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Children attending international schools in Japan

There are international schools in Japan that offer classes in English. They were mainly for children whose native language was English, but in recent years, many Japanese children are enrolling in these schools in search of international English proficiency.
In this issue, we introduce internationals located throughout Japan, from rural to urban areas, and finally, we introduce online international schools that you can attend from home.
If you are planning to live in Japan with your family or have already moved to Japan and are looking for a school for your children, please refer to this page.

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Contents

International Schools in Hokkaido Area

1. Hokkaido International School

It is a prestigious school with a long history and tradition, founded in 1958 as an American school.

Address:19-1-55, Hiragishi 5jo 19-chome, Toyohira-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido
Target age:3 to 18 years old
Tuition:
Application fee: ¥15,000
Admission fee: 200,000 yen

course (route, trail, course of action, course of study, plan)Annual tuition
Preschool (half-day) (3 - 4 years old)¥904,000
Full-time preschool (3 - 4 years old)¥1,320,000
Elementary (Kindergarten - Grade 5)¥1,444,000
Secondary (Grades 6 - 8)¥1,476,000
High School (Grades 9 - 12)¥1,532,000
See tuition by course for the 2023-2024 school year.

Official site:Hokkaido International School

Hokkaido International School Niseko

It is a branch school of Hokkaido International School, and students can go on to Hokkaido International School for junior and senior high school.

Address:12 Aza-Fujimi, Niseko-cho, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido
Target age:3 to 14 years old
Tuition:
Application fee: ¥15,000
Admission fee: 200,000 yen

course (route, trail, course of action, course of study, plan)Annual tuition
preschool¥1,246,000
kindergarten¥1,372,000
Grade 1 - Grade 5¥1,372,000
Grade 6 - Grade 8¥1,476,000
See tuition by course for the 2023-2024 school year.

Official site:HIS Niseko - Hokkaido International School

3.I.S.K Sapporo International School

An international school in Sapporo that provides an integrated preschool and elementary school education based on brain science to nurture intellectual senses and basic skills.

Address:1-25, Toyohira 4-jo 13-chome, Toyohira-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido
Target age:1 to 12 years old
Tuition:

course (route, trail, course of action, course of study, plan)matriculation feeMonthly Tuitionremarks
Kindergarten (for younger children and above)¥220,000¥67,000
After 6 years old¥278,300¥78,650No enrollment fee upon advancement to the next level.


Official site:I.S.K Sapporo International School

International Schools in Tohoku Area (Aomori, Iwate, Miyagi, Akita, Yamagata, Fukushima)

Rokkasho International School

This international school is located in Rokkasho Village in Aomori Prefecture, northern Japan.

Address:1304-2, Aza-nozuke, Oaza-onsame, Rokkesho-mura, Kamikita-gun, Aomori, Japan
Target age:3 to 15 years old
Tuition:Inquiry required
Official site:Rokkasho International School

Tohoku International School

It is the only international school in Tohoku that offers an integrated education from kindergarten to high school in English.

Address:7-101-1 Tate, Izumi-ku, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture
Target age:4 to 18 years old
Tuition:
Admission fee: ¥400,000
Enrollment processing fee: ¥15,000

course (route, trail, course of action, course of study, plan)Annual tuition
Kindergarten (Full-day)960,000 yen
Grades 1 - 8¥1,230,000
Grade 9 - Grade 10¥1,430,000
Grade 11 - Grade 12¥1,580,000
See tuition by course for the 2024-2025 school year.

Official site:TOHOKU INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

3. school corporation Horizon Gakuen Sendai School

This international school is authorized by the Japanese government to introduce inquiry-based learning by the International Baccalaureate Educational Organization.
The school is divided into two sections: Horizon Japan International School Sendai Izumi, a kindergarten school for 3- to 5-year-olds, and Horizon Gakuen Sendai Elementary School for 6- to 12-year-olds. There is also a Yokohama School for students aged 3 to 18 years old.

Address:4-2-540 Takamori, Izumi-ku, Sendai-shi, Miyagi
Target age:3 to 12 years old
Tuition:
Application fee: ¥10,000
Admission fee: ¥200,000 (not charged for internal admission)

course (route, trail, course of action, course of study, plan)Annual tuition
kindergarten pupil¥810,000
elementary school¥810,000


Official site:Horizon Gakuen Sendai School

Sendai Ikuei Gakuen

Accredited by the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program, the school is an international school where students can study a second foreign language in addition to English.
Since Sendai Ikuei Gakuen High School became an integrated junior and senior high school with Shukoh Junior High School in 2021, students can now receive an International Baccalaureate education from the age of 12.

Address:4-1, Miyagino 2-chome, Miyagino-ku, Sendai-shi, Miyagi
Target age:12-18 years old
Tuition:

schoolPayment at the time of enrollmentAnnual tuitionremarks
Sendai Ikuei Gakuen Shuko Junior High School¥190,000¥577,660Admission privileges available for students who excel in comprehensive exams, subject grades, essays, interviews, etc.
Sendai Ikuei Gakuen High School¥150,000¥588,000Privileges such as entrance fee, facility and equipment fee, and tuition (for 3 years) exemption are also available for high school students.
See FY 2017 for middle schools and FY 2024 for high schools.

