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Osaka YMCA International School

Japan, Osaka

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees ¥1,638,000 - 2,168,000
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 300
Type Co-educational
Opened 2001
Bus Service Yes
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Taught languages English, Japanese, Korean
Typical class size 20
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, STEM
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Osaka YMCA International School (OYIS) is a Kindergarten–Grade 12 International Baccalaureate school with two Osaka campuses. Younger students (ages 3–14) attend the Nakatsu Campus, located just northwest of Umeda, Osaka’s major transport hub, while older students (ages 14–18) study at the Tosabori Campus in the business district about 2.5 km away. OYIS offers the IB Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme. Facilities highlighted by the school include specialist areas for science, music and art at Nakatsu, plus a gymnasium and rooftop swimming pool. Tosabori Campus includes science and design labs with a 3D printer and a music recording studio. A distinctive feature is OYIS’s robotics pathway starting in the MYP, including participation in the First Lego League competition.

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Osaka YMCA 9F, 1-5-6, Tosabori, Nishi-ku, Osaka Japan, 550-0001

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The Essentials

Osaka YMCA International School has 300 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English.

Location
OYIS operates on two campuses in central Osaka. The Nakatsu Campus is in Kita-ku, just northwest of Osaka's major transport hub, Umeda. The Tosabori Campus is located in the Osaka YMCA headquarters building in the city's business district, in Nishi-ku. Both campuses are within easy reach of public transportation.

Stages
Nakatsu Campus serves ages 3–14, housing the Early Childhood, Primary Years, and lower Middle Years programmes. The Tosabori Campus serves older students, including the upper Middle Years and Diploma Programme (ages roughly 14–18). The school offers the IB continuum: Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP).

Type
OYIS is a private international school that operates as a co-educational day school.

Pupil Nationality Mix
The school reports over 300 students with a diverse international mix. The About page indicates 34 nationalities represented, while the homepage lists 40 nationalities in some updates; a precise local-to-international ratio and the single most represented nationality are not published.

Additional learning support
Inclusion is integral to OYIS. The school identifies barriers to inclusion and uses a Student Support Team and an English as an Additional Language (EAL) program to support students with mild to moderate learning needs. EAL support is provided across PYP and MYP/DP through a variety of delivery models, including in-class and targeted support.

Country affiliation
The school is based in Osaka, Japan. No formal country affiliation is listed.

Religious affiliation
There is no religious affiliation listed for OYIS.

School day structure
Detailed daily start/end times for the regular school day are not published here. A Saturday English program runs from 9:00 to 15:00 (Nakatsu Campus). Office hours for external programs are typically 8:30–17:30 on Tue–Fri, and Saturday class hours are 9:30–15:00, per program pages.

Bus service
A school bus is provided to and from designated train stations around the Nakatsu campus in the mornings and afternoons for Preschool to Grade 8. The Tosabori campus is not on the bus route and relies on public transport; a shuttle between campuses is offered when needed.
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Fees

Annual tuition at Osaka YMCA International School ranges from JPY 1,638,000 to JPY 2,168,000 for 2026/27.

Application and one‑time admissions fees

- Application (Admissions) Fee: ¥30,000 for Preschool, Kindergarten and Grades 1–9; ¥22,000 for Grades 10–12. This application fee is required at the time of application and is non‑refundable.

- Registration Fee (one‑time at enrolment): ¥300,000 for Preschool through Grades 9; ¥200,000 for Grades 10–12. The registration fee is not refundable once paid.

Annual tuition and fee breakdown by school year group (2025–2026 academic year)

For each grade band below I list: Tuition (annual), Development Fee (annual), Insurance (annual), and the Annual Total (sum). The school issues invoices across the school year (see Billing schedule). Amounts are in Japanese yen (¥).

- Preschool (age 3):
- Tuition (annual): ¥1,454,000.
- Development Fee (annual): ¥184,000.
- Insurance (annual): ¥7,000.
- Annual Total: ¥1,645,000.

- Kindergarten (A & B):
- Tuition (annual): ¥1,548,000.
- Development Fee (annual): ¥184,000.
- Insurance (annual): ¥7,000.
- Annual Total: ¥1,739,000.

- Grades 1–6:
- Tuition (annual): ¥1,705,000.
- Development Fee (annual): ¥184,000.
- Insurance (annual): ¥7,000.
- Annual Total: ¥1,896,000.

- Grades 7–9:
- Tuition (annual): ¥1,910,000.
- Development Fee (annual): ¥184,000.
- Insurance (annual): ¥7,000.
- Annual Total: ¥2,101,000.

- Grades 10–12:
- Tuition (annual): ¥670,000 (note: tuition for Grades 10–12 may be supported by Japanese government schemes; actual family payment can vary).
- Development Fee (annual): ¥1,498,000.
- Insurance (annual): ¥7,000.
- Annual Total: ¥2,175,000.

