関西国際学園 (Kansai International Academy) — IB Primary Education in Hyogo
Kobe (Shinzaike-Minamimachi, Nada-ku), Hyogo, Japan
関西国際学園 (Kansai International Academy) is an Article 1 school in Kobe (Shinzaike-Minamimachi, Nada-ku), Hyogo. This profile reviews its primary curriculum, fees, campus information, and admissions questions using official sources where available.
Last reviewed: 2026-10-21
関西国際学園 (Kansai International Academy) is located in Kobe (Shinzaike-Minamimachi, Nada-ku), Hyogo and serves Nursery–G12 (Elementary G1–G6) through IB PYP / MYP / DP, bilingual Japanese-English. Its founding year was not publicly confirmed. William Prep has verified Kobe ELC, Kindergarten and Elementary campus for primary-age provision.
At a Glance
- Year Founded
- Not publicly confirmed
- Curriculum
- IB PYP / MYP / DP, bilingual Japanese-English
- Enrollment
- ~200
- Tuition & Major Fees
- 2026: Tuition (Elementary, annual estimate) ¥840,000; Entrance Fee (sibling discount rate) ¥150,000
Key Features and Institutional Notes
- The published grade range is Nursery–G12 (Elementary G1–G6); the stated curriculum is IB PYP / MYP / DP, bilingual Japanese-English.
- Listed as an Article 1 school; the primary directory contains Kobe ELC, Kindergarten and Elementary campus.
- Programme authorisations recorded in William Prep's source file: IB-PYP, IB-MYP, IB-DP. Reconfirm current status before applying.
- The directory records IB (MYP, DP); families should also verify the current status with the relevant accreditor.
- School bus: available. Boarding: not available.
Who Might Find This School a Good Fit
Might suit
- Families seeking a primary programme built around IB PYP / MYP / DP, bilingual Japanese-English.
- Families for whom regular travel to Kobe (Shinzaike-Minamimachi, Nada-ku), Hyogo is practical.
Might not suit
- Families requiring all parent-school communication in Japanese; the recorded parent-language note is: Not required.
- Families for whom the published fee figure (¥840,000+ (elementary tuition)) plus transport, meals, uniforms, and other extras would exceed budget.
This fit assessment is based on published curriculum, location, legal status, fees, and language requirements. It is not a ranking of educational quality.
Sources
- Kobe ELC, Kindergarten and Elementary campus location information ↗関西国際学園 (Kansai International Academy) · School official
- School website ↗関西国際学園 (Kansai International Academy) · School official
Fees, admissions rules, and accreditation statuses change. Check the latest school-issued documents before making an application decision.
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