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One World International School Osaka

(OWIS Osaka)

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Last updated on 2025-03-26

Discover the OWIS difference in Osaka

Personalised, Student-Centered Learning

The Inquiry-based project work allows students to focus on their strengths, pursue their passions, and direct their own educational journey.

Also, our optimal class sizes of 18 or less ensure every student receives the individual attention they need to achieve their full potential.

Kind & Inclusive Environment

Step into an immersive international environment where multiculturalism is celebrated, providing a truly global perspective for your child’s education.

 Our culture of kindness, inclusivity, and community as well as our comprehensive student support services, help everyone at OWIS Osaka feel a sense of belonging and school identity. 

Certified, Experienced, & IB-Trained Teachers

All our faculty are certified with teaching qualifications of bachelors or higher, are experienced in delivering education, and have been trained in the IB method. 

OWIS teachers are trained to assist students not just to progress academically but also to develop socially, emotionally, and personally.

Primary School Children hold up model creations/vehicles/aeroplanes

Balanced Curricula

We offer Inquiry-based International education which prioritises excellence in academics and overall value-based development.

1) Inquiry-based – Our students get the chance to ask questions, explore their curiosities, and engage with ideas through real-world and role-play scenarios, testing hypotheses by doing things themselves and seeing the application of what they learn.

2) Student-driven – our curriculum encourages students to take ownership of their learning, allowing them to focus on their individual strengths and passions, enhancing problem-solving, calculated risk-taking & self-confidence, resulting in overall better learning outcomes.

3) Rigorous – Our curriculum takes the best from the UK, Australia, & North American schools. We incorporate structured learning alongside project-based activities, and students must receive a passing grade to advance. This prepares students not only to succeed in their future academic and career goals but also to succeed anywhere in the world and in life.  

4) Holistic – Our curriculum is structured in a way that focuses on the overall development of the student by encouraging traits in the learner profile, and our extensive afterschool programme provides further opportunities for skill acquisition, exploring passions, & personal development.

Building Towards K12 Education

OWIS Osaka currently offers Grades EC (age 3) to Grade 8 (age 14)

Junior Secondary School - Designing and drawing

AGE 11-16 YEARS

Junior Secondary School

Our international curriculum will promote critical thinking and creativity, so young learners will be well-prepared for the challenges of high school.

AGE 16-18 YEARS

Senior Secondary School

A rigorous and goal-oriented learning experience that will prepare learners for a fruitful university life and a well-defined career path.

Technology as an Enabler for Learning

We integrate advanced technology throughout our curriculum to foster an interactive and engaging learning environment. These tools enhances educational outcomes and prepares students for the future.

Here’s how we use technology to improve our students education:

iMac Computer
Lab

Enhances digital literacy and provides a platform for students to engage in complex computing tasks, from coding to graphic design.

Student iPads & MacBooks

Offers a personalised learning experience, ensuring students have access to educational resources and collaborative tools at their fingertips.

GSG Nikon Creativity Studio

Photography classes taught by Nikon-trained educators, students are encouraged to explore visual storytelling, which enhances their creative expression and technical photography skills.

3D Printer Maker Space

Allows students to transform their digital designs into physical objects, promoting innovation and understanding of manufacturing technologies.

Electric
Drumkit

Modernises music education, enabling students to explore a range of sounds and rhythms, fostering musical creativity and coordination.

Each piece of technology at OWIS Osaka not only supports our academic programmes but also enriches the student’s learning experience by developing essential 21st-century skills.

English Support Programme

At OWIS Osaka, our Academic English Preparation (AEP) programme is designed to bolster non-native speakers’ English proficiency, ensuring they can fully participate in an English-speaking educational environment.

Our comprehensive AEP programme is divided into three progressive levels to accelerate our student’s English language acquisition and integrate seamlessly into mainstream classes.

Message from the Principal: Building a Global Community at One World International School in Osaka

“It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the newly launched One World International School in Osaka, where we are committed to building a vibrant and inclusive community of learners from around the world.
 
As the Founding Principal of OWIS Osaka, I am keen to build a team of talented educators who are dedicated to creating a nurturing learning environment that will enable students to achieve their full potential. Our aim is to provide a holistic education that is both rigorous and relevant, equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and values they need to succeed in a rapidly changing world…”

Greg Culos

Principal, OWIS Osaka

A Snapshot of Campus Features

At OWIS Osaka, we do our best to help our students thrive academically and personally, and our modern campus infrastructure testifies our commitment to ensuring the best possible quality of life for our students.

