International Schools in Kobe City, Japan

For international families moving to Kobe (as well as some local Japanese), an international school for children can be an important consideration. As part of our list of resources for foreigners in Kobe, below we provide our list of Kobe international schools:

Ascot International School

Ascot International School Japan joined the Cambridge International network in May 2022. It follows the English National Curriculum and offers IGCSE and A-Level programs. The school is accredited by WASC.
Age: 2-18 years old
Neighborhood Profile: Kita-ku
Address: 1-11-2 Kanokodai Minamimachi, Kita-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 651-1514
Phone Number: +81 78 951 1900
Website: https://www.ascotschool.jp/?utm_source=hyogo-int&utm_medium=b
Fees: (Estimated total for the first year, including tuition and fees)
– Nursery Full Day ¥1,300,500
– Kindergarten ¥1,360,500
– Key Stage 1 ¥1,424,500
– Key Stage 2 ¥1,474,500
– Key Stage 3 ¥1,730,500
– Key Stage 4 ¥1,850,500
– Key Stage 5 ¥1,980,500

Ashiya International School

Ashiya International School maintains a low student-to-teacher ratio, with a maximum of 20 students per class. Each class is supported by at least one teacher and one assistant, including a qualified teacher and a Japanese-English bilingual staff member who team-teach.
Age: 18 months – 12 years old
Neighborhood Profile: Ashiya City (next to Kobe)
Address: 4-1 Yoko-cho, Ashiya, Hyogo 659-0034
Phone Number: +81 79 735-5011
Website: https://www.aischool.ed.jp/
Fees: (Estimated total for the first year, including tuition and fees)
– Preschool ¥475,000
– Kindergarten ¥1,770,000
– Elementary Department ¥1,640,000

Canadian Academy

Canadian Academy has a history in Kobe dating back to 1913. They offer a globally recognized International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum is from Pre-K to 12th grade. These IB programs prepare students to matriculate at the world’s top universities.
Age: 3-18 years old
Neighborhood Profile: Higashinada-ku, Kobe
Address: 4-1 Koyo-cho, Naka Higashinada-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 658-0032
Phone Number: (International): +81-78-857-0100
(Domestic): (078) 857-0100
Website: https://www.canacad.ac.jp/
Fees: (Estimated total for the first year, including tuition and fees)
– Pre-K / Kindergarten A ¥3,400,000
– Kindergarten B ¥3,970,000
– Grades 1-5 ¥3,970,000
– Grades 6-8 ¥4,410,000
– Grades 9-11 ¥4,480,000
– Grade 12 ¥4,600,000

Deutsche Schule Kobe International

DSK International (DSKI) include learning three languages, the International curriculum (PYP), the German curriculum (Thüringer Lehrplan), small class sizes that allow for individual support, a strong music programme, swimming lessons for all children from early years to grade 6, and the close relationship between students, teachers, and parents.
Age: 2-12 years old
Neighborhood Profile: Higashinada-ku, Kobe
Address: Rokko Island 3-2-8 Koyochonaka, Higashinada-ku Kobe Hyogo 658-0032
Phone Number: +81 78-857-9777
Website: https://dskobe.org/en/
Fees: (Estimated total for the first year, including tuition and fees)
– Play Group ¥451,000
– Pre-Kindergarten (3 days a week) ¥945,000
– Pre-Kindergarten (5 days a week) ¥1,302,000
– Kindergarten ¥1,771,000
– Pre-School ¥1,887,000
– Primary School Grades 1-6 ¥1,887,000

Kansai International Academy

Kansai International Academy Kobe Campus has been accredited by the International Baccalaureate (IB), and is the only school that offers the PYP (Primary Years Programme) in Japanese and English(ages 3-12).This school is an authorized IB world school for the Diploma Programme since January 2020.
Age: 1-18 years old
Neighborhood Profile: Nada-ku, Kobe
Address:4 Chome-1-31 Shinzaike Minamimachi Nada-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 657-0864
Phone Number: +81 78-882-0666
Website: https://kobeen.kansai-intlschool.jp/
Fees: (Estimated total for the first year, including tuition and fees)
– Elementary school ¥2,643,000
– Secondary school ¥1,972,250

