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Complete List of IB Schools in Japan

This article on ‘Complete List of IB Schools in Japan’ will help students and parents by covering the respective information:

  • A short introduction to the International Baccalaureate curriculum
  • List of IB schools in Japan accompanied by the type of course (PYP, MYP or DP) and their language of instruction
  • Transitioning from other curriculums to the IB curriculum
  • Why Tutopiya can help you and your child with transitioning and other learning aspects 

International Baccalaureate

The IB curriculum consists of 3 different stages of education, mainly the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP). 

In comparison with Cambridge/ Edexcel IGCSE curriculum, the MYP is equivalent to Cambridge/ Edexcel IGCSE’s O Level and for DP, it is equivalent to the Cambridge/Edexcel IGCSE’s A-Level.

IB MYP

IB MYP is a curriculum framework designed for learners aged 11 to 16 by the International Baccalaureate (IB). It is a five-year programme.

The IB MYP comprises eight subject groups:

  • Language acquisition.
  • Language and literature.
  • Individuals and societies.
  • Sciences.
  • Mathematics.
  • Arts.
  • Physical and health education.
  • Design

IB DP

The IB DP has six subject groups.

This offers students the choice to specialise in certain subjects.

  • Students select one course from each subject group (The arts may be replaced with another subject).
  • At least two languages are studied.
  • At least three courses are taken at a higher level (HL), generally 240 hours of instruction. Standard level (SL) courses are typically 150 hours.
  • All courses are designed to span two years, assessed with the same level of rigour and equally weighted.

A compulsory core comprises three distinct components, and is an integral part of the DP student experience:

  • Theory of knowledge (TOK)
  • The extended essay (EE) 
  • Creativity, activity, service (CAS) 

To read more in-depth about the IB MYP and DP curriculum, exam fees, their benefits and assessment, read Tutopiya’s Complete Guide to the International Baccalaureate MYP and DP.

Finding schools that offer IB programmes can be tedious and time-consuming. Japan has more than 50 schools that offer IB programmes.

Tutopiya has helped by compiling the entire list of schools that offer IB programs with respect to the type of programme they offer as well as their language of instruction. 

List of IB Schools in Japan

School name Contact Details PYP MYP DP Language of instruction
Abroad International School – Okayama 086-221-0144
  • ENGLISH
  • JAPANESE
  •  OTHER
Abroad International School – Osaka 06-6535-0500
  • ENGLISH
AICJ Junior and Senior High School 082-832-5037
  • ENGLISH
AIE International High School 0120-43-5931
  • ENGLISH
Angel Kindergarten / Noaki Academy 055-987-5323
  • JAPANESE
  •  OTHER
Aoba-Japan Bilingual Preschool – Waseda Campus
  • ENGLISH
  •  JAPANESE
  •  OTHER
Aoba-Japan Bilingual Preschool Harumi Shibaura 03-6228-1811
  • ENGLISH
  •  JAPANESE
  •  OTHER
Aoba-Japan International School 03-4578-8832 (Hikarigaoka Campus)
  • ENGLISH
  •  JAPANESE
  •  OTHER
Canadian Academy +81 78 8570100
  • ENGLISH
Canadian International School Tokyo +81-3-5793-1392 
  • ENGLISH
Chiyoda International School Tokyo
  • ENGLISH
  •  JAPANESE
  •  OTHER
Deutsche Schule Kobe International +81 (0)78-857-9777
  • ENGLISH
Doshisha International Academy Elementary School
  • ENGLISH
Doshisha International School, Kyoto +81-774-71-081
  • ENGLISH
Eisugakkan Junior and Senior High School 084-941-4115
  • ENGLISH
  •  JAPANESE
  •  OTHER
Enishi International School 0-52-581-0700
  • ENGLISH
  •  JAPANESE
  •  OTHER
Fukuoka Daiichi High School 092-541-0165
  • ENGLISH
  •  JAPANESE
  •  OTHER
Fukuoka International School +81-92-841-7601
  • ENGLISH
  •  JAPANESE
  •  OTHER
Gunma Kokusai Academy Elementary TEL: 0276-33-7711

