Compare International Schools in Hiroshima, Japan

Instructs in English, Japanese

Ages 12 - 18 years

Fees ¥376,800

Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)

Hiroshima Global Academy (HiGA) is a public boarding junior and senior high school in Osakikamijima, an island in the Seto Inland Sea, about 1.5 hours from Hiroshima. The school offers the International Baccalaureate: the Middle Years Programme (Grades 7–10) and the Diploma Programme (Grades 11–12). HiGA supports learning in both English and Japanese, and notes that some DP subjects can be studied in either language depending on a student’s ability; it also provides individualized Japanese language courses. Student life includes dormitory living across grades and nationalities. After-school, students can join A4LC clubs such as science, sports, instrumental ensemble (big band jazz), and an art-and-technology group; a student A4LC team has competed in FIRST LEGO League and qualified for a national competition.

Location

3137-2 Okushi, Osakikamijima Town, Toyota District, Hiroshima Prefecture 725-0303, Japan. The school sits on Osakikamijima Island in the Seto Inland Sea. The island has no fixed bridge to the mainland and is reached by ferry from Takehara Port or Akitsu Port on Honshu. The surrounding area is rural with a close-knit local community.

Stages

HiGA combines three years of junior high school and three years of senior high school into a six-year program. It offers IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) and IB Diploma Programme (DP) as part of its IB World School status. The junior high years precede the high school years, and the school operates as a single integrated campus.

Type

HiGA is a co-educational boarding IB World School operated as a public prefectural school in Japan. It serves both boys and girls and provides a full boarding option for students.

Pupil Nationality Mix

Public reports indicate HiGA had about 255 students in 2025, including international students. Nationalities represented include Mexico, Uganda, India, Ghana, the Philippines, Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Italy, Sweden, and China; students from across Japan are also enrolled. Exact numbers for nationalities and the local-to-international ratio are not publicly published.

Additional learning support

Public materials do not publish a dedicated SEN program. The dormitory system provides extensive on-site support from house staff (housemasters and house supporters) to assist students with daily life, well-being and residential routines.

Country affiliation

Japan. HiGA is catalogued as a state/public IB World School in Japan.

Religious affiliation

Religious affiliation is not indicated in public materials.

School day structure

A typical dorm life weekday includes wake-up and health checks, breakfast, lunch and dinner, and after-school activities. The dormitory has a curfew at 18:30 and lights-out at 22:00; study time is scheduled from 18:00–22:00. Specific school start/end times are not published.

Bus service

No dedicated school bus is published. On-island transport options include the Osaki-Kamijima Loop Bus and the Otohime Bus (fixed-route and on-demand services) for campus-area travel. The island also relies on ferry links to Takehara and Akitsu ports on Honshu for access to the mainland.

Application fees

- High school one-time enrollment fee (入学料): JPY 5,650 (one-time at enrollment).
- No separate application/examination fee for middle school is published as a required charge; only the high‑school enrollment fee is listed as a one‑time charge.

Tuition fees by school year (amounts, per month / per year / per term)

Notes on term arithmetic: the school operates with multiple terms (a second‑term closing ceremony is published), so per‑term figures below are shown by dividing annual totals into three terms.

- Middle school (Grades 7–9)
- Tuition: JPY 0 per month (tuition-free).
- Miscellaneous and dormitory charges (where applicable) are shown elsewhere in the school's published fees (see following sections).

- High school (Grades 10–12)
- Tuition: JPY 9,900 per month; JPY 118,800 per year; JPY 39,600 per term (annual divided into three terms).
- Miscellaneous fees (諸費): published monthly figures vary across different published pages; examples include JPY 10,000 per month (JPY 120,000 per year; JPY 40,000 per term) and JPY 18,000 per month (JPY 216,000 per year; JPY 72,000 per term). An annual miscellaneous figure of JPY 258,000 is also shown on an English summary (JPY 86,000 per term). These miscellaneous items are stated to include education activity costs (textbooks, external English test fees, ICT/platform fees, etc.).
- Dormitory (boarding) fees: published monthly figures differ among published materials; examples include JPY 37,000 per month (approx. JPY 444,000 per year; JPY 148,000 per term) and JPY 42,000 per month (approx. JPY 504,000 per year; JPY 168,000 per term). Dormitory fees are described as including food, utilities, common expenses and activity costs (food component is separately indicated on some pages).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition and recurring fees are published as monthly amounts (where shown) and can be expressed as annual totals (monthly × 12) and as per‑term amounts (annual ÷ 3). Specific invoice dates, due‑date schedules, and permissible late‑payment arrangements are not detailed in the published fee summaries.

