Ascot International School Japan
- IGCSE
- A Level
- British
Per yearabout USD 8.34K–12.4K
JPY 1.32M–1.97M · Reference range · not confirmed by the school · 2026-27 school year
About
International school in Kita-ku, Kobe, with Early Years through upper secondary. Teaches the Cambridge International curriculum and holds WASC accreditation. Campus includes woodland and a food forest.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IGCSE · A Level · British
Ages
Ages 2–18
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 15
- School day
- 08:45-16:00
- Accreditations
- WASC, CIE
Fees
Reference range · not confirmed by the school
JPY 1.32M–1.97M
about USD 8.34K–12.4K
2026-27 school year
We have not found the school's own fee table yet, so this is a rough range from public sources.
Sources
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Intake
- 4, 8
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Entry process
- Interview
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIGCSE · A Level · British curriculum
IGCSE
Ages 14–16, 2 years · Ages 14–16
A subject-by-subject qualification taken around age 16 in British-style schools — usually 5–10 subjects studied over two years.
A Level
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–18
The British university-entrance qualification: usually 3–4 subjects studied in depth for two years; UK universities make offers on these grades.
British curriculum
Early years to sixth form · Ages 3–18
Follows the English National Curriculum; pupils usually take IGCSEs around age 16 and A Levels in the last two years.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Outdoor education
- Academics
- Average class size
- 15
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- Device policy
- None
- Boarding
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Sports field
Sports
- Soccer
- Badminton
- Basketball
After-school activities
- AFA Soccer
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Gaming Club
- Homework Club
- After-school English class
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Academics
Curriculum
Runs the Cambridge International curriculum, aligned with the English National Curriculum, with IGCSE and A-level pathways. Uses differentiated teaching, outdoor learning and flipped classrooms.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic calendar
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Parent experience
History
Opened its Early Years section in January 2018 and began offering the Cambridge International curriculum in May 2022.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community
Works toward food self-sufficiency through gardening, recycling coffee grounds and food waste, planting a food forest and developing rainwater purification.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
Campus covers over 5 acres, including 4 acres of woodland. The supplemental curriculum focuses on nature and the SDGs.
- Woodland
- Food forest
- Outdoor learning spaces
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Academic and intellectual
After-school English classes and a Homework Club are offered. The Homework Club supports students who need extra help.
- After-school English class
- Homework Club
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Social and hobbies
After-school activities include soccer, badminton, basketball and gaming club, held 4:00 to 5:30 PM.
- AFA Soccer
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Gaming Club
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Accreditations
Holds WASC accreditation and joined the Cambridge International network in May 2022.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Inquiries are welcome all year and entry is possible year-round if space allows. Steps are inquiry, tour, application, headmaster interview and acceptance. Late August and early April are the busiest entry times.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
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