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MBIS Summer School is back!

Join us this summer from June 22 to July 17 for four weeks of engaging learning, creativity, exploration, and fun.

Open to current and newly enrolled MBIS students from Early Years through Grade 11, the program offers a dynamic mix of:

  • Academic enrichment
  • English and Japanese language development
  • STEM and inquiry-based learning
  • Creative arts and design
  • Physical activities and outdoor experiences
  • Field trips across the Kansai region (Lower School only)

Students participate in hands-on learning designed to strengthen skills, encourage inquiry, and build confidence through collaboration and exploration.

REGISTRATION:
Opens May 13th, 4:00 PM JST
Closes June 12, 11:59 PM JST

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Program Dates

The Summer School runs across four weeks:

  • Week 1: June 22 - June 26
  • Week 2: June 29 - July 3
  • Week 3: July 6 - July 10
  • Week 4: July 13 - July 17
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Registration

Limited spaces available. Registration is first-come, first-served.

  • Opens: May 13, 4:00 pm JST
  • Closes: June 12, 11:59 pm JST

ELIGIBILITY

The MBIS Summer Program is open to:

  • Current MBIS students – Early Years to Grade 11
  • Newly enrolled students (2026 – 2027 academic year)
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Program Fees

Lower School, Early Years - Grade 5

¥59,850 per week
Includes specialist classes, activities, and field trips

Upper School, Grade 6 - Grade 11

¥29,925 per course per week
Some speciality courses may have additional fees

Program Overview

Lower School: Early Years - Grade 5

The Lower School Summer Program is designed to provide a fun, engaging, and supportive learning environment where students develop confidence, creativity, and curiosity through hands-on experience.

Students participate in:

Discovering STEM

Discovering STEM

Young scientists will explore, experiment, and discover through engaging, hands-on activities. Students will use a real science lab to conduct fun experiments, learn key scientific concepts, and build curiosity about the world around them. This course encourages observation, questioning, and creative thinking through interactive learning.

P.E. and Play

P.E. and Play

A fun, high-energy class inspired by summer camp! Students participate in team games, cooperative challenges, and fast-paced activities like “Minute-to-Win-It.” The program builds confidence, communication, and teamwork while keeping students active in both indoor and outdoor settings.

Art and Design

Art and Design

In this hands-on class, students explore art and design through creative making, building, and experimenting with a variety of materials. Through fun and imaginative projects, students will turn their ideas into real creations while learning to try new approaches, test their ideas, and improve their work. From painting and crafting to constructing and designing, they will develop creativity, problem-solving skills, and confidence in expressing their ideas. This class encourages curiosity, exploration, and creative thinking - giving students the freedom to make, discover, and bring their ideas to life.

Creative English Language

Creative English Language

Creative English Language brings English learning to life through storytelling, collaboration, creativity, and performance. Students will strengthen their reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills through Readers’ Theater, movie-making, storytelling activities, group presentations, and collaborative projects designed to build confidence and communication skills. By combining language learning with creativity and performance, students develop stronger English fluency while expressing themselves in fun, engaging, and meaningful ways.

Food and Culture

Food and Culture

Students will participate in hands-on cooking and cultural activities while exploring foods, traditions, and customs from around the world. Through guided cooking experiences, students will learn basic kitchen skills, food preparation techniques, teamwork, and kitchen safety while creating a variety of dishes and snacks. The course also encourages cultural awareness and curiosity by introducing students to different cuisines and traditions through interactive and enjoyable experiences.

Field Trips

Field Trips

Field trips are an important part of the Lower School Summer Program and provide students with opportunities to learn beyond the classroom through exploration and real-world experiences. Students will participate in two supervised field trips each week to destinations across Kobe and the Kansai region, including outdoor locations, museums, wildlife attractions, activity centers, and educational spaces. These experiences encourage collaboration, independence, cultural awareness, curiosity, and hands-on learning while creating exciting summer memories with classmates and teachers.
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Weekly Field Trip

Week 1: Ocean Adventures & Outdoor Fun

  • Kobe Suma Sea World
  • Suma Beach

Week 2: Adventure & Exploration

  • Nijigen no Mori
  • Awaji Island

Week 3: City Fun, Animals & Nature

  • Kids Plaza Osaka
  • Kobe Oji Zoo

Week 4: Water Fun & Wildlife

  • Dekapathos Water Park
  • Kobe Animal Kingdom

Field trips may change depending on weather, availability, or operational circumstances.

Sample Daily Schedule

June 22, Mon
School Day
Field Trip Day
8:45
Arrival
9:00
Assembly
9:20
Art & Design
Field Trip: Awaji Island
10:20
Break
10:30
Language
11:30
Lunch
Lunch
12:30
Science
13:30
Break
Field Trip: Awaji Island
13:40
Cooking
14:40
Departure
Departure

Upper School: Grades 6 - 11

The Upper School Summer Program provides students with flexible opportunities to build academic skills, explore personal interests, and develop practical life skills through engaging elective courses.

