St. Michael's International School
- British
- IPC
Per yearabout USD 10K–11.2K
JPY 1.59M–1.78M · Reference range · not confirmed by the school · 2026-27 school year
About
British international school in the Anglican tradition in Kobe, Japan, focused on Early Years and Primary education.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
British · IPC
Ages
Ages 3–11
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Religion
- anglican
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
Fees
Reference range · not confirmed by the school
JPY 1.59M–1.78M
about USD 10K–11.2K
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
British curriculum
Early years to sixth form · Ages 3–18
Follows the English National Curriculum; pupils usually take IGCSEs around age 16 and A Levels in the last two years.
IPC
Primary · Ages 5–11
The International Primary Curriculum: theme-based units that join science, history, geography and more; common in British-style schools.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Service
- Outdoor education
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Library
Sports
- Physical education
Arts
- Music
After-school activities
- Clubs and activities
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- Accreditations
- CIS, COBIS
- Memberships
- COBIS, COIS, EARCOS, JCIS
Diving deeper
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Governance and ownership
A Board of Trustees and Council oversee financial stability, facilities, staffing and community links; all members are unpaid volunteers.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
English curriculum is based on the England and Wales National Curriculum, combined with IPC thematic units that link subjects.
- English National Curriculum
- IPC
- Mathematics
- Music
- Physical Education
- Technology
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
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Mental wellbeing
Wellness weeks include hikes, and the school stresses the link between physical activity and emotional wellbeing.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Safeguarding
Child protection policy follows international guidance and Japanese law; suspected abuse is reported within 24 hours.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Safeguarding policy
Open linkSchool website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
Source: Read from the school's website
Community
The school runs parent engagement, alumni activities and charity support to build its community.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Source: Read from the school's website
Academic facilities
The library offers weekly lessons and a wide range of fiction and non-fiction books.
- Library
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Source: Read from the school's website
Social and hobbies
After-school clubs run for 5–8 weeks each term, mostly led by school staff.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community and service
Students plan and deliver charity activities, supporting organisations such as World Vision and UNICEF and running food drives.
- Student Leadership Council
- World Vision sponsorship
- UNICEF
- Poppy Appeal
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Lifestyle and wellbeing
Wellness Weeks include hikes and health-focused events that encourage physical activity.
- Wellness Hikes
- Wellness Weeks
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Source: Read from the school's website
Accreditations
The school describes itself as the only accredited British international school in the Kansai region.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
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