Boarding fees (details)

- Boarding is provided as a full‑boarding (dormitory) model. Dormitory charges are published as a monthly fee (examples: JPY 37,000/month or JPY 42,000/month). Dormitory charges are described as including food, utilities, shared costs and activity fees; the published breakdowns note that the food component is an estimated portion of the dormitory fee. Annualized and per‑term equivalents are provided above.

Other costs and one‑time charges

- Initial and occasional additional costs explicitly listed include:
- School supplies and learning equipment (examples: laptop for learning, musical instruments, graphing calculators).
- Costs associated with project learning and field trips, which may include domestic and overseas travel and associated transport costs; amounts vary by activity and are determined by the students' program choices.
- IB‑related costs in senior year (IB final examinations and related documentation and overseas university application fees) are stated as external charges billed in foreign currency and therefore subject to exchange‑rate fluctuation.
- Uniforms and athletic clothing / PE kit are listed among typical one‑time costs under general “学用品費等”; specific uniform pricing is not published as a fixed figure in the fee summaries.

Refund information

- A specific refund policy for tuition, dormitory fees, or entrance fees is not published in the school's fee and support summaries. Recurring fee items are described as estimated amounts and may change; details on refunds, cancellations or prorated returns of fees are not specified in the published fee pages.

Fee payment options (methods)

- Published fee summaries list amounts and frequency but do not specify accepted payment methods (bank transfer, credit card, international payment service) or the school's invoicing mechanism. No specific payment platforms or card acceptance policy is detailed in the school's public fee pages.

Summary (figures presented clearly)

- High school tuition: JPY 9,900 per month / JPY 118,800 per year / JPY 39,600 per term.
- Dormitory (examples): JPY 37,000 per month (JPY 444,000 per year; JPY 148,000 per term) or JPY 42,000 per month (JPY 504,000 per year; JPY 168,000 per term).
- Miscellaneous fees (examples): JPY 10,000–18,000 per month (annual equivalents shown above) and an alternative annual figure JPY 258,000 (JPY 86,000 per term) is also published. Miscellaneous fees cover educational activity costs, testing, ICT and equipment.
- High‑school one‑time enrollment fee: JPY 5,650.

If you require these numbers presented in another format (for example: per month, per term and per year clearly grouped by Grade with the cited figure for each line), the numeric figures above can be used directly to populate that display. The figures cited above are those the school publishes in its public fee and admissions materials.

Boarding Arrangements

HiGA provides a full-board dormitory system on campus. Each dormitory house accommodates 10 students from different grade levels and nationalities, with rooms available for single or double use and a shared living room. The dorms are secure, with separate male and female houses and staff on duty to support, counsel, and guide students. Meals are provided three times daily, seven days a week, and are included in the dormitory fee; there is a dormitory curfew at 18:30 and lights-out at 10:30 pm.

Uniform Requirement

Uniforms are required for ceremonies such as entrance and graduation. Spring, fall, and winter uniforms are blazer jackets, and the summer uniform is a short-sleeved polo shirt. Uniforms are not required for daily classes or dormitory life except on ceremonial days.

Food Options

Three meals a day are served in the cafeteria, seven days a week, and meals are included in the dormitory fee. The cafeteria uses local ingredients, and vegetarian or other dietary restrictions can be accommodated with advance notice.

House System

Pupils live in dormitory houses designed for 10 students from different grades and nationalities, with rooms available as single or double. Houses are secure and sex-segregated, with house staff (including a housemaster or house supporters) on duty to support students. Dormitory events are organized with input from both staff and student leaders (e.g., 10th grade dormitory sub-leaders).

