Osaka International School
International School in Osaka
Quick answer
Osaka International School of Kwansei Gakuin (OIS), founded 1991, serves students from 35 nationalities aged 4 to 18. The school is an IB Continuum World School (PYP, MYP, DP) sharing a campus with sister Senri International School. Accredited by IBO and WASC. Tuition $14,110-$17,568 per year. Long-established choice for international expat families on Kansai assignments seeking established IB pathways, with graduates progressing to top universities globally.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB leaving qualifications include IB Diploma and PSAT.
- Tuition: $14,110–$17,568/yr published annual range.
- 35 nationalities expat-heavy mix.
- Ages: Ages 4 to 18 school day starts at 8:30.
- Accreditations: IBO, WASC verified.
35
24 max
Rolling
IBO, WASC
IB Diploma and PSAT
About Osaka International School
Osaka International School of Kwansei Gakuin and Senri International School of Kwansei Gakuin are two sister schools situated in north Osaka that share a campus, a purpose and a mission. Osaka International School is a K-12 school that offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) PYP curriculum in elementary school, the MYP curriculum in middle school, and the diploma curriculum in high school.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $14,110 – $17,568 |
| Annual tuition (local) | ¥2187000-¥2723000 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| True annual cost (with hidden fees)how we calculate | $17,159(+8%) |
| First-year total (with registration + deposit) | $18,659 |
| Cost position in Osaka | 86th percentile(premium tier) |
IB
IB Diploma and PSAT
IB Diploma, MAP for grades 1 to 10. We offer SAT, PSAT
Since 1993, 94% of our students have taken the IB Diploma and 96% have passed. Average score in 2024 was 36 points (world average is 30) and 20% of our students scored above 40 points, which puts them in the top 8% of students world wide. Our averages on other external tests are consistently above world average.
Spanish, Japanese
unknown
OIS provides inclusion services for students with identified learning difficulties as well as pull-out services
English Language Support
8:30 – 3:30
Yes
Yes
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Student Diversity
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