Okinawa Christian School International is a Advanced Placement (AP) / American Curriculum / Christian Curriculum school in Yomitan, Japan. Founded in 1957. Annual tuition ranges from $7,705 to $8,375 USD.
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Scholarships Available
OCSI offers a Tuition Assistance Fund to help eligible families, a College Scholarship Fund to assist qualifying students with college costs, and a University Scholarship Award supported by donor programs. Funds are supported by donations and school fundraising and may be tax-deductible in Japan and the USA.
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About
Okinawa Christian School International is a co-educational day school located in Yomitan, Okinawa, Japan. It serves students aged 3 to 18 and operates with a Christian ethos.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
OCSI is an English-language, Biblically integrated K–12 school on the coast of Okinawa overlooking the East China Sea. It offers an American-style college-preparatory curriculum with AP courses, a 1:1 Chromebook program, and a strong athletics program competing in Asia-wide tournaments. The school is affiliated with the Japan Evangelical Missionary Association and integrates Christian faith across all subjects and student services.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Elementary (K-5) | JPY 1,000,000~$ 6,645 |
| High School (9-12) | JPY 1,080,000~$ 7,176 |
| Middle School (6-8) | JPY 1,040,000~$ 6,910 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: ¥1,150,000 - 1,250,000. Application fee: $134.
Admissions Process
- 1Create an admissions account and submit the online application with application fee. 2) Submit required documents including passport copy, recent photo, school records, and record release form. 3) Packet reviewed by divisional principal to determine eligibility for interview and testing. 4) Attend interview and assessment if invited. 5) Receive admissions decision by email (acceptance, denial, or waitlist). 6) If accepted, pay enrollment fees and submit remaining documents to confirm enrollment. Season 1 deadline: January 31, 2026; Season 2 deadline: April 30, 2026.
Admissions Details
The school uses a waitlist when spaces are not available. There is no guaranteed space for waitlisted applicants. Spaces often open in late June/July but availability varies by grade. Families are notified by email as spaces become available.
School Day
The academic year has 180 instructional days divided into two semesters (August–January and January–June). Middle School and High School use a modified block schedule.
Student Life
OCSI enforces a dress code. Clothing should be modest and cover the shoulders to mid-thigh.
OCSI provides an on-site lunch service prepared by Caesar's Kitchen. Monthly menus are published and enrollment or cancellations are handled through the Veracross parent portal. A birthday classroom service and dietary accommodations are available. Annual lunch fee: Elementary ¥121,000; Secondary (G6-12) ¥132,000.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
OCSI supports student mental wellbeing through a School Counseling program addressing personal, social, academic, and spiritual growth. Counselors work individually, in groups, and in classrooms, collaborating with families and staff. Focus areas include executive functioning, peer relationships, transitions, and personal resilience, framed by biblical values.
OCSI maintains a Child Safeguarding Policy & Procedures (Public), a Student Code of Conduct, a Computer and Technology Acceptable Usage Policy, and a Staff Code of Conduct. These policies detail safeguarding measures, expected behaviors, and reporting procedures to protect students.
Student Demographics
School Background
private
Christian