Japan, Kobe
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Marie International School does not offer boarding. It operates as a day school with an All in One School model running from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm to accommodate working families. After-school and seasonal programs extend care beyond the regular day, and external students may join these after-school offerings.
Uniforms are worn daily for safety. Primary School uniforms include navy or beige blazers with matching navy or beige pants/skirts, polo shirts in black/gray/white, a black zip-up hoodie, a navy pea coat, and backpacks in black or camel. Sweatshirts and uniform tops (black/gray/white) are available for all levels.
Marie International School provides homemade lunch via Itadakimasu, a lunch box service operated by MIS staff. Lunch boxes come in three sizes (S, M, L) with portion guidance tailored to age, using domestically grown vegetables and balanced calories. Sample dishes include grilled chicken with miso sauce, onigiri, penne with mushroom cream sauce, and chicken chaap.
Marie International School Shukugawa is an English-medium international school located in Nishinomiya City, Hyogo Prefecture, in Japan’s Kansai region. The school offers nursery, kindergarten and primary education for children from approximately one year old through the primary years. Instruction is delivered in English and the school emphasizes small class sizes, maintaining a low teacher-to-student ratio to support close interaction between teachers and students. Marie International School operates as an “All in One School,” providing full-day care from morning to early evening, as well as seasonal programs such as summer, winter and spring schools. The campus is situated in the residential Shukugawa area, known for its local parks and convenient access to public transportation.