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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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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.

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The Power of Small
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The Power of Small

At St. Michael’s, we are often described as a “small school with a big heart.” Nowhere is that more visible than on St. Michael’s Day, when students, staff, parents, and alumni come together at the cathedral. The sight of our whole community side by side is a powerful reminder of what makes our school unique. […]

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Celebrating St. Michael’s Day

Each year, the St. Michael’s community comes together to mark our school’s namesake day with a very special service at the cathedral. This long-standing tradition is more than a celebration, it is a meaningful way for our students, staff, families, and friends to gather in a shared spirit of gratitude and reflection. St. Michael’s Day […]

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Celebrating our Founder: Leonora Edith Lea

We celebrate the remarkable life of Miss Leonora Edith Lea, whose vision and service shaped our very beginnings. Born in Canada in 1896, she spent her childhood in Japan where her father served as an Anglican bishop. After studying in England and Canada, she returned to Japan in 1927 as a missionary teacher, committed to […]

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Celebrating Our Founder: Bishop Michael Yashiro

We honour Bishop Michael Hinsuke Yashiro, co-founder of St. Michael’s International School, whose leadership in Kansai and beyond has shaped our school’s identity. He served as Bishop of Kobe and in 1947 was elected Presiding Bishop of Nippon Sei Ko Kai (the Anglican Church in Japan.) At the 1948 Lambeth Conference he carried a finely […]

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