Official site:Sendai Ikuei Gakuen

International Schools in Tokyo

There are many international schools in Tokyo, but here are 11 schools with international accreditation.

1. aoba Japan International School

With campuses in Hikarigaoka, Aobadai, and Honkomagome, Tokyo, 35% is an integrated school from kindergarten through high school, and has a large Japanese intake, with the parents of 35% students being Japanese.

Address:7-5-1 Hikarigaoka, Nerima-ku, Tokyo (Hikarigaoka Campus)
   2-11-5 Aobadai, Meguro-ku, Tokyo (Meguro Campus)
   6-18-23 Hon-Komagome, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo (Bunkyo Campus)
Target age:1.5 to 18 years old
Tuition:
Admission fee: ¥320,000
Facility equipment development cost: ¥320,000

course (route, trail, course of action, course of study, plan)Annual tuition
Kindergarten (K2: from 1.5 years old)¥1,908,000
Kindergarten (K3 - K5: for ages 3 - 6)2,120,000 yen
Elementary - High School (G1 - G5: for 6 - 11 years old)¥2,332,000
Elementary - High School (G6 - G12: for ages 11 - 18)¥2,650,000
See tuition by course for the 2024-2025 school year.

Official site:Aoba-Japan International School

St. Mary's International School

It is a boys' international school for kindergarten through high school students. While being a preparatory school, it also focuses on sports and has produced many international athletes.

Address:1-6-19 Seta, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo
Target age:5 to 18 years old
Tuition:
Application fee: ¥30,000
Registration fee: ¥300,000
Development fund: 600,000 yen

course (route, trail, course of action, course of study, plan)Annual tuition
elementary school¥2,380,000
junior high school¥2,420,000
high school¥2,450,000
See tuition by course for the 2023-2024 school year.

Official site:St. Mary's International School

3. seisen international school

It is a Catholic international school, co-ed kindergarten, grades 1-12 for girls. The school offers Montessori education in kindergarten and International Baccalaureate education beginning in elementary school.

Address:1-12-15 Yoga, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo
Target age:3.5 to 18 years old
Tuition:
Initial cost ▼
Application fee: ¥20,000
Registration fee: ¥300,000
Land and building development cost: ¥500,000

course (route, trail, course of action, course of study, plan)Annual tuition
Kindergarten (half-day)¥1,300,000
Kindergarten (full-day)2,200,000 yen
Elementary (Grades 1 - 5)¥2,350,000
Middle School (Grades 6 - 8)¥2,370,000
High School (grades 9 - 12)¥2,370,000
See tuition by course for the 2023-2024 school year.

Official site: Seisen International School in Tokyo

4. Tokyo International School

An international school from preschool through junior high school located in the heart of Tokyo.
With a student body of over 60 nationalities, the school offers an international environment, and the campus is scheduled to move to Takanawa in 2026.

Address:2-13-6 Minami-azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Target age:5 to 15 years old
Tuition:
Application fee: ¥30,000
Registration fee: ¥300,000
Development fund: 600,000 yen

course (route, trail, course of action, course of study, plan)Annual tuition
Kindergarten - Grade 5¥2,710,000
Grade 6 - Grade 10¥2,760,000
See tuition by course for the 2023-2024 school year.

Official site:Tokyo International School

5. International School of the Sacred Heart

It is a Catholic school for girls operated by the School Corporation of the Sacred Heart.
The curriculum is based on education in the United States, Canada, England, and Australia.

Address:3-1, Hiroo 4-chome, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Target age:3 to 18 years old
Tuition:
Application Fee: ¥20,000 (Kindergarten & Grades 5 - 12), ¥22,000 (Grades 1 - 4)
Registration fee: ¥300,000 (per person)
Education and building development costs: ¥600,000
Building/maintenance fee: ¥220,000

course (route, trail, course of action, course of study, plan)Annual tuition
Kindergarten 3 - 4 years old¥1,990,000
Kindergarten 5 years old¥2,090,000
Grades 1 - 82,170,000 yen
Grade 9 - Grade 11¥2,190,000
12th grade¥2,260,000
See tuition by course for the 2023-2024 school year.

Official site:International School of the Sacred Heart

6. K. International School Tokyo (KIST)

It is one of the top-performing international schools in Japan accredited for the International Baccalaureate diploma program.
It is ranked 5th in the ranking of the world's top IB (International Baccalaureate) schools in 2022.

Address:1-5-15 Shirakawa, Koto-ku, Tokyo
Target age:3 to 18 years old
Tuition:

categorycostremarks
Application Fee¥20,000
matriculation fee300,000 yen
Annual tuition¥2,250,000all grades


Official site:KIST

7. the American School in Japan (ASIJ)

It is the largest and most established international school in Tokyo among foreign educational institutions in Japan, with campuses in Chofu and Roppongi. To learn more about the American School in Japan, please check out the following articles.

