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Japan, Kobe
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English is the primary language of instruction at MBIS, and the school hosts a multilingual community with over 20 languages spoken. Japanese is taught within the IB framework, with English A and Japanese A in Group 1 and Japanese B in Group 2. Other language options include School-Supported Self-Taught Languages and DP online courses via Pamoja. Non-native English speakers can access English language support through the Marist English School, which runs Weekday ESL and Saturday sessions with native-English-speaking teachers and bilingual assistants. The school supports a broad language ecosystem across its IB programmes and additional language offerings.
MBIS offers an IB bilingual diploma pathway within the IB Diploma Programme. All Diploma subjects are taught in English—except for Japanese, and MBIS maintains a high standard of Japanese language education. The bilingual diploma requires studying two Group 1 languages: English A and Japanese A. English is the primary language of instruction, and the school provides a linguistically diverse environment with over 20 languages spoken by students and families.
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.
