Marist Brothers International School (MBIS) — IB Primary Education in Hyogo
Kobe (Suma-ku), Hyogo, Japan
Marist Brothers International School (MBIS) is an international school in Kobe (Suma-ku), Hyogo. This profile reviews its primary curriculum, fees, campus information, and admissions questions using official sources where available.
Last reviewed: 2026-10-21
Marist Brothers International School (MBIS) is located in Kobe (Suma-ku), Hyogo and serves PreK–G12 through US Curriculum + IB DP. It was founded in 1951. William Prep has verified Suma campus for primary-age provision.
At a Glance
- Year Founded
- 1951
- Curriculum
- US Curriculum + IB DP
- Enrollment
- 520
- Tuition & Major Fees
- 2024-25: Tuition (PYP Early Years) ¥1,548,660; Tuition (PYP Grade 1-5) ¥1,778,680
Key Features and Institutional Notes
- The published grade range is PreK–G12; the stated curriculum is US Curriculum + IB DP.
- Listed as an international school; the primary directory contains Suma campus.
- Programme authorisations recorded in William Prep's source file: IB-PYP, IB-MYP, IB-DP. Reconfirm current status before applying.
- Institutional accreditations recorded in William Prep's source file: WASC. Reconfirm current status before applying.
- School bus: available. Boarding: not available.
Who Might Find This School a Good Fit
Might suit
- Families seeking a primary programme built around US Curriculum + IB DP.
- Families for whom regular travel to Kobe (Suma-ku), Hyogo is practical.
Might not suit
- Families requiring Article 1 status; compulsory-education treatment should be checked with the relevant municipality.
- Families requiring all parent-school communication in Japanese; the recorded parent-language note is: Not required.
- Families for whom the published fee figure (¥1,800,000–2,200,000) 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
- Suma campus location information ↗Marist Brothers International School (MBIS) · School official
- School website ↗Marist Brothers International School (MBIS) · School official
Fees, admissions rules, and accreditation statuses change. Check the latest school-issued documents before making an application decision.
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