Address:1-1-1 Nomizu, Chofu-shi, Tokyo (Chofu Campus)
   6-6-5 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo (Early Learning Center)
Target age:3 to 18 years old
Tuition:
Application fee: ¥20,000
Registration fee: ¥300,000
Building maintenance fee: ¥1,025,000

course (route, trail, course of action, course of study, plan)Annual tuition
Nursery - Pre-K2,735,000 yen
Kindergarten - 5th grade¥2,855,000
Grade 6 - Grade 82,963,000 yen
Grades 9 - 12¥3,015,000
See tuition by course for the 2023-2024 school year.

Official site:The American School in Japan

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8. new international school of japan

This international school features bilingual education in English and Japanese, and multi-age education with separate classes for every three years of age.
As the name suggests, the school's new style of education policy is attractive and unique to other schools.

Address:3-18-32 Minami-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo
Target age:3 to 18 years old
Tuition:
Admission fee: 300,000 yen
School facilities maintenance: ¥450,000

course (route, trail, course of action, course of study, plan)Annual tuition
Pre-kindergarten (PK1, PK2)JPY 1,800,000
Kindergarten - Grade 12 (ages 5-17)2,200,000 yen
See tuition by course for the 2023-2024 school year.

Official site:New International School

9. india International School in Japan (IISJ)

It is the first Indian international school in Japan with campuses in Tokyo and Yokohama. In addition to English, the school is well known for its mathematics and IT education, and its tuition is noticeably lower than other schools.

Address:3-1-1 Sengoku, Koto-ku, Tokyo (Tokyo School)
   3-23 Kirigaoka, Midori-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture (Yokohama School)
Target age:2.5 to 18 years old
Registration fee: ¥20,000 (for all grades)

Course (Tokyo Campus)Annual tuition
kindergarten600,000 yen
Grades 1 - 8600,000 yen
9th grade600,000 yen
Grade 10 - Grade 12¥1,200,000
See tuition by course for the 2023-2024 school year.

Official site: India International School in Japan

10. Canadian International School (CIS)

This international school follows the Canadian curriculum and allows students to study in Canada or the U.S. from mid-course depending on their academic ability. Students receive a Canadian diploma upon graduation.

Address:5-8-20, Kitashinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo
Target age:3 to 18 years old
Tuition:
Registration fee: ¥300,000 (for all grades)
Building development fee: ¥600,000 (common to all grades)

course (route, trail, course of action, course of study, plan)Annual tuition
Kindergarten 4th gradeJPY 1,700,000
Kindergarten 5th grade¥1,950,000
Grade 1 - Grade 52,200,000 yen
Grade 6 - Grade 8¥2,250,000
Grades 9 - 12¥2,350,000
See tuition by course for the 2023-2024 school year.

Official site:Canadian International School Tokyo

11. Nishimachi International School

This international school has a history of over 70 years and is known for its prestigious reputation.
Classes are conducted in English, but students are required to study Japanese and aim to master both Japanese and English.

Address:2-14-7 Motoazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Target age:5 to 15 years old
Tuition:

categorycostremarks
Application Fee30,000 yen
registration fee300,000 yen
Building maintenance costs¥825,000
Annual tuition¥2,560,000All courses
See tuition by course for the 2023-2024 school year.

Official site:Nishimachi International School in Tokyo

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International schools in Kanto area (Kanagawa, Chiba, Saitama, Gunma, Tochigi, Ibaraki, excluding Tokyo)

1. saint maur international school

It is the oldest international school in Asia and the oldest in Japan, and is one of the leading schools in the international city of Yokohama.
The school features Montessori education in kindergarten, International Primary Curriculum (IPC) in elementary school, and International Baccalaureate and British IGCSE (Cambridge International Certificate of Secondary Education) curriculum in middle and high school.

IPC...An international curriculum introduced in more than 90 countries around the world. If we were to imagine it in terms of Japanese education, it would be similar to integrated learning.

Address:83, Yamate-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture
Target age:2.5 to 18 years old
Tuition:
Application fee: ¥35,000
Registration fee: ¥950,000

course (route, trail, course of action, course of study, plan)Annual tuition
Montessori Half Day¥1,508,000
Montessori all day¥2,319,000
Montessori Pre-1st Grade¥2,496,000
Grade 1 - Grade 5¥2,787,000
Grades 6 - 92,850,000 yen
Grade 10 - Grade 11¥2,860,000
12th grade¥3,016,000
See tuition by course for the 2023-2024 school year.

Official site:Saint Maur International School

2. Yokohama International School

Located near Harbor View Park in Yokohama, this International Baccalaureate accredited school offers a high-level, broad-based education.
The school is one of the few in the Kanto region to offer an integrated International Baccalaureate education (from early childhood education to higher education).

Address:100-1, 2-chome, Kominato-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture
Target age:3 to 18 years old
Tuition:
Application fee: ¥35,000
Registration fee: ¥1,050,000

course (route, trail, course of action, course of study, plan)1st payment2nd paymentAnnual tuition
Early Learning Center Half Day¥945,000¥945,000¥1,890,000
Early Learning Center Full Day¥1,170,000¥1,170,000¥2,340,000
Kindergarten - Grade 5¥1,422,500¥1,422,500¥2,845,000
Grade 6 - Grade 11¥1,480,000¥1,480,0002,960,000 yen
12th grade¥1,522,500¥1,522,500¥3,045,000
See tuition by course for the 2023-2024 school year.

