Ascot International School Japan
International School in Osaka
Quick answer
Ascot International School Japan in Kobe (serving the Kyoto-Osaka-Kobe corridor) is a Cambridge International School with WASC accreditation, enrolling 88 students from 15 nationalities aged 2 to 18. The school caps classes at 15 and operates a 5-acre campus with 4 acres of woodland — unique in the Kansai region. Curriculum covers Early Years through Upper Secondary with IGCSE/A Level pathways, plus an Ascot Football Academy programme. Tuition $7,426-$12,071.
Key facts
- Curriculum: British leaving qualifications include IGCSE and A-Levels.
- Tuition: $7,426–$12,071/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 8 (max 15) Osaka international school · 88 students total.
- 15 nationalities top: Japanese.
- Ages: Ages 2 to 18 school day starts at 8:45.
- Accreditations: WASC, CIE verified.
88
15 (Japanese)
8 avg / 15 max
Rolling
WASC, CIE
IGCSE and A-Levels
About Ascot International School Japan
Ascot is an international school located in Kobe, Japan. It is a Cambridge certified International School. We are also WASC accredited.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states meaningful learning-support provision — still confirm it fits your child's specific need.
Why this matters
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- Learning support: moderate
- In-house specialist staff listed
- Educational psychologist available
- EAL/ESL support listed
Questions to ask the school
- 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.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $7,426 – $12,071 |
| Annual tuition (local) | ¥1151000-¥1871000 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $11,249(+15%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $12,749 |
| Cost position in Osaka | 43th percentile(mid-range) |
British
IGCSE and A-Levels
English.at or slightly above grade level Math above grade level
Any they want to take through online help or locals we can bring in. Presently we could teach French,Thai, Tagalog, Ukrainian, Russian and German
Two certified teachers, one counselor push for integration.
Yes
Yes
8:45 – 16:00
We have an in house chef. Food is prepared in our certified kitchen. Vegetable grown in our garden and in our hydroponics area are used for the meal. We provide Vegan meals also.
Yes
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Osaka
Budget-friendlySchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Moderately diverse
Common: Japanese
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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