Okinawa International School

Okinawa International School (OIS) is a premier educational institution located in the picturesque city of Okinawa, Japan, at 143 Tamagusukufusato, Nanjyo. Serving students aged 2 to 18, OIS is the first in Okinawa to offer the complete suite of International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes, from the Primary Years Programme (PYP) to the Diploma Programme (DP). With tuition fees ranging from 1,072,000 JPY to 1,748,000 JPY, the school provides a rigorous academic environment that fosters holistic student development.

The teaching approach at OIS is characterized by its mission to foster a rigorous inquiry-based educational program, focusing on three fundamental pillars: human rights and peace, coexistence with the natural environment, and multicultural understanding. The curriculum is designed to cultivate essential skills such as global awareness from a local perspective, effective communication, logical thinking, quantitative reasoning, ICT/AI proficiency, and advanced moral and ethical values. Parents can expect an education that not only emphasizes academic excellence but also promotes critical and creative thinking, preparing students for the complexities of a global society.