Kansai Christian School is a USA school in Heguri-cho, Japan. Founded in 1970. Annual tuition ranges from $6,981 to $8,275 USD.
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No published scholarship or financial aid program. Families seeking assistance should contact the school office directly.
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About
Kansai Christian School is a co-educational day school located in Heguri-cho, Nara, Japan, serving students aged 6 to 18. The school follows an American curriculum and is rooted in a Christian ethos.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Christian-affiliated international day school in rural Nara offering an American curriculum for students aged 6–18.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Grades 1-4 | JPY 887,000~$ 5,894 |
| Grades 5-6 | JPY 980,000~$ 6,512 |
| Grades 7-12 | JPY 1,080,000~$ 7,176 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: ¥1,042,000 - 1,235,000. Application fee: $67.
Admissions Process
- 1Contact the school office and arrange a campus visit. 2. Submit application under rolling admissions — students can enroll throughout the year. Application fee of JPY 10,000 required; diagnostic/assessment fee of JPY 10,000 if required for placement; one-time entrance fee of JPY 50,000 at first entry.
Admissions Details
No formal waitlist described; seats are filled as applications are processed under rolling admissions.
School Day
The academic year runs on a two-semester calendar, with Semester I ending in advance of final exams and Semester II starting in January. The easiest academic transition occurs when entering at the start of Semester I (late August/early September) or Semester II (January).
Student Life
Students typically bring meals from home; occasional school-organized meals are provided by volunteers.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Mental wellbeing is supported through SEL-oriented practices including Student Council participation, Buddy Reading, a phone-free policy since 2013, and an all-English rule during school activities. The school emphasizes a family atmosphere with low student-to-teacher ratios. No separate mental health counselor is publicly listed.
Safeguarding procedures exist within the school's formal documents including Emergency Procedures and the Parent-Student Handbook, but explicit policies are not publicly disclosed on accessible pages.
Student Demographics
School Background
private
Christian