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Japanese Curriculum International Schools in Spain

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Spain has two full-time Japanese (nihonjin gakkō) schools - in Madrid and Barcelona - that are recognised by Japan’s Ministry of Education and teach the Japanese national curriculum, so they are primarily used by families who want continuity with schooling in Japan. Instruction is delivered mainly in Japanese while English and Spanish are built into the programme at both sites, and many families use local Saturday “hoshū” (supplementary) schools alongside local or international education options. Fees and charging structures vary by school and grade; these Japanese schools receive some funding sources different from private international schools and publish their own fee schedules for tuition, meals and bus services. The academic year and admissions rhythm follow the Japanese model (with the school-year and term structure used on each school site), though both schools routinely handle transfers and offer trial or induction visits for prospective pupils; families should contact each school early and request the current fee and enrolment rules. Practical considerations for relocating families include small class sizes and compact Japanese-community cohorts, the availability of school bus routes and school lunches, and the presence of weekend supplementary classes and Japanese-community services in Madrid and Barcelona.

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At a glance 4 schools · avg fee EUR 7,660
Schools listed
4
Curricula
10
Average annual fee
EUR 7,660
Fee range
EUR 4,930 – 14,800
Most common curriculum
Japanese Curriculum (4 schools)
Average school size
520 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Legamar International School
Oldest
Julio Verne School (1969)

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FAQs for Spain

How is the curriculum organised at Japanese curriculum schools in Spain?
These schools are operated as Japanese ‘nihonjin gakkō’ and deliver the Japanese national curriculum so that pupils follow the same subjects, textbooks and learning progression used in Japan, adapted locally for events and outings. This alignment is intended to make return to schools in Japan straightforward for families who move back.
What language(s) are lessons taught in, and will my child learn Spanish or English?
Lessons are taught mainly in Japanese; both Madrid and Barcelona schools also include formal English and Spanish teaching as part of their programmes so pupils gain functional foreign-language skills while maintaining Japanese instruction. Schools emphasise bilingual or multilingual exposure through school trips and local exchanges as part of international understanding activities.
How much should we budget for school fees and extra costs?
Each Japanese school publishes its own fee schedule and additional charges for meals, transport and activities; Barcelona’s public-facing information indicates fee details are provided on request and that the schools’ revenue mix includes government subsidies and other contributions. As a budgeting benchmark, full private international schools in Madrid and Barcelona typically charge several thousand euros a year (often in the €5,000 - €20,000+ range depending on school and age), so parents should request the nihonjin gakkō fee schedule directly to compare total annual costs.
When can we apply and how do transfers work if we are relocating mid-year?
Japanese schools in Spain follow the Japanese school calendar and accept new pupils and transfers, but exact intake dates, assessment procedures and required documents vary by school; both schools advertise trial or short-term entry for assessment and recommend contacting the office in advance to arrange admission procedures. Parents should prepare Japanese school records and learning-history documents, and contact the school to confirm eligibility and any language or age checks.
What role do supplementary (hoshū) schools play for families in Spain?
In both Madrid and Barcelona there are weekend or supplementary Japanese-language schools that many families use to maintain literacy and curriculum continuity alongside attendance at local or international schools, and these hoshūkō also serve families whose children do not attend the full-time Japanese schools. These supplementary programmes are a common complement for families who wish to preserve connection with Japan’s schooling and language while living in Spain.
What should we check when visiting a Japanese curriculum school in Spain?
Ask for the school’s current fee schedule and a copy of the admissions/transfer guidance, check class sizes and the language support available for non-native Japanese speakers, and review written policies on school bus routes, meals and pastoral care. Also confirm how the school supports transitions back to Japan and whether the school provides official documents you will need for enrolment or residency formalities.
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