Kansai International Academy Kobe Campus
- IB PYP
- IB MYP
- IB Diploma
About
Kansai International Academy Kobe Campus is a bilingual Japanese-English school from early learning to secondary. Its stated vision is developing creative, responsible leaders through inquiry-based education.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IB PYP · IB MYP · IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 3–18
Language
English, Japanese
Type
Bilingual school
- School bus
- Yes
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB PYP · IB MYP · IB DP (Diploma)
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
- Academics
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- Accreditations
- CIS
- Memberships
- COIS
More details
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The essentials
Additional learning support
Two homeroom teachers (one Japanese, one international), grade leaders and a leadership team work together to support students and families.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bus service
The school runs bus routes from several areas, including Rokko, Shin-Kobe, Higashi-Osaka and Tennoji, with timetables and monthly fares published.
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Academics
Curriculum
The school offers IB programmes, with IB MYP and IB DP listed for secondary, and a PYP coordinator role in elementary.
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Exam results
The secondary school publishes a list of universities in Japan and abroad where graduates have progressed, and early learning graduates mainly continue in the on-site elementary.
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Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
A Student Support Team including counsellors, developmental psychologists and school nurses supports children's physical and mental well-being.
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Safeguarding
Following CIS standards, the school describes strict background checks for staff, including criminal record checks, and prioritising student safeguarding.
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Languages
Bilingual teaching
The school runs inquiry-based Japanese-English bilingual education, aiming to develop creative and responsible global leaders.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Accreditations
The school received CIS accreditation in January 2023, citing its focus on student well-being, quality teaching and global citizenship.
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Admissions
Admissions
The school provides an admission policy, open school events, trial lessons, admission guidelines and a page for international students.
- Open School
- Trial Lesson
- Admission Guideline
- International Student
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
ELC & Kindergarten and Elementary: 4-1-31 Shinzaike Minamimachi, Nada-ku, Kobe-shi, Hyogo, 657-0864. Secondary: 4-9-28 Shinzaike Minamimachi, Nada-ku, Kobe-shi, Hyogo, 657-0864
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