- Looking for the List of IB Schools in Japan? Japan has many schools that offer the IB curriculum, find what is suitable for you here!
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 | ✔ |
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Abroad International School – Osaka | 06-6535-0500 | ✔ |
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AICJ Junior and Senior High School | 082-832-5037 | ✔ |
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AIE International High School | 0120-43-5931 | ✔ |
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Angel Kindergarten / Noaki Academy | 055-987-5323 | ✔ |
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Aoba-Japan Bilingual Preschool – Waseda Campus | ✔ |
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Aoba-Japan Bilingual Preschool Harumi Shibaura | 03-6228-1811 | ✔ |
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Aoba-Japan International School | 03-4578-8832 (Hikarigaoka Campus) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
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Canadian Academy | +81 78 8570100 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
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Canadian International School Tokyo | +81-3-5793-1392 | ✔ |
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Chiyoda International School Tokyo | ✔ |
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Deutsche Schule Kobe International | +81 (0)78-857-9777 | ✔ |
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Doshisha International Academy Elementary School | ✔ |
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Doshisha International School, Kyoto | +81-774-71-081 | ✔ | ✔ |
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Eisugakkan Junior and Senior High School | 084-941-4115 | ✔ | ✔ |
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Enishi International School | 0-52-581-0700 | ✔ |
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Fukuoka Daiichi High School | 092-541-0165 | ✔ |
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Fukuoka International School | +81-92-841-7601 | ✔ | ✔ |
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Gunma Kokusai Academy | Elementary TEL: 0276-33-7711 Middle High School TEL : 0276-47-7711 | ✔ |
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Hiroshima International School | +81 82 843 4111 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
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Horizon Japan International School | +81-45-624-8717 | ✔ |
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Hosei University Kokusai High School | – | ✔ |
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India International School in Japan | 080-3505-2247(English) | ✔ |
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International School of Nagano | +81 (0)263-87-5971 | ✔ |
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K. International School Tokyo | +81-3-3642-9993 (English) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
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Kaichi Nihonbashi Gakuen | 03-3662-2507 | ✔ | ✔ |
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Kaichi-Nozomi Elementary School | 0297386000 | ✔ |
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Kansai International Academy | 06-6643-3361 | ✔ | ✔ |
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Katoh Gakuen Gyoshu Junior and Senior High School | 0559-24-3322 | ✔ | ✔ |
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Kids Tairiku Yokohama Nakagawa | 045-914-3770 | ✔ |
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Korea International School | 072-643-4200 | ✔ |
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Kyoto International School | +81-75-451-1022 | ✔ |
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Linden Hall High School | 092-929-4558 | ✔ |
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Machida Kobato Kindergarten /Gakkouhoujin Kanzou Gakuen | – | ✔ |
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Marist Brothers International School | +81 78 732 6266 | ✔ |
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Matsumoto Kokusai High School | 0263-88-003 | ✔ |
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Meikei High School | 029-851-6611 | ✔ |
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Miura Gakuen High School | 046-852-0284 | ✔ |
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Mizuho School | 03-5372-1525 | ✔ |
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Musashino University Chiyoda High School | 03 (3263) 6551 | ✔ |
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Nagoya International Junior and Senior High School | – | ✔ |
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Nagoya International School | +81-52-736-2025 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
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Okayama University of Science High School | (086) 256-8511 | ✔ |
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Okinawa International School | +81 098-948-7711 | ✔ | ✔ |
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Osaka International School of Kwansei Gakuin | [+81] 72-727-5050 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
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Osaka Jogakuin Senior High School | 06-6761-4451 | ✔ |
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Osaka YMCA International School (OYIS) | 090-7551-6865 | ✔ |
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Ritsumeikan Uji Junior and Senior High School | 0774-41-3000 | ✔ |
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Saint Maur International School | +81-45-641-5751 | ✔ |
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Seisen International School | 81-3-3704-2661 | ✔ | ✔ |
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Sendai Ikuei Gakuen High School | 022-256-4141 | ✔ | ✔ |
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Shinagawa International School | +81-3-6433-1531 | ✔ |
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Shizuoka Salesio School | 054-345-2296 | ✔ |
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Shogaku Gakuen Educational Foundation | 098-832-1767 | ✔ |
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Shohei Junior and Senior High School | 0480-34-3381 | ✔ | ✔ |
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Shukoh Middle School | 022-256-4141 | ✔ |
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St. Mary’s International School | 0081337093411 | ✔ |
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St.Joseph’s Primary School | 045-581-8808 | ✔ |
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Summerhill International School | +81 (0)3-3453-0811 | ✔ |
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Sunnyside International School | 058-241-1000 | ✔ |
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Tamagawa Academy K-12 and University | 042-739-8111 | ✔ | ✔ |
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Tohoku International School | 022-348-2468 | ✔ |
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Tokai Gakuen High School | 052-801-6222 | ✔ |
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Tokyo International School | (3)-5484-1160 | ✔ | ✔ |
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Tsukuba International School | +81-29-886-5447 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
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UPBEAT International School | 0120-80-3768 | ✔ |
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Willowbrook International School | 81-03-3449-9030 | ✔ |
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Yamanashi Gakuin School | – | ✔ | ✔ |
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Yokohama International School | +81(0)45-622-0084 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
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*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.
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Eleen Tan
I am currently a full-time student studying at a local university in Singapore while freelancing as a writer. I enjoy writing and sharing useful education-related tips with my fellow studying peers. During my leisure time, I enjoy doing creative arts and volunteering work. I am passionate about sharing my experience as a student! ☺