Per‑billing (per‑term) amounts

- The school invoices tuition and fees over three billing periods. Use the Annual Total divided by three to estimate each invoice amount (rounded to the nearest yen):
- Preschool: approximately ¥548,333 per invoice.
- Kindergarten: approximately ¥579,667 per invoice.
- Grades 1–6: ¥632,000 per invoice.
- Grades 7–9: approximately ¥700,333 per invoice.
- Grades 10–12: ¥725,000 per invoice.
- The school's standard invoicing schedule and specific installment deadlines are shown in the published fee information; paying in installments may incur an additional charge (see Payment terms).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Invoicing: tuition and fees are invoiced across three periods during the school year (the school issues bills in June, November and February).

- Installment deadlines (published for the 2025–2026 schedule): First installment: June 6, 2025; Second installment: December 5, 2025; Third installment: March 6, 2026. When using the school's installment arrangement, a surcharge of 3% applies to installment payments (this 3% surcharge does not apply to Grades 10–12).

- Refunds and withdrawing before enrolment: once paid, tuition and fees (excluding the registration fee) will be refunded only if the school receives a written notice of withdrawal by the day prior to the date of enrollment (the school's “Declining an Offer of Admission” procedure applies). The application fee is non‑refundable.

Boarding fees

- There are no boarding facilities at Osaka YMCA International School; therefore no boarding fees apply.

Other school costs and recurring service fees

- Bus (Nakatsu campus only): annual bus fee ¥60,000 (available from designated stops).

- Lunch: monthly lunch charges vary by grade and month; examples published for 2025–2026 show a monthly range (Small: ¥5,400–¥15,600 intended for EC–G4; Medium: ¥5,850–¥16,900 intended for G4–G8). No lunch service is available at the Tosabori campus (Grades 9–12).

- After‑care (Preschool–G3): typical session charges ¥1,500 per session (Monday–Friday 15:40–17:30); Wednesday session options and late‑pickup charges are published (additional ¥1,500 for late pickups after 17:30).

- English as an Additional Language (EAL) Fee: ¥175,000/year for selected students in Grades 1–12 (no EAL fee for Preschool and Kindergarten where not applicable). Fees for EAL are required for selected students and may be refundable if the student exits the program during the school year.

- Overnight trip and extracurricular charges (examples): an extracurricular overnight collection of ¥30,000 for Grades 4–5 and ¥70,000 for Grade 6; Grades 7–9 are charged for mandatory overnight excursions at the beginning of the year (actual costs may result in additional collections). Grade 10 has a published Extended Overnight Trip Fee of ¥200,000. New Grade 12 students are billed an additional fee of ¥140,000 to cover IB Diploma assessment and shipping fees. Any remaining trip monies are carried over or refunded on leaving as applicable.

- School services bookings and small activity payments: services and activity fees booked via the SchoolsBuddy system are paid by credit card through that portal.

Fee payment methods and contact for accounts

- Invoice payments (tuition and major fees): payable by bank transfer using the bank details shown on each invoice.

- Service, activity and portal payments: payable by credit card via the SchoolsBuddy online payment portal; parents may also access a SchoolsBuddy wallet and make online payments at any time.

- For billing questions the Accounts Department contact is provided by the school; billing communications and the official billing documents give the accounts email for queries.

Additional notes about special cases of fees

- Grades 10–12 tuition may be reduced through Japanese government support programs; the amount of support varies by address and income and may reduce the family's tuition obligation (support can range up to the published amount noted by the school). Extra fees tied to the IB Diploma (assessment, shipping) are charged separately for Grade 12 new entrants.

(End of fees overview.)
Academics

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

Curriculum
Osaka YMCA International School provides a complete IB continuum: Primary Years Programme (PYP) for ages 6–12 (grades 1–6); Middle Years Programme (MYP) for ages 12–16 (grades 7–10); and the Diploma Programme (DP) for ages 16–18 (grades 11–12). In the PYP, learning centers on six Key Learning Areas—English, Japanese, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies, Visual Arts and Music, and Physical Health and Well-being—taught through six transdisciplinary Units of Inquiry, with a culminating PYP Exhibition. The MYP emphasizes inquiry-based, concept-driven learning with Approaches to Learning and strong interdisciplinarity; the MYP/DP Course Catalog shows disciplines including Language & Literature, Design, Music & Visual Arts, Individuals and Societies, Mathematics, Language Acquisition, Sciences, Physical Education and Health, and Interdisciplinary Learning, all designed to prepare students for the Diploma Programme and beyond. The Diploma Programme was authorized in February 2021 and first graduated in 2023; there are three graduation pathways for DP students—IB Diploma Programme, IB Diploma Programme Course, and the WASC Diploma—with university counseling to support applications. Across PYP, MYP and DP the language of instruction is English, and all students are required to take two language courses, with offerings including English, Japanese, and Korean.
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Admissions

Admissions
Osaka YMCA International School (OYIS) uses a rolling admissions process that operates when vacancies exist. Applications for the 2026-2027 school year close on March 6, 2026. OYIS accepts applications online, and families can start by submitting an inquiry to begin the process. The Admissions Officer will contact you to verify the information provided and outline the next steps.