Official site:Yokohama International School

3, Tokyo Yokohama German Academy

The school has designated German as its primary language and English as its first foreign language, and all classes are taught in German. Upon graduation from high school, students can obtain an Abitur qualification, which is a German university entrance qualification.

Address:2-4-1 Chigasaki Minami, Tsuzuki-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture
Target age:3 to 18 years old
Tuition:
Admission fee: ¥650,000

course (route, trail, course of action, course of study, plan)Range of annual tuition feesremarks
kindergarten age1,770,000-1,860,000 yenAmount depends on the number of extended care days per week.
Grades 1-4¥1,610,000
Grades 5-12¥1,750,000
See tuition by course for the 2023-2024 school year.

Official site:Deutsche Schule Tokyo Yokohama

Horizon Japan International School

We are an International Baccalaureate diploma school with a strong focus on science and mathematics. From elementary through high school, the school follows the curriculum of Cambridge, England.
There is also a school in Sendai, Horizon Gakuen Sendai School Corporation.

Address:1-24, Ohno-cho, Kanagawa-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa
Target age:2 to 18 years old
Tuition:
Application fee: ¥20,000
Registration fee: ¥300,000
Building Fund: ¥600,000

course (route, trail, course of action, course of study, plan)Annual Tuition
EY (preschool, pre-kindergarten, kindergarten)JPY 1,800,000
Elementary (Grades 1 - 5)¥2,000,000
Secondary school (grades 6 - 12)¥2,150,000
See tuition by course for the 2023-2024 school year.

Official site:Horizon Japan International School

Makuhari International School (MIS)

It is an international school accredited by the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, and graduates can enter either a Japanese junior high school or an international school.
You will receive an innovative bilingual education that will prepare you for an ever-changing world.

Address:3-2-9 Graveyard, Mihama-ku, Chiba-shi, Chiba
Target age:3 to 12 years old
Tuition:
Entrance and enrollment fee: ¥200,000
Facility cooperation fee: ¥400,000

course (route, trail, course of action, course of study, plan)Annual tuition (2023-2024)Annual tuition (from April 1, 2024)
kindergarten¥1,200,000JPY1,380,000
elementary schoolJPY1,500,000¥1,740,000

Official site:Makuhari International School

6. columbia international school in japan

This international school in Saitama Prefecture follows the educational curriculum of the province of Ontario, Canada.
In junior high and high schools, each student is required to have a personal computer.

Address:153 Matsugo, Tokorozawa-shi, Saitama
Target age:3 to 18 years old
Tuition:
Admission fee: ¥210,000 (first year only)
Facility fee: ¥420,000 (first year only, applies to junior high and high school)

course (route, trail, course of action, course of study, plan)Annual tuition
kindergarten¥1,612,500
Elementary (Grades 1 - 5)¥1,650,000
Middle School (Grades 6 - 9)¥1,725,000
High School (Grades 10 - 12)¥1,725,000
See tuition by course for the 2024-2025 school year.

Official site:Columbia International School

7. the Gunma International Academy

It is an International Baccalaureate accredited school offering 12 years of integrated education from elementary through high school. There is also a preschool for older children.
The school features English-immersion education, a bilingual educational method, in which students learn general subjects such as math, science, and art in English as a second language.

Address:69-1 Nishihonmachi, Ota City, Gunma Prefecture (Elementary School)
   1361-4 Uchigashima-cho, Ota, Gunma (middle school)
Target age:5-6 years old (pre-school), 6-18 years old
Tuition:

categorycostremarks
Annual tuition¥696,000All courses
IB (International Baccalaureate) Annual Fee240,000 yenHigh School Only

Official site:Gunma International Academy

Tsukuba International School

An international school with International Baccalaureate accreditation for elementary, junior high, and high school students.
In a rich natural environment, students can learn in the warmth of a log cabin school building, where they can feel the warmth of wood.

Address:7846-1 Kamigo, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture
Target age:3 to 18 years old
Tuition:
Application fee: ¥20,000
Registration fee: ¥80,000

course (route, trail, course of action, course of study, plan)Annual tuition
Pre-kindergarten - Grade 10¥1,320,000
Grade 11 - Grade 12¥1,440,000
See tuition by course for the 2023-2024 school year.

Official site:Tsukuba International School

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International Schools in Tokai Area (Aichi, Gifu, Shizuoka)

Nagoya International School (NIS)

It is the only school in Aichi Prefecture that is officially accredited for all programs of the International Baccalaureate Organization.
It is a well-established, authentic international school with an excellent reputation for its educational environment.

Address:2686 Minamihara, Nakashidami, Moriyama-ku, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
Target age:3 to 18 years old
Tuition:
Application fee: ¥20,000 for online application, ¥30,000 for paper application
Registration fee: ¥200,000
Building cost: ¥550,000

course (route, trail, course of action, course of study, plan)Annual tuition
ELC (Preschool & Kindergarten)¥1,960,000
Elementary (Grades 1 - 5)¥2,445,000
Secondary School (Grades 6 - 10)¥2,840,000
Secondary school (grades 11 - 12)¥2,910,000
See tuition by course for the 2023-2024 school year.

