Marie International School Shukugawa is a IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum) / IPC (International Primary Curriculum) school in Nishinomiya, Japan. Founded in 2021. Annual tuition ranges from $7,186 to $11,240 USD.
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About
Marie International School Shukugawa is an English-medium international school located in Nishinomiya City, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan, offering nursery, kindergarten, primary, and secondary education for children aged approximately one through fifteen. The school operates on an 'All in One School' model with full-day care from 9:00 to 18:00, very small class sizes of around eight students, and a 1:8 teacher-to-student ratio. It follows the IEYC and IPC curricula and places strong emphasis on social-emotional learning through its guiding principle 'Confidence to Be.'
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
MIS operates as an 'All in One School' providing full-day care from 9:00 to 18:00. It maintains very small class sizes (around 8–10 students) with a 1:8 teacher-to-student ratio. The school offers a Saturday Academy with differentiated English and Mathematics instruction, EIKEN/TOEFL preparation, and a Mind Growth Programme. Seasonal programs (summer, winter, spring) are available to both MIS and external students. The curriculum is entirely English-medium with a focus on the SEL principle 'Confidence to Be.'
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Primary (Term 1, incl. tax) | JPY 435,600~$ 2,894 |
| Primary (Term 2, incl. tax) | JPY 497,200~$ 3,304 |
| Primary (Term 3, incl. tax) | JPY 448,800~$ 2,982 |
| Pre-K 9:00-15:00 (semi-annual, incl. tax) | JPY 745,800~$ 4,955 |
| Pre-K 9:00-18:00 (semi-annual, incl. tax) | JPY 844,800~$ 5,613 |
| Kindergarten 9:00-15:00 (semi-annual, incl. tax) | JPY 627,000~$ 4,166 |
| Kindergarten 9:00-18:00 (semi-annual, incl. tax) | JPY 699,600~$ 4,649 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: ¥1,072,500 - 1,677,550. Application fee: $74.
Admissions Process
- 1Submit Contact Form to request a school tour. 2) Attend school tour and information session. 3) Submit official Application Form; notified of result within 1 week. 4) Pay Application Fee (non-refundable). 5) Submit Letter of Recommendation and Report Card from current school. 6) Sit Student Entrance Exam and Student and Parent Interviews. 7) Receive Acceptance Letter and pay enrollment fees by bank transfer. 8) Complete and submit Admission Documents. 9) Attend Parent-Teacher Meeting and Orientation; submit Admission Documents. 10) Enrollment — all fees paid by specified deadline.
Admissions Details
Marie International School uses rolling admissions; applications are accepted year-round and reviewed on a rolling basis subject to space availability. There is no published separate waitlist system.
School Day
Core instruction runs from 9:00 to 15:00, with after-school care extending to 18:00 for MIS students. The overall program runs from morning until late afternoon with extended care available.
Student Life
Uniforms are worn daily for safety. Primary School uniforms include navy or beige blazers with matching navy or beige pants/skirts, polo shirts in black/gray/white, a black zip-up hoodie, a navy pea coat, and backpacks in black or camel. Sweatshirts and uniform tops (black/gray/white) are available for all levels.
Marie International School provides homemade lunch via Itadakimasu, a lunch box service operated by MIS staff. Lunch boxes come in three sizes (S, M, L) with portion guidance tailored to age, using domestically grown vegetables and balanced calories. Sample dishes include grilled chicken with miso sauce, onigiri, penne with mushroom cream sauce, and chicken chaap. Dinner is also available (M size ¥450, L size ¥500).
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
MIS articulates a pastoral-oriented philosophy through its guiding statement 'Confidence to Be,' which highlights teachers as facilitators supporting students in navigating emotional events and developing resilience. Small class sizes (1:8) enable close relationships and attentive staff care. The All in One School model extends supervision from 9:00 to 18:00, and structured after-school and Saturday Academy options provide a sense of safety and routine.
Student Demographics
School Background
Private international school; operates alongside other MIS campuses in the Kansai region including Ashiya and Matsuyama.