About
Elementary section (grades 1–6) of AICJ International School in Hiroshima, an IB PYP authorised school in Minami-ku. Entry is by aptitude test and interviews, with a second-round intake and rolling admissions.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IB PYP
Language
English, Japanese
Type
Bilingual school
- Ownership
- For-profit
- Lunch included
- Yes
- Accreditations
- IB
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2027 school year
| Grade | Per month |
|---|---|
| 第1学年 | JPY 135,000 |
The school's document lists these amounts per period, so we show them as written.
One-off costs
- Application fee
- JPY 20,000
- Enrolment fee
- JPY 400,000
- Capital levy
- JPY 90,000
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Source: school website (checked 2026-11-08)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Deadline
- 2026-11-15
- Entry process
- Aptitude test, Interview
- Open days
- 2026-10-25, 2026-12-06
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explained
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPOffered
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPNot here
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Languages
- STEM
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Food options
Serves school lunches with locally grown produce and emphasises food education.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Governance and ownership
Operated by AIC Education Co., Ltd., part of the AIC Oshu Group.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
Runs the IB PYP elementary programme and teaches mathematics using Singapore Math alongside Japanese-style arithmetic.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
Source: Read from the school's website
Community
Holds regular workshops for parents to explain the educational approach and learning content.
- PYP
- 進学・進路デザイン
- 算数学習
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Source: Read from the school's website
Academic and intellectual
Plans and runs field trips as part of an inquiry process.
- フィールドトリップ
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Source: Read from the school's website
Language provision
Offers English teaching and mother-tongue and culture education.
- English
- Japanese
- 母語・文化教育
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bilingual teaching
Provides teaching in both English and Japanese.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
Admissions
Has a second-round intake and rolling admissions, selecting through aptitude tests and child and parent interviews.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Waitlist
May place a small number of applicants on a reserve list.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
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