Korea International School
コリア国際学園
- IB Diploma
Per yearabout USD 2.15K–2.91K
JPY 340K–460K · 2027 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-02)
About
Trilingual junior and senior high school in Ibaraki, Osaka, teaching in Japanese, Korean and English. IB Diploma Programme authorised, with four courses: KIS, IB, K-POP and Entertainment, and Study in Japan.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 12–18
Language
Japanese, Korean
Type
International school
Fee level
- Founded
- 2008
- Ownership
- Non-profit
- Accreditations
- IB
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2027 school year
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| 中等部 | JPY 340,000≈ USD 2.15K |
| 高等部 | JPY 460,000≈ USD 2.91K |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| 中等部 | JPY 340,000 (about USD 2.15K) |
| 高等部 | JPY 460,000 (about USD 2.91K) |
Source: school website (kiskorea.ed.jp) · checked 2026-11-02 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Korea International School (this school) | JPY 340,000 (about USD 2.15K) | JPY 460,000 (about USD 2.91K) |
| Osaka YMCA International School | JPY 670,000 (about USD 4.23K) | JPY 2,049,000 (about USD 12.9K) |
| Keonguk School (Baekdu Hagwon) | JPY 240,000 (about USD 1.52K) | JPY 240,000 (about USD 1.52K) |
| Osaka International School of Kwansei Gakuin | JPY 2,270,000 (about USD 14.3K) | JPY 2,828,000 (about USD 17.9K) |
| 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 3.92K) | JPY 1,170,000 (about USD 7.39K) |
Source: school website (kiskorea.ed.jp) · checked 2026-11-02 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- JPY 20,000
- Enrolment fee
- JPY 200,000
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 2026-11-02)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB DP (Diploma)
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPNot here
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)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
- Performing arts
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- Mother-tongue programmes
- Korean, Japanese
- Boarding
- Yes
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Sports field
- Boarding
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- Korean-speaking staff
- Yes
- Korean language class
- Yes
More details
Source: Read from the school's website
The essentials
Bus service
School buses run from JR Ibaraki and Hankyu Ibaraki-shi stations. Toyokawa Station on the monorail is about a 10-minute walk away.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
A dormitory is a five-minute walk from the school, and it is part of the Study in Japan course support.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
The school is an IB Diploma Programme authorised school and offers four courses: KIS, IB, K-POP and Entertainment, and Study in Japan.
- KIS コース
- IB コース
- K-POP・エンターテイメントコース
- 日本留学コース
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
The school lists university destinations in Japan, Korea and abroad. Detailed admission figures are in the school guide.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
The school was founded in 2008 as a trilingual education school.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community
The school hosts community exchanges with a nearby mosque and invites a local elementary school to join activities on campus.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Cultural and language
Activities include taekwondo, Korean conversation and Korean folk tales. A summer school is also held for prospective students.
- 태권도
- 한국어 회화
- 서머스쿨
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community and service
Senior students joined volunteer work after the Great East Japan Earthquake. The school also runs exchanges with a local elementary school.
- 동일본 대지진 자원봉사
- 지역 초등학교 교류
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Language provision
Students learn Japanese, Korean and English. Korean is taught mainly by native-speaking teachers, and English uses small mixed-level classes by proficiency.
- 日本語
- 한국어
- English
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Open schools are held three times a year. Recommendation, general and international student exams are offered, and dates change yearly.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's websiteCompiled from public sources
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