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Senri International Schools of Kwansei Gakuin

Japan, Osaka

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees ¥2,187,000 - 2,723,000
Ages 15 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 700
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 1991
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP), Japanese Curriculum
Taught languages English, Japanese
Strengths Sport, Academic Enrichment, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Middle School, High School
Introduction

Senri International School of Kwansei Gakuin (SIS) is a Japanese middle and high school in Minoh City, Osaka (north Osaka), founded in 1991 and sharing one campus with its sister school, Osaka International School, through the “Two Schools Together” model. Students follow curricula leading to Japanese middle and high school diplomas, and SIS also offers a route for students to pursue the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP), studied in grades 11–12 (ages 16–18). SIS highlights a three-term semester system designed to support transfers and flexible study patterns, and it emphasizes English development across subjects. The campus guide notes English is commonly used across shared-campus activities. Boarding is available via the school’s Akebono Dormitory for students who cannot easily commute.

4 Chome-4-16 Onoharanishi, Minoh, Osaka 562-0032, Japan

The Essentials

Senri International Schools of Kwansei Gakuin has 700 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
Senri International School of Kwansei Gakuin (SIS) is located in Minoh City, Osaka Prefecture, in the north of Osaka. It shares its Senri campus with its sister school, Osaka International School of Kwansei Gakuin (OIS). The campus address is 4-4-16 Onoharanishi, Minoh, Osaka 562-0032, Japan. The campus is accessible by Hankyu Bus, with several stops nearby including Senri Chuo and Kita-Senri.

Stages
SIS operates the middle school (Junior High) and high school (Senior High) on the same campus and provides a pathway to the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP) for grades 11–12. The school sits alongside Osaka International School (OIS) on the same campus as part of the ‘Two Schools Together' model.

Type
SIS is a co-educational, day-school. Boarding is available to some students through the Akebono Dormitory for those who cannot commute.

Pupil Nationality Mix
The on-campus community includes students from more than 35 nationalities, reflecting a broad international presence on the combined SIS/OIS campus. Public admissions data indicate high school enrolment is limited to returnees, which shapes the international composition, but exact local-to-international ratios are not published.

Additional learning support
The curriculum emphasizes English development across subjects. SIS uses a trimester-based year (three terms) to support transfers and flexible study patterns; public listings do not publish a separate SEN department, but English-language support is a visible feature of the program.

Country affiliation
The school is based in Japan and operates within the Kansai Gakuin Educational Foundation, which encompasses multiple KG institutions in the region. This reflects a Japanese-based organizational structure rather than a country-specific affiliation.

Religious affiliation
Kwansei Gakuin and its network have Christian roots; KG is described as a Christian foundational education system. SIS itself does not publish a separate religious program, but sits within this Christian heritage.

School day structure
The SIS/KG system follows a trimester model with three terms (Spring, Fall, Winter), each comprising about 60 teaching days. The structure supports multiple entry points and transfers between terms.

Bus service
SIS offers a campus bus service operated by Hankyu Bus. Weekday routes include numbers such as 62, 58, 177 and 181, with stops at Senri Chuo, Hankyu Kita-Senri, Onoharajutaku-minami, Minoh-Semba Handai-Mae, and Minoh Kayano among others. Weekend timetables are published as well.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
The school has a student dormitory named Akebono Dorm for students whose parents work overseas and for students who have difficulty commuting domestically. Detailed information and vacancy status are provided on the Akebono Dorm external site; inquiries about vacancies should be directed to sisadmissions@soismail.jp, and availability after April 2026 should be confirmed before applying.

Governance and Ownership
The school is part of the Senri & Osaka International Schools of Kwansei Gakuin network and forms a two-school community with Osaka International School of Kwansei Gakuin (OIS).
Fees

Annual tuition at Senri International Schools of Kwansei Gakuin ranges from JPY 2,187,000 to JPY 2,723,000 for 2026/27.

Application / Entrance (Exam) Fee
- Entrance examination fee: JPY 28,000.

Enrollment (Entrance) Deposit / Admission Fee
- Entrance (admission) fee (入学金): JPY 300,000 at enrollment. For internal progression from the middle school to the high school within the school, the fee is JPY 150,000. Once paid, the entrance (admission) fee is not refundable.

