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Thank you for your interest in Marist Brothers International School. The Admissions section of our website is designed to guide potential applicants through the admissions process. However, if you require more information, please do not hesitate to contact us – we understand that choosing the right school environment for your children can be a very difficult decision, particularly for those who are relocating from overseas. We also invite you to visit our community on campus, and see what makes MBIS such a special place.
MBIS is a private, college-preparatory school, catering to students from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12. Since opening our doors in 1951, our graduates have consistently achieved placements in universities and colleges around the world. MBIS has been accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) since 1972, and became an IB World School in 2017. We are committed to excellence in education, but believe that excellence means more than a rigorous and stimulating curriculum. Our holistic approach includes a focused dedication to character – developing skills which make our students stand out from the crowd. Character and community are at our heart – the foundation of the Marist ‘difference’.
Our primary language of instruction is English, but we also offer Japanese courses from Montessori to Grade 12, ranging from beginner to native-level. Our curriculum is adapted from the California State Standards, and our Grade 11 and 12 students finish their secondary studies by undertaking the world-recognized International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.
MBIS is a small school, with approximately 350 students. Our school community has members that represent over 30 cultural backgrounds. As an international school, we celebrate our diversity, and do not discriminate on the basis of color, creed, religion, or any other distinction. As a small school, we recognize that we cannot cater to a wide range of access needs. Nevertheless, we strive to maintain an inclusive philosophy and policies; we closely consider the needs of every applicant, and weigh them against our ability to offer equitable and appropriate levels of academic and developmental support.
Families who enroll students at MBIS are expected to support our educational philosophy, expectations, and policies. We believe that parents and guardians are vital to education, and expect them to demonstrate a willingness to work with the school to support all aspects of their child’s growth.
Marist Scholarships and Tuition Assistance Policy
Marist is home to a diverse international student community of different nationalities. In recognizing the different needs of the school community, the economic constraints of some families, and the desire to promote academic excellence, the School offers a range of discounts and scholarships to existing and prospective students.
The School may offer one of two fee discounts: “corporate discounts” or “early-bird discounts.” The criteria under which these may be offered is set out under each section.
Scholarships; may be offered under the following categories:
When a family or company requests a discount or scholarship, it shall be the responsibility of the Admissions Team members to have them complete application forms, lists of documents required and explanatory cover letter. Prior to the Head of School considering any discount or scholarship application, all forms and information must be completed and submitted in full.
In no way does the existence of a type of discount or scholarship policy mean that the School must offer it to families every year. However, once agreed that the discount or scholarship is available, the Head of School will work to ensure that all applications are handled fairly, equally and in good faith at all times. The Head of School, assisted by the Business Manager, shall maintain full and accurate records of all scholarships and discounts that are offered (including their quantum and duration), including application documents and approvals.
The Head of School may approve the offering of an “early-bird” discount on Tuition Fees and Development Fees for the next Academic Year as part of setting the annual tuition fees. The criteria, amount and payment period for the early-bird discount shall be set as part of the annual fees process each year. To apply for an “early-bird” discount, parents must contact the School’s finance department, and request the issuance of a debit note for their full Tuition Fee, Development Fee and any associated application or other fees. The Finance department upon receiving an “early-bird” request shall verify fee details with Student Services and issue a debit note specifying the last day for payment.
The Finance Department shall circulate a weekly report setting out (in quantity and value) the number of “early-bird” debit notes issued, and the number of debit notes paid. The “early-bird” discount may not be used to cover any daily incidentals including School uniform, books and stationery, School bus (if required), activities programmes, field trips / camps etc (except where those charges are included in the Tuition Fee).
The School values a diverse student group of many nationalities. To promote this diversity, up to 50% remission off the Tuition Fees and Development Fees (Diversity Scholarships) will be offered to select expatriate families in Grade 1 – 12. All scholarships awarded are for two Academic School Years.
The Scholarship shall primarily be available to expatriate families who have arrived in Japan for the first time and children that have not attended any other School in the country. The Head of School shall act on the recommendation of the Admissions Team to award up to 50% of the diversity scholarships offered for an academic year to expatriate families already residing in Japan, if it can be demonstrated that their admission improves the student body’s diversity.
‘Expatriate families’ are defined in the following way:
No more than 1 student in each class from grades 1-10, and a maximum of 3 students in each grade level from Grades 11, may have a Diversity Scholarship. There should be fewer than 25% of students of the same expatriate nationality already enrolled in the given grade level. Families currently attending MBIS are not eligible.
To apply for a Diversity Scholarship, parents must complete an application form. The Head of School will review candidates and identify candidates for consideration and all shortlisted applicants shall be required to undertake an academic and English proficiency examination held at the School. Applicants will also be interviewed by the Head of School (or designate). Up to 50% Scholarship of the Tuition Fee and Development Fee may be granted.
