Marist Brothers International School

Japan, Kobe

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Annual Fees

Name	Age	Fee	Track	Conditions
Kindergarten 1	3	1,971,000 JPY	Early Years	Recurring annual charge; includes tuition and technology fee; excludes one-time application/registration fees
Kindergarten 2	4	1,971,000 JPY	Early Years	Recurring annual charge; includes tuition and technology fee; excludes one-time application/registration fees
Kindergarten 3	5	1,971,000 JPY	Early Years	Recurring annual charge; includes tuition and technology fee; excludes one-time application/registration fees
Grade 1	6	2,210,000 JPY	Elementary	Recurring annual charge; includes tuition and technology fee; excludes one-time application/registration fees
Grade 2	7	2,210,000 JPY	Elementary	Recurring annual charge; includes tuition and technology fee; excludes one-time application/registration fees
Grade 3	8	2,210,000 JPY	Elementary	Recurring annual charge; includes tuition and technology fee; excludes one-time application/registration fees
Grade 4	9	2,210,000 JPY	Elementary	Recurring annual charge; includes tuition and technology fee; excludes one-time application/registration fees
Grade 5	10	2,210,000 JPY	Elementary	Recurring annual charge; includes tuition and technology fee; excludes one-time application/registration fees
Grade 6	11	2,338,000 JPY	Lower Middle/Upper Elementary	Recurring annual charge; includes tuition and technology fee; excludes one-time application/registration fees
Grade 7	12	2,338,000 JPY	Lower Middle/Upper Elementary	Recurring annual charge; includes tuition and technology fee; excludes one-time application/registration fees
Grade 8	13	2,338,000 JPY	Lower Middle/Upper Elementary	Recurring annual charge; includes tuition and technology fee; excludes one-time application/registration fees
Grade 9	14	2,338,000 JPY	Lower Middle/Upper Elementary	Recurring annual charge; includes tuition and technology fee; excludes one-time application/registration fees
Grade 10	15	2,338,000 JPY	Lower Middle/Upper Elementary	Recurring annual charge; includes tuition and technology fee; excludes one-time application/registration fees
Grade 11	16	2,347,000 JPY	Upper School	Recurring annual charge; includes tuition and technology fee; excludes one-time application/registration fees
Grade 12	17	2,347,000 JPY	Upper School	Recurring annual charge; includes tuition and technology fee; excludes one-time application/registration fees

Application Fees

Name	Fee	Conditions
Application Fee	60,000 JPY	Payable at application

Enrollment Fees

Name	Fee	Conditions
Enrollment Fee	630,000 JPY	Payable on acceptance to secure the place

Additional Fees

Name	Fee	Conditions
Registration / enrollment fee	630,000 JPY	One-time, payable on acceptance
Technology / IT fee	180,000 JPY	Annual technology fee (included in annual tuition figures above as an example)
Application fee	60,000 JPY	One-time, payable at application

Fee Breakdown

Fees

Application and one‑time enrollment fees
- Application fee: ¥60,000 (one‑time, payable at application).
- Registration / enrollment (acceptance) fee: ¥630,000 (one‑time, payable on acceptance).

Tuition — annual amounts by year group (standard annual tuition charged for the school year)
- Early Years (Kindergarten 1, Kindergarten 2, Kindergarten 3): ¥1,791,000 per year.
- Elementary (Grade 1–Grade 5): ¥2,030,000 per year.
- Lower Middle/Upper Elementary (Grade 6–Grade 10): ¥2,158,000 per year.
- Upper School (Grade 11–Grade 12): ¥2,167,000 per year.

First‑year total for new entrants (example of first‑year breakdown for Early Years / K1)
- Example (K1 first year): Application fee ¥60,000 + Registration fee ¥630,000 + Tuition ¥1,611,000 + Technology fee ¥180,000 = Total initial payment ¥2,481,000 for the first year (one‑time and annual components combined).

Other recurring and one‑off fees
- Technology / IT fee: a separate annual technology fee is charged (example figures shown in the fee schedule).
- Development / school fund and building/maintenance levies: the fee schedule includes development or capital/building contributions; these appear as one‑time or annual items in the published schedule.
- Uniforms: winter and summer uniforms and a PE kit are required; a full uniform price list is published. Uniform items are charged separately.
- Bus service: an optional school bus is provided (two daily routes) and a bus brochure with route and service information is published; bus fees are charged in addition to tuition.
- After‑school / Extended Day program: charged quarterly based on days per week attended (example quarter prices are published and billed by quarter).

Boarding
- MBIS operates as a day school and does not provide boarding accommodation. Transportation and optional bus service are provided for day students.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Application fees are payable at application; registration/enrollment fees are payable on acceptance to secure the place. Tuition and other recurring charges are invoiced according to the school's published fee schedule and billing system. The school uses SchoolsBuddy/ManageBac for school management and billing processes.
- Credit‑card payments are accepted but a card processing surcharge applies where noted (credit‑card payment currently incurs an additional processing fee of 5% when used for admissions payments). Bank transfer instructions are supplied in the applicant account for wire payments.

Refunds and withdrawal / cancellation notes
- For the Extended Day program: fees are charged quarterly and no refunds are issued once a quarter has begun.
- The school's published fee schedule and policies set the specific terms for refunds, withdrawals, and any refundable deposits; those policies govern whether application, registration, development, or other fees are refundable in particular circumstances. Parents should note that some one‑time fees (application/registration) are typically treated as non‑refundable in the school's fee materials.

Accepted payment methods and practical notes
- Typical payment methods: bank transfer (wire) and credit card; bank transfer details are provided in the applicant billing portal. Credit‑card payments may carry a processing surcharge. Billing and incidental charges are managed through the school's parent billing systems.

Notes for parents (concise)
- The school publishes a detailed Fee Schedule (itemised annual and one‑time fees, and the billing calendar). The headline items above (application, registration, technology, tuition by grade and common additional charges such as uniforms, bus and extended day) are the main cost categories to expect when budgeting for enrollment.

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English

Fees ¥1,791,000 - 2,167,000

Ages 3 - 18 years

Pupil numbers 500

Type Co-educational

Opened 1951

Bus Service Yes

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Marist Brothers International School (MBIS) in Kobe, Japan, is an international day school serving students from Early Years through Grade 12 with instruction primarily in English. Founded in 1951, the school offers International Baccalaureate programmes (PYP, MYP and DP) This allows the school to form a continuous curriculum designed to support global learning from early childhood through the diploma years. The campus is situated in the residential Suma area of Kobe, near both mountains and the sea, providing a peaceful setting within easy reach of urban amenities. MBIS embraces a diverse community, with students from many backgrounds learning in a multilingual environment. Athletics, arts and service are integral to student life alongside formal academic programmes. The school also provides transportation services and a broad range of extracurricular clubs. Marist emphasises character development, teamwork and personal growth, with English as the core language of instruction and a wide range of co-curricular opportunities for students.

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