Marist Brothers International School
- IB PYP
- IB MYP
- IB Diploma
Per yearabout USD 12.1K–14.6K
JPY 1.92M–2.32M · Reference range · not confirmed by the school · 2026-27 school year
About
Marist Brothers International School is an English-medium international school in Kobe, Japan, serving Early Years to Grade 12 with IB PYP, MYP and DP programmes.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IB PYP · IB MYP · IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 3–18
Students
520
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Grades
- Early Years – Grade 12
- Nationalities
- 35
- Founded
- 1951
- School bus
- Yes
Fees
Reference range · not confirmed by the school
JPY 1.92M–2.32M
about USD 12.1K–14.6K
2026-27 school year
We have not found the school's own fee table yet, so this is a rough range from public sources.
Sources
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Open days
- 2027-02-11
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Financial aid
- Yes
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB PYP · IB MYP · IB DP (Diploma)
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPOffered
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 MYPOffered
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
- Academics
- Sport
- Performing arts
- Service
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Library
Sports
- Athletics
- Tennis
Arts
- Music
After-school activities
- Chess Club
- After-School Cooking Club
- Joyful Voices
- Cheerleading Club
- Tennis Club
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Accreditation and memberships
Source: Read from the school's website
- Accreditations
- WASC, IB
- Memberships
- EARCOS
More details
Source: Read from the school's website
The essentials
Bus service
Two daily school bus routes run east toward Ashiya and west toward Shioya, with several stops on each.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Uniform
Uniform rules cover winter, summer and PE wear. Uniforms are bought at a designated shop in Kobe, and the online store is Japanese-only.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Offers an IB continuum with PYP, MYP and, for grades 11-12, the Diploma Programme.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Social and emotional learning (SEL)
Social and emotional learning is built into the curriculum, covering emotion management, relationships and responsible decisions.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Mental wellbeing
Guidance and social-emotional counselling are offered, with confidential sessions and online options.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Safeguarding
Child protection follows Japanese law and international standards, with a dedicated safeguarding team handling concerns.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
Community
Member of the Marist Global Network, which includes Marist schools across many countries.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Academic and intellectual
Academic activities include chess, robotics and Model United Nations.
- Chess Club
- Bulldog Robotics
- Model United Nations
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Arts and creative
After-school arts options include a choir and a cheerleading club.
- Joyful Voices
- Cheerleading Club
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community and service
The National Honor Society and Marist Brothers Honor Society run community service projects.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Leadership and professional
Student Council is student-led and gives students leadership opportunities.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Accreditations
Fully accredited by WASC and an authorized IB continuum school; member of EARCOS, JCIS and SENIA.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Scholarships
Scholarships and tuition assistance target academic excellence, leadership and other qualities.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's websiteCompiled from public sources
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