Annual Tuition (by year group) and Per‑term Amounts
- Annual tuition (授業料) for 2026 entrants: JPY 1,266,000 per year. This tuition amount is fixed at the time of entry and does not change through graduation for that cohort.
- Billing schedule for tuition and the listed "other fees": the annual amounts for tuition and other specified school charges are collected in three instalments per year. Using the school's instruction that these annual amounts are paid in three instalments, the per‑term division is as follows (calculated by dividing the annual totals by three):
- Tuition per term (calculated): JPY 422,000 (1,266,000 ÷ 3).

Other School Charges (annual and per‑term)
- Other annual miscellaneous charges (other fees) and their purposes: total JPY 102,000 per year, composed of:
- Miscellaneous/holding fund (諸経費預り金; used for textbooks, supplementary materials, off‑campus activities, etc.): JPY 90,000 per year.
- Parent association fee (保護者会費): JPY 9,000 per year.
- Supporters/associate members fee (後援会費): JPY 3,000 per year.
- Per term (calculated, because the school specifies annual amounts are paid in three instalments): JPY 34,000 per term for the combined other fees (102,000 ÷ 3).

Representative Total (tuition + other fees)
- Combined annual amount (tuition + other fees): JPY 1,368,000 per year (1,266,000 + 102,000).
- Combined per term (calculated): JPY 456,000 per term (1,368,000 ÷ 3).

Student Dormitory (Akebono Dormitory) — Boarding Fees
- Dormitory one‑time admission/entry fee (入寮費): JPY 50,000 (paid at move‑in).
- Dormitory room fee (寮費): JPY 998,700 per year.
- Dormitory meal fee (寮食費; breakfast and dinner): JPY 270,000 per year.
- Notes about boarding: the dormitory operates on a schedule with closures during long vacations (summer/winter/spring breaks); availability must be confirmed in advance. The dormitory capacity and facilities are described in the dormitory information.

Other potential costs parents should expect
- Textbooks, supplementary materials, club/activity costs, off‑campus activities, field trips, and annual/year‑group travel (specific charges for some year groups may be collected separately). The school lists textbook and activity costs as covered by the annual miscellaneous/holding fund (listed above) but also notes that some event‑specific or travel costs may be charged in addition.

Refund information
- The entrance (admission) fee (入学金) is explicitly non‑refundable once paid. No general refund schedule for tuition instalments or other charges is specified in the publicly posted tuition summary.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition and the listed other annual charges are billed as annual amounts and are collected in three instalments per year. Exact invoice dates and instalment due dates are managed by the school's billing procedures.

Payment options and transaction fees
- Credit card payment is available for the entrance examination fee and for the entrance (admission) deposit; accepted card brands for those items are VISA and MasterCard. Card payments are processed as single (one‑time) payments and the school issues a payment URL after request. The card payment service charges apply per transaction; the school provides example card processing fees (e.g., a card processing fee of JPY 1,290 shown for the JPY 28,000 examination fee and JPY 7,440 shown for a JPY 300,000 entrance deposit in the school's payment information as of the posted document).
- The school's admission procedures describe the credit‑card payment process (VISA/MasterCard) for examination and admission deposit transactions and note that the payment URL is issued by request; details for regular tuition payment methods and any international payment services are not specified in the tuition summary pages.

Key figures (summary)
- Entrance examination fee: JPY 28,000.
- Entrance (admission) fee: JPY 300,000 (JPN internal progression: JPY 150,000). Entrance fee is non‑refundable.
- Annual tuition: JPY 1,266,000 (per term — calculated: JPY 422,000).
- Annual other fees (textbooks/activities/parent/supporters): JPY 102,000 (per term — calculated: JPY 34,000).
- Dormitory: entry fee JPY 50,000 (one‑time), dormitory fee JPY 998,700/year, dormitory meal fee JPY 270,000/year.
- Credit card accepted for entrance exam fee and entrance deposit (VISA, MasterCard); card transaction fees apply (examples provided by the school).

(Where per‑term figures are shown as "calculated", they are derived by dividing the school's stated annual amounts by three because the school specifies tuition and the listed other fees are paid in three instalments each year.)
Academics

Senri International Schools of Kwansei Gakuin teaches IB (DP), Japanese Curriculum for students aged 15 to 18.

