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Hosei University Kokusai High School is a IB Diploma Programme school in Tsurumi-ku, Japan. Founded in 1948, it has approximately 888 students. The language of instruction is Japanese and English. Annual tuition: ¥895,000.
Last reviewed: May 1, 2026
Guaranteed admission pathway — 100% acceptance rate via Category A track for first-choice applicants, requiring only transcripts and essay (245/245 admitted in 2025)
Exceptional university outcomes — 80% advance to affiliated Hosei University, while others gain admission to top institutions including Keio, Waseda, and Sophia
Dual-diploma IB programme — 100% IB Diploma pass rate in first two cohorts (2020-2021), taught bilingually in English and Japanese with 20-student cohorts
Highly competitive merit track — Category B academic exam shows 3.4:1 selectivity ratio (474 test-takers, 139 admitted in 2025) across Japanese, English, and Math
Substantial investment required — First-year costs total ¥1,225,000 (¥330,000 entrance fee + ¥895,000 tuition/fees) with strict payment deadlines
Annual Tuition
¥895,000 - ¥895,000≈ $5,640.54 - $5,640.54
Application Fee
¥330,000≈ $2,079.75
Est. First Year Total
¥1,310,000≈ $8,255.98
Grade 10–12 (All Courses)
¥650,000≈ $4,096.48
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Enrolment Fee
¥330,000≈ $2,079.75
Approximate values based on ECB monthly average (2026-03). Actual amounts may vary.
Hosei University Kokusai High School Tuition Support Scholarship
Need-BasedPTA Emergency Hardship Scholarship
Need-BasedView Fees
$5,640.54 - $5,640.54
Grades: secondary
Grades: secondary
Grades: secondary
Grades: secondary
Grades: secondary
Grades: secondary
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Kokusai High's five admissions categories range from a near-automatic document review to a highly competitive 3-subject academic exam, catering to diverse student profiles.
Roughly 80% of graduates advance to Hosei University through an affiliated recommendation system, while motivated students concurrently pursue top Japanese and international institutions.
The school cultivates four core capacities — the ability to enjoy, courage to challenge, tolerant heart, and power to doubt — grounded in a philosophy of independent global citizenship.
With 80% club participation, student-run major events, and a vibrant mix of sports and cultural activities, Kokusai High fosters strong community ownership and peer collaboration.
Kokusai High's IB Diploma is taught bilingually in English and Japanese, explicitly designed for bilingual students — not native English speakers — making it unique among Japanese IB schools.
Kokusai High offers 5 admission tracks (A-E) across Global and IB programs. Track A (document screening) admits nearly all applicants, while Track B (academic exam) is highly competitive with a 3-4...
Hosei Kokusai sends ~80% of graduates to affiliated Hosei University while maintaining strong external placements to top Japanese universities (Keio, Waseda, ICU) and overseas institutions.
Hosei University Kokusai High School fosters independent, globally-minded learners through student-led activities, bilingual IB programs, and strong university pathways, with 80% participating in c...
Annual tuition is ¥895,000 (~$6,000 USD), with ¥1,225,000 first-year total including entrance fee. Limited need-based scholarships and government aid available.
Best for academically strong Japanese students seeking bilingual education with Hosei University pathway, global citizenship values, and IB or project-based learning in a diverse, student-led commu...
Hosei University Kokusai High School follows the IB Diploma Programme.
Yes, Hosei University Kokusai High School is an IB World School offering the IB Diploma Programme.
Annual tuition at Hosei University Kokusai High School is ¥895,000 (JPY).
In addition to tuition, Hosei University Kokusai High School charges a registration fee of ¥330,000.
Hosei University Kokusai High School admits students to Grades 10-12 via five tracks: Category A (document screening, 210 seats, first-choice applicants only); Category B (academic exam in Japanese/English/Math, 50 seats, competitive at ~3:1 ratio); Category C (critical thinking/logic exam, ~10 seats, requires Eiken Pre-2 or TOEFL iBT 40+); Category D (returnee/overseas exam with essay, math and interview, ~10 seats Global / 20 seats IB shared with E); and Category E (IB self-recommendation, 20 seats shared with D, includes English interview). All applications are submitted online. Interviews are conducted in Japanese for Category D and English for Category E. Waitlists operate for oversubscribed tracks.
The application deadline for Category A (Document Screening) Application Deadline – Kanagawa/Tokyo/Chiba is 2026-01-30.
Hosei University Kokusai High School is located in Tsurumi-ku, Japan.
Hosei University Kokusai High School has approximately 888 students.
Main Campus
Tsurumi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
Languages of Instruction
Compulsory / Optional
Day School · Secondary School
Tsurumi-ku, Japan
Hosei University Kokusai High School is a prestigious private co-educational day school in Tsurumi-ku, Yokohama, affiliated with Hosei University. Founded in 1948, it offers two programs: the Global Exploration Course and the IB Diploma Programme (taught bilingually in Japanese and English), serving approximately 888 students in Grades 10–12. The school is notable for its guaranteed Hosei University recommendation pathway, with roughly 80% of graduates advancing to Hosei, while also supporting students aiming for other top Japanese and international universities. With a hensachi (deviation score) of ~69 and vibrant student-led clubs, festivals, and international exchange programs, it attracts academically motivated students with a global mindset.
Curriculum
IB Diploma
Annual Tuition
¥895,000 - ¥895,000≈ $5,640.54 - $5,640.54
Students
~888
Hosei University Kokusai High School admits students to Grades 10-12 via five tracks: Category A (document screening, 210 seats, first-choice applicants only); Category B (academic exam in Japanese/English/Math, 50 seats, competitive at ~3:1 ratio); Category C (critical thinking/logic exam, ~10 seats, requires Eiken Pre-2 or TOEFL iBT 40+); Category D (returnee/overseas exam with essay, math and interview, ~10 seats Global / 20 seats IB shared with E); and Category E (IB self-recommendation, 20 seats shared with D, includes English interview). All applications are submitted online. Interviews are conducted in Japanese for Category D and English for Category E. Waitlists operate for oversubscribed tracks.
Grade 10 (Category E – IB Self-Recommendation, IB Course)
English Requirement: Intermediate English (Minimum Score: TOEFL 57)
Interview Required (In-person)
Acceptance Rate: 0.5%
Grades: secondary
Application deadline for Category A (Global Course, document screening) for applicants from Kanagawa, Tokyo, and Chiba prefectures.
Application deadline for Category B (Global Course, 3-subject academic exam).
Category A results announced 14:00-15:00. Category B academic exam held on this day.
Category E IB self-recommendation entrance exam.
Application deadline for Category E IB self-recommendation track.
Category D returnee/overseas exam (Round I) for both Global and IB courses.
Category C critical thinking / logic test exam day.