Osaka YMCA International School
- IB Diploma
- IB MYP
- IB PYP
Per yearabout USD 4.23K–12.9K
JPY 670K–2.05M · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-01)
About
Osaka YMCA International School is a K-12 IB continuum school in Osaka City, founded in 2001. It has more than 300 students from about 40 nationalities and is WASC-accredited. It runs the PYP, MYP and Diploma Programme across two campuses.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IB Diploma · IB MYP · IB PYP
Ages
Ages 3–18
Students
300
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Grades
- Kindergarten – Grade 12
- Nationalities
- 40
- Founded
- 2001
- School bus
- Yes
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Pre-school | JPY 1,563,000≈ USD 9.87K |
| Kindergarten (A & B) | JPY 1,662,000≈ USD 10.5K |
| Grades 1-6 | JPY 1,830,000≈ USD 11.6K |
| Grades 7-9 | JPY 2,049,000≈ USD 12.9K |
| Grades 10-12 | JPY 670,000≈ USD 4.23K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Pre-school | JPY 1,563,000 (about USD 9.87K) |
| Kindergarten (A & B) | JPY 1,662,000 (about USD 10.5K) |
| Grades 1-6 | JPY 1,830,000 (about USD 11.6K) |
| Grades 7-9 | JPY 2,049,000 (about USD 12.9K) |
| Grades 10-12 | JPY 670,000 (about USD 4.23K) |
Source: school website (oyis.org) · checked 2026-11-01 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Osaka YMCA International School (this school) | JPY 670,000 (about USD 4.23K) | JPY 2,049,000 (about USD 12.9K) |
| Kansai Christian School | JPY 1,065,000 (about USD 6.73K) | JPY 1,265,000 (about USD 7.99K) |
| 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 (oyis.org) · checked 2026-11-01 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- JPY 30,000
- Enrolment fee
- JPY 300,000
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
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Deadline
- 2026-2027 school year: March 6
- Entry process
- Interview
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Financial aid
- Yes
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
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
Strengths
- Academics
- Service
- STEM
- Sport
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Gym
- Sports field
- Library
- Auditorium
Sports
- Volleyball
- Soccer
- Futsal
- Basketball
- Cross-country
Arts
- Art
- Dance
- Music
- Creative writing
After-school activities
- Art
- Dance
- Music
- Science
- Creative Writing
- Gardening
- Yearbook
- Athletics
- Robotics
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Source: Read from the school's website
- Accreditations
- IB, WASC
- Memberships
- EARCOS, JCIS
The essentials
Source: Read from the school's website
Additional learning support
Offers Study Support for students who need extra help and has an Inclusion team led by a Head of Inclusion.
- Study Support
- Inclusion team
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bus service
School buses serve designated stations near Nakatsu for Preschool to Grade 8. A free shuttle runs between campuses.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Source: Read from the school's website
Governance and ownership
Run by the Osaka YMCA, with a leadership team of principals, vice principals and coordinators. A Governing Board also oversees the school.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
Runs the PYP, MYP and Diploma Programme in sequence. Students can graduate via the IB Diploma, IB course qualifications or the WASC Diploma.
- PYP
- MYP
- DP
- IB Course
- WASC Diploma
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Source: Read from the school's website
Social and emotional learning (SEL)
A social and emotional counselling team meets with students to plan personalised support.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
Source: Read from the school's website
History
The school was founded in 2001. It is run by the Osaka YMCA, which began its work in Osaka in 1882.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community
Parents of enrolled students can join the Parent/Caregiver Volunteer Group, which runs events and volunteering.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities overview
Operates two campuses. Nakatsu hosts Early Childhood through lower Middle Years, and Tosabori hosts upper Middle Years and the Diploma Programme.
- Nakatsu Campus
- Tosabori Campus
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Nakatsu has a gymnasium, field and rooftop pool. Athletics teams include volleyball, soccer/futsal, basketball and cross-country.
- Gymnasium
- Field
- Rooftop swimming pool
- Volleyball
- Soccer/Futsal
- Basketball
- Cross-Country
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Has specialist science, music and art rooms, plus science and design labs. Tosabori includes a library and robotics workspace.
- Science & design labs
- Specialist music and art rooms
- Library
- Music studio
- Robotics workspace
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Source: Read from the school's website
Academic and intellectual
Offers a robotics programme starting in the MYP and Study Support for students needing extra help in specific subjects.
- Robotics
- Study Support
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Arts and creative
After-school arts activities include art, music, dance and creative writing.
- Art
- Music
- Dance
- Creative Writing
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Social and hobbies
Includes a free Yearbook Club and gardening activities.
- Yearbook Club
- Gardening
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community and service
The Service Learning programme connects students with their community, linked to classroom content and CAS activities.
- Service Learning
- CAS
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Source: Read from the school's website
Language provision
Saturday classes run in an English immersive environment, with students placed in levels by English proficiency.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Immersion programmes
Saturday classes and the three-times-a-year Intensive Program use a fully immersive English setting.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Source: Read from the school's website
Accreditations
Accredited by WASC. All graduation pathways include the WASC Diploma.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
Admissions
Online application, document screening, online tests and principal interviews, then enrolment. Rolling admissions apply when places are available.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Scholarships
Offers an Achievement Award for entrants to Grades 10 or 11 (up to 100%) and a Community Support Financial Grant for families in need.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's websiteCompiled from public sources
Nakatsu Campus: 6-7-34 Nakatsu, Kita-ku, Osaka 531-0071; Tosabori Campus: 9F, 1-5-6 Tosabori, Nishi-ku, Osaka 550-0001
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