Community Communications
This page is for all our local community partners. We understand your needs and want to keep you up-to-date and informed on the school’s developments. We will use this page to inform you on the school’s progress, operations, and communications with parents that you might not otherwise have access to. Any information that is relevant to our valued local community and partners that is relevant to you, will be included on this page.
If you are a local community member living in Ikuno and have any questions about the school’s operations and developments, please contact our school.
◆Drive Through Information Session
We would like to invite you to the information session regarding the Drive-Through Plan, which will be held on Tuesday, September 17th, 2025, from 6:30 pm. In this briefing session, we will talk about our thoughts.
◆New Term Has Begun!
We have welcomed approximately 65 new students, and the new term has begun on August 25th.
This is the first term of the academic year of 2025-26 (Term 1).
As the school becomes livelier, we apologize in advance for any inconvenience caused.
We would be grateful for your continued support as you watch over the children’s growth.
Additionally, from August 25th to September 26th, as part of a school bus trial, the north side of the school will be used as a pick-up and drop-off point for two school buses.
From September 1st to September 26th, the school buses will pass through the west-side road between 3:30 pm and 4:00 pm.
This will be conducted as a trial, and we appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
◆ Letter to the Community
Here is our letter to the commnity. Please click HERE
◆ Join OWIS After Clubs!
Would you like to join the after-school club activities at OWIS? All activities will be conducted in English. We welcome participation from everyone, including those who are not currently enrolled!
For more information, please click HERE
See What Parents Have to Say About Our Campus
“I really like the teachers here, they are always smiling and are really kind, and it's great to see that they hold a lot of our family’s values. My kids also seem to really enjoy their teacher’s mentorship style. My children have started the PYP curriculum and are learning lots of things that I wish I had learned as a kid. My child loves the gardening classes, the school pet and anything to do with nature. We love to see that the education is very tangible and hands-on.”
Jeremy Carlson
Parent of Students in Early Childhood and Primary School“Each day we have been greeted by teachers with warm smiles and genuine kindness - this left a deep impression on us. What touched us even more is how many teachers already remembered my son Eric & Ethan's names. Their homeroom teacher, Ms Mariko & Ms Michelle, have offered consistent encouragement and recognition, which has deeply reassured both our children and us as parents. We truly believe they will continue to thrive with this kind of support.”
Arrow Xia
Parent of Students in Early Childhood and Primary SchoolThanks to the teachers, we truly feel that enrolling in this school was the right decision. The UOI and presentation-based learning, which cannot be experienced in Japanese schools, are especially valuable. In addition, interacting with children from different countries every day provides positive stimulation and helps broaden his perspective, allowing him to absorb a wide range of ways of thinking.
Akiko Matsuo
Parent of Students in Primary SchoolOWIS’s legacy and big brand presence were a focal point for us. Our son has really enjoyed the strong exposure to science, and today, I saw his presentation on economics. He knows so much more about economics than even I do, and he is just 10 years old!
Rahul Kaushik
Parent of Students in Early Childhood and Primary SchoolAfter attending OWIS Osaka for a year, he has become more self-motivated in both soccer and academics. The teachers are highly qualified, and it's great that he can receive overseas-style education while living in Japan.
Kumiko Sakuhara
Parent of Students in Primary SchoolAs parents, we truly value OWIS’s holistic education approach built around the IB philosophy. Through inquiry-based learning, the school connects knowledge with the real world, helping children develop critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and social-emotional growth. The teachers are both professional and caring, with a strong focus on personalised support. The diverse international environment also helps children strengthen their language skills and learn to understand different cultures with an open and inclusive mindset, building a strong foundation for the future.
Yanan Diao
Parent of Students in Primary SchoolI chose this school not only because it offers an educational environment where students can thoroughly develop their English skills, but also because I sensed a school culture that values freedom and respects students’ independence.
Kazuya Hosokawa
Parent of Students in Primary SchoolAlthough it’s a newly established school, the teachers are very responsible and place great emphasis on academics. With homework and monthly tests, we’ve seen clear progress in our child. In addition, the extracurricular activities are rich and diverse. At our school’s Spring Carnival in March, there were all kinds of delicious food, games, small animals, and industry experts celebrating together with teachers, students, and parents. It was absolutely delightful! Even a month later, our child still can’t stop talking about it.
Wang Ying
Parent of Students in Secondary SchoolWe chose OWIS to teach our daughter both English and Japanese. Your school came highly recommended for our education journey. We wanted and encouraged a hybrid education as our daughter will also go to school in the US. Thank you so much for including us!
Joseph Morris, Shinri Matsuoka
Parent of a Early Childhood StudentMy child has been studying in an English-language environment at other international schools since kindergarten. Although my child briefly attended a public elementary school, he or she was determined to continue learning in an English-language environment. After doing a lot of research, we discovered OWIS. We chose OWIS because of its curriculum, which stimulates children’s curiosity, and its comprehensive support system. We also felt that the newly built outdoor facilities would provide plenty of opportunities for physical activity.
Mio Kato
Parent of Students in Primary SchoolWe came across OWIS while searching online and decided to choose it because we felt that the curriculum was strong and the teachers friendly and reliable. Our child is also looking forward to starting in a new enviroment while attending this school.
Kobayashi Yoko
Parent of Students in Secondary SchoolYou guys ROCK! Thank you so much for supporting Food Bank Kansai and spreading the word.