The OWIS After-School Programme and Seasonal Camps are open to everyone!

Life at the OWIS Osaka Campus

The design of the OWIS Osaka campus is driven by our objective to promote a positive and progressive learning environment that supports a rewarding learning journey for all of our students. We have included modern learning spaces and dedicated areas for play and extracurricular activities, which facilitate our students’ holistic wellbeing and promote a sense of belonging on the campus. 

Multi-cultural student body at OWIS Osaka

One World One Community

We believe in the one-world-one-community philosophy where every voice matters. OWIS is proud of our multicultural student body, who study together in peace and harmony.

Arts & Culture

OWIS honours, respects, celebrates all cultures through cultural events and visual art performances. This goes a long way to help students become successful global citizens of the future.

arts culture at OWIS

Amusement & Fun

Our campus features dedicated recreation areas where students can enjoy moments of leisure. They have the liberty to spend time and enjoy meals at the Caesars Kitchen and at our thoughtfully-designed indoor and outdoor play areas.

Security & Safety

Student safety is our top-priority. All students and parents carry a personalised photo ID card with them at all times, and visitors wear clearly marked lanyards whilst on campus. Our full-time security department works vigilantly to ensure students are behaving safely and the premises are secure.

Security guard standing in front of OWIS Osaka secured and locked gate during school hours ensuring the premises are safe

See What Parents Have to Say About Our Campus

Location and Access:

Address:
One World International School Osaka, 3-1-39 Shariji, Ikuno-ku, Osaka, 544-0022.

Check out our Access Page for more information on how to reach us by car, train, bus, and on-demand shuttle.

Visit Our Campus And Experience For Yourself Our Culture Of Kindness

Over 1000 people came to our first annual Spring Carnival – attended my Miss Universe Japan, Expo Mascot Myaku Myaku, and the American Chamber of Commerce. Over 2000 items were donated to the Kansai Food Bank.

Our grade 6 student at OWIS Osaka, won the gold medal in OWIS Global’s first-ever photo contest, “Through My Eyes”

Students put on a range of performances at the 2025 Winter Exhibition

After-School Hip-Hop Dance Club Performance 🕺♫The Hip-Hop Dance Club delivered a fun, energetic, and truly outstanding show on stage.The audience was thoroughly engaged!It was a fantastic performance that truly reflected their dedication and the passion they put into their practice. ✨It’s sure to have been a brilliant and memorable experience for all the students involved!—-———————————————放課後プログラムのヒップホップダンス部による、パフォーマンスの披露がありました🕺♫彼らはステージで、とっても楽しくてエネルギッシュな、最高ショーを見せてくれました。会場も大盛り上がり!練習に一生懸命打ち込んできた努力と情熱が伝わってくる、本当に素晴らしいパフォーマンスでした✨参加した生徒たち全員にとって、最高に輝いた、忘れられない経験になったことでしょう!#OWIS#InternationalSchoolOsaka#InternationalSchoolJapan#AfterSchoolClub#HipHopDance#インターナショナルスクール#インターナショナルスクール大阪#キッズダンス#ダンス発表会

After-School Hip-Hop Dance Club Performance 🕺♫

The Hip-Hop Dance Club delivered a fun, energetic, and truly outstanding show on stage.
The audience was thoroughly engaged!

It was a fantastic performance that truly reflected their dedication and the passion they put into their practice. ✨

It’s sure to have been a brilliant and memorable experience for all the students involved!

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放課後プログラムのヒップホップダンス部による、パフォーマンスの披露がありました🕺♫

彼らはステージで、とっても楽しくてエネルギッシュな、最高ショーを見せてくれました。
会場も大盛り上がり!

練習に一生懸命打ち込んできた努力と情熱が伝わってくる、本当に素晴らしいパフォーマンスでした✨

参加した生徒たち全員にとって、最高に輝いた、忘れられない経験になったことでしょう!

