Kobe Bilingual School is a Bespoke Curriculum / Japanese Curriculum school in Kobe, Japan. Founded in 2005. Annual tuition ranges from $5,065 to $5,909 USD.
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About
Kobe Bilingual School is a co-educational day school located in Tarumi-ku, Kobe, Japan. It serves students aged 3 to 12 and offers instruction in both English and Japanese.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Bilingual education in English and Japanese for young learners aged 3–12.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Elementary | JPY 882,000~$ 5,860 |
| Kindergarten | JPY 756,000~$ 5,023 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: ¥756,000 - 882,000. Application fee: $134.
Admissions Process
- 1Choose program (Kindergarten ages 3–6 or Elementary ages 6–12). 2) Apply during Period 1 (Open Application: September 8–30, 2025) or Period 2 (Rolling Application with restricted entry from October 1, 2025). 3) Download and submit the relevant application form with basic contact information. 4) Pay the Application and Interview Fee of ¥20,000. 5) Attend an interview as part of the admissions process. 6) If admitted, pay the Entrance Fee (¥100,000 for Kindergarten; ¥200,000 for Elementary, less any Kindergarten entrance fee already paid) along with other one-time charges at enrollment.
Admissions Details
No formal waitlist policy is published. Period 2 operates as a rolling application with restricted entry, indicating capacity controls are in place.
School Day
The school day runs 9:00–15:30, Monday to Friday. Kindergarten and Elementary have similar daily schedules with incorporated language and subject blocks and a lunch period. Afterschool/daycare options are also available.
Student Life
No mandatory uniform fee is published for either the Kindergarten or Elementary programs.
Kyushoku (Japanese school lunch) is provided — a Japanese-style freshly prepared meal with lots of vegetables. Children assist with serving lunch in a Japanese style.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Mental wellbeing is considered in health and safety planning, with policy noting a balance of hygiene and safety measures with mental health concerns.
KOBILS is fully registered with Kobe City, maintains a high staff-to-student ratio with qualified hoikushi and nursery staff, and uses SECOM security.
Student Demographics
School Background
Teacher-owned. Janina Tubby is the owner, principal, and director.