Official site:Nagoya International School

Nagoya International Junior & Senior High School

The school is an accredited International Baccalaureate Diploma Program school with integrated junior and senior high school programs in Nagoya. The school has its own study abroad program, which allows students to study abroad for one year if they meet the requirements.
The school provides an education that helps students acquire world-class skills and is characterized by international events.

Address:1-16, Hiroji Honmachi, Showa-ku, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
Target age:12-18 years old
Tuition:

categorycostremarks
matriculation fee¥220,000
Student Association Admission Fee¥1,000Payment at the time of admission procedures
First semester tuition¥442,250International Classes
Second semester tuition431,650 yenInternational Classes
See tuition by course for the 2024-2025 school year.

Official site:Nagoya International Junior & Senior High School 《 Nagoya University of Commerce & Business》 Nagoya International Junior & Senior High School

Sunnyside International School

The school is accredited by the International Baccalaureate Primary Education Program in Gifu Prefecture and also has a preschool.
We practice an education that allows children to learn and explore independently and fosters an international mindset in children.

Address:4-10-25 Iwai, Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture
Target age:6 months to 2 years old (preschool), 3 to 12 years old
Tuition:

course (route, trail, course of action, course of study, plan)Application Feematriculation feeAnnual tuition
kindergarten section¥5,00050,000 yen¥411,600
elementary and middle schools¥5,00050,000 yen (for graduates of the Kindergarten Department)
100,000 yen (outside students)
600,000 yen

Official site:Sunnyside International School

4. school corporation Hoshibi Gakuen Shizuoka Salesian

The school is accredited by the International Baccalaureate through its kindergarten, elementary school, junior high school, and high school.
Shizuoka Salesian is the first Catholic mission school in Japan to receive International Baccalaureate accreditation as an integrated school from kindergarten through high school.

Address:3-2-1 Nakanogo, Shimizu-ku, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture
Target age:3 to 18 years old
Tuition:

course (route, trail, course of action, course of study, plan)Admission fee, etc.Monthly tuition, etc.remarks
kindergartenEntrance fee ¥2,000 (no entrance fee)Childcare fee ¥25,700Childcare fees are exempted due to free of charge
elementary school95,000 yen¥50,210
junior high school¥170,000¥53,610
high school¥210,000¥52,410
See tuition fees by course for fiscal year 2021.

Official site:Seibi Gakuen School Corporation, Shizuoka Salesian

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International Schools in Koshinetsu and Hokuriku Area (Yamanashi, Nagano, Niigata, Toyama, Ishikawa, Fukui)

American School in Kofu (ASK)

Established in 2004, this is an international school for infants and elementary school students.
Using a variety of materials, the curriculum is designed to enable children to learn to read, write, and speak in English at an elementary level by the time they are older.

Address:156-25, Nakamakogawara-cho, Kofu City, Yamanashi Prefecture
Target age:2.5 to 12 years old
Tuition:
Admission fee: ¥63,000 (50%OFF for early enrollment)

course (route, trail, course of action, course of study, plan)Monthly Tuition
Nursery (under 2.5-3 yrs),.
Kindergarten 1 (ages 3-4),.
Kindergarten 2 (ages 4-5),.
First grade (5-6 years old)
37,000 yen
Grades 2 - 5 (6-10 years old)¥48,000
Grades 6 - 7 (10-12 years old)¥51,000

Official site:American School in Kofu (ASK)

C2C Global Education Japan

(Formerly Yamanashi Gakuin Educational Corporation)
Yamanashi Gakuin Kindergarten, Yamanashi Gakuin Elementary School and Yamanashi Gakuin High School are certified as International Baccalaureate schools.
Yamanashi Gakuin is the first school in Japan to be accredited for the International Baccalaureate (PYP) for 9 years in elementary and kindergarten. The school's global education, which takes advantage of its scale as a comprehensive school, is very attractive.

Address:2-4-5 Sakaori, Kofu City, Yamanashi Prefecture
Target age:6 to 18 years old
Tuition:

categorycostremarks
Entrance Fee for Grades 1 - 6JPY180,000
Entrance Fee for Grades 7 - 990,000 yen
10 years - 12th grade enrollment fee120,000 yen
Annual tuition¥780,000Common to all students

Official site:American English school, New Life International, Yamanashi

3. United World College ISAK Japan (UWC ISAK JAPAN)

It is the first Japanese member of UWC (United World College), a non-profit educational organization, and an accredited International Baccalaureate school.
It is the only international boarding high school in Japan.

Address:5827-136 Nagakura, Karuizawa-cho, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano
Target age:15-18 years old
Tuition:

Categorycost
Application Fee¥20,000
matriculation fee300,000 yen
tuition fee¥4,226,000
fee for board and lodging¥1,600,000
facility expenses¥330,000
See tuition by course for the 2024-2025 school year.

Official site:UWC ISAK JAPAN

International schools in Kinki area (Shiga, Kyoto, Osaka, Hyogo, Nara, Wakayama, Mie)

1. Kyoto International School

Founded in 1957, it is a well-established international school located in the heart of Kyoto.
It is the only school in Kyoto City to be accredited by the International Baccalaureate Primary and Secondary Education Program, shaping the knowledge and skills necessary for success in an international society.