Curriculum
Senri International School (SIS) and Osaka International School (OIS) are sister campuses on the Senri campus of the Kwansei Gakuin Educational Foundation in Osaka, sharing governance and facilities. OIS offers an IB continuum — Primary Years Programme in elementary, Middle Years Programme in middle, and the IB Diploma Programme in high school — all taught in English. SIS follows the Japanese Ministry of Education's Course of Study for Secondary Schools at its junior and senior high levels. The two schools share a campus ecosystem with joint music and arts classes, physical education, sports teams, and student government. IB Diploma Programme requirements include six subject groups plus the core components Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity, Service, and the DP is available to high school students across the KG network. Overall, the curriculum provides an English-medium IB pathway from elementary to high school at OIS, while SIS aligns with the Japanese secondary curriculum and offers cross-campus collaboration.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
SEL is supported at SIS through The SIS Way, which uses the 5 Respects—Respect for Self, Respect for Others, Respect for Learning, Respect for the Environment, and Respect for Leadership—as a compass guiding students' social and emotional development.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision or whether SIS operates as a specialist SEN institution.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
EAL support is indicated by a full-time native-level English teacher and ESL position advertised for SIS, signaling dedicated English language support for learners.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing support is provided through the Osaka International School Counselling Center, and SIS and OIS share a campus under the Two Schools Together model, enabling wellbeing resources across both schools.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding is supported by a shared Child Protection Policy and faculty Code of Conduct between Osaka International School and Senri International School.
Parent Experience

History
Senri International School of Kwansei Gakuin (SIS) was founded in 1991 alongside its sister school Osaka International School to serve returnees and international residents in the Kansai region. SIS began as a middle- and high-school program delivering a Japanese diploma with a pathway to the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP) for grades 11–12. In 2010, SIS joined the Kwansei Gakuin Educational Foundation as a member school, integrating more fully with KG's network of campuses. The two schools operate under the 'Two Schools Together' model, sharing facilities and coordinating joint activities while maintaining separate curricula paths.

Community
The SIS and OIS campuses form a diverse, international community on the north Osaka campus, united by the Two Schools Together concept. More than 30 nationalities are represented among students and staff, reflecting a vibrant intercultural environment. Students and teachers collaborate on cross-campus classes and performances, with shared athletics, arts, and music programs across both schools. Key annual events include a School Festival in spring, Sports Day in fall, the All School Production in winter, and the International Fair in November.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Osaka International School PTA covers the SIS and OIS communities within the KG Educational Foundation, and all parents and teachers with children at OIS are automatic members who meet monthly throughout the school year. The PTA funds and assists in educational projects not normally provided by the school budget and aims to strengthen cooperation between families and the faculty. An executive committee leads the PTA (2025-2026), and minutes, as well as by-laws, are available to members via the parent portal. The OIS PTA maintains a close working relationship with the Senri International School Parent Association (SISPA) to coordinate cross-school initiatives. Parents help organize events such as the International Fair in November and contribute to other school-wide activities, including annual School Festival, Sports Day, and All School Production. Through the Two Schools Together framework, SIS and OIS parent groups collaborate to support students across both campuses.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Senri International School of Kwansei Gakuin (SIS) shares the Senri International Campus with Osaka International School of Kwansei Gakuin (OIS), forming a two-schools community. The library was renovated in 2021 and offers Japanese, English and other language holdings central to student study and classes. The campus includes a theater, multiple music rooms and art rooms, and a planetarium as part of the science facilities. A 60m x 35m artificial-turf field, a 25m heated indoor pool with five lanes, a gym with a main hall and a smaller gym, and a training room support physical education and team activities. The cafeteria, natural-turf courtyard for meals and gatherings, a Japanese-style room for tea ceremonies, and general classrooms (up to 26 students) complete the core facilities.

Sports Facilities
The playing field measures 60m by 35m and is artificial turf with rubber chips, used by students for PE, clubs and inter-school events. The school has a heated 25m indoor pool with five lanes for swimming and aquatic activities. The gymnasium provides a main gym space and a smaller gym with a soft-floor area, and a training room is available for fitness and conditioning.

Academic Facilities
The library offers Japanese, English and multilingual materials and was renovated in 2021, serving both SIS and OIS as a central resource for study and instruction. Science facilities include five science rooms—biology, chemistry, physics and earth science—plus a planetarium for astronomical learning and experiments. There are three art rooms with a kiln and two music rooms with practice spaces to support visual and performing arts. General classrooms accommodate up to 26 students, with larger spaces available for year-wide assemblies and language lessons.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The theater hosts performances and school events, providing a venue for arts presentations and productions. Music facilities include band and choir spaces with dedicated practice rooms to support ensembles and music education. Art spaces support projects across painting, ceramics, and other media, with dedicated rooms for ceramics and other disciplines. The Japanese-style room (washitsu) supports tea ceremony programs and clubs such as tea ceremony and karuta, reflecting the school's integration of traditional Japanese arts into the extracurricular landscape.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
SOIS clubs include Scholars, Math Competition, and eSports, which support academic enrichment and competitive problem solving. These after‑school activities provide opportunities to apply mathematical reasoning, data analysis, and strategic thinking beyond the classroom. The clubs operate as part of the SOIS student life program and are shared with Osaka International School, reflecting the Two Schools Together arrangement.