Governance and Ownership

HiGA is a public IB World School (state-run) operated within the Hiroshima Prefectural education system. It is designated as a state school offering the IB program and boarding; it is not part of a private school group.

Curriculum

HiGA is an IB World School authorized to offer the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP). The language learning pathways develop proficiency in both Japanese and English, and students can take all classes in English. The Japanese National Curriculum (JNC) is integrated with the IB, grounding knowledge in the local context while aligning with HiGA's global vision. A program of social, emotional and ethical learning runs throughout the school, fostering skills and values for well-being, peace, and sustainability. Non-native Japanese speakers receive language support; native Japanese and native English teachers work across classrooms, with all teachers serving as language teachers to support students in classes and daily activities.

Higher Education Progression

The school supports all students in obtaining a full IB diploma and helps them use it to plan their future. The Career Guidance Department has two goals: (1) cultivate the ability to envision one's future in concrete terms from the perspective of Peace/Sustainability (career planning ability), and (2) cultivate the ability to take action and execute plans to realize one's own future (self-understanding, self-management, and problem-solving skills). The program emphasizes students choosing a career path, identifying what they need to prepare, and implementing a plan to realize that future. Individual consultations are available by appointment, information sessions with top universities and scholarship organizations are hosted, and three-way conversations with families occur regularly to support career goals. A PDF of university acceptance results for 2025 is provided.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The school provides a holistic learning community that emphasizes wellbeing and global citizenship through its IB program structures and diverse activities. The Class and Features pages outline language learning pathways, support for non-native speakers, and a range of experiential learning options.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

The school states support for language learners with native Japanese and native English teachers available to assist students in classes and daily activities.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

The school teaches in English and Japanese, and students can take all classes in English. Native Japanese and native English teachers provide language support.

Mental Wellbeing

The school coordinates a social, emotional and ethical learning strand integrated with its IB framework to foster well-being and ethical development among students.

Safeguarding

The school operates as a formal IB World School with established policies and procedures typical of international programs.

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Hiroshima International School

Instructs in English

Ages 3 - 18 years

Fees ¥1,413,000 - 1,801,000

Pupils 185

Type Co-educational

Hiroshima International School (HIS) is an IB World School founded in 1962 and located in Kurakake, Asakita-ku, on the edge of Hiroshima in a quiet residential district. Students follow the IB Primary Years Programme (ages 3–11), Middle Years Programme (Grades 6–10), and Diploma Programme (Grades 11–12). English is the language of instruction, and Japanese is taught as a subject. The campus facilities listed by the school include a large gymnasium, library, music room, art room, dance studio, science laboratory and an enclosed playground. A distinctive feature is the Thousand Crane Club: each year students deliver paper cranes sent from around the world to the Children’s (Sadako) Monument in Peace Memorial Park.

Location

The school is located at 3-49-1 Kurakake, Asakita-ku, Hiroshima 739-1743, Japan. It sits on the edge of central Hiroshima in a quiet residential district with forest nearby, providing a calm learning environment. From central Hiroshima, the journey by bus takes about 30–45 minutes; a Koyo C bus from Hiroshima Station or Sogo Bus Centre is used, with a stop at the Bosai Centre just before the local elementary school. The address and travel options are routinely referenced by HIS staff and admissions materials.

Stages

Primary Years begin at age 3 and run through age 11 (EC–Grade 5) under the IB Primary Years Programme. Early Childhood covers ages 3–5 in combined classes, with KG and Grade 1 grouped together; the day typically runs from 8:45–3:30 for most classes. The Middle Years Programme operates in Grades 6–10, building on the PYP, and the Diploma Programme is offered in Grades 11–12.

Type

Hiroshima International School is a co-educational day school. The school is described in independent directories as co-educational; there is no indication of boarding facilities in its published materials.

Pupil Nationality Mix

Student nationalities are diverse. Approximately 35% of students have two Japanese parents, about 35% have one Japanese and one non-Japanese parent, and the remaining 30% are expatriate, representing around 10 nationalities. In recent years HIS has drawn students from many countries including Argentina, Australia, Belarus, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Estonia, Germany, India, Ireland, Japan, Korea, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, the Philippines, Russia, Serbia, Spain, Sweden, Syria, the UK and the USA.