Address:317 Kitatawaracho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
Target age:3 to 16 years old
Tuition:
Application fee: ¥31,500
Registration fee: ¥220,000

course (route, trail, course of action, course of study, plan)Annual tuition
Early Childhood Education - Grade 6 (PYP)¥1,313,000
Grades 7 - 10 (MYP)¥1,682,000
See tuition by course for the 2023-2024 school year.

Official site:Kyoto International School

Osaka YMCA International School

It is the only International Baccalaureate accredited school in Osaka City and is an integrated international school from pre-school to high school.
All classrooms are equipped with the latest IT equipment such as smart boards, Apple TVs, and projectors, and students can learn in a small-group, homey atmosphere.

Address:6-7-34, Nakatsu, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka (Nakatsu Campus)
   9F, 1-5-6 Tosabori, Nishi-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka (Tosabori Campus)
Target age:3 to 18 years old
Tuition:
Application fee: ¥30,000 (Preschool to Grade 9), ¥22,000 (Grades 10-12)
Registration fee: ¥300,000 (Preschool to Grade 9), ¥200,000 (Grades 10-12)
Development cost: ¥184,000 (preschool to grade 9); ¥1,365,000 (grades 10-12)

course (route, trail, course of action, course of study, plan)Annual tuition
preschool¥1,353,000
Kindergarten (A & B)¥1,441,000
Grades 1 - 6¥1,589,000
Grade 7 - Grade 9¥1,781,000
Grade 10 - Grade 12¥670,000
See tuition by course for the 2024-2025 school year.

Official site: Osaka YMCA International School

3. canadian academy

An International Baccalaureate accredited school located in Kobe, Japan, this is a historic international school with an integrated elementary, junior high, and senior high school system. The school provides a Canadian-style education and features a modern school building with a theater, IT room, media center, athletic gym, cafeteria, and dormitories.

Address:4-1 Koyonaka, Higashinada-ku, Kobe-shi, Hyogo
Target age:3 to 18 years old
Tuition:
Application fee: ¥90,000
Registration fee: ¥400,000 (waived for Pre-K and Kindergarten A students)
Construction and development costs: ¥260,000

course (route, trail, course of action, course of study, plan)tuition feefee for board and lodging
Pre-K / Kindergarten AJPY1,000,000
Kindergarten B¥2,330,000
Grade 1 - Grade 5¥2,330,000
Grade 6 - Grade 8¥2,730,000
Grade 9 - Grade 112,800,000 yen
12th grade2,900,000 yen
All boarding students2,500,000 yen
See tuition by course for the 2024-2025 school year.

Official site:Canadian Academy

4. kansai christian school

We are a Christian international school with an American educational program. It is designed to prepare students to enter universities in the U.S. and Canada, and does not take Japanese universities into consideration.

Address:282-2, Sanri, Hiraguni-cho, Ikoma-gun, Nara-ken
Target age:6 to 18 years old
Tuition:
Application fee: ¥10,000
Diagnostic test fee: ¥10,000
Admission fee: ¥50,000
Development and Improvement Fund Fee: ¥50,000

course (route, trail, course of action, course of study, plan)Annual tuition
Pre-K / Kindergarten AJPY1,000,000
Kindergarten B¥2,330,000
Grade 1 - Grade 5¥2,330,000
Grade 6 - Grade 8¥2,730,000
Grade 9 - Grade 112,800,000 yen
12th grade2,900,000 yen

Official site:KANSAI CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

Mie International School

We are an international school with kindergarten and elementary schools. The school uses an international curriculum and has a large number of students who have obtained the youngest Eiken and JET certificates.
We also have a sister school, Mapes International School, an international preschool in Matsusaka City.

Address:4-16 Minami-chuo, Tsu City, Mie Prefecture
Target age:1 to 12 years old
Tuition:
Application fee: ¥3,650 (1-2 year olds & 3-5 year olds), ¥20,000 (Elementary)
Enrollment fee: ¥44,000 (1-2 year olds & 3-5 year olds), ¥200,000 (Elementary)

course (route, trail, course of action, course of study, plan)Annual tuition
1-2 year olds59,100Yen x 12 months
3-5 years old78,500Yen x 12 months
Elementary (lump sum)¥990,000
Elementary (paid every semester)335,000 yen x 3 terms

Official site:Mie International School

International Schools in Chugoku Area (Tottori, Shimane, Okayama, Hiroshima, Yamaguchi)

Kurayoshi Higashi High School

It is the first school on the Sea of Japan side to be accredited by the International Baccalaureate, a rarity among public high schools, and has adopted ICT education and a tutoring system. The school also holds many unique school events, such as the International High School Student Forum in Kurayoshi.

Address:801 Shimotanaka-cho, Kurayoshi City, Tottori Prefecture
Target age:15-18 years old
Tuition:

categorycost
Application Fee¥2,200
matriculation fee¥5,560
Annual tuition¥118,800

Official site:Tottori Prefectural Kurayoshi Higashi High School

2. abroad international school

The school is accredited by the International Baccalaureate Primary Education Program, which allows students to enroll from the age of one.
The curriculum includes science, math, social studies, arts and crafts, and ethics, providing students with a real international experience in a multinational environment. Monthly cross-cultural experiences from around the world are a feature of the program.

