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Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Taught languages English, Japanese, Korean
Typical class size 15
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, STEM
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction
Abroad International School Osaka is a co-educational school in Ikuno-ku, Osaka, serving students from age 1 through Grade 12, with learning pathways that include Early Learning Center through High School. The school is an IB Continuum School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP). The school notes the DP will launch in August 2026. In the Early Learning Center, the school states the youngest learners follow the UK EYFS framework. Support services include an EAL (English as an Additional Language) programme and a school bus service with published routes/schedules. After-school options include Study Hall in the library and a range of clubs such as soccer, karate, art and crafts and Korean language.
2 Chome-14 Hayashiji, Ikuno Ward, Osaka, 544-0023, Japan
The Essentials
Abroad International School Osaka has typical class sizes of 15, instruction in English.
Location
Abroad International School Osaka is located at 2-14-3 Hayashidera, Ikuno-ku, Osaka 544-0023, Japan. The new campus is in Hayashidera, Ikuno-ku. It is about a 20-minute walk from Tennoji Station (Exit 6) and about a 10-minute walk from Teradacho Station, with access to JR Loop Line and the Osaka subway.
Stages
The school structure comprises the Early Learning Center (Infants through Kinder), Primary School (Grades 1–5), and Middle School (Grades 6–10). A High School is planned to start in the 2026-27 academic year.
Type
Abroad International School Osaka is a co-educational day school. It operates as an IB Continuum School offering the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP), with the Diploma Programme (DP) planned to launch in August 2026.
Pupil Nationality Mix
AIS Osaka has around 190 students in total. The school serves an international community; the exact number of nationalities represented, the most common nationality, and the local-to-international ratio are not publicly published.
Additional learning support
The school provides an English as an Additional Language (EAL) program to support non-native English speakers. EAL uses the WIDA framework to assess language proficiency and develop individualized learning plans for students.
Country affiliation
There is no published country affiliation for AIS Osaka; it positions itself as part of an international IB World School network.
Religious affiliation
AIS Osaka has no religious affiliation published by the school.
School day structure
Nursery/ELC hours are 9:00–15:15; Primary School runs 8:30–15:15; Middle School runs 8:20–15:15. After-School Clubs operate 15:20–16:00.
Bus service
A School Bus service is offered with routes and schedules available to families; routes and times may vary depending on demand.
Fees
Annual tuition at Abroad International School Osaka ranges from JPY 1,500,000 to JPY 2,000,000 for 2026/27.
Overview - All fees are denominated and payable in Japanese Yen (JPY). The school's published fee schedule for the 2026–27 academic year treats fees as fixed for the school year and subject to annual review.
Annual / maintenance fees - Maintenance Fee (all applicable school levels): JPY 300,000 per year.
Tuition — Early Learning Centre (ELC) - Nursery (full day) — options and term-by-term fees: - 3 days per week: Term 1 JPY 400,000; Term 2 JPY 325,000; Term 3 JPY 325,000; Total JPY 1,050,000 per year. - 4 days per week: Term 1 JPY 500,000; Term 2 JPY 375,000; Term 3 JPY 375,000; Total JPY 1,250,000 per year. - 5 days per week: Term 1 JPY 600,000; Term 2 JPY 475,000; Term 3 JPY 475,000; Total JPY 1,550,000 per year. - Nursery (half day) — options and term-by-term fees: - 3 days per week: Term 1 JPY 350,000; Term 2 JPY 275,000; Term 3 JPY 275,000; Total JPY 900,000 per year. - 4 days per week: Term 1 JPY 400,000; Term 2 JPY 325,000; Term 3 JPY 325,000; Total JPY 1,050,000 per year. - 5 days per week: Term 1 JPY 500,000; Term 2 JPY 375,000; Term 3 JPY 375,000; Total JPY 1,250,000 per year. - PreSchool through Kindergarten (full day): Term 1 JPY 600,000; Term 2 JPY 475,000; Term 3 JPY 475,000; Total JPY 1,550,000 per year.
Tuition — Primary School (Grades 1–5) - Term 1: JPY 650,000; Term 2: JPY 575,000; Term 3: JPY 575,000; Total JPY 1,800,000 per year.
Tuition — Secondary / Middle & High School (Grades 6–12) - Term 1: JPY 750,000; Term 2: JPY 600,000; Term 3: JPY 600,000; Total JPY 1,950,000 per year. - Additional IB Diploma Programme fee for Grade 11 & Grade 12 (when applicable): JPY 200,000 per year.
