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

*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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