Address:1-10-9 Yanagimachi, Kita-ku, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture
Target age:1-5 years old
Tuition:
Admission fee: ¥163,000

course (route, trail, course of action, course of study, plan)3 days a weekfour days a weekfive days a week
Infants (1-2 years old, short course)¥648,000¥744,000¥864,000
Infants (1-2 years old, long course)876,000 yen¥948,000¥1,051,000
Preschool (3 years old)¥912,000960,000 yen¥1,056,000
Pre-kindergarten (4 years old)960,000 yen¥1,056,000
Kindergarten (5 years old)¥1,056,000

Official site:Okayama Abroad International School

Hiroshima International School

Founded in 1962, the school is an International Baccalaureate-accredited integrated elementary, middle, and high school. The school enrolls students of a wide range of nationalities, and the school's reputation is built on the quality of its education.

Address:3-49-1 Kurakake, Asakita-ku, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture
Target age:3 to 18 years old
Tuition:
Application fee: ¥20,000
Registration fee (Kindergarten and above): ¥220,000

course (route, trail, course of action, course of study, plan)Annual tuition
Pre-kindergarten, Kindergarten¥1,238,000
Grades 1 - 8¥1,573,000
Grades 9 - 12¥1,603,000

Official site:Hiroshima International School

Eisuikakukan (elementary, junior high and high schools)

It is the only International Baccalaureate accredited school for elementary through high school in western Japan.
Dormitories are available for junior and senior high school students, and students come from all over Japan. International exchange and long-term and short-term study abroad programs are also available.

Address:980-1 Hikino-cho, Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture
Target age:6 to 18 years old
Tuition:

Application fee: ¥10,000 (Elementary school)
Admission fee: 200,000 yen (elementary, middle and high school)

course (route, trail, course of action, course of study, plan)annual tuition fee
elementary school960,000 yen
junior high school900,000 yen
high school¥1,020,000
See tuition fees by course for FY2022.

Official site:Ei Math Kan Elementary/Junior High/High School

International Schools in Shikoku Area (Tokushima, Kagawa, Ehime, Kochi)

1. love international school

A mission-based international preschool in Tokushima City that also offers English courses for children ages 4-12 (Yama School only).

Address:79-7 Shimofukuman, Hachiman-cho, Tokushima City, Tokushima Prefecture (Hachiman School)
   56-2 Minami-Gyojano, Ano, Kamiyama-cho, Meisei-gun, Tokushima Prefecture (Kamiyama School)
Target age:2 to 6 years old
Tuition:
Application fee: ¥10,000
Admission fee: ¥30,000

course (route, trail, course of action, course of study, plan)Annual tuition
five days a week¥504,000
four days a week¥456,000

Official site:Love International School

2. mixi Study Pals International School

This international school offers five different courses (preschool family, bilingual, after-school, prep, and special programs) for children from preschool through high school. We focus on preparation for the English Proficiency Test.

Address:1-12-5 Chuo, Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture
Target age:0-18 years old
Tuition:
Address:1-12-5 Chuo, Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture
Target age:0-18 years old
Tuition:

course (route, trail, course of action, course of study, plan)matriculation feeMonthly Tuition
Preschool Family¥13,200From 5,390 yen
bilingual¥13,20012,430 yen
after school¥13,200From 10,560 yen
prep¥13,200From 10,780 yen
Special Programs¥8,800From 13,200 yen
Prices vary depending on the target age group in the course. Please check the official website for details.

Official site:mixi Study Pals International School

Kochi International Junior & Senior High School

It is an International Baccalaureate-certified school, which is rare among public junior and senior high schools.
The school building is equipped with WiFi, and from the first year of junior high school, each student has an iPad for submitting assignments, giving presentations, and more.

Address:2-5-70 Kamobe, Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture
Target age:13 to 18 years old
Tuition:

categorycost
Admission Fee¥2,200
Admission fee (high school only)¥5,650
Annual tuition (high school only)¥118,800
*No entrance fee and no annual tuition for prefectural junior high schools.

Official site:Kochi International Junior and Senior High School

Kami City Omiya Elementary School

It was the first public elementary school in Japan to be certified as an International Baccalaureate school.
The school is also involved in integrated elementary and junior high education with Kahoku Junior High School, an International Baccalaureate-certified school in the same city, and is attracting attention as a model case in which a local government has introduced the International Baccalaureate to a public school in a mountainous area.

Address:654-1, Mirabu, Kohoku-cho, Kami-city, Kochi-pref.
Target age:6 to 12 years old
Tuition:None due to public elementary school
Official site:Omiya Elementary School,Kami Municipal Kahoku Junior High School

International schools in Kyushu area (Fukuoka, Saga, Nagasaki, Kumamoto, Miyazaki, Oita, Kagoshima)

1. Fukuoka International School (FIS)

We are an International Baccalaureate accredited school located in the rich natural environment of Fukuoka City. The school offers an integrated education from kindergarten to high school, and provides leadership education for various cultures.

