Sunnyside International School is a IB school in Gifu, Japan. Founded in 1973. Annual tuition ranges from $2,858 to $4,221 USD.
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About
Sunnyside International School is a private, coeducational day school located in Gifu, Japan. Authorized by the IB in January 2016, the school provides instruction in Japanese. It serves students through its IB programmes with examinations held in May.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Bilingual English-Japanese instruction; IB PYP curriculum in the Chubu region of Japan.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Primary | JPY 780,000~$ 5,183 |
| Kindergarten | JPY 531,600~$ 3,532 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: ¥426,600 - 630,000. Application fee: $34.
Admissions Process
- 1Determine target program (Kindergarten or Primary) and verify capacity. 2) Submit application with ¥5,000 application fee and pay registration fee on acceptance (¥50,000 for Kindergarten; ¥50,000 for internal Primary entrants or ¥100,000 for external). 3) Review ongoing tuition and material costs, including government subsidy for 3–5 year olds and 20% sibling discount. 4) Arrange bus service if needed. 5) Attend Open Campus visit — contact school at 058-241-1000. 6) Complete enrollment and pay applicable ongoing fees.
Admissions Details
No formal waitlist policy is published. Capacity is stated for some programmes (e.g., Kindergarten 3-year-old class: 72 students; Grade 1 Primary: 24 students). Parents must contact the school directly for availability and timing.
School Day
Exact start and end times are not publicly published. School office hours are 9:00 to 17:00. A daily lunch program is included. Bus service operates on five routes, with the Primary bus departing from JR Gifu Station.
Student Life
Uniforms are required at all stages. Kindergarten uniforms and learning resources cost approximately ¥35,000. Primary uniforms and learning resources cost approximately ¥10,000. Specific uniform colours and purchase locations are not published on the school's website.
The school provides a daily school lunch program. A registered dietitian plans menus using seasonal ingredients to ensure balanced meals, prepared for both Kindergarten and Primary sections.
Wellbeing & Safety
Mindfulness techniques including breathing exercises and short walks are taught to help students regulate emotions. The school has a therapy dog named Milo for emotional support. A Primary Student Council discusses wellbeing and school life, and open communication with families is emphasised. The IB PYP wellbeing framework covers being healthy, curious, caring, social, thoughtful, and aware, with SDG awareness integrated.
Student Demographics
School Background
private