Arts & Creative
Arts and creative activities include Tango, Team Science, and Japanese Drama. Sabers Cheerleading is also offered as a performance-oriented activity. These activities provide opportunities for creative expression, teamwork, and presentation skills beyond standard coursework.

Cultural & Language
Cultural and language activities include Japanese Tea Ceremony, Competitive Japanese Card Game, and Cooking/Sweets. These clubs promote Japanese cultural understanding and language practice through hands-on experiences.

Social & Hobbies
SOIS clubs are after-school clubs, activities, and programs designed to promote intellectual, spiritual, social, and physical growth. The school calendar includes social-focused events such as Fushigi Week and Winter Ball that support community and engagement beyond academics.

Community & Service
SDGs for Children and EJAAD are among the service-oriented clubs, reflecting the school's commitment to community outreach and social responsibility. These clubs illustrate a focus on service and SDG-related learning as part of student life.

Leadership & Professional
The Career Development Center has dedicated staff to help students plan their studies and careers, with advising and collaboration for university admissions. Graduates pursue a range of destinations, including Kansai Gakuin University and other domestic and international universities, reflecting diverse pathways.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The SIS community emphasizes wellbeing through the Five Respects framework (Respect for Self, Respect for Others, Respect for Learning, Respect for the Environment, and Respect for Leadership). A joint seasonal sports program with SOIS provides structured opportunities to participate in multiple sports, supporting physical health and balance with academics. The SIS Way also highlights events and rituals, such as Fushigi Week and Winter Ball, that foster social connection and personal growth.
Languages

Language Provision
Language provision is delivered through a shared IB Diploma Programme (DP) with Osaka International School (OIS) on the same campus. Since autumn 2013, SIS students can enroll in IB DP courses via shared classes with OIS, expanding post‑secondary options. In the Diploma Programme, language courses include English A: Language and Literature; English B; Japanese A: Language and Literature; Japanese B; Japanese ab initio; Spanish ab initio. Foreign‑language classes are taught in a shared program between SIS and OIS, enabling cross‑campus language learning and language support within the DP framework. OIS provides guidance for students and parents in selecting DP courses to meet individual needs, including support for students entering DP from other curricula.
Reputation

Awards
Recent publicly reported school-level awards in the SIS News/Updates reflect achievements by SIS' drama program and inquiry work. Notable awards in the last five years include:

- 2023-06-20: Osaka Prefectural Board of Education Award (大阪府教育委員会賞) awarded to the SIS drama club for their performance at the Osaka Prefectural Junior High School Drama Festival. Significance: external recognition of excellence in school drama.
- 2023-11-08: Osaka Prefectural High School Drama Festival District B – Most Excellent Award (最優秀賞, first prize) awarded to SIS's drama club. Significance: top prize in the district-level drama festival.
- 2024-11-12: Osaka Prefectural High School Drama Festival District C – Runner-Up (準優勝) awarded to SIS's drama club. Significance: district-level runner-up recognition in drama.
- 2025-11-19: Osaka School Playwriting Contest (大阪学校劇作研究同人会戯曲賞) – two SIS drama entries received awards: one work earned an Excellent Prize (優良賞) and another earned a Good Prize (佳良賞). Significance: external playwriting recognition for student-driven drama work.
- 2025-12-18: SIS participated in Kansai Academy's “Inquiry Gathering” contest; a SIS student team earned second place in the contest segment. Significance: external competition recognition for inquiry-based projects.

