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Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School
Introduction
Okinawa AMICUS International is a private combined school in Uruma City, Okinawa, serving students from kindergarten through junior high school. The school opened in 2011 and is officially approved by Japan’s Ministry of Education (MEXT) as a “Special Zone for Education,” which allows it to design and deliver its own original curriculum. AMICUS provides English immersion education from kindergarten onward, teaching most subjects in English with Japanese language and parts of social studies taught separately. The campus is located in the central part of Okinawa’s main island, surrounded by natural scenery and approximately five minutes by car from the Okinawa Expressway’s Okinawa-Kita exit. Since 2020, the elementary and junior high school divisions have been members of Round Square, a global network of schools focused on experiential learning and international understanding.
Okinawa AMICUS International has instruction in English, Japanese.
Location
AMICUS is located in Uruma City on Okinawa's main island, set in a natural hillside environment. The campus is accessed via the nearby Okinawa Expressway (Okinawa-Kita IC) and is convenient for families commuting from across the island. The school offers a bus network with stops such as the Izumi Hospital entrance, and it operates buses to support student travel around Okinawa. The address is 1212-1 Enobi, Uruma City, Okinawa, Japan 904-2205.
Stages
The school comprises Kindergarten, Elementary School, and Junior High School on a single campus. It provides an integrated, sequential program from early years through junior high. AMICUS presents these three levels as part of an 11-year continuum.
Type
AMICUS is a private school on Okinawa's main island. It operates as a day school serving K1 through Junior High; there is no boarding facility noted on the school's materials.
Pupil Nationality Mix
The school describes itself as international and hosts both local Okinawan students and international families. Public data on the exact nationality mix is not published, but there is documented involvement of international populations, including OIST members' children (12 students in SY2023–2024).
Additional learning support
AMICUS maintains a Special Education section and designs an English-immersion curriculum from Kindergarten through Junior High, with a Japanese homeroom teacher supported by a non-Japanese assistant to assist language development. The curriculum is structured to accommodate foreign nationalities and non-Japanese students as part of its special curriculum.
Country affiliation
The school is located in Japan and has no formal country affiliation noted beyond its status as a private school in Okinawa. Address and foundation information confirm its Japan location.
Religious affiliation
AMICUS has no religious affiliation indicated in its official materials.
School day structure
Elementary daily schedule typically starts at 8:15 (arrival) with morning work and homeroom, followed by periods through the day, lunch from 12:30 to 13:40, and dismissal around 15:35. Junior High follows a similar structure with a 8:15–15:25 (approx.) daily timetable.
Bus service
AMICUS operates a school bus system that covers the Okinawa main island. Inbound and outbound routes have multiple stops across Nago, Kin, Yomitan, Chatan, Okinawa City, Naha, and other areas, with stops listed on the bus page. The service is arranged to keep boarding times short and to support travel across the island.
Fees
Annual tuition at Okinawa AMICUS International ranges from JPY 636,000 to JPY 814,000 for 2026/27.
Admission Fees
- Admission fee: ¥250,000 (charged once, in the first year of enrollment). There is no admission fee when a child progresses directly from AMICUS Kindergarten to AMICUS Elementary, or from AMICUS Elementary to AMICUS Junior High.
- Junior High (JH): Tuition ¥59,300 per month. Material/Activity fee ¥101,000 (annual). Facility fee ¥120,000 (annual). Welfare expense ¥15,000 (annual).
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Monthly tuition is billed on a monthly basis and collected by automatic withdrawal from a designated bank account. The school will withdraw payments from the designated account.
- The Material/Activity fee, Facility fee, and Welfare expense are added to tuition and paid in two equal installments; each half is included in tuition payments and withdrawn in May and in September.
- Failure to pay tuition and fees for over two months without justified reasons or proof of future payment may result in dismissal from the school.
Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable. No boarding fees are listed.
