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Osaka Gakugei Canadian International School

Japan, Osaka

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Japanese
Fees ¥1,145,770 - 2,125,000
Ages 15 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Canadian Curriculum, Japanese Curriculum
Taught languages English, Japanese
Strengths Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Secondary School
Introduction

Osaka Gakugei Canadian International School (OGCIS) operates as a BC offshore program hosted within Osaka Gakugei High School's International Department in Osaka. The school serves students aged 15 to 18 and offers a bilingual pathway that leads to both a British Columbia Dogwood Diploma and a Japanese High School Diploma. English-language courses follow the BC curriculum with BC-certified teachers, while Japanese-language courses are taught at Osaka Gakugei Senior High School by licensed local teachers. The program includes a sample three-year sequence with English Language Arts and a broad range of Japanese subjects, and it integrates BC core competencies and First Peoples principles. Every Grade 11 student participates in a five-week Short-Term Study Abroad in British Columbia, earning social studies credits. OGCIS was established in 2019 and is officially certified by BC. Over 80% of graduates attain honours standing and many proceed to top universities in Japan and overseas and beyond.

1 Chome-4-15 Nagai, Sumiyoshi Ward, Osaka, 558-0003, Japan

The Essentials

Osaka Gakugei Canadian International School has instruction in English, Japanese.

Location
1-4-15 Nagai, Sumiyoshi-ku, Osaka 558-0003, JAPAN. JR Hanwa Line: About 6 minutes on foot from Nagai Station; about 8 minutes on foot from Tsurugaoka Station. Osaka Metro Midosuji Line: About 7 minutes on foot from Nagai Station; about 10 minutes on foot from Nishitanabe Station.

Stages
High school level (Grades 10–12) with a BC Double Diploma program. BC coursework is taught entirely in English by BC-certified teachers; Japanese coursework is taught in Japanese by Osaka Gakugei High School staff.

Type
BC offshore international high school program (Double Diploma) hosted within Osaka Gakugei High School's International Department.

Country affiliation
Canada (British Columbia)
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
Staying with a host family for a five-week stay; BC Program students attend classes and activities on weekdays and spend time with their host families on weekends (and after school).

Governance and Ownership
OGCIS is a BC Offshore School fully-certified by the British Columbia Ministry of Education and Child Care. It shares a campus with Osaka Gakugei Senior High School and offers the BC Double Diploma Program in partnership with that school.
Fees

Annual tuition at Osaka Gakugei Canadian International School ranges from JPY 1,145,770 to JPY 2,125,000 for 2026/27.

Application and Entrance Fees
- Exam (application) fee: JPY 20,000. Payment may be made by postal remittance (Japan Post / Yucho) using the school's prescribed payment form or in person at the High School Administrative Office.

Admission (Enrollment) Fee
- Admission (enrollment) fee: JPY 230,000. This payment must be made by the specified deadline included in the offer documents using the prescribed payment slip. The admission fee is non‑refundable once paid.

Core annual tuition and per‑term breakdown (BC Double Diploma / Year 1 example, planned for SY2026)
- Annual tuition (Year 1): JPY 838,000. This tuition is collected in four installments (per term). Equivalent per installment: JPY 209,500 (approx.).
- Educational enrichment fee (annual): JPY 36,000, collected in four installments. Equivalent per installment: JPY 9,000 (approx.).
- One‑time annual school/association charges (PTA, community/grade fees, etc.): JPY 71,770 (one‑off payment in the first year as listed).

Other required or typical first‑year costs
- Textbooks and uniform (approximate, one‑off at enrollment): JPY 150,000 (approx.). Some BC textbooks are digital.
- Laptop purchase (one‑off at enrollment, approximate): JPY 180,000 (approx.).

Study abroad and excursions
- Study abroad program (mandatory for the program as described): JPY 980,000 (approx.). This study‑abroad cost is scheduled to be collected after students advance to the second year and is indicated as payable in two installments across Year 1 and Year 2; when split evenly the installments would be approximately JPY 490,000 each (approx.).
- School excursion deposits (optional participation): JPY 260,000, payable in two installments (approx. JPY 130,000 per installment). Additional fees may apply if participation is confirmed.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Admission procedure deadlines: for successful applicants the admission (enrollment) fee deadline is specified with the offer (examples given for the November and February intake sessions: payment dates in December 2025 and February 2026 respectively). All enrolment payments indicated (including the admission fee) are described as payable by the stated due dates and are non‑refundable for the admission fee.
- Installment structure: tuition and the educational enrichment fee are billed in four installments (per term). The documents do not list exact calendar dates for each installment payment; the school collects these amounts across four terms per the stated installment plan. Installment amounts above are approximate calculations based on the annual figures and the school's four‑installment instruction.