1. Submit an inquiry: Parents submit an online inquiry to initiate contact. The Admissions Officer will reach out to confirm basic information about the child and family and to outline the required documents and steps ahead. This initial contact helps clarify eligibility and fit for the IB continuum program.

2. Admissions Officer verification: The Admissions Officer verifies the information provided in the inquiry. This includes confirming the child's current grade level and country of residence, as well as any special considerations (language support needs, accessibility, etc.). The goal is to ensure that both the family and school have aligned expectations before formal applications proceed.

3. Submit the online application and pay admissions fee: The application is submitted through the online portal, and families must pay a non-refundable Admissions Fee at the time of submission. The Admissions Fee is distinct from other tuition-related charges and signals the start of the formal admissions review. Detailed instructions are provided in the online application.

4. Initial application review: The Admissions Officer conducts an initial review of the submitted application materials. This review assesses eligibility, completeness, and alignment with OYIS's IB programmes. Only when the review indicates potential fit does the process move to the next stage.

5. Documents screening: The OYIS Admissions Team screens the documents in the file. This step ensures that required transcripts, birth certificates, passports, and other materials are complete and appropriate for verification. Only candidates deemed successful at this stage proceed to testing and interviews.

6. Online tests: Online assessments are administered. Reading ability is assessed for entries from Kindergarten through Grade 11, and Math is assessed for entries from Grade 7 through Grade 11. These tests help determine readiness for the IB curriculum and placement.

7. Principal interviews: Following testing, interviews are arranged with the school's Principal(s). These interviews provide an opportunity for families to ask questions and for the school to assess fit with the IB philosophy and classroom culture. Both student and parent participation are typical components.

8. Second review: A second review is conducted by the relevant Principals and Coordinators. This review considers test results, interview outcomes, and all submitted documentation to determine final eligibility. The aim is a holistic assessment of the student's potential success at OYIS.

9. In-class observation invitation (mid-year candidates): For candidates applying mid-year, OYIS may invite an in-class observation. This step allows teachers to observe the student's interaction, engagement, and learning style in a real classroom setting before a final decision. Availability of this step depends on timing and vacancy status.

10. Admission decision: OYIS communicates a formal admission decision if the student is recommended for placement. This decision follows the completion of all prior steps and the second review. Families receive notification with next steps and timelines for enrollment.

11. Invoicing of registration and tuition: If admitted, registration fees and the applicable tuition fees are invoiced. The invoicing reflects the grade-specific fee structure and any additional charges that may apply. Families should review the invoicing details closely for deadlines and payment options.

12. Enrollment after payment: The student is enrolled once the required payments are completed and all enrollment paperwork is finalized. Enrollment confirms seat placement and access to the school's services, including transportation options and start dates.

Additional notes that affect admissions: OYIS does not provide visa sponsorship for students. Families should plan accordingly for visa requirements through other channels. The school operates across two campuses, Nakatsu and Tosabori, with different program placements across the two sites.

Scholarships
OYIS offers several scholarships. The Achievement Award recognizes academic excellence, community engagement, and international mindedness and can provide up to 100% scholarship for students entering Grades 10 or 11. The process includes a scholarship exam, a personal essay, and an interview, with results announced in the fall and testing taking place in January/February. Details of this award are provided in the admissions materials.

The Community Support Financial Grant (CSFG) supports families in financial need who wish to access international education. Eligibility criteria include understanding and supporting OYIS's educational philosophy, financial need, school volunteering, membership in a Parent Volunteer/Parent Ambassador group, income verification documents, and English-language communication with the school. Applications for CSFG open in February and March annually.

In addition, OYIS conducts an annual Scholarship Exam for the Diploma Programme pathway for the 2026-2027 year. The 2026-2027 Scholarship Exam is scheduled for January 17, 2026, at Tosabori Campus and online for remote participants, with no participation fee. Successful examinees may receive scholarships toward Grades 10 and 11, up to 100%, depending on exam results and government assistance applications. The exam supports two scholarship tracks: academic-based (math & English) and arts-based (visual arts & music).

Eligibility for scholarships typically includes age guidelines (students in the 10th and 11th grades for 2026-27), visa status (OYIS does not sponsor visas), and the ability to relocate or commute to Osaka. Details about the scholarship process and timelines are published in the school materials and on the scholarships pages.

Waitlist
OYIS publishes a rolling admissions process that depends on vacancies; there is no publicly described waitlist or pooled admissions system. Applicants are considered as vacancies exist, with a defined close date for the 2026-2027 cycle of March 6, 2026. If a vacancy arises, applications may be reviewed and admitted on a rolling basis rather than via a formal waitlist.
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