Okinawa International School
- IB PYP
- IB MYP
- IB Diploma
Per yearabout USD 5.05K–5.37K
JPY 800K–850K · 2021 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-02)
About
Okinawa International School (OIS) offers early childhood, kindergarten, primary, middle and high school programmes with an IB education section. It runs two campuses, in Nanjo and Naha, and offers short programmes and a summer programme.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IB PYP · IB MYP · IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 2–18
Language
English, Japanese
Type
International school
Fee level
- Founded
- 2003
- Intake
- 4
- Accreditations
- IB
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2021 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| 保育部 2歳児クラス | JPY 800,000≈ USD 5.05K |
| 幼稚部 3〜5歳児クラス | JPY 850,000≈ USD 5.37K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| 保育部 2歳児クラス | JPY 800,000 (about USD 5.05K) |
| 幼稚部 3〜5歳児クラス | JPY 850,000 (about USD 5.37K) |
Source: school website (ois-edu.com) · checked 2026-11-02 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Okinawa International School (this school) | JPY 800,000 (about USD 5.05K) | JPY 850,000 (about USD 5.37K) |
| Okinawa Christian School International | JPY 1,080,000 (about USD 6.82K) | JPY 1,160,000 (about USD 7.33K) |
| Okinawa AMICUS International | JPY 643,000 (about USD 4.06K) | JPY 821,000 (about USD 5.19K) |
Source: school website (ois-edu.com) · checked 2026-11-02 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- JPY 15,000
- 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
Curricula, explained
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
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Curriculum
The school is organised around IB education and has stages from early childcare through to high school.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
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History
The school has operated since 2003 and has two campuses in Okinawa, in Nanjo and Naha.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
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Facilities overview
Classes run across two campuses, Nanjo and Naha.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
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Cultural and language
An English-language summer inquiry programme studies environmental issues and local culture around the SDGs.
- Summer programme (SDGs)
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
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Language provision
Kindergarten learns Japanese and English together, and the middle school emphasises a multilingual learning environment.
- Japanese
- English
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Immersion programmes
Short programmes let students experience school life from as little as one week.
- Short programme
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
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Admissions
Applications for 2027 entry are open, with entrance assessments on 28 Nov 2026 and 30 Jan 2027.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
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Okinawa Christian School InternationalAmerican · AP
JPY 1.08M–1.16M (about USD 6.82K–7.33K)
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