Kobe Chinese School

• Curriculum

  Japanese · Own curriculum

• Ages

  Ages 6–15

• Students

  590

• Language

  Chinese, Japanese

• Type

  Foreign national school

• Fee level

  Lower fees

One-off costs

Application fee

JPY 5,000

Enrolment fee

JPY 257,000

Capital levy

JPY 5,000

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 2026-11-06)

Intake

4

Deadline

2026-10-16

Entry process

Written test, Behavioural observation, Interview

• Additional learning support

  Grades 1 and 2 use module lessons to support Japanese. An after-school room offers homework support for grades 1 to 3.

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• Country affiliation

  A school founded by the overseas Chinese community, emphasising Chinese language and culture.

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• School day structure

  Elementary pupils are fully dismissed at 17:00. Club activities are open from grade 4.

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• Governance and ownership

  Founded by the overseas Chinese community and run as a school corporation. Approved by the Hyogo governor in 1958.

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• Curriculum

  Chinese is the main language, combined with a Japanese MEXT-based curriculum. Runs as a nine-year continuous programme.

  • 日中英トリリンガル教育
  • 中国の民族文化を取り入れた授業
  • 日本の高校へ進学できる教育課程
  • 小・中学校9年一貫教育

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• Exam results

  Most graduates enter Japanese high schools. The curriculum finishes by the second term of grade 9, leaving the third term for entrance exam preparation.

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• Mental wellbeing

  A school counsellor holds consultations with pupils and parents every Thursday.

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• History

  Founded in 1899 for overseas Chinese children. Merged with several Chinese schools in 1939 to take its current name.

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• Community

  Takes part in regional exchange, including the Spring Festival and Mid-Autumn events in Nankinmachi.

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• Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

  The parents' association (kachōkai) supports events and has donated facilities.

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• Sports facilities

  Has a gymnasium hall, a shared elementary and junior high playground, and club equipment rooms.

  • 礼堂（体育館）
  • グラウンド
  • 運動部室

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• Academic facilities

  Includes science, music, art, technology and cooking rooms, a multipurpose room, and a shared elementary and junior high library.

  • 理科室
  • 音楽室
  • 美術室
  • 技術室兼多目的室
  • 調理室
  • 多目的教室
  • 図書館

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• Extra-curricular facilities

  An on-campus children's club for grades 1 to 3 offers study time, reading and activities after school.

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• Arts and creative

  The art club makes works such as ink painting, paper cutting, printmaking and handicrafts.

  • 水墨画
  • 切り絵
  • 版画
  • 手工芸

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• Cultural and language

  Clubs for traditional instrumental music, traditional dance and lion dance, which take part in local events.

  • 民族器楽部
  • 民族舞蹈部
  • 舞獅隊

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• Lifestyle and wellbeing

  Sports clubs include basketball, volleyball, baseball and table tennis, open from grade 4.

  • 男子バスケットボール部
  • 女子バスケットボール部
  • 男子バレーボール部
  • 女子バレーボール部
  • 小学校野球部
  • 中学校野球部
  • 卓球部

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• Language provision

  Chinese is the main teaching language, with Japanese subjects and English lessons. Grade 1 Chinese starts from zero.

  • 中国語（主言語）
  • 日本語（国語）
  • 英語

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• Awards

  The table tennis club has placed in several city and prefectural team competitions, including a Kobe city title.

  • 神戸市民総合スポーツ大会 卓球 団体 第3位
  • 中央区中学校卓球新人大会 団体 優勝

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• Admissions

  Two intake rounds: first for alumni children, second for others. Tests can be in Japanese or Chinese, with a parent interview.

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〒650-0004 兵庫県神戸市中央区中山手通6丁目9番1号