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Okinawa Christian School International

Japan, Okinawa

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees ¥1,150,000 - 1,250,000
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 583
Type Co-educational
Opened 1957
Bus Service Yes
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum Advanced Placement (AP), American Curriculum, Christian Curriculum
Taught languages Japanese
Typical class size 11
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, STEM
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies, Community and Service
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Okinawa Christian School International (OCSI) is an English-language school in Yomitan, Okinawa, established in 1957. The campus is described as being in a suburban setting overlooking the East China Sea and about 23 km north of Naha, Okinawa’s capital city. OCSI serves students from PreK through Grade 12 and uses an American-based, Biblically integrated program. In high school (Grades 9–12), students can take Advanced Placement (AP) courses. Beyond the school day, OCSI runs After-School Activities and student “Circles,” with examples such as coding, choir, basketball, Young Engineers, debate, chess, student council (STUCO) and NJHS. The athletics program includes competition with local schools and off-island tournaments in Asia.

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1835 Zakimi, Yomitan, Nakagami District, Okinawa 904-0301, Japan

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The Essentials

Okinawa Christian School International has 583 pupils, typical class sizes of 11, instruction in English.

Location
OCSI is located at 1835 Zakimi, Yomitan, Nakagami-gun, Okinawa 904-0301, Japan. The campus sits on the coast with an ocean view overlooking the East China Sea. It is located in Yomitan on central Okinawa Island. The address is publicly listed for campus visits and tours.

Stages
OCSI provides a K–12 program. The school is organized into Elementary (K–5), Middle School (6–8), and High School (9–12).

Type
OCSI is a private, co-educational day school.

Pupil Nationality Mix
OCSI serves around 583 students in the K–12 program. The school notes an international focus with students from across the globe; exact nationality numbers and local/international ratios are not publicly published.

Additional learning support
OCSI offers counseling services (personal matters and college/career). The non-discrimination policy includes disability. A dedicated Special Educational Needs program is not publicly described.

Country affiliation
OCSI does not have a formal country affiliation; it serves families from Japan and overseas and uses an American-based English curriculum.

Religious affiliation
OCSI is a Christian school with a mission to equip students to walk with Jesus and impact the world for Him, and it presents a Christian Statement of Faith; it is affiliated with the Japan Evangelical Missionary Association.

School day structure
The academic year has 180 instructional days and is divided into two semesters (August–January and January–June). Middle School and High School use a modified block schedule.

Bus service
OCSI offers a bus service with several routes across central and southern Okinawa. Bus route details and seat availability are managed via the Veracross portal; routes and stop times are not published publicly.
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at Okinawa Christian School International ranges from JPY 1,150,000 to JPY 1,250,000 for 2026/27.

Application & new‑student fees

- Application fee: ¥20,000 (non‑refundable).
- Interview / testing fee: ¥20,000 (paid prior to the scheduled appointment).
- Enrollment fee (one‑time, due at enrollment): ¥240,000 for the first child; ¥120,000 for each additional child. All new‑student fees are non‑refundable. OIST & SOFA families are eligible for a 50% discount on the enrollment fee.
- ESL fee (if required): ¥140,000 (one‑time, due at enrollment).

Annual tuition — amounts by division (annual total for tuition only)

- Elementary (Kindergarten – Grade 5): ¥1,000,000 per year.
- Middle School (Grades 6–8): ¥1,040,000 per year.
- High School (Grades 9–12): ¥1,080,000 per year.

Note on billing format: tuition may be paid either as a single annual payment (1‑pay) or via a 10‑pay plan; the 10‑pay plan spreads the annual tuition amount into 10 equal monthly installments. A 2% discount on the annual tuition is applied for families who pay the full 10 months of tuition by August 10.

Annual / recurring fees (annual amounts unless noted)

- Facility (Building improvement) fee: ¥100,000 (annual).
- Materials (Books & materials) fee: typically ¥50,000 (secondary); ¥50,000 / ¥20,000 amounts are shown by grade bracket (G4–5 exception noted below).
- Technology fee (1:1 Chromebook): ¥50,000 for secondary; ¥20,000 for G4–5. Facility, books & technology fees are due July 10 and are non‑refundable.
- Annual PTF fee: ¥3,000 (per family).
- Annual lunch fee (Cezar's lunch): Elementary ¥121,000; Secondary (G6–12) ¥132,000 (annual). Lunch is included in tuition when the lunch fee is paid.

Bus service fees (by zone; each shown as ROUND‑TRIP and ONE‑WAY annual prices)

- Zone 1: ¥165,000 (round‑trip) / ¥82,500 (one‑way).
- Zone 2: ¥220,000 (round‑trip) / ¥110,000 (one‑way).
- Zone 3: ¥253,000 (round‑trip) / ¥126,500 (one‑way).
- Zone 4: ¥275,000 (round‑trip) / ¥137,500 (one‑way).
- Re‑enrolling for lunch or bus service or changing bus stops after the first day of school carries a change fee of ¥3,000.

Other program and activity fees

- Athletic fee (Grades 6–12): ¥10,000 per season (additional tournament costs may apply).
- After‑school clubs: ¥6,000 per season.
- After‑school program (extended care): ¥220,000 annual.
- Advanced Placement (AP) course fee: ¥20,000 per AP course (note: this includes the AP exam fee).
- PE uniform (Grades 4–12): full set ¥4,400; individual shirt or shorts ¥2,200.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Payment plans available: single annual payment (1‑pay) or a 10‑pay plan (monthly installments over 10 months). A 2% discount applies when the full 10 months of tuition are paid by August 10.
- Facility, Books & Technology (annual) fees are due by July 10 and are non‑refundable. New student fees and the re‑enrollment fee are non‑refundable. Refunds and withdrawals are handled under the school's Fee Conduct Policy / Withdrawal Policy.
- All fees include tax.

