Yamanashi Gakuin Junior high school and Senior High School
- IB Diploma
- Japanese
About
Senior high school in Kofu, Yamanashi, with advanced, university-preparatory and IB-based courses, a high school sports centre, and an associated junior high school.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Info checked 2026-11-08
Curriculum
IB Diploma · Japanese
Language
Japanese, English
Type
Local school, international programme
- Founded
- 1956
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Boarding
- Yes
- Accreditations
- IB
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026 fees
| Grade | Per month |
|---|---|
| All grades (全学年) | JPY 38,000 |
The school's document lists these amounts per period, so we show them as written.
One-off costs
- Application fee
- JPY 25,000
- Enrolment fee
- JPY 100,000
- Capital levy
- JPY 200,000
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 2026-11-08)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB DP (Diploma)
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
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Languages
- Sport
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Gym
- Theatre
- Library
- Sports field
- Boarding
Sports
- Baseball
- Tennis
- Soccer
- Rugby
- Softball
- Swimming
Arts
- Music
- Brass band
- Tea ceremony
- Calligraphy
- Art
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More details
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Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
The school prepares a designated dormitory for students from distant areas and outside the prefecture.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Offers advanced and university-preparatory courses plus an IB Diploma-based track. The IB track teaches most subjects in Japanese and meets all school graduation credits.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
Campus includes sports grounds, a gymnasium, a 360-seat hall and a library. All school buildings are air-conditioned.
- Renaissance Hall (360 seats)
- Library
- Gymnasium
- Sports grounds
- Swimming pool
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Sports facilities include a swimming pool, baseball grounds, tennis courts, soccer, rugby and softball fields.
- Swimming pool
- Baseball ground
- Tennis courts
- Soccer field
- Rugby field
- Softball field
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Academic facilities include chemistry, physics and biology labs, a media room, a music room and seminar rooms.
- Chemistry lab
- Physics lab
- Biology lab
- Media room
- Music room
- Seminar room
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular facilities
Extra-curricular spaces include tea and flower arrangement room, calligraphy and art rooms, a studio and a student council room.
- Tea and flower arrangement room
- Calligraphy room
- Art room
- Studio
- Student council room
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Arts and creative
Arts activities are supported by spaces for brass band, music, calligraphy and tea ceremony.
- Brass band
- Music
- Calligraphy
- Tea ceremony
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Bilingual teaching
In the IB track, language acquisition and arts are taught in English, and other subjects in Japanese.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Scholarships
An academic scholarship for IB track students offers grant-type aid and fee waivers, and a sibling tuition reduction is available.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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