Kobe Bilingual School

KOBILS (Kobe Bilingual School) provides immersion English programs as well as Japanese classes within full-time courses.
Age: 3-12 years old
Neighborhood Profile: Tarumi-ku, Kobe
Address: 7-1-25 Momoyamadai, Tarumi-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 655-0854
Phone Number: +81 78 742-7101
Website: https://kobils.ed.jp/english/
Fees: (Estimated total for the first year, including tuition and fees)
– Kindergarten (3-6) ¥1,038,000
– Elementary school (6-12) ¥1,250,500

Marist Brothers International School

Marist Brothers International School’s curriculum follows the Common Core State Standards and includes the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP), Middle Years Programme (IB MYP), and the globally recognized International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) for Grades 11 and 12.
Age: 3-18 years old
Neighborhood Profile: Suma-ku,Kobe
Address: 1-2-1 Chimori-cho, Suma-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 654-0072
Phone Number: +81 78 732 6266
Website: https://marist.ac.jp/
Fees: (Estimated total for the first year, including tuition and fees)
– PYP Early Years ¥2,481,000
– PYP Grades 1-5 ¥2,720,000
– MYP Grades 6-10 ¥2,848,000
– DP Grades 11-12 ¥2,857,000

North London Collegiate School

North London Collegiate School (NLCS) offers an academically challenging international curriculum that combines NLCS (UK) traditions with a focus on Japanese language and culture.
Age: 6-12 years old
Neighborhood Profile: Higashinada-ku,, Kobe
Address: 1 Chome-17 Koyochonaka, Higashinada-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 658-0032
Phone Number: +81 78 811 2277
Website: https://nlcskobe.jp/
Fees: (Estimated total for the first year, including tuition and fees)
– Grades 1-3 ¥3,235,000
– Grades 4-6 ¥2,900,000

Peter Pan International Pre School

Peter Pan International Pre school not only develops English skills and knowledge, but also on nurturing both the mind and heart.
Age: 18 months –
Neighborhood Profile: Higashinada-ku, Kobe
Address: 4-1,Higashinada-ku Kobe, Hyogo 658-0032
Phone Number: +81 90-8930-5144
Website: https://www.peterpan-preschool.com/
Fees: (Estimated total for the first year, including tuition and fees)
– 1 year old (5 days per week) ¥281,000
– 2 years old (5 days per week) ¥276,000
– 3 years old (5 days per week) ¥271,000

Shioya Kidsbright International Preschool

Shioya Kidsbright International Preschool has the staff includes certified and experienced early childcare and language teachers, all dedicated to meeting the individual needs of each child in the school.
Age: 2-6 years old
Neighborhood Profile: Higashinada-ku, Kobe
Address: 2 Chome-8-18 Fukae Kitamachi, Higashinada-ku Kobe, Hyogo 658-0013
Phone Number: +81 78 412 1144
Website: https://www.the-learning-tree-kobe.com/
Fees:
– 2-3 years old ￥78,000+tax
– 4-6 years old ￥78,000+tax
– after school ￥32,000+tax

St. Michael’s International School

St. Michael’s International School is the only accredited, International Primary Curriculum (IPC) school in the country.
Age: 3-12 years old
Neighborhood Profile: Chuo-ku, Kobe
Address: 3 Chome-17-2 Nakayamatedori, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0004
Phone Number: +81 78-231-8885
Website: https://smis.org/
Fees: (Estimated total for the first year, including tuition and fees)
– Early Years (Nursery and Reception) ¥1,708,900
– Primary (Years 1-6) ¥2,088,000

Star Brains International School

Star Brains offers a wide range of specialized lessons including science, history, two additional languages (Arabic and French), Japanese, arithmetic, physical education, computer graphics, cooking, dance, violin, and rock climbing.
Age: 20 months – 6 (after school 2-10)
Neighborhood Profile: Chuo-ku, Kobe
Address:Marine City Sannomiya Bldg 2 floor, 2-2-14, Goko Dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo, 651-0087
Phone Number: +81 78-231-3819
Website: https://www.starbrains.net/en/
Fees: Nursery class ¥ 35,000 (12 lessons)