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International School Located in the beautiful city of Kobe, Japan
Why St. Michael’s? A positive culture and a caring family community
Academics Best practices in Early Years and Primary education
Health & Safety A safe and caring environment where your child can thrive

St. Michael's International School

The only accredited British international school in Kansai offering a specialised Early Years and Primary education, where young learners thrive in a unique and caring environment, nurtured by almost eighty years of expertise. Give your child the best start in life and come join St. Michael’s International School,  the small school with a big heart.

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International School Kobe

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Why St. Michael’s?

A British international school in the Anglican tradition, provides a  quality education within a positive culture of excellence and a caring family community.

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School Life

As Early Years and Primary specialists, our unique programmes nurture the development of the whole child: the social, emotional, physical and academic aspects are all equally important.

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Admissions

Give your child the very best start in life. Let us help you make the right choice for your child’s future. Discover how to join the St. Michael’s family.

St. Michael's Latest News

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Celebrating Community
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Celebrating Community

Relationships are at the heart of everything we do. Events such as our recent Get Acquainted Tea are a wonderful way to bring families together and celebrate the successful start of the school year. This year is especially meaningful as we prepare to celebrate our 80th Anniversary, a milestone that honours the generations of children, […]

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Student Leadership

We believe that every child has the right to be heard and the opportunity to make a difference. Our Student Leadership programme gives children the chance to step forward as leaders, while also ensuring that every student participates in shaping our school community. During the annual Student Leader elections, pupils can choose to stand as […]

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Then and Now: Learning Through Play

As St. Michael’s celebrates 80 years of creating tomorrow, we continue to reflect on the practices that have always shaped outstanding learning in our school. One of the most enduring is the power of play in the Early Years. Play has long been recognised as the most powerful way for young children to learn. It […]

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Igniting Curiosity Through Entry Points

The best learning begins with a spark of curiosity. At St. Michael’s, our Entry Points are designed to do just that, to engage and excite learners from the very start of a new unit. These hands-on, immersive experiences ignite children’s imagination and lay the foundation for meaningful exploration. Whether it is testing a rocket they’ve […]

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