Keonguk School (Baekdu Hagwon)
白頭学院 建国幼・小・中・高等学校
Sumiyoshi-ku, Osaka, Osaka, Japan
Info checked 2026-11-06 · Fees 2027
Per year· 2027 school year
JPY 240K
about USD 1.51K
ECB reference rate (2026-11-05)
About
Korean-affiliated international school in Osaka, Japan, with kindergarten, elementary, junior high and senior high divisions. Korean, English and Japanese are used in daily classroom life, with native-speaking teachers and an emphasis on Korean-language education.
大阪市住吉区遠里小野2-3-13
Approximate location. Please use the address above for the exact spot.
Key facts
Curriculum
Korean
Ages
Ages 3–18
Language
Korean, English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Founded
- 1946
- Ownership
- Foundation
Fees
2027 school year
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| 小学校 (all grades, 授業料) | JPY 240,000≈ USD 1.51K |
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Keonguk School (Baekdu Hagwon) (this school) | JPY 240,000 (about USD 1.51K) | JPY 240,000 (about USD 1.51K) |
| Osaka International School of Kwansei Gakuin | JPY 2,270,000 (about USD 14.3K) | JPY 2,828,000 (about USD 17.8K) |
| Kansai Christian School | JPY 1,065,000 (about USD 6.72K) | JPY 1,265,000 (about USD 7.98K) |
| Osaka YMCA International School | JPY 670,000 (about USD 4.23K) | JPY 2,049,000 (about USD 12.9K) |
| Abroad International School Osaka | JPY 1,050,000 (about USD 6.63K) | JPY 1,950,000 (about USD 12.3K) |
| Move To Learn Global School | JPY 620,000 (about USD 3.91K) | JPY 1,170,000 (about USD 7.38K) |
Source: school website (keonguk.ac.jp) · checked 2026-11-02 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-05)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- JPY 15,000
- Enrolment fee
- JPY 30,000
- Capital levy
- JPY 30,000
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 (2026-11-05). Source: school website (checked 2026-11-02)
Student support
- Mother-tongue programmes
- Korean
- Device policy
- Device provided by the school
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一条校: a school under Article 1 of the School Education Law; diplomas carry full Japanese school-system eligibility (transfer, high-school and university entrance).
The essentials
Country affiliation
A Korean-affiliated school bridging Korea and Japan, operating on a Korean education basis.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Teaching is based on the Korean education approach, with native-speaking teachers focusing on living language acquisition.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
Held a 80th anniversary commemoration ceremony in 2026.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Academic facilities
Provides an ICT learning environment with one Chromebook per student.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Language provision
Korean, English and Japanese are used daily in classrooms, with a strong focus on Korean-language education.
- Korean
- English
- Japanese
- Chinese
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Elementary admits new and transfer students after October 1; junior and senior high hold individual consultation sessions from November 2026.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
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