#OWIS
#InternationalSchoolOsaka
#InternationalSchoolJapan
#AfterSchoolClub
#HipHopDance
#インターナショナルスクール
#インターナショナルスクール大阪
#キッズダンス
#ダンス発表会
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Join Our OWIS Osaka Open Campus 📣✨Our school invites you to our Open Campus Friday!You can visit our campus to experience the atmosphere in person and ask any questions or concerns you may have about enrolment on the spot.We'll also have a casual Q&A session, so feel free to ask us anything 😊📅 Date & Time: Every Friday, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM(It's typically held weekly, but please check the options on our website form to confirm the availability, as it may not be held every week.)📍 Location: OWIS Osaka Campus, 3rd Floor - Black Box Theater💰️Participation fee: FreeWhat to Expect:・Meet with our friendly admissions counsellor・Tour our campus facilities・Learn about our extracurricular activities, and more!🚗 Parking:If arriving by car, please utilise nearby public paid parking facilities.🔗 How to Register: Book your spot via the form below ↓https://owis.org/jp/ja/school-tour/(The URL is also available in our profile)—-———————————————OWIS大阪 オープンキャンパス開催中 📣✨当校では、金曜日にオープンキャンパスを開催しています!実際に校内の雰囲気をご覧いただき、入学に関するご質問や不安なこともその場で相談していただけます。質疑応答の時間も設けておりますので、どんなことでもお気軽にご質問ください😊📅 開催日時: 金曜日 10:30~12:00(基本は毎週開催ですが、開催しない週もございますので、詳細は当校まで問い合わせください)📍 開催場所: OWIS大阪 3階 ブラックボックス 💰️参加費:無料【主な内容】・入学カウンセラーとの個別相談・キャンパス施設の見学・課外活動のご紹介 など【アクセス】自家用車でお越しの場合は、近隣の有料公共駐車場をご利用ください。🔗 申込方法:こちらのフォームよりご予約ください ↓https://owis.org/jp/ja/school-tour/(URLはプロフィール欄にも掲載しています)#OWIS#InternationalSchoolOsaka#InternationalSchoolJapan#OpenCampus#GlobalEducation#インターナショナルスクール#インターナショナルスクール大阪#オープンキャンパス#学校見学#グローバル教育

Join Our OWIS Osaka Open Campus 📣✨

Our school invites you to our Open Campus Friday!
You can visit our campus to experience the atmosphere in person and ask any questions or concerns you may have about enrolment on the spot.
We`ll also have a casual Q&A session, so feel free to ask us anything 😊

📅 Date & Time: Every Friday, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
(It`s typically held weekly, but please check the options on our website form to confirm the availability, as it may not be held every week.)
📍 Location: OWIS Osaka Campus, 3rd Floor - Black Box Theater
💰️Participation fee: Free

What to Expect:
・Meet with our friendly admissions counsellor
・Tour our campus facilities
・Learn about our extracurricular activities, and more!

🚗 Parking:
If arriving by car, please utilise nearby public paid parking facilities.

🔗 How to Register: Book your spot via the form below ↓
https://owis.org/jp/ja/school-tour/
(The URL is also available in our profile)

—-———————————————

OWIS大阪 オープンキャンパス開催中 📣✨

当校では、金曜日にオープンキャンパスを開催しています!
実際に校内の雰囲気をご覧いただき、入学に関するご質問や不安なこともその場で相談していただけます。
質疑応答の時間も設けておりますので、どんなことでもお気軽にご質問ください😊

📅 開催日時: 金曜日 10:30~12:00
(基本は毎週開催ですが、開催しない週もございますので、詳細は当校まで問い合わせください)
📍 開催場所: OWIS大阪 3階 ブラックボックス
💰️参加費:無料

【主な内容】
・入学カウンセラーとの個別相談
・キャンパス施設の見学
・課外活動のご紹介 など

【アクセス】
自家用車でお越しの場合は、近隣の有料公共駐車場をご利用ください。

🔗 申込方法:こちらのフォームよりご予約ください ↓
https://owis.org/jp/ja/school-tour/
(URLはプロフィール欄にも掲載しています)

#OWIS
#InternationalSchoolOsaka
#InternationalSchoolJapan
#OpenCampus
#GlobalEducation
#インターナショナルスクール
#インターナショナルスクール大阪
#オープンキャンパス
#学校見学
#グローバル教育
...

