Part of AEFE, a worldwide network of 522 schools in 139 countries, LFI Kyoto has, for 20 years, provided an academic excellence focusing on students wellbeing. All programs are in compliance with the guidelines of the French Ministry of Education and, up to the first year of junior high school, all grades are issued a governmental accreditation.

Kansai International Academy is an immersion program that prepares students to become leaders in a global society. Our ELC classes are for ages 1 to 3 and K classes are for ages 3 to 6. Elementary and Junior High School is from 6-16.
KIA is IB certified for its English and Japanese Program at the Kobe campus.

Osaka International School of Kwansei Gakuin and Senri International School of Kwansei Gakuin are two sister schools situated in north Osaka that share a campus, a purpose and a mission. Osaka International School is a K-12 school that offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) PYP curriculum in elementary school, the MYP curriculum in middle school, and the diploma curriculum in high school.

Chandra Sekhar Academy International School, Kyoto employs the Indian-style, English language CBSE curriculum and incorporates studies in the Japanese language, culture, and manners into this program.

Osaka YMCA International School is the only IB continuum school in Osaka City, offering the PYP, MYP and IB Diploma. A non-profit school with a community focus, it offers a perfect pathway from preschool to Grade 12.

A community of high-achieving, internationally-minded learners led by a dedicated team of professionals.

International Curriculum: We are Kyoto city’s only International Baccalaureate school, offering the Primary Years Programme since 2006.
International Accreditation: We have been accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges since 1992.
International Community: We have been providing opportunities for international families since 1957.
International Competency: We aim to develop the skills and knowledge needed to be successful in an international setting.

Abroad International School Osaka provides a comprehensive and inclusive education which follows the IB (International Baccalaureate)PYP (Primary Years program).
AISO maintains a low student to teacher ratio allowing for a strong student teacher relationships and a variety of extra-curricular activities. While the language of instruction is English. students go beyond mere language learning and become good communicators who do well in all areas.

Ritsumeikan Uji Junior and Senior High School provides a unique bi-lingual and bi-cultural environment where students can develop academically and personally through various experiences inside Japan and around the world. Students hone their thinking and inquiry skills and develop and deepen their humanity, while expanding their English ability and academic skills.

Deutsche Schule Kobe International is a German international school abroad and an IB World School for children ages 2 to 11. DSKI provides an exceptional, innovative education anchored by its German heritage with international values and recognized for embracing the rich diversity in its learners and the world. DSKI approaches education holistically in order to ensure that students learn using their heart, head and hands.

Christian virtues and commitment, family atmosphere, free inquiry, self-expression, wholesome interactions.

Kansai Christian School was established in 1970 as an English-language school serving the evangelical Christian missionary community in the Kansai region. Today, over 50 years after its founding, KCS continues to provide a Biblically-based 1st-12th grade education to students from a wide variety of backgrounds.
KCS campus, situated between flower fields and rice paddies in Nara Prefecture’s Heguri Town, provides a peaceful setting for a Christ-centered and truly international community of learners.

Marist Brothers International School (MBIS) is a private, college-preparatory school, catering to students from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12. Since opening our doors in 1951, our graduates have consistently achieved placements in universities and colleges around the world. MBIS has been accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) since 1972, and became an IB World School in 2017. We are committed to excellence in education, but believe that excellence means more than a rigorous and stimulating curriculum. Our holistic approach includes a focused dedication to character – developing skills which make our students stand out from the crowd. Character and community are at our heart – the foundation of the Marist ‘difference’.

Founded in 1946, St. Michael’s International School offers a distinctive British-style primary education within a culture of academic excellence and a caring family community. SMIS focuses solely on children aged between three and eleven years of age and maintains a strong connection to the Anglican church.

Ascot is an international school located in Kobe, Japan is a Cambridge certified International School.

Canadian Academy is an international day and boarding pre-K to grade 12 IB World school, located in Kobe, Japan. Built on over 100 years of history, we offer innovative experiences and programs, highly-qualified and highly-regarded educators, and some of the best facilities in international schools globally. Our students are challenged and inspired during their time at CA, and go on to attend the world's finest universities and colleges.

Ashiya International School mainly educates children from 18 months to 12-year-olds in English. AIS continues the teaching philosophy of Mikage International Preschool that originated in 1964, to teach based on Christian principles by disciplining in love, instilling good morals and manners, and striving to foster high English language ability in students.

Kobe Bilingual School is a bilingual international school in Kobe for children aged 3-12, promoting local and global learning. KOBILS implements Scotland’s Curriculum for Excellence alongside the Japanese national curriculum. KOBILS strives to help develop SKILL in their students: to become Strong, Kind, Inquisitive, Life-Long Learners. They encourage children to recognise and build on their strengths while overcoming their weaknesses, whether they be in academics, sports or daily life. In this way children can be the best they can be and find their place as effective contributors to society - both now and in the future.

Mindfulness, Accountability, and Integrity