Accreditations
The Senri International School of Kwansei Gakuin (SIS) operates within a joint campus with Osaka International School (OIS) and shares the same accreditation framework. OIS is Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) accredited, and the school is authorized to offer all three International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes (Diploma Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Primary Years Programme). SIS/OIS also hold international school association memberships. Specifically, the school is a member of the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the Japan Council of International Schools (JCIS). In addition, SIS/OIS have been designated as a Super Global High School (SGH) by Japan's Ministry of Education for global-focused programs. These accreditations and designations underline an international, IB-aligned, and globally connected approach to learning for SIS students. []
Admissions

Admissions
1. Admissions tracks and eligibility: Senri International School of Kwansei Gakuin (SIS) offers admissions for middle school and, separately, high school with different entry rules. General students are typically students from domestic elementary schools; international students have specific criteria related to nationality or prior international schooling. High school admissions, however, are limited to returning students (帰国生) and international/general recruitment is not offered for the high school level. This framework defines who can apply and under which track a family should prepare.

2. International track eligibility screening (for 国際生): If applying as an international student, you must submit the 国際生入試 受験資格審査申込書 during the designated period and participate in an interview with the student and a parent. If the applicant's circumstances match the second criteria (foreign-born parent or foreign nationality) the parent may also be interviewed. The eligibility screening must be completed to move forward with an application. The interview date is set after submission, and the screening results are conveyed by mail a few days after the interview.

3. General/International track—information sessions and timelines: For families considering the General and International track, SIS runs online information sessions and offers an online or in-person component to help understand the process. An online information session can be attended by prospective applicants, and if you wish to participate in a particular session (e.g., the November 1 online session), you should submit the eligibility form by the stated deadline. The topic coverage includes how the admissions steps unfold and what documents are needed.

4. Returnee/Overseas track specifics (帰国生・海外生入試): SIS lists multiple entrance-exam options for returning students and overseas applicants, including the regular returnee entrance exam (January and June, online) and the overseas entrance exam (November, online), as well as special options that occur in August, November, and March. The school specifies the target groups for these exams and the intended entry points (next term or the term after). Detailed schedules for each year are published and updated, so families should monitor the exact dates and application windows for their chosen path.

5. 2026 admissions schedule (middle school): The 2026 middle school entrance exam is scheduled for January 18, 2026. For those applying, there are options to request the exam guidelines by mail and to have materials shipped if needed; the guidelines for the 2025–2026 cycle are posted for download. There is also mention of a written exam component for certain pathways and a note that exam fees apply.

6. Online application and timelines for eligibility: For certain admission pathways (e.g., the Returnee/Overseas route), SIS provides an online application form (forms.gle) for submission of application materials, with instructions that, once submitted online, mailing of documents is not required. The availability of online submissions and the deadlines are clearly stated in the admissions materials for the year in question. The general/International track materials indicate that the application items and guidelines can be downloaded or accessed online.

7. Entrance exam contents and fees (middle school paths including international/returnee routes): For the 2025–2026 admissions cycle, the examination contents vary by pathway. Returnee/Overseas and Returnee Special exams include components such as a 50-minute composition (in Japanese or English), 20-minute student interview, and 15-minute parent interview; the Returnee Written Exam comprises Japanese (50 minutes), Math (50 minutes), and a 30-minute group interview. The entrance examination fee is 28,000 yen, and payment can be made by credit card (VISA or MASTER CARD).

8. Results, enrollment options, and next steps: For the General and International track, exam results are communicated by mail a few days after the online interview, following the completion of the assessment process. If the International qualification is not recognized, applicants may still apply as General students. SIS lists six entrance exams per year (six for returning students and one for non-returning students), with returnee exams offered online from anywhere worldwide. This structure determines the timeline for notification and the subsequent enrollment steps.

9. Ongoing admissions activities: In addition to the formal entrance exams, SIS hosts online information sessions twice a year and hands-on workshops three times a year, hosted by SIS students. These sessions provide insight into the school, admissions expectations, and student life, and can help families prepare their application and understand the overall process.

Scholarships
Scholarships: SIS offers scholarships and subsidies for enrolled students, and current opportunities are published on the student portal's scholarships page. Details for specific scholarships, including eligibility and application procedures, are provided on the internal scholarships page (external link) and in PDF documents accessible to enrolled students. The scholarships page also references a PDF for internal scholarship information and a set of forms (e.g., Reference Form) to support applications. This content confirms that scholarships exist and are administered through the student portal, with some materials available for download.

Waitlist
Waitlist/Pool: There is no publicly documented waitlist or pool system described in SIS admissions pages. The school lists six entrance exams per year (six for returning students and one for non-returning) and states that returnee exams can be taken online from anywhere in the world, but there is no published waitlist policy or pool process. Families should rely on the announced exam times and application windows for placement, as there is no waitlist description on the admissions pages.
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