Makuhari International School
- Japanese
Per yearabout USD 8.72K–11K
JPY 1.38M–1.74M · 2024 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-01)
About
Bilingual Japanese-English school in Chiba City for kindergarten and elementary age children. Follows Japanese curriculum objectives, expanded with content from other curricula, and gives equal value to Japanese and English.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
Japanese
Ages
Ages 3–12
Language
English, Japanese
Type
Bilingual school
Fee level
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2024 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten 1-3 Tuition | JPY 1,380,000≈ USD 8.72K |
| Grades 1-6 Tuition | JPY 1,740,000≈ USD 11K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten 1-3 Tuition | JPY 1,380,000 (about USD 8.72K) |
| Grades 1-6 Tuition | JPY 1,740,000 (about USD 11K) |
Source: school website (mis.ed.jp) · checked 2026-11-01 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- JPY 20,000
- Enrolment fee
- JPY 200,000
- Capital levy
- JPY 400,000
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 2026-11-01)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Intake
- 4
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Deadline
- 2026-09-09 (deadline for information session reservation and enquiry for April 2027 entry)
- Entry process
- Screening test, Interview
Curriculum and academics
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Strengths
- Languages
Student support
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- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Mother-tongue programmes
- Japanese
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
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After-school activities
- After School Care
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- Accreditations
- CIS
- Memberships
- COIS, EARCOS
The essentials
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Bus service
Operates six school bus routes. Routes and timetables are subject to change.
- Chiba
- Tsudanuma
- Funabashi
- Urayasu
- Shin-Urayasu
- Baytown
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
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Uniform
Students from K2 upwards must wear the school uniform, bought from designated retailers. The school bag is part of the uniform.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Food options
Students can bring a packed lunch or order in advance from the school lunch provider. Orders and cancellations are made directly with the provider.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
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Curriculum
Follows Japanese curriculum objectives, expanded with content from other curricula. Extra English and maths sessions, and Social Studies in Japanese in Grades 5-6.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic calendar
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Parent experience
Source: Read from the school's website
Community
The April 2026 community survey showed high satisfaction among parents and staff.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Source: Read from the school's website
Language provision
Most subjects are taught in English, with Japanese (Kokugo) or Japanese Studies offered as separate subjects.
- English
- Japanese
- Japanese Studies
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bilingual teaching
Aims for bilingual learning with equal value given to Japanese and English, exploring Japanese and world cultures through language and valuing diversity.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
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Admissions
Application documents and selection schedule for April 2027 entry are published. Information session applications are now closed.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
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Updated 2026-11-06
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