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Okinawa Christian School International

International School in Okinawa

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Quick answer

Okinawa Christian School International provides an American curriculum with AP course options, with a 69-year track record in Okinawa. Founded in 1957.

Key facts

  • Curriculum: American taught at Okinawa Christian School International.
  • Tuition: $7,419–$8,065/yr published in JPY, US$ equivalent.
  • Ages: Ages 3 to 18 school day starts at 8:25.
  • Accreditations: WASC listed accreditations.
AmericanAges 3 to 18English$7,419–$8,065/yr(¥1150000-¥1250000)
Est. all-in: $9,242/yr(+19%, modeled)Above average in OkinawaOpen admissions
Class Size

Not published

Admissions

Rolling

Founded

1957

Accreditations

WASC

american-curriculummid-range-costopen-admissionsheritage

About Okinawa Christian School International

Okinawa Christian School was established in 1957 to provide Christ-centered education for the children of evangelical missionaries. OCSI currently serves over 500 students in its PreK-12 program.

Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)

Special educational needs (SEN)Not published
English as an additional language (EAL)Stated

This school states some support, but key details aren't published — confirm the gaps below before applying.

Why this matters

Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.

  • EAL/ESL support listed

Not published

  • —Learning-support provision not published
  • —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
  • —In-house specialist staff not listed

Questions to ask the school

  1. What in-house learning-support specialists do you employ (SENCo, learning-support teachers, speech & language therapist, occupational therapist), and what is each one's caseload?
  2. Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
  3. Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
  4. Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
  5. Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
Annual fees and costs for Okinawa Christian School International
ItemAmount
Annual tuition (USD)$7,419–$8,065
Annual tuition (JPY)¥1150000-¥1250000
Fee year2025-2026
Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate$9,242(+19%)
Est. first-year total (modeled)$10,742
Cost position in Okinawa67th percentile(above average)
Curriculum

American

Additional languages

Japanese classes as a foreign language

Learning support

unknown

ESL / EAL support

Literacy Support (ESL) class

School hours

8:25 – 15:00

School busYes
Lunch

Yes

Listing imported: 2026-04-27Data source: scrapedConfidence: mediumData completeness: 68%Sources: none yet — confirm with the school

Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.

At a Glance

Fee Position in Okinawa

Mid-range
Median
$4,103$7,419–$8,065$12,341

Class size: Not published

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