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Japanese Curriculum International Schools in Australia

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Japanese-curriculum international schools in Australia either operate as full-time, Japan-aligned schools that teach the MEXT curriculum mainly in Japanese, or as community-run weekend supplementary schools (hoshū jugyō kō) that preserve language and cultural study alongside attendance at Australian schools. Full-time campuses use Japanese as the primary medium and offer English as an additional language, while many Australian schools also teach Japanese as a subject under the Australian Curriculum - these are distinct options for families to compare. Fees vary widely: full-time Japanese schools in Australia can sit at the lower end of the independent international school market (examples in the mid-A$10,000s per year), whereas general international school tuition in Australia more commonly ranges from roughly A$16,000 to A$45,000; weekend supplementary schools are much lower cost and community funded. Admissions usually centre on an April intake for schools following the Japanese academic year, though some programs accept rolling or mid-year entries and weekend schools commonly have termly enrolment; relocating families should check calendar alignment, visa and documentation requirements and local transport or wrap-care options when planning a move.

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At a glance 3 schools · avg fee AUD 10,613
Schools listed
3
Curricula
3
Average annual fee
AUD 10,613
Fee range
AUD 500 – 24,228
Most common curriculum
Japanese Curriculum (3 schools)
Average school size
101 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Sydney Japanese International School
Oldest
Japanese School in Perth (1968)

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FAQs for Australia

What types of Japanese-curriculum schools will I find in Australia?
There are two common types: full-time Japanese curriculum schools that follow standards set by Japan’s education authorities and teach primarily in Japanese, and weekend supplementary schools (hoshū jugyō kō) that provide Japanese language and cultural classes alongside a child’s main school in Australia. Separately, many Australian schools offer Japanese language programmes within the Australian Curriculum; these are not the same as full-time Japanese schools.
Which language is used for teaching and how much English support is provided?
Full-time Japanese curriculum schools use Japanese as the main language of instruction and typically include English (EAL/ESL) lessons to help students live and study in Australia. Weekend supplementary schools deliver lessons in Japanese focused on reading, writing and culture, while Australian schools teaching Japanese generally use English as the classroom language with Japanese as the learning subject.
How much should I expect to pay for a Japanese curriculum placement?
Costs vary by model: full-time Japanese curriculum schools in Australia can charge in the low-to-mid tens of thousands of Australian dollars per year in some cases, while weekend supplementary schools are typically much lower cost and often run by community organisations. For context, broader international school tuition in Australia commonly sits between roughly A$16,000 and A$45,000 a year, so families should request the current fee schedule and any additional levies from each school.
When does the school year start and when should we apply?
Schools that follow the Japanese curriculum usually operate on the Japanese academic calendar, which begins in April and runs to the following March, so the main intake is typically in April; some schools also offer mid-year entry or specific intake windows. Weekend supplementary schools usually run on a term schedule with enrolment each term and are more flexible, but parents should confirm application deadlines, orientation dates and any placement testing well before relocation.
Will a Japanese-curriculum school in Australia keep options open for returning to Japan or staying in Australia?
A full-time school that follows Japan’s MEXT curriculum keeps academic alignment with Japanese schools and can simplify reintegration into Japan’s system, while students who attend supplementary schools typically remain enrolled in the Australian system and add Japanese language maintenance. Families should check how credits, year levels and school records transfer between the Australian authorities and Japanese institutions, and confirm whether the school issues documentation recognised by MEXT or Australian education authorities.