Saint Maur International School
- IB Diploma
- Montessori
Per yearabout USD 19.2K–24.4K
JPY 3.04M–3.86M · Reference range · not confirmed by the school · 2026-27 school year
About
Co-educational international school in Yokohama, Japan, from 2½ years to Grade 12. Founded in 1872 and based on Christian principles, it serves a multi-cultural, multi-faith community.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IB Diploma · Montessori
Ages
Ages 2–18
Type
International school
Fee level
- Founded
- 1872
- Religion
- christian
Fees
Reference range · not confirmed by the school
JPY 3.04M–3.86M
about USD 19.2K–24.4K
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
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 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
Montessori
Early years to primary · Ages 2–12
A method where children choose hands-on activities and work at their own pace, often in mixed-age classes.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Learning support (SEN)
- Basic
- Device policy
- Bring your own device
Campus and school life
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Facilities
- Library
- Art room
- Robotics lab
- Science labs
Sports
- Aikido
- Football
- Basketball
- Gymnastics
- Kendo
- Tennis
- Yoga
- Futsal
- Brazilian jiu-jitsu
Arts
- Art
- Irish Dance
After-school activities
- After School Academic Support
- Aikido
- Art
- Baking & Cooking
- Basketball Bootcamp
- Beginners Gymnastics
- Colouring and Painting
- Football (Soccer)
- Irish Dance
- Kendo
- Lego
- Robotics
- Yoga
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- Accreditations
- CIS, IB, NEASC
- Memberships
- COIS, EARCOS, JCIS
The essentials
Source: Read from the school's website
Additional learning support
A Learning Support team creates individual plans for students and reviews them regularly. Free after-school academic support and an advisory teacher system are also offered.
- Learning Support team
- Individual education plan (IEP)
- After School Academic Support
- Advisory Program
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
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Food options
An on-site cafeteria run by a contract caterer serves fresh meals. An annual lunch plan, breakfast for early drop-offs and catering are available.
- On-site cafeteria
- Annual lunch plan
- Breakfast for early drop-offs
- Catering
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Academics
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Curriculum
Students choose IB subjects and take Theory of Knowledge. A Montessori pre-school is offered, and high school includes university guidance.
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Wellbeing
Source: Read from the school's website
Social and emotional learning (SEL)
The school sets out Saint Maur Essential Outcomes: moral citizens, unique individuals, global citizens and balanced lifelong learners.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Special educational needs (SEN)
A small percentage of students have special learning needs. The page states that specialised support availability is limited.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
English as an additional language (EAL)
Students come from diverse cultural backgrounds. After-school academic support includes French and EAL help.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Mental wellbeing
An on-staff counsellor who works in English and Japanese supports students' emotional concerns and can refer to outside agencies when needed.
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Parent experience
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History
Founded in 1872 as an international school in Japan, based on Christian principles. It describes itself as an early innovator of international education in Japan.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community
The school emphasises charity and support for neighbours, families and alumni. A Charity Committee coordinates student and parent involvement.
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Facilities
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Sports facilities
Outside clubs use campus facilities year-round for activities such as aikido, football, futsal, tennis and jiu-jitsu.
- Aikido
- Brazilian jiu-jitsu
- Football
- Futsal
- Tennis
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
The school has a library, art room, robotics lab and science labs.
- Library
- Art room
- Robotics lab
- Chemistry lab
- Biology lab
- Physics lab
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Extra-curricular activities
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Academic and intellectual
After-school academic support, Lego and robotics clubs are offered.
- After School Academic Support
- Lego
- Robotics
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Arts and creative
Elementary students can join art, colouring and painting, and Irish dance clubs.
- Art
- Colouring and Painting
- Irish Dance
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Community and service
Students take part in fundraising and service through the Charity Committee, including a housing project trip to Cambodia.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Lifestyle and wellbeing
Physical activity clubs include yoga, aikido, kendo and basketball bootcamp.
- Yoga
- Aikido
- Kendo
- Basketball Bootcamp
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Source: Read from the school's website
Language provision
Departments exist for English, Japanese, French and Spanish.
- English
- Japanese
- French
- Spanish
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
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