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IB Curriculum International Schools in Kobe, Japan

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About international schools in Kobe, Japan

Kobe’s IB international schools tend to be smaller than Tokyo’s and include a mix of full IB-continuum providers and schools that offer selected IB programmes, so families can usually find PYP, MYP and DP pathways as well as bilingual Japanese - English or language-focused options. Common languages of instruction are English and Japanese, with a small number of schools offering German or trilingual programmes alongside Japanese-language study. Annual tuition in Kobe typically runs from around ¥1 million at the more affordable IB schools up to ¥3.3 - 3.4 million at long-established day/boarding schools, with additional one-off registration, capital or boarding charges also common. Admissions are often rolling but the main intake follows the international school calendar (check each school for exact term dates), and relocating families should budget for application and deposit deadlines, school-bus catchment or boarding arrangements, and evidence such as recent school reports and passport/residency documents.

Compare 4 IB Curriculum international schools in Kobe, Japan. Filter by curriculum, fees (average JPY 2,369,244), location, and more to find the right international school now.

At a glance 4 schools · avg fee JPY 2,369,244
Schools listed
4
Curricula
7
Average annual fee
JPY 2,369,244
Fee range
JPY 1,609,000 – 3,510,000
Most common curriculum
IB (PYP) (4 schools)
Average school size
587 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Canadian Academy
Oldest
Deutsche Schule Kobe International (1909)
With boarding
1

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FAQs for Japan

What do the IB PYP, MYP and DP cover and what ages do they serve?
The IB is organised as a continuum: the Primary Years Programme (PYP) is designed for children roughly aged 3 - 12, the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for about 11 - 16, and the Diploma Programme (DP) for approximately 16 - 19-year-olds. Each programme emphasises inquiry, international-mindedness and transferable skills, with the MYP intended to bridge primary learning and the subject-specialised DP.
How much should we expect to pay for an IB international school in Kobe?
Tuition varies by school, year group and whether a school offers boarding: published fees in Kobe range from roughly ¥1,000,000 per year at some schools to around ¥3,200,000 - ¥3,400,000 at established day/boarding schools, and many schools add one-off application, registration or capital contributions and charges for services such as school buses, lunches and learning-support. Always check each school’s current fee schedule and note that some costs (for example learning-support or boarding) can be substantial and are billed separately.
When should we apply and what documents are usually needed?
Most Kobe international schools run rolling admissions but expect the main intake to follow the international term calendar and for places to fill early in the spring for the new academic year; schools will publish their own deadlines and re-enrolment deposit dates. Typical application requirements are recent school reports or transcripts, a copy of passports and residency documents, an application form and fee, and sometimes an assessment or interview in English and mathematics.
Is instruction only in English, and how is Japanese taught?
English is the dominant language of instruction at most IB international schools in Kobe, but several schools operate bilingual or multilingual models and include daily Japanese lessons or Japanese-as-an-additional-language programmes. If maintaining or developing Japanese is important, look for schools that advertise a Japanese curriculum stream or structured JFL/Kokugo lessons and check whether the school provides language-support for non-Japanese speakers.
What should relocating parents prioritise when comparing IB schools in Kobe?
Families should check whether a school offers the full IB continuum (PYP→MYP→DP) if continuity matters, the strength of language support and university/careers guidance, class sizes and pastoral services, and the total cost including one-off and ancillary fees. Also visit the campus where possible, ask about mid-year entry policies and transport or boarding arrangements, and confirm how the school supports transitions for children coming from different national systems.
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