Sunnyside International School
- IB PYP
Per yearabout USD 2.69K–3.98K
JPY 427K–630K · Reference range · not confirmed by the school · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-04)
About
Private early childhood and primary school in Gifu City, Japan, offering a Japanese-English dual language programme within the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) framework, alongside the Japanese kindergarten guidelines.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IB PYP
Ages
Ages 3–11
Language
Japanese, English
Type
Bilingual school
Fee level
- Founded
- 2002
- Accreditations
- IB
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
Reference range · not confirmed by the school
JPY 427K–630K
about USD 2.69K–3.98K
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
| Grade | Per month |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | JPY 34,300 |
| Primary | JPY 50,000 |
The school's document lists these amounts per period, so we show them as written.
One-off costs
- Application fee
- JPY 5,000
- Enrolment fee
- JPY 50,000
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Source: school website (checked 2026-11-04)
Curriculum and academics
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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 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)Not here
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
Student support
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- Mother-tongue programmes
- Japanese
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
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After-school activities
- Extended Childcare (English Bambini Class)
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Country affiliation
The school states it is recognised as a Japanese school by the Japanese Ministry of Education (Article one school).
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Bus service
Operates five school buses covering the Gifu City area.
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Diving deeper
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Food options
A registered dietitian plans daily school lunches with seasonal ingredients, calculated for nutrition and portion.
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Governance and ownership
The school is run under Watanabe Gakuen Educational Institution, with a board drawn from various business fields.
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Academics
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Curriculum
Japanese kindergarten guidelines combined with IB PYP teaching methods, shifting from teacher-led to student-centred learning.
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Wellbeing
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Mental wellbeing
Treats emotional stability as the basis for learning, using mindfulness methods and a school therapy dog.
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Parent experience
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History
Opened in 2002, opened a New Zealand sister school in 2015, and became the first IB PYP authorised school in Japan in 2016.
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Community
Emphasises close partnership with parents, communicating through a dedicated app.
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Extra-curricular activities
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Arts and creative
Art, drama play and music are used to develop creativity.
- Art
- Drama play
- Music
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Cultural and language
Includes seasonal and traditional Japanese events in the curriculum, alongside some overseas traditions.
- Seasonal events
- Traditional Japanese events
- Summer festival
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Languages
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Language provision
Offers a dual language programme in English and Japanese, with English learned through everyday life contexts.
- English
- Japanese
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Bilingual teaching
Provides a dual language English and Japanese programme and values Japanese as the mother tongue.
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Reputation
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Accreditations
Authorised by the International Baccalaureate Organization to teach the Primary Years Programme.
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Location
Source: Read from the school's website
4-10-25 Iwai, Gifu City, Gifu Pref. 501-3101, Japan
Approximate location. Please use the address above for the exact spot.
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