Middle High School TEL : 0276-47-7711

  • ENGLISH
Hiroshima International School +81 82 843 4111
  • ENGLISH
Horizon Japan International School +81-45-624-8717
  • ENGLISH
Hosei University Kokusai High School
  • ENGLISH
  •  JAPANESE
  •  OTHER
India International School in Japan 080-3505-2247(English) 
  • ENGLISH
International School of Nagano +81 (0)263-87-5971
  • ENGLISH
K. International School Tokyo +81-3-3642-9993 (English)
  • ENGLISH
Kaichi Nihonbashi Gakuen 03-3662-2507
  • ENGLISH
  •  JAPANESE
  •  OTHER
Kaichi-Nozomi Elementary School 0297386000
  • ENGLISH
  •  JAPANESE
  •  OTHER
Kansai International Academy 06-6643-3361
  • ENGLISH
  • JAPANESE
  •  OTHER
Katoh Gakuen Gyoshu Junior and Senior High School 0559-24-3322
  • ENGLISH
  • JAPANESE
  •  OTHER
Kids Tairiku Yokohama Nakagawa 045-914-3770
  • ENGLISH
  • JAPANESE
  •  OTHER
Korea International School 072-643-4200
  • JAPANESE
  •  KOREAN
  •  OTHER
Kyoto International School +81-75-451-1022
  • ENGLISH
Linden Hall High School 092-929-4558
  • ENGLISH
Machida Kobato Kindergarten /Gakkouhoujin Kanzou Gakuen
  • JAPANESE
  •  OTHER
Marist Brothers International School +81 78 732 6266
  • ENGLISH
Matsumoto Kokusai High School 0263-88-003
  • ENGLISH
  •  JAPANESE
  •  OTHER
Meikei High School 029-851-6611
  • ENGLISH
Miura Gakuen High School 046-852-0284
  • ENGLISH
  •  JAPANESE
  •  OTHER
Mizuho School 03-5372-1525
  • ENGLISH
Musashino University Chiyoda High School 03 (3263) 6551
  • ENGLISH
  •  JAPANESE
  •  OTHER
Nagoya International Junior and Senior High School
  • ENGLISH
Nagoya International School +81-52-736-2025
  • ENGLISH
Okayama University of Science High School (086) 256-8511
  • ENGLISH
  •  JAPANESE
  •  OTHER
Okinawa International School +81 098-948-7711
  • ENGLISH
  •  JAPANESE
  •  OTHER
Osaka International School of Kwansei Gakuin [+81] 72-727-5050
  • ENGLISH
Osaka Jogakuin Senior High School 06-6761-4451
  • ENGLISH
  •  JAPANESE
  •  OTHER
Osaka YMCA International School (OYIS) 090-7551-6865
  • ENGLISH
Ritsumeikan Uji Junior and Senior High School 0774-41-3000
  • ENGLISH
Saint Maur International School +81-45-641-5751
  • ENGLISH
Seisen International School 81-3-3704-2661
  • ENGLISH
Sendai Ikuei Gakuen High School 022-256-4141
  • ENGLISH
  •  JAPANESE
  •  OTHER
Shinagawa International School +81-3-6433-1531
  • ENGLISH
Shizuoka Salesio School 054-345-2296
  • ENGLISH
  •  JAPANESE
  •  OTHER
Shogaku Gakuen Educational Foundation 098-832-1767
  • ENGLISH
Shohei Junior and Senior High School 0480-34-3381
  • ENGLISH
  •  JAPANESE
  •  OTHER
Shukoh Middle School 022-256-4141
  • ENGLISH
  •  JAPANESE
  •  OTHER
St. Mary’s International School 0081337093411
  • ENGLISH
St.Joseph’s Primary School 045-581-8808
  • ENGLISH
  •  JAPANESE
  •  OTHER
Summerhill International School +81 (0)3-3453-0811
  • ENGLISH
  •  JAPANESE
  •  OTHER
Sunnyside International School 058-241-1000
  • JAPANESE
  •  OTHER
Tamagawa Academy K-12 and University 042-739-8111
  • ENGLISH
Tohoku International School 022-348-2468
  • ENGLISH
Tokai Gakuen High School 052-801-6222
  • ENGLISH
  •  JAPANESE
  •  OTHER
Tokyo International School (3)-5484-1160
  • ENGLISH
Tsukuba International School +81-29-886-5447
  • ENGLISH
UPBEAT International School 0120-80-3768
  • ENGLISH
  •  JAPANESE
  •  OTHER
Willowbrook International School 81-03-3449-9030
  • ENGLISH
Yamanashi Gakuin School
  • ENGLISH
  •  JAPANESE
  •  OTHER
Yokohama International School +81(0)45-622-0084
  • ENGLISH

*Note that the schools are arranged in alphabetical order

*Note that the country code for Japan is +81

Transitioning to the IB Programme

Many students tend to transit from their local curriculum or the IGCSE to the IB Diploma Programme after finishing their SAT/O-Levels. 

These IB schools may come across overwhelming now since there are plenty of schools to choose from in Japan. 

Tutopiya has also got some useful tips for those who are thinking of switching to a new curriculum, learn how you can Transition from IGCSE to IB or 4 Tips on How You Can Transit to New Curriculums Smoothly. 

Why Tutopiya?

The transitioning from a local/ IGCSE curriculum can take a toll on you. 

Tutopiya offers transitioning programmes for students who are moving to a new curriculum. This programme aims to help students to bridge any possible knowledge gap as well as an introduction to the new curriculum before the start of school to keep students on track and ahead.

Tutopiya Live Online Tutoring offers a 60 minutes trial lesson to all students from all around the world. You can now look for a suitable tutor at the comfort of your own home without having to worry about the limits of looking for a good IB tutor in your own country. 

Tutopiya is a live online platform for students to learn from an experienced and qualified tutor at the comfort of their own home. One-to-One, Live Online Learning. 

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