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Elementary division (初等部) of AICJ International School in Suita, Osaka. An IB PYP authorised school. Admissions use an English-led aptitude test, a child interview and a parent interview, with rolling admissions for Grades 1-5.
Key facts
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Curriculum
IB PYP
Language
English
Type
International school
- Ownership
- Non-profit
- Mother-tongue programmes
- Japanese
- Accreditations
- IB
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2027 school year
| Grade | Per month |
|---|---|
| Elementary (all grades, no split printed | JPY 145,000 |
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 300,000
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 2026-11-02)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Deadline
- 2026-11-18
- Entry process
- Interview
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
- Academics
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Curriculum
Follows the IB PYP programme and runs experiential learning and field trips as part of an inquiry process.
- IB PYP
- Field trips
- Singapore Math
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
Source: Read from the school's website
Community
Holds regular parent workshops to explain the educational approach and learning content and gather feedback.
- Parent workshops
- Group discussions
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Source: Read from the school's website
Bilingual teaching
Presents bilingual education and mother-tongue and culture education as features of its elementary programme.
- バイリンガル教育
- 母語・文化教育
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
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Accreditations
Described as an IB PYP authorised school.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
Admissions
Osaka campus has rolling admissions for Grades 1-5, using an English-led aptitude test, child interview and parent interview.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
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