Other recurring and optional costs (per published schedule) - Early Arrival supervision (08:00–08:30): fee applicable (advance reservation required). - After School Care (15:30–18:00): fee applicable (advance reservation required); late pickup policy applies and short increments counted in 30-minute blocks. - Bus care (Morning or Afternoon on the bus): Term 1 JPY 75,000; Term 2 JPY 90,000; Term 3 JPY 50,000. - Morning & Afternoon bus care (round-trip): Term 1 JPY 100,000; Term 2 JPY 125,000; Term 3 JPY 75,000. - Shuttle Bus (per term): Term 1 JPY 40,000; Term 2 JPY 50,000; Term 3 JPY 30,000. - Lunch fees (per meal, provider-dependent): Manpuku JPY 500; Children First small JPY 600 / big JPY 700. - Daycare (extension) fees (per 30 minutes): Monthly-plan JPY 3,500; advance booking JPY 650; on-the-day JPY 1,200. Full-day daycare (9:30–15:30) listed as JPY 4,600 per day. - EAL (English Additional Language) support: JPY 150,000 per term (if required). - PTA Fee: JPY 5,000 per year. - Uniform: prices vary depending on quantity ordered (uniform ordering is handled via the school's uniform order process). - Field trips and specific school events: fees vary by activity and are charged in advance where applicable. - Sibling discount: 10% discount for students with one sibling at the school; second sibling 20% discount (younger siblings receive the discount in order).
Billing schedule and payment terms - Payment method: published schedule uses automatic bank transaction (bank transfer) processed on the 26th of each month. Tuition and shuttle/bus care are billed and payable by term; lunch and daycare are billed monthly. The listed prices include 10% consumption tax. Fees are reviewed annually and any changes for the next school year are announced by the end of June.
Boarding - No boarding provision or boarding fees are listed in the school's published tuition and fees schedule; boarding is not applicable.
Refund and cancellation information - The published 2026–27 tuition and fees schedule states that fees are fixed for the school year and are reviewed annually. No specific refund, cancellation, or withdrawal terms are published on the tuition schedule page itself. Parents should note that one-time and term fees are shown as payable amounts and that the published schedule does not include detailed refund rules on that page.
Accepted payment methods and practical notes - The published payment mechanism is by bank transaction (automatic bank withdrawal) on the 26th. Lunch and daycare are collected monthly by bank transaction; tuition and bus care are payable by term. No credit-card payment option is listed in the published fee schedule. Prices shown include consumption tax.
Academics
Abroad International School Osaka teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), EYFS (Early years foundation stage) for students aged 1 to 18.
Curriculum
Abroad International School Osaka offers an IB continuum, with Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP) authorized, and a Diploma Programme (DP) Candidate School status established in 2025, with DP launching in August 2026. The Primary School (Grades 1–6) follows the UK National Curriculum (organized at two levels) and emphasizes inquiry-based learning, with English-language instruction and EAL support; Japanese language (Kokugo) is taught as a subject for able students. The Middle School (Grades 6–10) delivers the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), a holistic, inquiry-based framework designed to connect learning across disciplines and develop internationally minded learners. The High School (Grades 11–12) will offer the IB Diploma Programme from 2026; it is an IB DP Candidate School as of 2025, and the DP will include Core elements such as the Extended Essay, Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS), and internal assessments. The Early Learning Centre (Ages 1–5) provides an English-language early years program in a nurturing environment, and AIS supports diverse learners with MAP testing and a Saturday School for additional English language development.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Abroad International School Osaka supports Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) through a safe and nurturing environment with a low student-to-teacher ratio that fosters authentic student–teacher relationships. The Middle School program emphasizes caring, respect, and compassion through students' actions, aiming to develop internationally minded learners. A character education program is in place to reinforce SEL across the school. The school's mission states a commitment to developing knowledgeable, caring young people who contribute positively to society and pursue personal success in life. These elements reflect a holistic approach to SEL aligned with the IB framework.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision, including types of needs supported or whether it operates as a specialist SEN institution.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The EAL (English as an Additional Language) program is designed to support non-native English-speaking students in developing reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. WIDA testing is used to determine linguistic proficiency levels and needs, with reports including scale scores and Can Do descriptors for students from Grades 1–12. On enrollment, language testing and in-class observations inform an individualized learning plan and schedule that is shared with homeroom teachers, students, and parents. Division coordinators, EAL teachers, and subject teachers collaborate to tailor EAL provision to each student's needs. The program is integrated across Grades 1–12, reflecting its scope within the school.
Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported by AIS Osaka's safe and nurturing environment and a wellbeing-focused policy framework. The Health & Safety Handbook emphasizes the right to study in a health- and safety-conscious environment. The Wellbeing and Behavior Policy aims to maintain a positive school climate, with emphasis on inclusivity and respectful behavior for all members of the school community. These documents collectively reinforce a structured approach to student wellbeing and social-emotional support.
Safeguarding
AIS Osaka publishes a Health & Safety Handbook, a Child Protection Policy, and a Wellbeing and Behavior Policy to maintain a safe and healthy learning environment. The Wellbeing and Behavior Policy explicitly grounds the school's safeguarding approach in creating a calm, purposeful, and inclusive climate. Together, these policies outline the school's safeguarding framework and commitments to protecting students from harm and promoting their wellbeing.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Application form: The admissions process starts with filling out the application form. The form can be downloaded from the AIS Osaka homepage or completed via the online application form. You can request the form by phone or email. The completed application form can be submitted within one year of the expected date of entry.
2. Filling out and submitting the forms: After completing all mandatory fields, submit the form and bring hard copies of the documents together with your child's photo and any other required documents, or scan/send them by mail. Documents can be handed in up to one year in advance of the planned entry date.
3. Document screening, placement test and interview: Candidates undergo a document screening, placement test and interview as part of the admissions process. The school will contact you with the interview date.
4. Result notification and enrolment procedure: After the placement test and interview, Abroad International School will notify you of admission decisions. Successful applicants must complete the enrolment procedure by the designated deadline.
5. New life starts: Once enrolled, families begin their new life at Abroad International School and the school encourages broadening students' views.
Scholarships
Scholarships: There is no published scholarships program described on AIS Osaka's admissions or fees pages. The school lists standard one-time and annual fees and notes a variety of optional services and discounts (for example, a sibling discount), but no scholarship offerings are listed. If you are considering financial aid, the school's published materials do not detail scholarship opportunities.
Waitlist
Waitlist/Pool: No formal waitlist or pool policy is described on AIS Osaka's admissions pages. Enrollment timing is driven by places available: most children are admitted by August, but if vacancies exist, the school will admit students throughout the year. Admission decisions and interview requirements are communicated as part of the process, and no application is processed until all requested documents are submitted. This suggests there is no publicly stated waiting list policy.
FAQs
What curriculum does AIS Osaka follow?
AIS Osaka is an IB Continuum School offering PYP and MYP, with the Diploma Programme launching in August 2026. The Early Learning Center follows the UK EYFS framework and the Primary School uses the UK National Curriculum.
What age range does the school serve?
AIS Osaka serves students from age 1 through Grade 12, covering Early Learning Center, Primary School (Grades 1-5), Middle School (Grades 6-10), and High School from 2026-27.
What are the tuition fees?
Annual tuition ranges from JPY 1,500,000 to JPY 2,000,000 depending on level. One-time fees include a JPY 30,000 application fee, JPY 250,000 enrolment fee, and JPY 250,000 building fund. An annual JPY 300,000 maintenance fee applies.
Is there EAL support?
Yes. The EAL programme uses the WIDA framework to assess English proficiency and develop individualised learning plans for non-native English speakers.
Is there a school bus service?
Yes. A school bus service is offered with routes and schedules available to families. Routes and times may vary depending on demand.
What are the school hours?
Nursery/ELC: 9:00-15:15; Primary: 8:30-15:15; Middle School: 8:20-15:15. After-School Clubs run 15:20-16:00. After-school care extends to 18:00.
Is there a school uniform?
A uniform is required for middle school students. Uniforms are ordered online with samples available in the office for sizing. Delivery takes 2-4 weeks.
Does the school provide meals?
Yes. Lunch is provided through a catering service with healthy, balanced meals ordered monthly. Students may also bring their own lunch.
What extracurricular activities are offered?
After-School Clubs include Science Club, Math Tutoring, Fine Arts, Cooking, K-Pop Dance, Hawaiian Dance, Crochet, Art and Crafts, and sports activities. Saturday School offers immersive English programmes.
Where is the school located?
AIS Osaka is at 2-14-3 Hayashidera, Ikuno-ku, Osaka. It is about a 20-minute walk from Tennoji Station and a 10-minute walk from Teradacho Station.
What is the school's approach to wellbeing?
AIS Osaka maintains a safe, nurturing environment with low student-to-teacher ratios. It has published Health & Safety, Child Protection, and Wellbeing and Behaviour policies to support all students.
How do I apply?
Download or complete the online application form with a JPY 30,000 application fee. Completed forms can be submitted within one year. Most children are admitted by August with vacancies filled throughout the year.
