Deutsche Schule Kobe International
International School in Osaka
Quick answer
Deutsche Schule Kobe International (DSKI) in Osaka serves 120 students from 25 nationalities aged 2 to 11. The school delivers a trilingual English-German-French curriculum integrated with the IB PYP — a rare quadrilingual programme model. Accredited by IBO and CIE. Strong fit for German, French and international families on Kansai assignments seeking multilingual primary education with European recognition. Intentionally small-cohort model for personalised learning at this age tier.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB, French, German taught at Deutsche Schule Kobe International.
- Avg class size: 10 Osaka international school · 120 students total.
- 25 nationalities expat-heavy mix.
- Ages: Ages 2 to 11 school day starts at Kindergarten: 9:00 Primary: 8:45.
- Accreditations: IBO, CIE verified.
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IBO, CIE
About Deutsche Schule Kobe International
Deutsche Schule Kobe International is a German international school abroad and an IB World School for children ages 2 to 11. DSKI provides an exceptional, innovative education anchored by its German heritage with international values and recognized for embracing the rich diversity in its learners and the world. DSKI approaches education holistically in order to ensure that students learn using their heart, head and hands.
IB, French, German
German, Japanese
We have a special needs coordinator and a programme for special needs students
Yes
English as a second language German as a Foreign language Japanese as a Foreign language
Kindergarten: 9:00 Primary: 8:45 – Kindergarten: 15:30 Primary: 15:30 + Clubs
Yes
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