Boarding / Dormitory
- No boarding or school dormitory fees are listed for the OGCIS programme; the BC program is housed within Osaka Gakugei Junior and Senior High School as a day‑school program (grades 10–12). No dormitory/boarding provision or boarding fee schedule is presented in the published program materials.

Refund and cancellation terms
- The admission (enrollment) fee is non‑refundable once paid. The published materials explicitly state the admission payment is not refundable. No other specific refund or comprehensive withdrawal refund schedule for tuition or other fees is detailed in the admission materials reviewed.

Payment methods and how fees are collected
- Exam fee: accepted by postal remittance (Japan Post / Yucho) using the school's payment form or via direct payment at the High School Administrative Office.
- Admission fee: paid using the school's prescribed payment slip by the stated deadline (the published enrollment instructions specify payment via the prescribed slip). Specific payment channels for other fees (tuition installments, study‑abroad installments, etc.) are handled through the school's enrolment / billing process; the enrollment documentation indicates use of prescribed payment slips and office payment processes for required items at enrollment.

Other notes relevant to fees
- The school indicates it qualifies for the Japanese national High School Tuition Support Fund System (MEXT) under certain residency and application conditions; where eligibility and certification apply, tuition reduction or exemption rules under that system may affect the net tuition amount for qualifying families.

Brief note on available published fee information
- The published admissions materials for the BC Double Diploma program provide a detailed approximate fee schedule for the first (Year 1) intake (planned for SY2026), including annual figures and the number of installments; exact calendar dates for each tuition installment, a fully itemized multi‑year fee table per grade for Years 2–3, and explicit universal payment method options (beyond the specified use of prescribed payment slips / postal remittance and in‑office payment for admissions/exam) are not specified in the materials reviewed. The figures above are presented as the school lists them (with simple per‑installment arithmetic where the school specifies the number of installments).
Academics

Osaka Gakugei Canadian International School teaches Canadian Curriculum, Japanese Curriculum for students aged 15 to 18.

Curriculum
The BC/DD Program is a bilingual English–Japanese high school graduation program offered by OGCIS and Osaka Gakugei Senior High School, enabling students to graduate with both a British Columbia Dogwood Diploma and a Japanese High School Diploma. English-language courses are taught in English at OGCIS following the British Columbia curriculum and BC-certified teachers; Japanese-language courses are taught in Japanese at Osaka Gakugei Senior High School by licensed local teachers. The program's sample 3-year curriculum includes English Language Arts (taught in English) and a range of Japanese courses including Japanese Language Arts, Mathematics, Informatics, Physical and Health Education, Science, Art or Music, Home Economics, Social Studies, and Integrated Studies. Current students can access the Japanese curriculum (Japanese only). All Grade 11 students participate in a five-week Short-Term Study Abroad program in British Columbia, earning four credits for Social Studies 10. BC assessment and curriculum policies describe assessment as course-based, school-based, or province-based, with three formal reports per year and alignment between BC and Japanese transcripts through a published scoring/gradation correlation; the BC core competencies (Communication, Thinking, Personal and Social) and First Peoples principles are part of the curriculum.

Higher Education Progression
Successful BC/DD graduates have expanded choices for higher education and receive support and guidance with university applications within the Career Education and Career Life Connections courses.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Mindfulness is a core value of the school, guiding students toward mindful leadership.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
All OGCIS coursework uses the BC curriculum and is taught in English by BC-certified teachers, while Japanese-language instruction is provided by Osaka Gakugei High School teachers.
Parent Experience

History
OGCIS was established in 2019. It is an official BC Offshore School fully-certified by the Ministry of Education and Child Care of the Province of British Columbia, Canada. OGCIS shares a campus and offers the BC Double Diploma Program as a partnership with the Double Diploma Program at Osaka Gakugei Senior High School, located in Osaka, Japan. Over 80% of graduates attain honours standing in BC and continue to top universities in Japan and overseas. The dual BC/Japanese diploma provides a focus on academics, arts, and athletics, and graduates can apply to top universities in Japan and around the world.