Address:3-18-50 Momochi, Sagara-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Target age:3 to 18 years old
Tuition:
Application fee: ¥20,000
Registration fee: ¥350,000

grade in schoolAnnual tuition
Pre-kindergarten (3 & 4 years old)¥1,501,000
Kindergarten - 5th Grade¥1,529,000
Grade 6 - Grade 8¥1,652,000
Grade 9 - Grade 10¥1,775,000
Grade 11 - Grade 12¥1,848,000
See tuition by course for the 2023-2024 school year.

Official site:Fukuoka International School

2.Linden Hall School Middle and High School Faculty

The school is accredited by the International Baccalaureate Secondary Education Program. College counselors are available to assist students who wish to enter universities abroad.
In addition, together with Linden Hall School Elementary School, the school offers an integrated 12-year education.

Address:3-10-1 Futsukaichi-Kita, Chikushino-shi, Fukuoka, Japan (Faculty of Middle and High School)
   6-16-58 Gojo, Dazaifu City, Fukuoka Prefecture (Elementary School)
Target age:13-18 years old
Tuition:

categorycost
examination fee30,000 yen
matriculation fee400,000 yen
educational endowment¥430,000
facility enhancement expenses¥420,000
Annual tuition¥1,320,000
*Only "Secondary School Entrance Examination" for integrated schools

Official site: Tsuzuki Gakuen Linden Hall School Elementary, Middle and High School

Kumamoto International School (KIS) Elementary

The school is accredited by the International Baccalaureate Primary Education Program. Students enjoy learning through the use of electronic blackboards and Chromebooks for homework assignments.
There is also Picasso International School, an infant division of KIS, and a secondary school will be established in April 2024.

Address:2-18-8 Nishihara, Higashi-ku, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture
Target age:6 to 12 years old
Official site:Kumamoto International School Elementary School | Infant School

Kagoshima Shugakukan Junior High School

Kagoshima Shugakukan is an integrated junior high and high school and the first school in Southern Kyushu to be accredited by the International Baccalaureate Secondary Education Program. Students can learn English efficiently through small class sizes.

Address:2-9-1 Nagayoshi, Kagoshima City
Target age:12 to 15 years old
Tuition:

categorycost
examination fee10,000 yen
matriculation fee300,000 yen
Annual tuition¥1,008,000
See tuition for fiscal year 2024.

Official site:Kagoshima Shugakukan, an integrated junior high and high school

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International Schools in Okinawa Area

Okinawa International School (OIS), Okinawa International Institute Senior High School

It is the only International Baccalaureate accredited school in Okinawa and is an integrated school from early childhood education to higher education. We provide an environment where students can receive a world-class education in Okinawa and nurture "true global elites.

Address:2-13-26 Tsubokawa, Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture (Naha Campus)
   143 Tamaki Tomisato, Nanjo City, Okinawa, Japan (Nanjo Campus)
Target age:2 to 18 years old
Tuition:
Admission screening fee: ¥15,000 (nursery and kindergarten), ¥16,500 (elementary and middle school)
Admission fee: ¥200,000 (nursery and kindergarten), ¥220,000 (elementary and middle school)

course (route, trail, course of action, course of study, plan)Annual tuition
Child Care Department847,600 yen
kindergarten pupil899,600 yen
elementary schoolJPY1,056,700
middle school (in a particular field)¥1,300,000
See tuition fees by course for fiscal year 2023.

Official site:Okinawa International School
      Okinawa International Gakuin Senior High School .

2. okinawa Christian School International (OCSI)

We are an internationally accredited Christian international school with the longest history in Okinawa Prefecture. It uses a curriculum based on the United States educational approach and Christian educational philosophy.

Address:1835 Zakimi, Yomitan Village, Nakagami-gun, Okinawa City, Okinawa
Target age:3 to 18 years old
Tuition:
Application fee: ¥16,000
Interview and test fee: ¥16,000
Admission fee: 200,000 yen

course (route, trail, course of action, course of study, plan)Annual tuition
Pre-K & Kindergarten900,000 yen
Grades 1-3960,000 yen
Grades 4-12960,000 yen
See tuition by course for the 2024-2025 school year.

Official site:Okinawa Christian School International

3. Okinawa Shogaku High School

The school is an International Baccalaureate accredited school that aims to be a "Global School for Advancement". Students can take the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum in the International Culture and Science Course, and students in this course will receive a Japanese high school diploma and an IB Diploma upon graduation.

Address:747 Kuniba, Naha City, Okinawa, Japan
Target age:15-18 years old
Tuition:

categorycost
examination fee10,000 yen
matriculation fee120,000 yen
Annual tuition¥345,000

Official site:Okinawa Shogaku High School

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Are international school fees eligible for free tuition?

Regarding free tuition for international schools, currently there is a free tuition policy that applies only to public schools and some private schools in Japan, but there is no clear policy regarding international schools, and they are basically exempt from the free tuition policy.

This situation is due to the fact that international schools are not considered "schools" under Japan's School Education Law, many are privately operated, and their course content and curriculum are based on international standards. For these reasons, international school students must pay their own tuition fees.

However, some international schools may offer scholarships, so we recommend that you check the program of the school of your choice.

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This article has introduced international schools located throughout Japan.

There are numerous international schools throughout Japan, even in rural areas outside of major cities. You can choose a preschool, high school, or other school according to your child's age and educational policy.

There are also international schools that you can attend online!


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