Osaka YMCA International School (OYIS) is a IB Primary Years Programme / IB Middle Years Programme / IB Diploma Programme / IB school in Osaka, Japan. Founded in 2001. Annual tuition ranges from $10,975 to $14,526 USD.
Location & Getting There
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Scholarships Available
The Achievement Award recognizes academic excellence, community engagement, and international mindedness, offering up to 100% scholarship for students entering Grades 10 or 11, awarded following a scholarship exam, personal essay, and interview. The Community Support Financial Grant (CSFG) supports families in financial need who demonstrate alignment with OYIS's educational philosophy and meet income and volunteering criteria. An annual Scholarship Exam for the Diploma Programme (January 2026) covers academic-based (math & English) and arts-based (visual arts & music) tracks with no participation fee.
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About
Osaka YMCA International School is a private, coeducational day school in Osaka, Japan offering the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme. All instruction is conducted in English, and the school has been an IB World School since 2012.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Full IB continuum school (PYP, MYP, DP) affiliated with YMCA, offering English-medium international education in central Osaka.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Preschool | JPY 1,645,000~$ 10,930 |
| Grades 1-6 | JPY 1,896,000~$ 12,598 |
| Grades 7-9 | JPY 2,101,000~$ 13,960 |
| Grades 10-12 | JPY 2,175,000~$ 14,452 |
| Kindergarten | JPY 1,739,000~$ 11,555 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: ¥1,638,000 - 2,168,000. Application fee: $201.
Admissions Process
- 1Submit an online inquiry; 2) Admissions Officer verification; 3) Submit online application and pay non-refundable admissions fee; 4) Initial application review; 5) Document screening; 6) Online assessments (Reading for Kindergarten–Grade 11; Math for Grades 7–11); 7) Principal interviews; 8) Second review by Principals and Coordinators; 9) In-class observation (mid-year candidates only); 10) Admission decision communicated; 11) Invoicing of registration and tuition fees; 12) Enrollment after payment completion.
Admissions Details
OYIS operates rolling admissions dependent on vacancies with no formal waitlist system. Applications are reviewed and admitted on a rolling basis as vacancies arise, with a defined close date of March 6, 2026 for the 2026–2027 cycle.
School Day
Detailed daily start/end times are not published. A Saturday English program runs from 9:00 to 15:00 at the Nakatsu Campus. Office hours for external programs are typically 8:30–17:30 Tuesday–Friday.
Student Life
Monthly lunch service available at Nakatsu Campus for Early Childhood through Grade 8, with monthly charges varying by grade (Small: ¥5,400–¥15,600 for EC–G4; Medium: ¥5,850–¥16,900 for G4–G8). No lunch service is available at the Tosabori Campus for Grades 9–12.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Mental wellbeing is supported through the Student Support Team (SST), which includes the MYP/DP counselor, school psychologist, and school nurse. Teachers foster affirmative and responsive classrooms to promote belonging and safety. After-school programs, clubs, and CAS-related offerings contribute to holistic wellbeing, and parent involvement via the Parent/Caregiver Volunteer Group supports student goal setting.
No explicit safeguarding policy is publicly disclosed. The school's SST structure provides a student welfare framework through dedicated staff including a counselor, psychologist, and nurse. Inclusion practices involve identifying barriers to learning and consulting with the SST and EAL team. Additional details require direct inquiry with the school.
Student Demographics
School Background
private
YMCA (Christian)