Community
Students at OGCIS are encouraged to participate in school organizations and club activities at our host school, Osaka Gakugei. There are many options available, spanning sports, arts, and cultural activities. Examples include karate, brass band, girls soccer, judo, baseball, track and field, tennis, and go & shogi, as well as tea ceremony, anime & manga, and calligraphy. This broad activity program supports a diverse and engaging student life on campus.
Facilities

Extra Curricular Facilities
Karate; Girls soccer; Brass Band; Girls volleyball; Girls Judo; Baseball (intensive); Girls Track and Field; Tennis; American Football; Boys Judo; Boys soccer; Boys volleyball; Boys Basketball; Girls Basketball; Kendo; Broadcasting; Chorus; Classical Guitar; Fine Arts; Photography; Computer; Calligraphy; Soft Tennis; Competition Karuta; Natural Science; Cooking; ESS; Table Tennis; Go & Shogi; Anime & manga; Tea Ceremony.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Intensive and/or highly ranked activities include Natural Science, Computer, Go & Shogi, and Competition Karuta. Students at OGCIS are encouraged to participate in school organizations and club activities that interest them. At the host school, Osaka Gakugei, there are many options available.

Arts & Creative
Arts and creative activities include Brass Band, Chorus, Classical Guitar, Fine Arts, Photography, Calligraphy, Anime & manga, Tea Ceremony, and Cooking. These activities are offered at the host school, Osaka Gakugei, providing opportunities for musical performance, visual arts, and traditional crafts. They cover performing arts, visual arts, and cultural crafts.

Cultural & Language
Cultural and language activities include Go & Shogi, Competition Karuta, Tea Ceremony, and Calligraphy. These activities reflect Japanese cultural practices and traditions. They are offered at Osaka Gakugei as part of the host school's offerings for OGCIS students.

Social & Hobbies
Social and hobby activities include Anime & manga and Cooking. These clubs provide informal interest-based groups for students to explore personal interests. They are available through the host school, Osaka Gakugei.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sports and wellness activities include Karate, Girls soccer, Baseball (intensive), Girls Track and Field, Tennis, American Football, Boys Judo, Boys soccer, Boys volleyball, Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Kendo, Soft Tennis, and Table Tennis. These sports are offered at the host school, Osaka Gakugei, as part of student life. Participation supports physical fitness and teamwork.
Languages

Language Provision
English is taught at OGCIS under the British Columbia curriculum. The Japanese language and other subjects are taught at Osaka Gakugei Senior High School by licensed Japanese teachers. All BC curriculum teachers are fully-certified in BC, Canada, and SHS teachers are licensed in Japan. Graduates receive both a BC Dogwood Diploma and a Japanese High School Diploma and may apply to universities in Japan and around the world.

Bilingual Teaching
The BC/DD Program is a bilingual English-Japanese high school graduation program offered by OGCIS and Osaka Gakugei Senior High School. English-language instruction follows the British Columbia curriculum at OGCIS, while Japanese-language instruction is provided at Osaka Gakugei SHS by licensed local teachers. Students graduate with both a British Columbia Dogwood Diploma and a Japanese High School Diploma, enabling university applications in Japan and around the world.

Immersion Programs
Courses are taught in English at OGCIS, in an English-language instruction environment. There is a short-term study abroad in British Columbia that lasts five weeks during July and August, with students staying with a host family and earning four Social Studies credits.
Reputation

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Admissions

Admissions
1. Check eligibility. Several steps must be completed to apply. Eligibility checks exist for returnee and international admissions; for 2026 admissions, eligibility checks are closed. Separate eligibility requirements apply to returnee and international students; the Returnee and International Student Eligibility Form is part of the process (closed for 2026 admissions). Applicants who do not qualify for returnee or international admissions will be notified and asked to apply for regular admission.

2. Submit academic history. Applicants provide their academic history from previous schools for consideration. The records are reviewed as part of the eligibility and admissions process.

3. Consultation. A private consultation is held to address each student's individual concerns and goals. The consultation helps clarify program options and admission requirements. It may determine what documents or forms are needed next.

4. Apply. Following consultation, applicants submit the application. Application packages are distributed during private consultations. The application is reviewed for eligibility and readiness for entrance exams.

5. Entrance Exams. Applicants take the required entrance examinations for admission to the BC/DD Program. The entrance exams include the Osaka Gakugei Senior High School exam and BC entrance exams. Final qualification decisions are made after the exams and review of submitted documents. See Requirements and Check Eligibility for detailed eligibility criteria.
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