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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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Class Assemblies Matter
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Class Assemblies Matter

As we browse the alumni gallery it’s heartening to realise that class assemblies are a well established tradition at St. Michael’s. These events offer our learners a regular opportunity to step forward, share their learning and find their voice. From Early Years to the upper primary classes, children take turns to lead their peers, teachers […]

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From Shields to Stories Making History Meaningful

Always a popular subject, as this photograph from the 1970’s demonstrates, History comes alive in our classrooms. Rather than simply memorising dates and facts, children explore big questions, investigate sources and make meaningful connections between past and present. This approach helps them build a richer understanding of how people lived, thought and made decisions in […]

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37 Years of Friendship

Last week our Year 4 students welcomed children and teachers from our partner school in Sasayama City, continuing a cherished relationship that will celebrate 37 years of friendship in January 2026. The visit is a valued tradition in our school calendar and an important example of how we extend our community beyond Kobe. Throughout the […]

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Technology as a tool for thinking

Digital tools are part of everyday life for our pupils. At St Michaels, our aim is not simply to give children access to devices, but to teach them to use technology thoughtfully and safely as a tool for thinking. From Year One, each child has access to a Chromebook as part of our one to […]

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