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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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Practical investigations that bring learning to life
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Practical investigations that bring learning to life

Science learning at St Michael’s is active, curious and closely linked to the world around us. Through the International Primary Curriculum, pupils meet science in many different units of work. They do not only read about ideas, they test them, question them and see what happens in real life. From the Early Years onwards, children […]

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Student led Exit Points

At the end of each IPC unit, our learners take part in a student led Exit Point. This is when children plan and lead activities to share what they have been learning with parents. Student led Exit Points also mark a positive ending to each unit. They give pupils a chance to reflect on their […]

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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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