Other costs and optional services
- Uniforms (formal and P.E.) are mandatory. Sample item prices include: formal short-sleeve polo shirts around ¥4,700; culotte or pants from approximately ¥8,700–¥9,300; skirts ¥12,500; blazers ¥21,500–¥22,000 (varies by level). P.E. shirts and shorts and activewear prices are listed individually. Uniform purchase is required and prices are charged separately.
- Childcare fee (additional care) listed at ¥18,000 per month. Separate after-school care program and attendant fees apply by grade with specified monthly rates and registration fees (examples: EL after-school registration ¥4,000; G1–G2 ¥12,000/month; G3–G4 ¥10,000/month; G5–G6 ¥8,000/month). Kindergarten after-school registration ¥4,000/year with long-vacation additional charges. Attendant fee: EL/JH ¥4,200/month (reduced to ¥2,100 after the second child); Kinder attendant fee ¥5,500/month.
- After-school Junior High study club: no entrance fee; fee ¥500 per session or ¥4,000 monthly. Support lunch prices (advance order): S ¥430, M ¥480, L ¥530; prices after the deadline are higher.
- School bus monthly fares are charged by zone. Representative monthly fares include: Zone A (Okinawa/Uruma) ¥11,300; Zone B (Urasoe) ¥16,800; Zone C (Ginowan/Chatan/Kitanakagusuku) ¥15,300; other zones and fares are listed separately.
Refund information
- No refund is made for any portion of tuition and fees once they have been paid.
Fee payment options
- Regular tuition and the two-installment charges (Material/Activity, Facility, Welfare) are collected by automatic withdrawal from a designated bank account. No alternative payment methods (credit card or others) are listed for regular tuition in the published fee information.
Notes on additional charges
- Purchase of uniforms is mandatory and charged separately. Other service charges apply when services are provided (for example, optional programs, additional after-school activities, bus registration). Prices are subject to change and may vary by item or service.
Academics
Okinawa AMICUS International teaches Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 4 to 15.
Curriculum
Immersion education uses a second language as the language of instruction. The school emphasizes high English proficiency while maintaining students' Japanese ability. The educational philosophy focuses on independent thought, self-directed learning, and preparing students to navigate a diverse linguistic and cultural environment.
Admissions
Scholarships
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FAQs
What age range does Okinawa AMICUS International serve?
Okinawa AMICUS International serves students from age 4 to 15.
What curriculum does Okinawa AMICUS International follow?
Immersion education uses a second language as the language of instruction. The school emphasizes high English proficiency while maintaining students' Japanese ability.
What are the tuition fees at Okinawa AMICUS International?
Annual fees range from approximately 636,000 to 814,000.
Is Okinawa AMICUS International a day school or boarding school?
Okinawa AMICUS International operates as a day school.
Is Okinawa AMICUS International co-educational?
Yes, Okinawa AMICUS International is a co-educational school welcoming both boys and girls.
Where is Okinawa AMICUS International located?
AMICUS is located in Uruma City on Okinawa's main island, set in a natural hillside environment. The campus is accessed via the nearby Okinawa Expressway (Okinawa-Kita IC) and is convenient for families commuting from across the island.
When was Okinawa AMICUS International founded?
Okinawa AMICUS International was established in 2011.
Does Okinawa AMICUS International provide learning support for students with additional needs?
There is no publicly available information about dedicated SEN provision. Families should contact the school directly to discuss individual learning needs.
How do I apply to Okinawa AMICUS International?
Prospective families should contact the school's admissions office for details on the application process and required documents.
What extracurricular activities are available at Okinawa AMICUS International?
Ken Oshiro is the Principal of Elementary School & Junior High School. He has a background in education from the University of the Ryukyus and its Graduate School (Master's Program).
What languages are taught at Okinawa AMICUS International?
English proficiency is a primary objective, and Japanese language ability is maintained. Immersion education centers on using a second language for instruction and developing cross-language competence and cultural understanding.
Does Okinawa AMICUS International provide a bus service?
AMICUS operates a school bus system that covers the Okinawa main island.
