Marist Brothers International School

Marist Brothers International School (MBIS), located in Kobe, Japan, serves a diverse student body ranging in age from 3 to 18 years old. Since its establishment in 1951, MBIS has consistently guided its graduates towards esteemed universities and colleges globally. With accreditation from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) since 1972 and recognition as an IB World School in 2017, MBIS ensures a robust educational foundation for its students. The school’s emphasis on small class sizes, averaging 25 students, fosters an ideal learning environment for personalized attention and engagement.

MBIS prides itself on more than just academic excellence through its commitment to holistic education which includes character development. The school's mission, vision, and Marist Expectations (MEs) are meticulously integrated into teaching and learning to nurture each student’s growth into a responsible global citizen. Rooted in the principles of the International Baccalaureate Organization’s IB Learner Profile, MBIS promotes attributes such as international-mindedness, empathy, and peaceful world-building. Periodic reviews of these guiding statements ensure they evolve with the community’s goals and needs, making them dynamic and responsive principles that guide the school’s direction.