Academic Writing

  • Mrs. Mosier
  • Grades 10 - 11
  • 9:00 - 11:30 am
  • Week 1, Week 2

¥29,925 per week

This course is designed to support students working on their Extended Essay (EE) through focused, guided work sessions. Students will have dedicated time to develop their research questions, locate and evaluate sources, organize evidence, and make meaningful progress on drafting. Emphasis will be placed on conducting research ethically and producing work with academic integrity. Work sessions will include brief mini-lessons on topics such as responsible use of sources, citation practices, avoiding plagiarism, and the appropriate use of research tools.

Students will also receive guidance on structuring arguments, refining research questions, and maintaining clear documentation of their research process. The primary goal is to provide a structured environment where students can make steady progress while ensuring their work meets IB expectations for ethical research and independent scholarship.

English Skills Development

  • Mrs. Mosier
  • Grades 10 - 11
  • 9:00 - 11:30 am
  • Week 3, Week 4

¥29,925 per week

This course is designed to support students working on their Internal Assessments (IAs) through focused, guided work sessions. Students will have dedicated time to develop their research questions, locate and evaluate sources, organize evidence, and make meaningful progress on drafting. Emphasis will be placed on conducting research ethically and producing work with academic integrity. Work sessions will include brief mini-lessons on topics such as responsible use of sources, citation practices, avoiding plagiarism, and the appropriate use of research tools.

Students will also receive guidance on structuring arguments, refining research questions, and maintaining clear documentation of their research process. The primary goal is to provide a structured environment where students can make steady progress while ensuring their work meets IB expectations for ethical research and independent scholarship.

Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) Preparation

  • Mrs. Yamamoto
  • Minimum: 8; Maximum: 20
  • Grades 8 - 11
  • 12:30 - 15:00
  • Week 1

¥29,925 per week

This class targets students preparing for the N4 and N3 intermediate levels of the JLPT. Knowing Japanese at these levels is essential for second- or third-language learners who wish to enter a university in Japan. By studying for the JLPT, students can improve their grammar, vocabulary, reading, and listening skills, all of which are important for academic study. At the N4 and N3 levels, students develop a stronger understanding of everyday Japanese and begin to handle more complex sentences and expressions.

Research & Writing Skills for Group 3 I&S

  • Mr. Deyss
  • Grades 10 - 11
  • 12:30 - 15:00
  • All Weeks

¥29,925 per week

This course will support DP Group 3 students in developing strong, focused Internal Assessments. Students will be able to work on refining research questions and strengthen their understanding of investigation requirements. Additionally, there will be mini-lessons on writing, including a focus on structure and clarity. Targeted, individual feedback will be provided along with time to work on IAs.

VEX IQ Robotics

  • Mr. Inman
  • Grades 6 - 8
  • 9:00 - 11:30 am
  • Week 2

¥29,925 per week

This course is for current Grade 6 – 8 students. During the VEX IQ course, students can be a designer, an engineer, and a creative thinker — all while having fun exploring STEM ideas and concepts with VEX IQ! VEX IQ is based on plastic, snap-together pieces specifically designed to build highly functional robots. This system doesn’t require any prior knowledge in robotics.

Students will collaborate on diverse challenges as they explore how different robot mechanisms work and fuel their passion for learning through a blend of coding, game-based engineering, and driving tasks that seamlessly integrate creativity, imagination, and STEM education. The course will be led by Jay Inman and student members of the Upper School Bulldog Robotics Team.

VEX V5 Robotics

  • Mr. Inman
  • Grades 6 - 8
  • 9:00 - 11:30 am
  • Week 3

¥29,925 per week

This course is for current Grade 8–9 students using the VEX V5 Robotics system. During the VEX V5 Robotics course, students can be a designer, engineer, programmer, and driver while exploring advanced STEM ideas through hands-on robotics. VEX V5 uses strong metal parts, motors, sensors, and controllers that allow students to build powerful and complex robots. This system is used in many middle school and high school robotics competitions around the world.

Students will work in teams to design, build, and program robots to complete a variety of challenges. Students will learn how robot mechanisms work, practice coding and driving skills, and solve engineering problems together. Through robot design, coding, and game-based challenges, students develop creativity, teamwork, and confidence while experiencing real engineering in action. The students will be led by Jay Inman and student members of the Upper School Bulldog Robotics Team.

Science Data Collection

  • Mr. Inman
  • Grades 11
  • 12:30 - 15:00
  • Week 2, Week 3

¥29,925 per week

The Science Data Collection course is designed to support current Grade 11 students in completing a collection of experimental data for their Physics, ESS, Chemistry or Biology IB Assessment(s). The course also provides opportunities for students to receive teacher feedback on their experiment progress. Current Grade 11 students only. Students may sign up for one week or two weeks.

