The Foundation for Life-Long Learning

The 21st Century is a time of great change and tremendous opportunity. In response to a rapidly diversifying local community, the Osaka YMCA opened the city's first and only accredited International School in September, 2001. We offer residents of Osaka and its environs a globally-oriented educational alternative to nationally run public schools.

OYIS is fully accredited (PK-6) by the Schools Commission of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.