Osaka YMCA International School (OYIS) — IB Primary Education in Osaka
Osaka, Osaka, Japan
Osaka YMCA International School (OYIS) is an international school in Osaka, Osaka. This profile reviews its primary curriculum, fees, campus information, and admissions questions using official sources where available.
Last reviewed: 2026-10-21
Osaka YMCA International School (OYIS) is located in Osaka, Osaka and serves Preschool–G12 through IB PYP / MYP / DP. It was founded in 2001. William Prep has verified 2 campuses for primary-age provision.
At a Glance
- Year Founded
- 2001
- Curriculum
- IB PYP / MYP / DP
- Enrollment
- ~400
- Tuition & Major Fees
- 2025-26: Tuition (Kindergarten A & B) ¥1,548,000; Tuition (Grade 1-6) ¥1,705,000; Registration Fee (Pre-school-G9) ¥300,000; Registration Fee (G10-12) ¥200,000; Application Fee ¥30,000
Key Features and Institutional Notes
- The published grade range is Preschool–G12; the stated curriculum is IB PYP / MYP / DP.
- Listed as an international school; the primary directory contains 2 campuses.
- Programme authorisations recorded in William Prep's source file: IB-PYP, IB-MYP, IB-DP. Reconfirm current status before applying.
- The directory records IB, CIS; 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.
- Families for whom regular travel to Osaka, Osaka 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 (¥1,500,000–2,000,000) 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
- 2025-2026 Tuition and Fees ↗Osaka YMCA International School · School official
- Tosabori campus location information ↗Osaka YMCA International School (OYIS) · School official
- School website ↗Osaka YMCA International School (OYIS) · School official
Fees, admissions rules, and accreditation statuses change. Check the latest school-issued documents before making an application decision.
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