Okinawa International School

Admissions process

1. Observe/Trial: Families are encouraged to observe a class or participate in a trial enrollment to gauge how well Okinawa International School's IB DP or International Liberal Arts (ILA) tracks fit their child's learning needs. You can arrange this through the Open Campus or Information Session offerings, which provide a window into daily class life and teaching approaches. The Nanjo Campus is the location for many on-site experiences, and you'll have opportunities to meet teachers and current students during these events. This step helps you assess fit before beginning the formal application.

2. Read examination guideline and prepare application documents: Review the examination guidelines for both the IB Course (IBDP) and ILA Course. The guidelines are provided as attachments and outline what will be tested and how to prepare. Prepare the required documents, including the Application for admission, the Examination Voucher, the Student Reference Form, and a Statement of Purpose. Having these documents ready in advance helps ensure the application proceeds smoothly.

3. Submit application documents and Payment of Examination Fees: Submit the completed application documents through the designated channels and pay the examination fees as part of the submission. The process requires you to attach or upload the Application for admission, the Student Reference Form, and the Statement of Purpose, among other items. A payment of the examination fees is required at this stage to process the application.

4. Examination: The school conducts examinations as part of the admissions process. There are separate examination guidelines for IB and ILA tracks to help families prepare. Examinations assess readiness for the chosen program and align with the corresponding curriculum track.

5. Notifications of the test result: After the examinations, test results and admissions decisions are communicated to applicants. This notification indicates whether the student has gained admission or if further steps are required. You'll typically receive a formal decision following the assessment period.

6. Enrollment procedure: For students who are offered admission, enrollment procedures must be completed to finalize enrollment. This includes completing enrollment forms and submitting any required documentation, as directed by the admissions team. Upon completion, the student is officially enrolled and can begin the next steps toward start date and orientation.

Scholarship-related guidance within admissions: There are separate examination guidelines for scholarship students, reflecting additional considerations during the admissions process.

Fees related to admissions (at a glance): See the Tuition and Fees section for the current published amounts and what they cover, including enrollment-related fees and the costs tied to curriculum options.

Open Campus / Information Session availability and details are published separately and can be used as part of Step 1 to observe or trial the school experience.

Waitlist/Pool: There is no publicly disclosed waitlist or pool process described in the school's admissions materials. The Admissions procedure is listed as a six-step flow from Observe/Trial to Enrollment, with no reference to a waiting list or waitpool. Families should plan according to the posted timeline and may contact the admissions team for any clarifications on seat availability.

Scholarships: A High School Tuition Support Fund is available and may be applied. The fund can provide up to 396,000 yen, depending on the guardians' annual income. This financial aid is described as applicable to High School tuition, and its applicability is noted as of the 2021 fiscal year. No other scholarships are listed in the published tuition and fees information.