Osaka YMCA International School

Nakatsu and Tosabori campuses, Japan

An English medium IB school across the Nakatsu and Tosabori campuses. Its primary programme covers Grades 1–6, MYP covers Grades 7–10 and senior students choose the full IB Diploma, IB Courses or a school diploma pathway.

At a glance

Curriculum pathways
IB
School stages
Early years · Primary · Secondary · Sixth form
Teaching language
English
Published age range
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Location
Nakatsu and Tosabori campuses, Osaka
Boarding
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English language support
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Entry ages & placement

Preschool children can apply upon turning 3 and must meet the toilet-training policy. Other entry ages use September 1: KA 4, KB 5, Grade 1 6, Grade 7 12, Grade 10 15, Grade 11 16, Grade 12 17. Elementary placement exceptions are rare; the published policy considers previous schooling, emotional readiness and assessment. Age 17 at Grade 12 entry is a cohort age, not a maximum attendance age.

School admission age details

Curriculum by phase

IB · On campus

Primary · Ages 6–12

IB PYP in Grades 1–6 for ages 6–12. Preschool and kindergarten provision is separate.

Pathway details

IB · On campus

Secondary · Ages 12–16

IB MYP in Grades 7–10 for ages 12–16.

Pathway details

IB · On campus

Sixth form · Ages 16–18

IB Diploma or IB Course routes in Grades 11–12 for ages 16–18; the school also offers a WASC-accredited diploma pathway.

Pathway details

Programmes & opportunities

Sources & dates

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