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Grade 3 Excursion Fun at Hattori Ryokuchi Park 🌳✨One major highlight was visiting the Open-Air Museum of Old Japanese Farmhouses located within the park 🏠Students had the fantastic opportunity to see authentic, traditional homes from different regions of JapanThis excursion directly supported our inquiry into “How We Express Ourselves,” as the students learned firsthand how culture, environment, and history influence how people live and build their homesAfter soaking in the cultural insights, it was time for some energy release with a friendly and spirited soccer match between House Teams at the park's futsal court! ⚽️This activity fostered teamwork, sportsmanship, and physical well-being, connecting perfectly with our “Who We Are” theme, which explores physical and social development 🤝Before heading back, the students enjoyed valuable time at the playground!They built friendships, developed gross motor skills, and practised essential self-management skills like taking turns and playing safely 😊What a fantastic excursion filled with discovery, learning, and friendship! —-———————————————3年生が服部緑地公園へ遠足に行ってきました🌳✨ハイライトの一つは、公園内にある日本民家集落博物館の見学🏠日本各地の伝統的な古民家を実際に見る貴重な機会となりました。これは、UOI授業の「How We Express Ourselves(どのように自己表現するか)」に繋がり、文化や環境、歴史が人々の暮らしや住まいにどのように影響を与えるかを深く学ぶことができました。文化的な学びに続いては、フットサルコートでハウスチーム対抗のサッカー試合⚽️みんなでエネルギッシュに、汗を流しながら、チームワークやスポーツマンシップ、心身の健やかさを育みました。これはUOI授業の「Who We Are(私たちは誰なのか)」で学んだ、心と体の発達や社会性とも関連しています🤝最後は公園の遊具で思いっきり遊びました!友情を育み、体をたくさん動かし、順番を守ったり安全に遊んだりする自己管理能力も実践できました😊学びと発見、そして友情が深まった、最高の遠足になりました!#OWIS#InternationalSchoolOsaka#InternationalSchoolJapan#FieldTrip#HattoriRyokuchiPark#SchoolExcursion#InquiryBasedLearning#インターナショナルスクール#インターナショナルスクール大阪#遠足#校外学習#探究学習#服部緑地公園

Grade 3 Excursion Fun at Hattori Ryokuchi Park 🌳✨

One major highlight was visiting the Open-Air Museum of Old Japanese Farmhouses located within the park 🏠
Students had the fantastic opportunity to see authentic, traditional homes from different regions of Japan
This excursion directly supported our inquiry into “How We Express Ourselves,” as the students learned firsthand how culture, environment, and history influence how people live and build their homes

After soaking in the cultural insights, it was time for some energy release with a friendly and spirited soccer match between House Teams at the park`s futsal court! ⚽️
This activity fostered teamwork, sportsmanship, and physical well-being, connecting perfectly with our “Who We Are” theme, which explores physical and social development 🤝

Before heading back, the students enjoyed valuable time at the playground!

They built friendships, developed gross motor skills, and practised essential self-management skills like taking turns and playing safely 😊

What a fantastic excursion filled with discovery, learning, and friendship!

—-———————————————

3年生が服部緑地公園へ遠足に行ってきました🌳✨

ハイライトの一つは、公園内にある日本民家集落博物館の見学🏠
日本各地の伝統的な古民家を実際に見る貴重な機会となりました。
これは、UOI授業の「How We Express Ourselves(どのように自己表現するか)」に繋がり、文化や環境、歴史が人々の暮らしや住まいにどのように影響を与えるかを深く学ぶことができました。

文化的な学びに続いては、フットサルコートでハウスチーム対抗のサッカー試合⚽️
みんなでエネルギッシュに、汗を流しながら、チームワークやスポーツマンシップ、心身の健やかさを育みました。
これはUOI授業の「Who We Are(私たちは誰なのか)」で学んだ、心と体の発達や社会性とも関連しています🤝

最後は公園の遊具で思いっきり遊びました!

友情を育み、体をたくさん動かし、順番を守ったり安全に遊んだりする自己管理能力も実践できました😊

学びと発見、そして友情が深まった、最高の遠足になりました!

#OWIS
#InternationalSchoolOsaka
#InternationalSchoolJapan
#FieldTrip
#HattoriRyokuchiPark
#SchoolExcursion
#InquiryBasedLearning
#インターナショナルスクール
#インターナショナルスクール大阪
#遠足
#校外学習
#探究学習
#服部緑地公園
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