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Hiroshima International School

Japan, Hiroshima

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees ¥1,413,000 - 1,801,000
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 185
Type Co-educational
Opened 1962
Bus Service Yes
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Taught languages English, Japanese
Typical class size 10
Strengths Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts, STEM
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Community and Service, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

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.

www.hiroshima-is.ac.jp

3 Chome-49-1 Kurakake, Asakita Ward, Hiroshima, 739-1743, Japan

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The Essentials

Hiroshima International School has 185 pupils, typical class sizes of 10, instruction in English.

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.
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Fees

Annual tuition at Hiroshima International School ranges from JPY 1,413,000 to JPY 1,801,000 for 2026/27.

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.
Academics

Hiroshima International School teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
Hiroshima International School is an IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for ages 3–11, the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for Grades 6–10, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP) for Grades 11–12, with English as the language of instruction. The Primary Years Programme uses a six-unit, inquiry-based, concept-driven curriculum that integrates science and social studies, personal, social and physical education, and culminates in an Exhibition; Early Childhood is embedded for ages 3–5. The Middle Years Programme in Grades 6–10 builds on PYP foundations to prepare students for DP-level study and includes English Language Acquisition with an EAL continuum. In the Diploma Programme, Grades 11–12 follow the IB university-preparatory curriculum; students may take SATs and TOEFL as needed, with graduates entering universities worldwide and studying across IB subject groups such as English Language and Literature, Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, and more via Pamoja course descriptions. The school emphasizes global citizenship and intercultural learning within an inclusive, English-language learning environment as part of its IB framework.
Wellbeing
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Parent Experience
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Admissions

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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