Kohana International School

Kohana International School operates across two campuses in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan: Kawasaki campus at Reimei Kawasaki Building, 5-5 Enokicho, Kawasaki-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa 210-0002; and Tsurumi campus at 1 Chome-33-6 Higashiterao, Tsurumi Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa 230-0077. The Kawasaki campus is in an urban/suburban area with access to rail and local bus networks, while the Tsurumi campus sits in Yokohama's Tsurumi Ward within commuting distance to central Tokyo. The two campuses serve different year groups, with preschool to early primary on one campus and older students on the other.

The school follows a Cambridge-based curriculum: Cambridge Primary and Cambridge Secondary (Key Stage) programs, followed by IGCSE and A-Levels (Sixth Form). The campuses provide education from preschool through Grade 12.

Co-educational international school. The school operates on two campuses; there is no published information indicating boarding facilities.

There is no published data on pupil nationality mix. The school states it is open to students of all nationalities and maintains a multicultural faculty.

Public materials do not publish details of Additional Learning Needs (SEN) provisions. The school emphasizes a multicultural environment and project-based learning as part of its approach.

Affiliated with IPC (USA) and Cambridge International Education (UK); also associated with TAIP (Tokyo Association of International Preschools) in Japan.

No religious affiliation is stated in public materials.

Public materials do not list daily start and end times.

An optional bus service is offered with multiple stops in the Tokyo–Yokohama area. Stops include Meguro, Kikuna Station, Musashi Nakahara, and other routes; monthly bus fees apply.

The Kohana International School offers a Cambridge-based curriculum with Cambridge Primary and Secondary Key Stage, IGCSE and A-Levels (Sixth Form), integrated with the International Preschool Curriculum (IPC) and affiliated with IPC (USA), Cambridge International Education (CIE) and TAIP.

Kohana International School's curricula are designed to develop the intellectual, personal and emotional faculties and social skills needed to live, learn and work in a global context.

The school does not publicly disclose information regarding Special Educational Needs (SEN) support.

The school supports English as an Additional Language through multilingual programs and native-speaking teachers for those programs.

Counseling is described as part of procedural safeguards in the Student Code of Conduct, supporting student well-being.

The Student Code of Conduct outlines procedural safeguards and counseling to protect the rights of individuals and address safeguarding.

1. Registration and initial inquiry. Parents should initiate contact to register their child and to understand the documents that will be requested later in the process. The school provides explicit age criteria to guide placement, with age as of 1 April used to determine suitable grades (e.g., Nursery 2 years 6 months; JR.KG 3 years 6 months; SR.KG 4 years 6 months; Grade 1 5 years 6 months). This step sets the foundation for eligibility and next steps in the admissions timeline.

2. Submission of the application and required documents. After registration, you will receive a call to submit the application form along with the documents listed by the admissions team. Key documents include photocopies of academic records from lower kindergarten and above, four recent passport photos, photocopies of health insurance card and passport/birth certificate, vaccination chart, residence card, and the Family Information Form and Health Research Form. A complete health checkup record must be completed within two weeks of joining. A note states that the admission fee paid is non-refundable.

3. Admission assessment and personal interview. The applicant undergoes an admission assessment and a personal interview as part of the evaluation process. These steps help determine suitability for the program and placement. The admissions team will communicate outcomes and next steps to the family after the assessment and interview.

4. Offer, acceptance, and fee payment. If admission is offered and accepted, the admission fee must be paid to complete the admission process. For Grades 1–12, the one-time Admission Fee is 55,000 yen. The fee is payable by bank transfer, and remittance charges are borne by the parents. The Tuition and other fees are described separately, and the policy notes that fees paid are non-refundable once submitted.

5. Orientation and parent briefings. A date for an orientation of parents will be conveyed by mail as part of the onboarding process. This step provides an opportunity for parents to become familiar with school routines and expectations before the child starts. The age criteria and approved placement will guide the orientation focus.

6. Withdrawal policy and final administrative steps. If you withdraw, the withdrawal should be requested at least two months before the intended date of departure. If the withdrawal request is late, the next two months' tuition may be payable, and a transfer certificate will not be issued until the necessary payments are settled. This policy appears in the age/withdrawal guidance published on the admissions page.

Scholarships: Kohana International School does not publish any scholarship program on its admissions or fee pages. The available information covers admission steps, required fees, and payment policies, but there is no mention of scholarships or financial aid programs on the school's site. Families seeking financial assistance options should contact the admissions office for current offerings, if any.

Waitlist/Pool: There is no published waitlist or pool policy on Kohana International School's admissions pages. The admissions procedure describes enrollment steps but does not include any waitlist or pooling mechanism. Parents should plan for an admissions sequence based on registration, assessment, and payment rather than a waitlist process.