The results of the academic examinations, English proficiency test and interviews, along with the full application form and supporting documents shall be submitted to the Head of School for consideration. The Head of School shall make the final decision on the number of scholarships awarded for each academic year.
Families of students receiving scholarships will still be responsible to pay for the Application Fee. Scholarships will also not cover any daily incidentals including School uniform, books and stationery, School bus (if required), activities programmes, field trips / camps etc. Successful Scholarship students may commence full studies at the School immediately. Families who do not qualify or miss out on the diversity scholarships are still eligible to apply concurrently for any other scholarship offered by the School.
This section is designed to communicate the guidelines for which the Head of School shall consider and shall grant, Tuition Fee Assistance Scholarships.
Tuition Fee Assistance Scholarships are not intended to provide routine access to financial resources that would otherwise be utilized for the common good of all fee-paying students and are not available to corporate enrolments. The Scholarship is available to all families who have children currently enrolled in the School. This section expresses a commitment to Tuition Fees Assistance that is structured to respond specifically to individual cases of genuine need and financial hardship. Tuition Fee Assistance Scholarships may be granted to students for up to a maximum of 50% of the annual Tuition Fees payable, and students are not eligible to request the scholarship again the following year. All applications for Tuition Fee Assistance Scholarships shall be submitted to the Head of School (i) no later than the end of April in respect of the next School year; or (ii) when there is a sudden change in the financial circumstances of the family resulting in difficulties in making Tuition Fees and Development Fees payments.
Tuition Fee Assistance Scholarships will be granted in case of genuine need and / or financial hardship. Applications will be assessed on a family’s worldwide net income (including all salaries, gratuities, bonuses, investment income) and capital base. Applications must therefore include, as a minimum requirement to be considered;
The application and all supporting documents shall be maintained in the strictest confidence by the School.
A review of any application for a Tuition Fee Assistance Scholarship will be undertaken as quickly as possible. The Head of School will be responsible for making a recommendation to the Board who will make the final decision on each application. The applicant must be informed in writing within a fourteen-day period of application.
Scholarships granted will be communicated as a percentage reduction of the annual school Tuition Fees and Development Fees. Families of students receiving scholarships will still be responsible to pay for the Application Fee. Scholarships will also not cover any daily incidentals including School uniform, books and stationery, School bus (if required), activities programmes, field trips / camps etc.
Families receiving Tuition Fee Assistance Scholarships are obligated to advise the School immediately of any changes in circumstances that might impact on the assessment of this Scholarship. Failure to do so shall be considered grounds for termination of any remaining scholarship benefit.
Tuition Fee Assistance Scholarships may be awarded or withdrawn throughout the School year in order to respond to the prevailing financial condition of the School and / or the circumstances of the particular family.
Families who do not qualify or miss out on the Tuition Fee Assistance Scholarships are still eligible to apply concurrently for any other scholarship offered by the School.
This section sets out the guidelines on which the Head of School shall consider and grant Academic Scholarships. The School is committed to providing students with the skills, attitudes and opportunities required for a successful future through our academic programs.
Each scholarship shall allow students in Grades 7-11 a scholarship of up to 100% of the specific Tuition Fee and Development Fee for up to six years on the condition that the student maintains an exemplary academic record. Academic Scholarships will be awarded to students displaying high academic abilities.
To apply for an Academic Scholarship, parents must complete an application form. All application forms and documentation must be completed and submitted directly to the Head of School for processing. The Head of School will review candidates and identify candidates for consideration and all shortlisted applicants shall be required to undertake an academic examination held at the School. Applicants will also be interviewed by the Head of School. The Head of School shall make the final decision on the number of scholarships awarded for each academic year.
Families of students receiving scholarships will still be responsible to pay for the Application Fee. Scholarships will also not cover any daily incidentals including School uniform, books and stationery, School bus (if required), activities programmes, field trips / camps etc. Successful Scholarship students may commence full studies at the School immediately.
To recognise and accommodate the significant cost to a family of paying fees for multiple children attending the school at the same time, scholarships of 20% of the Tuition and Development fees for the second and subsequent children may apply. The 20% scholarship is applicable to the fees of the Tuition and Development fees otherwise payable in respect of the youngest child. If there are three children, then the 20% scholarship shall be applied to Tuition and Development fees of both the youngest and second youngest child. The scholarship shall only apply for the duration of two or more children’s attendance at the school. When one child leaves and there is only one child at the school, no family / sibling scholarship shall be available. Child shall mean natural child or child of a current marriage. Applications for a broader interpretation of the definition of child shall be referred to the Head of School.
Applications, including details of all children and their ages, should be made by families to the Head of School who shall pass the information to the Business Manager. Upon verification by the Business Manager of the information required and confirmation that the criteria have been met, then the family shall be notified that the scholarship has been granted and the conditions that apply to the scholarship.