Ashiya International School
- American
Per yearabout USD 7.58K–8.4K
JPY 1.2M–1.33M · 2025-2026 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-02)
About
Ashiya International School educates children aged 18 months to 12 in English. It was founded in 2003 as an extension of Mikage International Preschool, which dates to 1964. Hyogo Prefecture granted it legal foreign school status in 2006. Teaching follows Christian principles, with programmes from toddler to elementary level.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
American
Ages
Ages 1–12
Students
48
Language
English
Type
Foreign national school
Fee level
- Founded
- 2003
- Religion
- christian
- Ownership
- Non-profit
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Accreditations
- ACSI
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2025-2026 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| K3 | JPY 1,240,000≈ USD 7.83K |
| K4 | JPY 1,200,000≈ USD 7.58K |
| K5 | JPY 1,200,000≈ USD 7.58K |
| Elem.1 | JPY 1,200,000≈ USD 7.58K |
| Elem.2-6 | JPY 1,330,000≈ USD 8.4K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| K3 | JPY 1,240,000 (about USD 7.83K) |
| K4 | JPY 1,200,000 (about USD 7.58K) |
| K5 | JPY 1,200,000 (about USD 7.58K) |
| Elem.1 | JPY 1,200,000 (about USD 7.58K) |
| Elem.2-6 | JPY 1,330,000 (about USD 8.4K) |
Source: school website (aischool.ed.jp) · checked 2026-11-02 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Ashiya International School (this school) | JPY 1,200,000 (about USD 7.58K) | JPY 1,330,000 (about USD 8.4K) |
| Ascot International School Japan | JPY 1,321,000 (about USD 8.34K) | JPY 1,971,000 (about USD 12.4K) |
| Canadian Academy | JPY 2,100,000 (about USD 13.3K) | JPY 3,370,000 (about USD 21.3K) |
| St. Michael's International School | JPY 1,590,900 (about USD 10K) | JPY 1,779,000 (about USD 11.2K) |
| Deutsche Schule Kobe International | JPY 1,609,000 (about USD 10.2K) | JPY 1,876,950 (about USD 11.9K) |
| Marist Brothers International School | JPY 1,916,000 (about USD 12.1K) | JPY 2,317,000 (about USD 14.6K) |
Source: school website (aischool.ed.jp) · checked 2026-11-02 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- JPY 30,000
- Enrolment fee
- JPY 240,000
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. ECB reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-11-02)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explained
American curriculum
Kindergarten to Grade 12 · Ages 5–18
Grade-by-grade like US schools; students graduate by earning course credits, often with AP courses in high school.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Languages
Request a school tour
Sign in to request a tour. You can follow its status on your page.
Sign in to requestDiving deeper
Source: Read from the school's website
Governance and ownership
Run by a school corporation (gakkō hōjin). It grew out of a preschool founded in 1964.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Exam results
Students from K5 up sit the TerraNOVA test yearly. The SAT-10 has been used since 2008 to track academic performance.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Source: Read from the school's website
Social and emotional learning (SEL)
Emphasises morals and character building, using the Bible as the basis for guidance.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
Source: Read from the school's website
History
Opened in 2003 as a sister school of Mikage International Preschool. Accredited as a foreign school by Hyogo Prefecture in 2006.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities overview
A second building opened in 2007, adding classrooms, meeting rooms and play areas.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Source: Read from the school's website
Language provision
Teaches in English, with programmes from toddler to elementary level.
- Toddler
- Preschool
- Kindergarten
- Elementary
- Summer School
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Source: Read from the school's website
Accreditations
Holds foreign school status from Hyogo Prefecture and has been an ACSI member school since 2005.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
Admissions
Classes start in September rather than April. Mid-year transfers and new enrolments are accepted.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
4-1 Yoko-cho, Ashiya, Hyogo 659-0034, Japan
Approximate location. Please use the address above for the exact spot.
Open in mapsSimilar schools
Marie International School ShukugawaOwn curriculum
JPY 1.24M–1.68M (about USD 7.81K–10.6K)
St. Michael's International SchoolBritish · IPC
JPY 1.59M–1.78M (about USD 10K–11.2K)
Kobe Bilingual SchoolOwn curriculum
JPY 840K–972K (about USD 5.31K–6.14K)
Deutsche Schule Kobe InternationalIB PYP
JPY 1.61M–1.88M (about USD 10.2K–11.9K)
Schools in the same city with a similar curriculum and fee level. Not a ranking.
More in this city · KobeUpdated 2026-11-06
Are you school staff?
Add these yourself in the school portal.
- Principal and admissions introductions
- Exam results and university destinations
- Class size and teacher ratio