Osaka YMCA International School
International School in Osaka
Quick answer
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB taught at Osaka YMCA International School.
- Tuition: $10,568–$13,987/yr published in JPY, US$ equivalent.
- Avg class size: 20 (max 25) Osaka international school · 320 students total.
- 40 nationalities top: Japanese.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 18 school day starts at 8.50am.
- Accreditations: IBO, WASC, ECIS verified.
320
40 (Japanese)
20 avg / 25 max
Rolling
IBO, WASC, ECIS
About Osaka YMCA International School
Osaka YMCA International School is the only IB continuum school in Osaka City, offering the PYP, MYP and IB Diploma. A non-profit school with a community focus, it offers a perfect pathway from preschool to Grade 12.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states meaningful learning-support provision — still confirm it fits your child's specific need.
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.
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $10,568 – $13,987 |
| Annual tuition (JPY) | ¥1638000-¥2168000 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $13,478(+10%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $14,978 |
| Cost position in Osaka | 71th percentile(above average) |
IB
IB Middle Years Programme, IB Diploma
Above the global average.
Japanese (and Korean A for the IB Diploma)
We have a student specialist and other teachers provide specific in-class support. There are three levels of need and support is given accordingly. The school is proud to be inclusive.
Yes
Yes, and there is also in-class support with specialists.
8.50am – 4pm
Yes
Yes
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Osaka
Mid-rangeSchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Highly diverse
Common: Japanese
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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