Abroad International School - Osaka is a IBDP / IBMYP / IBPYP school in Osaka, Japan. Founded in 2006. Annual tuition ranges from $10,050 to $13,400 USD.
Location & Getting There
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About
Abroad International School - Osaka is a co-educational day school located in Ikuno Ward, Osaka, Japan. The school offers the full International Baccalaureate continuum including the PYP, MYP, and DP programmes. Instruction is delivered in both English and Japanese for students aged 1 to 13.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Full IB continuum school (PYP through DP) with bilingual English and Japanese instruction in Osaka.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Grades 1–5 (Primary) | JPY 1,800,000~$ 11,960 |
| Grades 6–12 (Secondary) | JPY 1,950,000~$ 12,957 |
| Nursery Full Day 3 days/week | JPY 1,050,000~$ 6,977 |
| Nursery Full Day 4 days/week | JPY 1,250,000~$ 8,306 |
| Nursery Full Day 5 days/week | JPY 1,550,000~$ 10,299 |
| Nursery Half Day 3 days/week | JPY 900,000~$ 5,980 |
| Nursery Half Day 4 days/week | JPY 1,050,000~$ 6,977 |
| Nursery Half Day 5 days/week | JPY 1,250,000~$ 8,306 |
| PreSchool–Kindergarten (Full Day) | JPY 1,550,000~$ 10,299 |
| IB Diploma (Grades 11–12 additional) | JPY 200,000~$ 1,329 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: ¥1,500,000 - 2,000,000. Application fee: $201.
Admissions Process
- 1Complete the application form (downloadable from the AIS Osaka website, online, or by phone/email). 2) Submit the form with required documents including child's photo; documents may be submitted up to one year before planned entry. 3) Document screening, placement test, and interview — the school contacts applicants with the interview date. 4) Admission decision notification; successful applicants must complete enrolment by the designated deadline. 5) Enrolment and start of school life.
Admissions Details
No formal waitlist policy is published. Most children are admitted by August; if vacancies exist, the school admits students throughout the year. No application is processed until all required documents are submitted.
School Day
Nursery/ELC: 9:00–15:15; Primary School: 8:30–15:15; Middle School: 8:20–15:15. After-School Clubs run 15:20–16:00. Morning care available from 8:00–8:30; After School Care from 15:30–18:00.
Student Life
A uniform is required for Middle School students. Uniforms are ordered online; sizes can be tried via samples and size charts available in the school office; delivery typically takes 2–4 weeks.
Lunch is provided through a catering service with healthy, balanced meals ordered monthly via a calendar in advance. Parents may choose between providers (Manpuku at JPY 500/meal or Children First at JPY 600–700/meal) or bring their own lunch.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Mental wellbeing is supported through a safe and nurturing environment, a Health & Safety Handbook, and a Wellbeing and Behavior Policy that emphasises inclusivity, respectful behaviour, and a positive school climate.
AIS Osaka publishes a Health & Safety Handbook, a Child Protection Policy, and a Wellbeing and Behavior Policy. The Wellbeing and Behavior Policy grounds the school's safeguarding approach in creating a calm, purposeful, and inclusive environment.
Student Demographics
School Background
private