Additional learning support

English is the language of instruction, and all students have the opportunity to become proficient in English and Japanese. Non-native speakers receive English language support in class, with a dedicated EAL program that includes initial language assessments, in-class support, and small-group instruction; there is an EAL fee for higher levels of language support.

Country affiliation

No formal country affiliation is stated. The curriculum is international and IB-based, not tied to a single national system.

Religious affiliation

There is no stated religious affiliation. The school emphasizes an IB-based international education and global citizenship.

School day structure

The day begins around 8:45–8:50 and ends around 3:20–3:30, depending on level. Early Childhood classes run the full day on a 8:45–3:30 schedule, while Primary sections commonly follow a 8:50–3:20 pattern.

Bus service

The school runs three bus routes from the city, with routes designed annually to meet need. An example route uses the Koyo C bus from Hiroshima Station or Sogo Bus Centre, and students are dropped at the Bosai Centre bus stop near a local elementary school; travel from the city is typically 30–45 minutes depending on traffic.

Application fees

- Application fee: JPY 20,000.

Tuition fees – annual (by year group)

- Early Childhood and Kindergarten (EC / KG): JPY 1,313,000 per year.
- Grades 1–8: JPY 1,669,000 per year.
- Grades 9–12: JPY 1,701,000 per year.

Tuition fees – per-term breakdown (equal-thirds calculation)

- The per-term figures below are calculated as equal one-third divisions of the annual tuition and rounded to the nearest yen; they are shown as an arithmetic breakdown rather than an explicit school-stated instalment schedule.
- Early Childhood and Kindergarten: JPY 437,667 per term (one-third of JPY 1,313,000, rounded).
- Grades 1–8: JPY 556,333 per term (one-third of JPY 1,669,000, rounded).
- Grades 9–12: JPY 567,000 per term (one-third of JPY 1,701,000).

Other compulsory one-time and annual fees

- One-time Registration Fee (Kindergarten and above): JPY 220,000 (payable at enrolment).
- One-time Facility Maintenance Fee: JPY 110,000 (payable at enrolment).
- Annual Capital Fee: JPY 100,000 per year.
- EAL (English as an Additional Language) tuition: JPY 100,000 per year (where applicable).
- Annual Bus Fee (before consumption tax): JPY 235,000 (charged to bus users; consumption tax is applied separately).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The school's Financial Regulations and enrolment documents define billing schedules, payment deadlines, instalment options and any late-payment penalties. The one-time registration and facility maintenance fees are charged at enrolment; other annual fees (capital fee, EAL tuition, bus fee where used) are billed on the schedule set out in those Financial Regulations.

Boarding

- Boarding is not applicable. Hiroshima International School operates as a day school and does not provide boarding accommodation.

Other costs and typical additional charges

- Uniforms, textbooks, school lunches, special-purpose materials, field trips, extracurricular activities and some elective programmes normally incur additional charges; these are invoiced or billed separately according to the school's fees and handbook provisions. Specific items and amounts are set out in the school's enrolment/financial documents and the Parent–Student Handbook.

Refunds and withdrawal / cancellation

- The application fee and one-time enrolment charges are treated as non‑recurring items charged at application/enrolment. Refunds, pro‑rata credits, cancellation conditions and the effective dates for any tuition refunds are governed by the Financial Regulations and the enrolment terms; those documents set the required notice, the written withdrawal process and any applicable refund schedule.

Fee payment options

- Accepted payment methods, permitted instalment plans and remittance instructions (for example bank transfer, designated payment processors or other accepted methods) are specified in the Financial Regulations and enrolment paperwork; families should follow the payment instructions and deadlines contained in those documents.

