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Summer Camp (German/Japanese)
Deutsche Schule Kobe International- Country
- Kobe
- Dates
- Jul 19, 2027 – Jul 23, 2027
- 5 days
Price: to be confirmed
Deutsche Schule Kobe International
Higashinada-ku, Kobe, Japan
- IB PYP
Per yearabout USD 10.2K–11.9K
JPY 1.61M–1.88M · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
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About
Private non-profit international school in Kobe, Japan, for children aged 2 to 14. An authorized IB Primary Years Programme World School and a Cambridge International School for mathematics and language. Teaching is in English, with German and Japanese programmes.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IB PYP
Ages
Ages 2–14
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Founded
- 1909
- Ownership
- Non-profit
- School day
- 08:30-15:30
- Open days
- 2026-11-10, 2026-12-15
- Accreditations
- IB, CIE
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | JPY 1,609,000≈ USD 10.2K |
| Early Years | JPY 1,609,000≈ USD 10.2K |
| Pre-School | JPY 1,746,000≈ USD 11K |
| Primary School Grades 1-5 | JPY 1,746,000≈ USD 11K |
| Lower Secondary Grade 6 | JPY 1,876,950≈ USD 11.9K |
Annual tuition by grade
In the school's currency; the reference conversion is in brackets.
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | JPY 1,609,000 (about USD 10.2K) |
| Early Years | JPY 1,609,000 (about USD 10.2K) |
| Pre-School | JPY 1,746,000 (about USD 11K) |
| Primary School Grades 1-5 | JPY 1,746,000 (about USD 11K) |
| Lower Secondary Grade 6 | JPY 1,876,950 (about USD 11.9K) |
Source: school website (deutsche-schule-kobe.org) · checked 2026-10-29 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
Fee range vs schools in the same city
Lowest to highest annual tuition across grades.
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Schule Kobe International (this school) | JPY 1,609,000 (about USD 10.2K) | JPY 1,876,950 (about USD 11.9K) |
| 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) |
| Marist Brothers International School | JPY 1,916,000 (about USD 12.1K) | JPY 2,317,000 (about USD 14.6K) |
| North London Collegiate School Kobe | JPY 2,800,000 (about USD 17.7K) | JPY 2,900,000 (about USD 18.3K) |
Source: school website (deutsche-schule-kobe.org) · checked 2026-10-29 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- JPY 51,500
- Enrolment fee
- JPY 300,000
- Bus
- JPY 230,000
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 2026-10-29)
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
- STEM
- Performing arts
- Visual arts
- Sport
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Mother-tongue programmes
- German, Japanese
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Playground
- Sports field
- Swimming pool
Sports
- PE
- Swimming
Arts
- Music
- Art
After-school activities
- Sports
- Music
- Language
- Arts
- Science
- Movement
Camps at this school
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Summer Camp (English)
Deutsche Schule Kobe International- Country
- Kobe
- Dates
- Jun 21, 2027 – Jul 16, 2027
- 26 days
Price: to be confirmed
Dates as read from the school's own pages. Confirm with the school before applying.
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Additional learning support
Offers small classes and optional one-on-one or small-group support.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Country affiliation
Began as a German school for German expatriates and now welcomes students of all nationalities.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
School day structure
Weekday lessons run 8:30 to 15:30, with optional clubs and a late room until 17:00 for younger children.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Source: Read from the school's website
Governance and ownership
Operated as a private, non-profit international school.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
Combines the IB PYP with Cambridge maths and language. Cambridge lower and upper secondary is planned to start in 2026/27, with the IB Diploma planned later.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Source: Read from the school's website
English as an additional language (EAL)
Provides in-class support and small-group lessons for students learning English as an additional language.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
Source: Read from the school's website
History
Founded in 1909 as a German community school. Added an English section in 2002, became an IB PYP school in 2006, moved to the Rokko Island campus in 2009 and merged sections in 2015.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities overview
A two-storey timber campus completed in 2009, built from sustainably sourced wood with a low-energy heating and cooling system.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Uses a rubberised playground, a multipurpose hall, a nearby grass field and a swimming facility for two PE lessons a week.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Source: Read from the school's website
Arts and creative
Music and art are part of the curriculum, with two specialist music lessons a week.
- Music
- Art
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Cultural and language
Has offered Spanish and French language clubs in the past and runs bilingual summer and winter camps.
- Spanish
- French
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Social and hobbies
Runs around 20 after-school clubs each term on an optional basis, covering sports, music, language, arts, science and movement.
- Sports
- Music
- Language
- Arts
- Science
- Movement
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Source: Read from the school's website
Language provision
English is the main language of instruction, and all students learn German and Japanese.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bilingual teaching
Runs a multilingual programme using English, German and Japanese.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Source: Read from the school's website
Awards
Received an Eco Award from the Japanese Institute of Architects for its eco-friendly building.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Accreditations
An authorised IB Primary Years Programme World School and a Cambridge International School for maths and language.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
Admissions
Families can join online school tours or visit the campus, and submit an inquiry form to get in touch.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
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