Hiroshima International School
- IB PYP
- IB MYP
- IB Diploma
Per yearabout USD 8.54K–11.1K
JPY 1.35M–1.75M · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-04)
About
IB World School in Hiroshima offering the PYP, MYP and Diploma Programme from early years to Grade 12. English is the language of instruction, with Japanese also taught.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IB PYP · IB MYP · IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 3–18
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 25
- Founded
- 1962
- Ownership
- Non-profit
- Open days
- 2026-09-23, 2026-10-28, 2026-11-20
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 |
|---|---|
| Early Childhood and Kindergarten | JPY 1,352,000≈ USD 8.54K |
| 1-8 | JPY 1,719,000≈ USD 10.9K |
| 9-12 | JPY 1,752,000≈ USD 11.1K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Early Childhood and Kindergarten | JPY 1,352,000 (about USD 8.54K) |
| 1-8 | JPY 1,719,000 (about USD 10.9K) |
| 9-12 | JPY 1,752,000 (about USD 11.1K) |
Source: school website (hiroshima-is.ac.jp) · checked 2026-11-04 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Hiroshima International School (this school) | JPY 1,352,000 (about USD 8.54K) | JPY 1,752,000 (about USD 11.1K) |
| Jinseki International School | JPY 5,390,000 (about USD 34K) | JPY 5,390,000 (about USD 34K) |
| Hiroshima Global Academy | JPY 376,800 (about USD 2.38K) | JPY 376,800 (about USD 2.38K) |
Source: school website (hiroshima-is.ac.jp) · checked 2026-11-04 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- JPY 20,000
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 2026-11-04)
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 MYPOffered
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
- Languages
- Service
- Students per teacher
- 8 : 1
Exam results
- IB Diploma · Average score
- 35
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- In-class support
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Gym
- Library
- Music room
- Art room
- Dance studio
- Science labs
- Playground
Sports
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Volleyball
- Yoga
- Dance
Arts
- Drawing
- Painting
- Drama
- Choir
- Instrumental music
After-school activities
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Volleyball
- Yoga
- Dance
- Drawing
- Painting
- Drama
- Choir
- Instrumental music
- Robotics
- Coding
- Makerspace
- Photography
- Crafts
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- Accreditations
- CIS, IB
- Memberships
- COIS
The essentials
Source: Read from the school's website
Additional learning support
A Learning Support Team offers in-class differentiated instruction, small-group sessions and learning plans. English language support is also provided.
- Differentiated instruction
- Small group sessions
- English language support
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Source: Read from the school's website
Governance and ownership
The school is run by a Board of Directors and a Board of Trustees, with the Principal accountable to the Board of Directors. It holds Gakko Hojin status.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
The school teaches the IB Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programmes, from early years through Grade 12.
- PYP
- MYP
- DP
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
The IB Diploma average score is 35. Graduates go on to universities in Japan and overseas.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Source: Read from the school's website
Social and emotional learning (SEL)
Social and emotional learning is integrated across the school to build self-awareness, emotional regulation, empathy and resilience.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
English as an additional language (EAL)
ELL teachers provide small-group instruction and in-class language support to students developing English.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Mental wellbeing
The school counsellor offers individual and small-group counselling from early years to Grade 12, working closely with families.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Safeguarding
A child protection policy covers all students, with a designated safeguarding lead, annual staff training and safe recruitment procedures.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Safeguarding policy
Open linkSchool website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
Source: Read from the school's website
History
Founded in 1962, the school moved to its current campus in 1986 and later added secondary grades, serving ages three to eighteen.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community
The school welcomes families from all cultures. Students come from many countries, and the Thousand Crane Club links it with schools worldwide.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities overview
Facilities include a large gymnasium, library, music room, art room, dance studio, science laboratory and an enclosed playground.
- Gymnasium
- Library
- Music room
- Art room
- Dance studio
- Science laboratory
- Enclosed playground
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Source: Read from the school's website
Academic and intellectual
After-school STEM clubs include robotics, coding, makerspace and hands-on experiments.
- Robotics
- Coding
- Makerspace
- Hands-on experiments
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Arts and creative
Visual and performing arts after-school clubs include drawing, painting, drama, choir and instrumental music.
- Drawing
- Painting
- Drama
- Choir
- Instrumental music
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Cultural and language
Cultural and language activities celebrate multilingualism and student identity.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Social and hobbies
Hobby clubs include photography, crafts, gardening, reading and board games.
- Photography
- Crafts
- Gardening
- Reading
- Board games
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community and service
Through CAS and service learning, students take action on community needs, including a dedicated Action Week and leadership and service clubs.
- CAS
- Service learning
- Action Week
- Leadership and service clubs
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Lifestyle and wellbeing
Sports and fitness clubs include yoga, basketball, soccer, volleyball and dance.
- Yoga
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Volleyball
- Dance
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Source: Read from the school's website
Language provision
Classes are taught in English, with Japanese also taught. Both English and Japanese are used as languages of learning.
- English
- Japanese
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bilingual teaching
The school aims to build literacy in both English and Japanese, with all teachers acting as language teachers.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Source: Read from the school's website
Accreditations
Accredited by the Council of International Schools and the International Baccalaureate Organisation, and a member of the Japan Council of International Schools.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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