Notes on figures and presentation

- All monetary figures are shown in Japanese yen (JPY). The annual tuition and other fee amounts shown above are the figures published in the school's tuition and admissions materials for the current enrolment cycle. The per-term figures are a simple equal-third arithmetic division of the annual tuition for convenience and are provided to show how annual tuition would split into three equal instalments; actual invoicing, instalment availability and exact instalment amounts (including any finance charges or rounding) are determined by the school's Financial Regulations.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

Hiroshima International School employs a dedicated Social Emotional Counselor who joined the school in November 2024 to support student wellbeing. SEL is a central focus of student development, with ongoing activities and guidance provided by the counseling team. In 2025 the SEE Learning curriculum from Emory University was introduced to guide SEL across the Primary and Secondary programs; Primary uses daily morning circles to build emotional awareness, while Secondary SEL lessons are embedded in advisory time. The Counselor's Corner updates describe explicit SEL work, including themes such as empathy and kindness and plans for SEL assemblies. Periodic SEL-focused communications and events are part of HIS efforts to promote emotional regulation, resilience and healthy peer relationships.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

The school does not publicly disclose information regarding Special Educational Needs (SEN) or the availability of dedicated SEN support.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

The language of instruction at Hiroshima International School is English. All students have the opportunity to become proficient in English and Japanese. Students entering HIS with limited proficiency in English will receive appropriate additional support. Full-time teaching assistants in every Primary classroom and English language acquisition classes throughout the Secondary support EAL learners, and the school's staffing structure enables flexible language support. The EAL program includes a Secondary EAL Continuum to guide language development, and an EAL fee covers staffing costs for language support.

Mental Wellbeing

A Social Emotional Counselor joined HIS in November 2024 to support student wellbeing. SEE Learning curriculum was introduced in 2025 to structure SEL across the school. In Primary, daily morning circles support emotional regulation and social skills, while in Secondary, SEE lessons are integrated into advisory time. Counselor's Corner updates describe SEL-focused work, including empathy and kindness initiatives. SEL-related activities include assemblies and initiatives designed to promote resilience and positive peer relationships across the school.

Safeguarding

HIS has a Child Protection Policy and Safeguarding Code of Conduct for all members of the school community. The school provides ongoing safeguarding training for staff and maintains procedures to identify and respond to safeguarding concerns, including online safety. Safer recruitment practices are outlined, including pre-employment background checks and police clearances for all staff. The policy details reporting procedures and emphasizes safeguarding as a fundamental responsibility of the school.

Admissions

1. Access and prepare the application package. Everything needed to complete the application is downloadable on this page. Applications must be in English, and forms can be completed by hand or electronically. If you require assistance with completing any parts, contact the School Office by telephone or email.

2. Submit the completed application. You may submit the Application for Admission electronically in the first instance, but a signed hard copy of the form (with the attached photograph) must also be sent to the school along with the other forms. The documents can be collected from the School Office or mailed or sent electronically, as requested. If you need help completing the forms, email the Admissions team for guidance.

3. Review process and guidance. Admissions procedures are explained in the Enrolment Procedures document. You can also contact the school by telephone or in person for enquiries about admission, curriculum or other aspects.

4. Inquiries, status updates and next steps. The school welcomes enquiries by telephone, email, or in person and will respond to inquiries. After submission, follow the guidance provided in the Enrolment Procedures and related documents to complete enrollment. For reference, the Financial Regulations contain the fee details and payment expectations. Fees for private students are listed below; as of the 2025-2026 school year, the tuition and related charges are: Early Childhood & Kindergarten ¥1,313,000; Grades 1-8 ¥1,669,000; Grades 9-12 ¥1,701,000; Application Fee ¥20,000; Annual Bus Fee ¥235,000; One-time Registration Fee ¥220,000; One-Time Facility Maintenance Fee ¥110,000; Annual Capital Fee ¥100,000; EAL Tuition ¥100,000.

Fees (summary for 2025-2026): Early Childhood & Kindergarten: ¥1,313,000; Grades 1-8: ¥1,669,000; Grades 9-12: ¥1,701,000; plus Application Fee ¥20,000; Bus Fee ¥235,000; Registration ¥220,000; Facility Maintenance ¥110,000; Capital Fee ¥100,000; EAL Tuition ¥100,000.

Scholarships

Hiroshima International School does not publicly advertise a scholarships program in the available materials. The Tuition Fees page lists tuition and related charges but does not describe any scholarship awards or application processes. The Admissions Procedure directs readers to the Financial Regulations for fee details, and no separate scholarship information is shown in public materials.

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