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Strong IB results — 92.4% pass rate over 17 years with 32.5-point average, exceeding global benchmark of 30
Elite university placements — graduates accepted to Harvard, Imperial College London, University of Tokyo, and top institutions across 10+ countries
Intimate scale — ~180 total students (K-12) with rolling admissions; small cohorts enable personalized learning and university counseling
Significant upfront investment — ¥330,000 initial fees (registration + facility) plus ¥20,000 application fee before annual tuition
Balanced diversity — student body split equally between Japanese nationals, bicultural families, and expats from ~20 countries
Annual Tuition
¥1,313,000 - ¥1,701,000≈ $8,274.89 - $10,720.17
Registration
¥220,000≈ $1,386.50
Est. First Year Total
¥1,533,000≈ $9,661.39
EC/K
¥1,313,000≈ $8,274.89
¥220,000≈ $1,386.50
Grades 1-8
¥1,669,000≈ $10,518.50
¥220,000≈ $1,386.50
Grades 9-12
¥1,701,000≈ $10,720.17
¥220,000≈ $1,386.50
Approximate values based on ECB monthly average (2026-03). Actual amounts may vary.
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$8,274.89 - $10,720.17
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HIS accepts year-round rolling admissions with flexible requirements, testing English/math proficiency, and emphasizing personal fit over competition in small classes.
HIS graduates achieve a 92.4% IB Diploma pass rate with average scores of 32.5 points, gaining admission to top universities worldwide including Harvard, Imperial College London, and University of ...
HIS fosters a diverse, peace-centered community of 20 nationalities with strong parent involvement, inquiry-based IB learning, and unique peace activism initiatives.
HIS tuition ranges from ¥1.31M-¥1.70M annually with significant one-time enrollment fees totaling ¥350K. No scholarships or sibling discounts are offered.
HIS is ideal for internationally-minded families seeking English-medium IB education in Hiroshima, especially those valuing diversity, small classes, and a peace-oriented ethos.
International School · Day School · Through School (K-12)
Hiroshima, Japan
Curriculum
IB PYP / IB MYP / IB Diploma
Annual Tuition
¥1,313,000 - ¥1,701,000≈ $8,274.89 - $10,720.17
Students
~180
Nationalities
20+