About
Okinawa international school offering personalised curricula for early years through high school, with English taught to students who are not yet fluent. Programmes are accredited to US Department of Education standards through partner institutions.
Key facts
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Curriculum
American
Ages
Ages 3–18
Language
English
Type
International school
Curriculum and academics
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Curricula, explainedAmerican curriculum
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
Student support
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- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
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Facilities
- Swimming pool
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More details
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The essentials
School day structure
Teachers complete schoolwork within six hours of school, so there is no homework.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bus service
Bus services currently cover several areas including Ginowan, Naha, Yomitan, Onnason, Okinawa City and Uruma City.
- Ginowan City
- Naha City
- Yomitan City
- Onnason (OIST)
- Okinawa City
- Uruma City
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
The curriculum is tailored to each student's ability, age and grade, and some students can progress through more than one school year at a time.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
English as an additional language (EAL)
Students not fluent in English first study English, then move on to learning in English.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Mental wellbeing
A zero-bullying initiative and classroom design aim to reduce stress, and staff have trained on mental health and education.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
The Nikoma campus opened in April 2025 and has become the most popular location for summer programmes.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
The Nikoma campus has a pool and is used for summer programmes and supervised outdoor education such as kayaking.
- Nikoma campus pool
- Outdoor education
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Extra-curricular activities
Social and hobbies
Seasonal experiences include summer and winter camps, field trips, and sports and extracurricular activities.
- Summer Camp
- Winter Camp
- Field Trips
- Sports & Extracurricular Activities
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Reputation
Awards
Received an Emerging Leader Award in 2017, and staff have trained at Harvard and Oxford and presented at international conferences.
- Emerging Leader Award 2017
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Accreditations
Programmes meet US Department of Education standards via partner institutions, allowing graduates to apply to English-based universities in Japan and abroad.
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Location
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