Linden Hall School

Image from the school website · en.lindenhall.ed.jp

Dazaifu / Chikushino, Fukuoka, Japan

Private Local school, international programme

Info checked 2026-11-06 · Fees 2026

Linden Hall School in Japan has elementary and high school divisions. It uses an English immersion approach, offers an IB or TI course option in the second high school year, and belongs to the Tsuzuki Education Group.

Approximate location. Please use the address above for the exact spot.

Key facts

Curriculum
IB Diploma · Own curriculum
Ages
Ages 6–18
Language
English, Japanese
Type
Local school, international programme

Founded: 2004

Accreditations: IB

Curriculum and academics

Curricula, explained

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
Service

Fees

2026 school year

Grade	Per month
All high school grades (7-10)	JPY 110,000

The school's document lists these amounts per period, so we show them as written.

One-off costs

Application fee: JPY 30,000
Enrolment fee: JPY 1,250,000

As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Source: school website (checked 2026-11-02)

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Diving deeper

Food options
Provides year-round organic school lunches using local produce, eggs, meat and fish. School lunches do not use dairy products.
- Organic school lunch
- Dairy-free menu
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Governance and ownership
The school belongs to the Tsuzuki Gakuen Group, which aims to develop international citizens through alliances with schools worldwide.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Academics

Curriculum
Uses an English immersion approach, teaching most subjects in English. In the second high school year, students choose the IB course or the TI course.
- English
- Japanese
- Mathematics
- Social Studies
- Science
- ICT
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
All students take IELTS each year. Graduates from 2015 to 2024 (96 in total) were admitted to universities in Japan and abroad, with a college counsellor supporting applications.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Parent experience

History
Elementary opened in 2004 and high school in 2010. It gained IB World School recognition in 2013 and has added overseas partner schools since 2014.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Extra-curricular activities

Cultural and language
Runs overseas and online exchange programmes with partner schools, and students can join Round Square international conferences with about 50 member schools.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Languages

Immersion programmes
Continues the elementary English immersion approach into high school, with many class hours in English and a focus on speaking and writing skills.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Reputation

Accreditations
Officially recognised as an IB World School in 2013. The school states it is recognised by MEXT as an Ichijou-Kou and as a specially exempt school.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06

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