Refunds and withdrawal

- New‑student fees (application, interview/testing, enrollment) are non‑refundable. Re‑enrollment fees confirm enrollment and are non‑refundable. Facility, Books & Technology fees are non‑refundable once billed (due July 10). Refunds for tuition are subject to the Fee Conduct Policy's Withdrawal Policy.

Fee payment options

- Bank transfer (furikomi / bank wire) is an accepted payment method; dedicated bank‑wire information is provided for tuition payments. Cash payments may be made in person at the school office. Online payment options are used for some programs (for example, summer program payments may be taken online or at the school cashier). For applications, payment may be made by bank transfer or cash in person.

Important notes and common extras

- A change fee of ¥3,000 applies for re‑enrolling for lunch or bus service or changing bus stops after the first day of school.
- Additional trip or activity fees may apply (notably for grades 5, 8 and 12), and tournament fees may vary by sport/year.

(Selected fee line items and billing rules above are taken from the school's published Tuition & Fees and related fee documents.)
Academics

Okinawa Christian School International teaches Advanced Placement (AP), American Curriculum, Christian Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
OCSI delivers a K–12 American-style curriculum taught in English that is Biblically based and Bible-integrated across all subjects. In Elementary (Kindergarten–Grade 5), the program combines Bible instruction with core academics and specialist offerings in art, computer applications, Japanese, music, physical education, and library skills, with regular chapel and hands-on activities. In Middle School (Grades 6–8), students study Bible and core subjects while exploring electives such as art, digital tools, Japanese, music, and woodshop. In High School (Grades 9–12), the program is college-preparatory, featuring AP courses and honors options (notably English and math), with core classes in English, Social Studies, Science, Math, and Bible, plus electives in PE, Japanese, Digital Tools, Music, Art, and Woodshop; a 1:1 Chromebook program supports learning. The academic year comprises 180 instructional days split into two semesters, with Middle and High School operating on a modified block schedule.
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Admissions Process
1. Start with the online application and inquiry. Begin by creating an admissions account and submitting the online application form. An inquiry is included in the process, and you'll find that an application fee is required at the time of submission. The school reviews the submission to determine eligibility for an interview and assessment, and you'll be informed of the next steps if eligible. Important dates for the 2026–2027 cycle include two seasons: Season 1 with a January 31, 2026 deadline for February interviews (results by March 10), and Season 2 with a April 30, 2026 deadline for May interviews (results by June 10). If space is available, enrollment can begin in April or August.

2. Prepare and submit required documents. All applicants must provide the standard set of materials, including the completed application form, a record release form, a copy of the child's passport page, a recent photo, and several years of school records as applicable. Grade 7–12 applicants should also supply prior school records and current year progress reports; behavior/discipline records may be required. After acceptance, additional documents such as immunization records and a physical exam are requested. This documentation is reviewed in the admissions process to determine qualification for the next step.

3. Complete the document verification and schedule an interview/assessment. Once the completed packet is received, it is reviewed by the divisional principal to determine eligibility for an interview and testing. If eligible, families may be contacted to schedule an interview and assessment; note that interview/testing may not be granted for all applicants due to factors like language proficiency and space.

4. Receive admissions results by email and follow enrollment instructions. Admissions decisions are communicated by email and may be categorized as acceptance, denial, or waitlist. If accepted, families follow the instructions in the enrollment email to confirm enrollment and make the required payments. The process emphasizes multiple factors beyond test results, such as class size, English proficiency, and overall fit.

5. Begin enrollment and complete any remaining steps. Upon acceptance, you will complete enrollment by paying the specified fees and submitting any remaining documents requested by the admissions team. If you are enrolling in Season 2 or in mid-year, space availability may apply, and there are specific deadlines for enrollment depending on the season.

2. Waitlist/Pool
- The school uses a waitlist when spaces are not available. Admission results can indicate a waitlist status, and families may be placed on the waiting list while spaces become available. There is no guaranteed space for waitlisted applicants. In practice, spaces often open up later in the year (for example, late June/July), but availability is not guaranteed and varies by grade and capacity. Families on the waitlist are typically informed by email as spaces become available.

3. Scholarships
- OCSI offers several financial-aid-oriented funds to support access to education. The OCSI Fund for the Future includes a Tuition Assistance Fund to help eligible families, funded through donations and school fundraising. There is also a College Scholarship Fund to assist qualifying students with college costs, and a University Scholarship Award as part of donor-supported programs. The school notes that gifts and funds may be tax-deductible in Japan and the USA depending on the donor program.

Notes and sources used in this overview: The admissions process is documented in Apply to OCSI and the Admissions Guidelines, including timelines, required documents, and the sequence of steps from application through enrollment. Required documents detail what all applicants must submit and what follows after acceptance. Tuition & Fees are published with the 2025–2026 and 2026–2027 data showing one-time and ongoing costs, with notes about payment plans and discounts for certain families. Information about waitlists and admissions results is included in the admissions FAQs and the specific waitlist article. Details about scholarships and financial-assistance funds are found in the donor and support pages on OCSI's site.

Scholarships
Scholarships and financial aid: OCSI maintains a Tuition Assistance Fund to help ensure access for qualifying students and a College Scholarship Fund to assist with college costs. There is also a University Scholarship Award as part of donor-funded programs. These funds are supported by donations and fundraising and are described in the school's donor materials.

Waitlist
Waitlist/Pool information: The school does not guarantee a space for waitlisted applicants; admission results may designate a waitlist, and spaces often become available later in the season or in late spring/summer, but nothing is guaranteed. Families on the waitlist are typically notified by email as spaces open up. To the extent possible, the school communicates about the likelihood of openings, but there is no fixed timeline for when a space will become available.
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