Admissions Round | Application Review Period | Discovery Day (Assessment) | Decision Announcement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1 (Open) | Monday 1 September, 2025 | Monday 6 October, 2025 | Wednesday 15 October, 2025 | Friday 24 October, 2025 |
| A2 | Monday 3 November, 2025 | Monday 24 November, 2025 | Thursday 4 December, 2025 | Friday 12 December, 2025 |
| S1 | Monday 5 January, 2026 | Monday 12 January, 2025 | Wednesday 21 January, 2026 | Friday 30 January, 2026 |
| S2 | Monday 16 February, 2026 | Monday 2 March, 2026 | Wednesday 11 March, 2026 | Friday 20 March, 2026 |
| Su1 | Monday 13 April, 2026 | Monday 27 April, 2026 | Wednesday 6 May, 2026 | Friday 15 May, 2026 |
| Su2 (Final) | Monday 1 June, 2026 | Monday 8 June, 2026 | Wednesday 17 June, 2026 | Friday 26 June, 2026 |
School Fees & Scholarships
At Phoenix House fees are paid annually, although termly payments are available with a handling fee.
Click the link below to download the latest Schedule of Fees. Note that the payment of fees is governed by our Finance and Fees Policy.
Scholarships
Scholarships may be awarded to both prospective and existing families who are deemed eligible. Scholars are expected to uphold the highest standards and be a role model for other children.
The objectives of PH Scholarships are to:
- Encourage and motivate PH pupils to strive for academic excellence and demonstrate a commitment to the positive development of and the wider school community.
- Acknowledge PH pupils’ academic, extracurricular and leadership achievements and efforts.
- Increase the overall diversity of the PH community. Celebrate and recognise positive, creative, unique and impactful contributions to the PH community.
If you would like your child to be considered for a scholarship, please contact admissions@phoenixhouseschool.org.
Assessment of Entry
Upon successful screening for eligibility, your child will be invited to an Admissions Assessment.
A successful application will result in an offer of a place, which can be secured by paying an Enrolment Fee of JPY ¥260,000. You may be added to a waiting list if all places are already filled.
