Japanese Curriculum International Schools in Japan

Japanese-curriculum international schools in Japan teach programmes that align with the national Ministry of Education (MEXT) guidelines and are often chosen by returnee Japanese families, bicultural households and expatriates who want continuity with Japanese schooling while retaining international or bilingual elements. Instruction is commonly Japanese for core subjects and Japanese-language study, though many schools operate bilingual models or teach the Japanese curriculum through English in part to preserve students’ English skills. Tuition varies by city and by school size and age group, but families should expect international-school fees in Japan to commonly fall in the low- to mid-millions of yen per year rather than the near-zero cost of local public schools. Admissions timing is important: Japan’s official academic year runs April to March, while many English-medium international schools use an August/September cycle, so relocating families typically need to start enquiries and assessments six to twelve months before arrival to allow for testing, documentation and visa or residency paperwork.

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