St. Michael's International School
International School in Osaka
Quick answer
St. Michael's International School Kobe is the only accredited British international school in Kansai with specialised Early Years and Primary education for ages 3 to 11, drawing on 80+ years of expertise — serving 137 students from 19 nationalities. Accredited by CIS and COBIS. Tuition $9,384-$10,506 per year. Strong fit for British and international expat families on Kansai assignments seeking British-curriculum primary education with intentionally smaller cohort sizes than the larger Kansai internationals.
Key facts
- Curriculum: British taught at St. Michael's International School.
- Tuition: $9,384–$10,506/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 20 Osaka international school · 137 students total.
- 19 nationalities top: 50% are Japanese nationals, 21% are dual nationalities, 18% are from India and China.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 11 school day starts at 8:50.
- Accreditations: CIS, COBIS verified.
137
19 (50% are Japanese nationals, 21% are dual nationalities, 18% are from India and China, 11% are from rest of the world.)
20 avg
Rolling
1946
CIS, COBIS
About St. Michael's International School
Founded in 1946, St. Michael’s International School offers a distinctive British-style primary education within a culture of academic excellence and a caring family community. SMIS focuses solely on children aged between three and eleven years of age and maintains a strong connection to the Anglican church.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $9,384 – $10,506 |
| Annual tuition (local) | ¥1454500-¥1628400 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| True annual cost (with hidden fees)how we calculate | $11,445(+15%) |
| First-year total (with registration + deposit) | $12,945 |
| Cost position in Osaka | 50th percentile(mid-range) |
British
International Schools’ Assessments (ISA) Testing
Our students consistently perform better than "similar international schools" and "all participating schools"
Japanese
SMIS teaches all of its children in mainstream classrooms however SMIS does accept a limited number of applications from parents who have children with mild special educational needs. These additional needs may include: learning difficulties; language and communication delay; children with social or emotional problems or children with gaps in their learning due to moving around different school systems. As SMIS is not a barrier-free school it has limited facilities and provision to support children with physical disabilities.
Learning Enrichment Programmes to support individualised learning
We provide ELL support both within the classroom and as separate classes
8:50 – 15:15
Yes. Parents sign up with Cezars Kitchen to have bentos delivered to school. The cost is 540 yen for Early Years and 640 yen for Primary.
Cezars Kitchen offers non-vegetarian and vegerian (JAIN safe) menu.
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Osaka
Budget-friendlySchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Moderately diverse
Common: 50% are Japanese nationals, 21% are dual nationalities, 18% are from India and China, 11% are from rest of the world.
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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