Osaka International School of Kwansei Gakuin is a IB Primary Years Programme / IB Middle Years Programme / IB Diploma Programme / IB school in Minoh, Japan. Founded in 1991. Annual tuition ranges from $14,653 to $18,244 USD.
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Scholarships Available
Financial aid is available with an annual application process; forms are available in the admissions downloads section and applications should be submitted by end of June. New students in Grade 10–12 may also be eligible for government tuition support ('Tuition Support for High School Students'). Limited financial aid can be granted if circumstances change. Additional support is noted for families affected by COVID-19.
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About
Osaka International School of Kwansei Gakuin is a private day school in Osaka, Japan, authorized as an IB World School since 1990. The school offers the full continuum of IB programmes—Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma—with English as the language of instruction and a coeducational student body.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Full IB continuum school (PYP, MYP, DP) with English-language instruction located in the Kansai region of Japan.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| KA to Grade 5 | JPY 2,187,000~$ 14,532 |
| Grade 6 to Grade 10 | JPY 2,608,000~$ 17,329 |
| Grade 11 to Grade 12 | JPY 2,723,000~$ 18,093 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: ¥2,187,000 - 2,723,000. Application fee: $268.
Admissions Process
- 1Submit Enquiry Form 1 for enrolment enquiries; admissions staff respond and outline next steps. 2) On invitation, download and submit application booklet forms (separate for KA–G5 and G6–G12) with two letters of recommendation (from principal and current teacher), health record, physical examination report, standardized test results, and a JPY 40,000 application fee paid on the day of interview. 3) All applicants complete an interview (student and parent) and an admissions assessment covering language, mathematics, and cognitive testing. Overseas families can schedule interviews to accommodate travel. 4) Admissions Committee notifies families of the decision. 5) Upon acceptance, a JPY 330,000 non-refundable registration fee is due. Health documentation is finalized post-acceptance.
Admissions Details
No formal waitlist or admissions pool is published. Admissions are based on space availability, grade-level balance, past achievement, motivation, and language support. A deferred acceptance option exists for overseas applicants or those requiring testing.
School Day
The academic year runs from late August to late June, divided into three trimesters (Fall, Winter, Spring) of approximately 60 days each.
Student Life
A campus cafeteria is shared by Osaka International School (OIS) and Senri International School (SIS). No detailed information on menus or dietary options is published.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Mental wellbeing is supported through a dedicated Counselling Center operating year-round. The K-12 Social Emotional Learning Counselor (Maricar Ronidel) provides appointments and drop-in sessions. Parents can contact the centre for consultations and students can seek confidential support as needed.
OIS and Senri International School share a Child Protection Policy and a Faculty Code of Conduct, which are accessible to applicants prior to or during the enrolment process.
Student Demographics
School Background
private