Schooling Options
Major International or IB Schools in Okinawa
Amerasian School
Amicus International
Hope International
Okinawa Christian School International
Okinawa International School
(IB School)
Okinawa Shogaku
(Provides IB Program)
What we do
The Schooling Options Team is committed to presenting as many options as possible for parents to consider for their children’s schooling. However, not every school is appropriate for every child, and inclusion on this list is not an endorsement of a particular school. We encourage parents and carers to thoroughly research any school they are considering for their child. We are happy to help walk you through that process, so please schedule a visit: educational_support@oist.jp
International Schools in Okinawa
More Information
Japanese Education
Educational Information (official)
- One Day in Elementary School in Japan (video)
- Videos for children starting elementary school (MEXT - multilingual)
- Guide for foreign students to start school (MEXT summary)
- Guide for foreign students to start school (MEXT document)
- Ministry of Justice Life in Japan Guidebook (multilingual)
- Public elementary school enrollment guidebook
- Compulsory Education in Japan
Schooling Options in Okinawa: Overview
There are three types of schools for each level of education: Public, Private, and International. Please click the links below for more information on each.
Public Schools near by OIST
Onna Elementary School
- School website
- Map explaining Onna Elementary School registration eligibility (pdf)
- Enrollment process for kindergarten and elementary school
OIST related
Useful Websites for OIST Parents
OIST School Subsidy (log in only)
