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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.

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Wellness
Wellness Week
Wellness
Wellness Week

A child’s ability to learn, grow, and flourish is connected to their physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. When children feel healthy and balanced they are better able to engage with their learning, and build positive relationships. Research shows that students who prioritise wellbeing perform better academically, develop stronger social skills, and show greater resilience when […]

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80 Years of Reading and the Joy of Sharing Stories

For almost eighty years, St. Michael’s International School has inspired generations of children to fall in love with books. From our earliest classrooms filled with well-worn storybooks to today’s bright, inviting reading spaces, the joy of stepping into a good story has remained at the heart of our school life. Reading at St. Michael’s has […]

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Finding Our Voice Through Poetry

Learning, reciting, and performing poetry helps children develop vital communication and collaboration skills that serve them far beyond the classroom. Through choral speaking and performance poetry, students learn how to project their voices, use tone and expression, and listen carefully to one another. Working as a group to bring a poem to life requires coordination, […]

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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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