Abroad International School Osaka
International School in Osaka
Quick answer
Abroad International School Osaka delivers the International Baccalaureate curriculum, with notably small class sizes averaging 15 students. Well-suited to internationally mobile families. Tuition of $9,677–$12,903/year is in line with Osaka averages. The student body draws from 24 nationalities.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB taught at Abroad International School Osaka.
- Tuition: $9,677–$12,903/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 15 (max 24) Osaka international school · 177 students total.
- 24 nationalities top: Japanese.
- Ages: Ages 1 to 18 school day starts at ELC: 9:00 Primary: 8:30 Secondary: 8:15.
- Accreditations: IBO verified.
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24 (Japanese)
15 avg / 24 max
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About Abroad International School Osaka
Abroad International School Osaka provides a comprehensive and inclusive education which follows the IB (International Baccalaureate) PYP (Primary Years Programme) and MYP(Middle Years Programme). AISO maintains a low student to teacher ratio allowing for a strong student teacher relationships and a variety of extra-curricular activities. While the language of instruction is English. students go beyond mere language learning and become good communicators who do well in all areas.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $9,677 – $12,903 |
| Annual tuition (local) | ¥1500000-¥2000000 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| True annual cost (with hidden fees)how we calculate | $12,790(+13%) |
| First-year total (with registration + deposit) | $14,290 |
| Cost position in Osaka | 64th percentile(above average) |
IB
ISA (International Schools Assessment)
2021 February will be our third year for the ISA test. For the last two test, the students' result was higher than the average of the international schools over the world.
Japanese
Students who needs extra support especially in the areas of language, maths receive pull out /push in support with small ratio of students per teaching staff.
Yes. SEN classes (Special Educational Needs) for language support, maths support and Behavioral support.
Yes. English as Additional Language.
ELC: 9:00 Primary: 8:30 Secondary: 8:15 – ELC 15:15 Primary and Secondary: 15:15 (Afterschool club until 16:00)
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Student Diversity
Moderately diverse
Common: Japanese
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