Saint Maur International School is a IB school in Yokohama, Japan. Founded in 1872. Annual tuition ranges from $19,142 to $24,294 USD.
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About
Saint Maur International School is a private, coeducational day school in Yokohama, Japan, authorized as an IB World School since 1984. The school offers Diploma Programme instruction in English with a comprehensive range of subject options. As an established international school, it serves students in the Naka-ku district of Yokohama with university-focused IB curriculum.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Saint Maur is one of Japan's oldest international schools, founded in 1872 on the same Yamate site it occupies today. It offers a Montessori-through-Grade-12 continuum with IPC, IGCSE, IB Diploma, and AP pathways, set in a historic yet modern campus in central Yokohama. The school emphasizes its multicultural community of approximately 35 nationalities, its Catholic heritage and values, and facilities including Fine Arts spaces, a Science Center, and Robotics Labs.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Pre-1st Grade | JPY 2,752,000~$ 18,286 |
| Grade 9 (High School) | JPY 3,142,000~$ 20,877 |
| Montessori (full-day) | JPY 2,557,000~$ 16,990 |
| Montessori (half-day) | JPY 1,663,000~$ 11,050 |
| Grade 12 (High School) | JPY 3,326,000~$ 22,100 |
| Grades 1-5 (Elementary) | JPY 3,072,000~$ 20,412 |
| Grades 10-11 (High School) | JPY 3,153,000~$ 20,950 |
| Grades 6-8 (Middle School) | JPY 3,142,000~$ 20,877 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: ¥2,857,000 - 3,626,000. Application fee: $235.
Admissions Process
- 1Submit online pre-application Inquiry Form to determine eligibility. Step 2: If eligible, receive admissions link and submit application with passports, two years of academic records in English, and two Confidential Teacher's Recommendations, plus application fee. Step 3: Students in Grades 4–11 undergo evaluations covering English language skills and Mathematics (may be conducted remotely). Step 4: Students in Grades 1–3 are also evaluated prior to acceptance (tentative acceptance may be issued for overseas applicants). Step 5: Full or conditional acceptance issued; families in Japan have five business days to decide; overseas families have ten business days. Step 6: If no opening is available, student is placed in the Waiting Pool.
Admissions Details
Saint Maur uses a Waiting Pool when no immediate opening exists. The Waiting Pool is not sequentially structured; the school selects the best overall match for the program when an opening becomes available. Waiting Pool Guidelines are published by the school.
School Day
A typical day begins around 8:00 a.m. For older students, dismissal commonly occurs around 3:20 p.m.; Montessori students may be dismissed earlier, around 2:15 p.m. Early releases on Wednesdays are noted in calendars. A Prime Time program provides on-site supervision from 7:30–8:15 a.m. and 3:15–6:00 p.m. on specified days. Lunch is served by an outsourced cafeteria service.
Student Life
Saint Maur requires a school uniform. The uniform system includes a summer uniform, a regular (winter/formal) uniform, and a PE uniform. Uniform items are purchased via Top of the Class, the school's uniform vendor.
The cafeteria is outsourced to Cesar's Kitchen, providing breakfast, lunch, and snacks throughout the day. The program is mindful of allergies and religious/national dietary needs, and parents can view meals and manage cafeteria accounts via Cesar's website.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Saint Maur offers mental wellbeing support through its Learning & Emotional Support program. An on-site bilingual (English and Japanese) counselor is available to assist students in a confidential setting. Referrals can be made by teachers, parents, or students, and sessions can be arranged as individual, group, or family appointments. Referrals to external counseling agencies can be made when appropriate.
Saint Maur maintains Safeguarding and Child Protection policies with procedures for reporting concerns. Safe recruitment is conducted for all staff. A Safeguarding Team oversees policies and on-campus safety, with a Child Protection Handbook. All adults on campus, including contractors and regular volunteers, must complete child protection training and sign the school's Code of Conduct.
Student Demographics
School Background
private
Catholic