One World International School Tsukuba is a IB (PYP) / IB (MYP) / Bespoke Curriculum school in Tsukuba, Japan. Founded in 2025. Annual tuition ranges from $8,241 to $9,849 USD.
Location & Getting There
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Scholarships Available
OWIS Japan offers annual scholarships managed under the Global Schools Group (GSG). Categories include: OWIS Community Scholarship for Financial Assistance (all grades EC–12, 1 year, deed required); OWIS Excellence Scholarship for Academic Achievements (Grades 6–9, 1 year); OWIS Creativity Award (Grades 6–8, 1 year); OWIS Innovation Award (Grades 6–8, 1 year). Each annual cycle has a one-month application window. All listed scholarships are currently closed.
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About
One World International School Tsukuba is an international day school in Tsukuba City, Ibaraki, Japan, opened in 2025 as part of the Global Schools Group network. It currently serves children aged 3 to 11 through Early Childhood and Primary School, with plans to expand to Grade 12 by 2033. The school follows an inquiry-based curriculum aligned with the IB Primary Years Programme (candidate status) and offers an Academic English Preparation programme for non-native English speakers.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
OWIS Tsukuba is a candidate IB World School for the PYP, offering inquiry-based, student-centred learning with a strong literacy focus. It provides an Academic English Preparation (AEP) programme in three progressive levels for non-native English speakers. The school is part of the Global Schools Group network, plans to expand to Grade 12 by 2033, and operates a dedicated school bus service on two routes.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Early Childhood (Ages 3-6) | JPY 1,230,000~$ 8,173 |
| Primary Years Grade 1-5 (Ages 6-11) | JPY 1,470,000~$ 9,767 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: ¥1,230,000 - 1,470,000. Application fee: $201.
Admissions Process
- 1Contact the admissions counsellor who guides the process and arranges a campus visit. 2) Campus visit where the counsellor walks through the application form, fee payment, and required documents. 3) Return visit to Student Services for uniforms, photo IDs, and practical arrangements such as lunches and bus services. 4) Meet with the finance department to pay first term tuition, formally completing enrolment.
Admissions Details
OWIS Tsukuba uses a waitlist tied to nationality caps. If a student's nationality would exceed the cap, they are placed on a waiting list. Transfers within OWIS are given priority. The school does not reject students solely due to oversubscription and may create additional sections if needed.
School Day
Standard school day runs from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Student Life
Uniforms are required at OWIS Tsukuba. All OWIS schools share the same uniform policy. Specific details such as exact colour, items included, and where to purchase are not specified on the Tsukuba campus pages.
School lunch service provided by La Petite Fourche. Lunches are delivered daily as nutritionally balanced lunch boxes, are nut-free, accommodate common allergies, and include vegetarian options. Halal and vegan meals are not available. Lunches are served warm and ordered monthly with a rotating menu.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Mental wellbeing is supported through pastoral care embedded in the curriculum, mindfulness practices, policy-based restorative practices for conflict resolution and anti-bullying, and inquiry-based projects that foster social connections. No dedicated counsellor due to school size; teachers provide counselling as part of daily pastoral care.
Safeguarding addressed through pastoral care, restorative practices, and anti-bullying measures. Medical emergency plan includes access to clinics and hospitals, on-campus nursing support, first aid, and efficient transport to medical facilities. Teachers provide counselling support as part of daily pastoral care.
Student Demographics
School Background
Part of One World International School network within the Global Schools Group (GSG), a non-profit organization founded in 2002.