Canadian Academy
- IB Diploma
Per yearabout USD 13.3K–21.3K
JPY 2.1M–3.37M · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-28)
About
PreK-12 international day and boarding school in Kobe, Japan. Campus on Rokko Island with divisions for early childhood, elementary, middle and high school, plus boarding houses.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 3–18
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Founded
- 1913
- Ownership
- Non-profit
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Pre-K / Kindergarten A | JPY 2,100,000≈ USD 13.3K |
| Kindergarten B | JPY 2,710,000≈ USD 17.1K |
| Grades 1-5 | JPY 2,710,000≈ USD 17.1K |
| Grades 6-8 | JPY 3,170,000≈ USD 20K |
| Grades 9-11 | JPY 3,240,000≈ USD 20.5K |
| Grade 12 | JPY 3,370,000≈ USD 21.3K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Pre-K / Kindergarten A | JPY 2,100,000 (about USD 13.3K) |
| Kindergarten B | JPY 2,710,000 (about USD 17.1K) |
| Grades 1-5 | JPY 2,710,000 (about USD 17.1K) |
| Grades 6-8 | JPY 3,170,000 (about USD 20K) |
| Grades 9-11 | JPY 3,240,000 (about USD 20.5K) |
| Grade 12 | JPY 3,370,000 (about USD 21.3K) |
Source: school website (canacad.ac.jp) · checked 2026-10-28 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Academy (this school) | 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) |
| Ascot International School Japan | JPY 1,321,000 (about USD 8.34K) | JPY 1,971,000 (about USD 12.4K) |
| Marie International School Shukugawa | JPY 1,235,850 (about USD 7.81K) | JPY 1,677,550 (about USD 10.6K) |
Source: school website (canacad.ac.jp) · checked 2026-10-28 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- JPY 90,000
- Enrolment fee
- JPY 400,000
- Capital levy
- JPY 600,000
- Deposit
- JPY 300,000
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 2026-10-28)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Deadline
- Jan 31
- Entry process
- Interview, Eal test
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 PYPNot here
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)Offered
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
- Academics
- Service
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- In-class support
- Learning support (SEN)
- Moderately selective
- Nurse on site
- Yes
- Boarding
- Yes
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Theatre
- Gym
- Sports field
- Library
- Boarding
- Atrium
- Cafeteria
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Source: Read from the school's website
- Accreditations
- WASC, IB, CIS
- Memberships
- COIS
The essentials
Source: Read from the school's website
Additional learning support
Learning support is offered in Elementary through a Learning Resources program and in Middle and High School through small groups, in-class help and one-on-one guidance.
- Learning Resources (Elementary)
- Learning Resources (Middle and High School)
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bus service
The school runs three bus routes (Rokko, Ashiya, Osaka) with multiple stops. Registrations are currently closed due to full capacity, with a waiting list.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Source: Read from the school's website
Boarding arrangements
Boarding has live-in dorm parents, a head of residential life and an on-site nurse, supporting about 40 boarders from 21 nationalities.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Source: Read from the school's website
Social and emotional learning (SEL)
Counselors teach social-emotional skills through whole-class, small-group and individual sessions from the early years through high school.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Special educational needs (SEN)
Students with mild to moderate learning needs are supported, and external professionals are consulted when needed. Psychoeducational assessments are also available.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
English as an additional language (EAL)
EAL teachers work with classroom teachers to give in-class support, co-teaching and small-group help, adapted by grade level.
- In-class support
- Co-teaching
- Small-group instruction
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Mental wellbeing
Counselors, teachers and boarding staff monitor student wellbeing, and students can confidentially meet counselors about concerns.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Safeguarding
All faculty, staff and dorm parents complete child safeguarding training. The campus is closed, and boarders sign out via an app when leaving.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
Source: Read from the school's website
History
Founded in 1913. In 1990 the school moved from Nagamine-dai to its current Rokko Island campus.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The PTA runs family events such as an International Food Fair and parent information sessions to connect the community.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities overview
A nine-acre Rokko Island campus with a central atrium, renovated library, cafeteria, two theatres, gymnasia, and a tea ceremony room.
- Atrium
- Library
- Cafeteria
- Theatre (2)
- Gymnasium (2)
- Tea ceremony room
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
The campus has two full-size gymnasia and two sports fields.
- Gymnasia (2)
- Sports fields (2)
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Spacious classrooms with modular furniture support flexible learning, and early childhood spaces flow from indoor to outdoor play areas.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Source: Read from the school's website
Accreditations
The school is a member of The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) and uses its professional development for boarding staff.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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