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OYIS offers a wide range of after-school programs designed to enrich academics, social skills, and personal wellbeing. The robotics program begins in the Middle Years Programme and runs in two stages, using block-based coding with Scratch and Python, then advancing to C++ with Vex. MYP students may participate in the First Lego League contest, competing against teams across Japan. Other after-school options cover Art, Dance, Music, Science, Creative Writing, Gardening, Yearbook, and Athletics, with Study Support available for students needing extra help.
Arts and creative activities are a core part of OYIS's extracurricular offerings. After-school options include Art, Dance, Music, Science, Creative Writing, Gardening, Yearbook, and Athletics. Visual Arts are part of the learning program, and Tosabori Campus features a fully equipped music studio to support music activities and performances. These activities provide opportunities for creative expression beyond classroom time.
Cultural and language activities at OYIS include English-language enrichment through external programs such as the Wednesday Club. The school hosts the International Festival, a multicultural event featuring international food, performances, and activities. Language offerings include English, Japanese, and Korean, with language learning integrated across the PYP, MYP, and DP curricula. These programs promote intercultural awareness and global perspectives among students.
Social and hobby-based activities extend beyond academics through after-school clubs and student-led groups. Free clubs include Yearbook Club and the OYISTER magazine. External programs such as the Wednesday Club offer midweek English reading and writing, while Saturday School and holiday programs provide additional language and project-based activities. These activities support peer interaction and teamwork outside class time.
OYIS runs a Service Learning program aligned with the IB CAS framework, giving students opportunities to engage with the community in meaningful ways. The school supports community involvement through a Parent/Caregiver Volunteer Group (PVG) and a Parent Ambassador program. Service projects align with classroom content and community needs, fostering civic participation and personal growth. PVG activities enable families to contribute to events and school life.
Leadership and professional development are integrated through the IB CAS program, which includes Creativity, Activity, and Service to develop leadership, collaboration, and community impact. The school hosts career-related events such as MYP information sessions including Career Day, offering opportunities to explore pathways and develop professional skills. School leadership and governance include roles like coordinators and inclusion leaders, and parent involvement through PVG supports leadership development for families. The Diploma Programme emphasizes social and emotional well-being as part of its holistic approach to student development.
Sports and wellbeing are integral to student life at OYIS. The school is a member of the Western Japan Athletics Association (WJAA), offering volleyball, soccer/futsal, basketball, and cross-country for G1–G12. The Diploma Programme includes a social and emotional counseling team to support student well-being. Mindfulness and wellness initiatives are part of the school's approach to supporting physical and mental health.
Osaka YMCA International School (OYIS) is a Kindergarten–Grade 12 International Baccalaureate school with two Osaka campuses. Younger students (ages 3–14) attend the Nakatsu Campus, located just northwest of Umeda, Osaka’s major transport hub, while older students (ages 14–18) study at the Tosabori Campus in the business district about 2.5 km away. OYIS offers the IB Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme. Facilities highlighted by the school include specialist areas for science, music and art at Nakatsu, plus a gymnasium and rooftop swimming pool. Tosabori Campus includes science and design labs with a 3D printer and a music recording studio. A distinctive feature is OYIS’s robotics pathway starting in the MYP, including participation in the First Lego League competition.
