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Japan, Osaka
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English is the language of instruction in all grades, and all students take two language courses. The school currently offers English, Japanese, and Korean as language offerings; in the Diploma Programme, subjects include English A: Language and Literature (LAL), English B, Japanese A LAL, Japanese B, and Korean A LAL. English language learners receive English as an Additional Language (EAL) support, with a four-level screening system and options for 1:1 or small-group instruction and scaffolded tasks; there is an annual fee for EAL services. Language A: School-Supported Self-Taught (SSST) is offered as an alternative DP language pathway.
Osaka YMCA International School offers English-language immersion outside the regular school day through External Programs. These include Saturday School—a full-day English-immersion program; an Intensive Program during spring, summer, and winter breaks; and a Wednesday Club after-school option. The programs use a curriculum-based approach in English and are designed to support steady language development and ongoing academic growth.
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.