Science Data Analysis

  • Mr. Drew
  • Grades 11
  • 12:30 - 15:00
  • Week 4

¥29,925 per week

IBDP Students are required to analyse their data to a sophisticated level to produce well-supported conclusions and a critical evaluation of their investigation. This analysis frequently involves rigorous mathematical processing, including graph construction, complex calculations, uncertainty treatment and interpretation, and, where appropriate, statistical testing. This one-week course is designed to support students in reinforcing and extending their data analysis skills while completing the analysis of their own investigation data.

Badminton

  • Mrs. Yamamoto
  • Grades 6 - 11
  • 9:00 - 11:30 am
  • Week 2

¥29,925 per week

Students will learn the fundamentals of badminton, from footwork to overhead shots to net play. Game time will allow students to test their skills against other players. If you enjoy playing badminton and would like more time to practice and play, this course is for you.

Bodybuilding & Strength Training

  • Mr. Deyss
  • Grades 8 - 11
  • 9:00 - 11:30 am
  • All Weeks

¥29,925 per week

This course runs in the mornings and consists of two components, in which athletes will be able to tap into over thirty years of bodybuilding experience and knowledge. The first component consists of weight training under the guidance of the instructor. During this time, athletes will put into practice a variety of training techniques, learn better form for familiar lifts, practice mind-muscle connection, and as a result, reach new levels of strength and endurance.

The second component is a seminar where the instructor will address some of the more common training questions and misconceptions. This will include discussions on, but not limited to, training style, diet and nutrition, supplementation, rest and recovery, and mental aspects of training. The course is open to both male and female students.

Cooking Workshop: Flavors from Around the World

  • Ms. Buchanan
  • Grades 6 - 11
  • 9:00 - 11:30 am
  • All Weeks

¥34,850 per week

This hands-on cooking course introduces students in Grades 6–12 to essential kitchen skills while exploring flavors from around the world. Cooking is an important life skill that builds independence, creativity, and confidence. Throughout the course, students will learn how to prepare simple dishes, measure ingredients, follow recipes, and practice safe kitchen habits while working collaboratively with classmates.

Each week will focus on a different cuisine, allowing students to experience a variety of ingredients, cooking techniques, and cultural traditions. During the week, students will cook a different dish each day based on that week’s theme. In Week 1, students will explore Thai cuisine and learn about balancing sweet, salty, sour, and spicy flavors. Week 2 will focus on Mexican cuisine, where students will prepare classic dishes while learning about traditional ingredients and cooking methods. In Week 3, students will cook Korean-inspired dishes and explore the bold flavors and fermented ingredients commonly used in Korean food. Week 4 will focus on desserts, where students will learn basic baking techniques and create a variety of sweet treats.

Students will cook together each morning and enjoy eating the dishes they prepared together at lunch. At the end of each week, students will also receive a digital recipe ebook featuring all of the dishes made during that week so they can recreate them at home. This course encourages teamwork, cultural appreciation, and practical cooking skills students can use for life.

Service Learning

  • Ms. Ranni
  • Grades 6 - 10
  • Week 1 and 2: 9.00 am - 11.30 am
  • Week 3 and 4: 9.00 am - 3.00 pm
  • All weeks

¥29,925 per week for week 1 and 2

¥59,850 per week for week 3 and 4

The Service Learning course offers students in Grades 6–10 the opportunity to explore important global issues while developing the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to contribute positively to their communities. Throughout the course, students will examine pressing global challenges and consider their impact on both local and international communities. By learning about the geography, history, and culture of Japan as well as the local community, students will deepen their cultural awareness and appreciation while engaging in meaningful intercultural learning.

The course also focuses on the development of practical skills through research, collaboration, and hands-on activities, encouraging students to think critically and take initiative when addressing global issues. In addition, students will learn how to follow the IB service learning process, including the stages of investigation, preparation, action, reflection, and demonstration. This framework will help them participate more effectively in service projects and prepare them for future experiences in MYP Service Learning and the IB Diploma Programme CAS. The course also introduces the concept of sustainable living through learning about the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and exploring ways individuals and communities can contribute to a more sustainable future, both locally and globally. Through bilingual learning experiences, students will also strengthen their communication skills while becoming thoughtful and responsible global citizens.

Cooperative Higher Order Thinking Games

  • Mr. Douglass
  • Grades 6 - 11
  • 12:30 - 15:00
  • Week 2

¥29,925 per week

This course offers an engaging and hands-on experience through the use of interactive games. Centered on cooperative board games, students will enjoy meaningful play while building important STEM skills such as teamwork, critical thinking, and strategic planning. Each activity is designed to encourage collaboration, problem-solving, and thoughtful decision-making. Along the way, participants will experience the excitement of friendly competition in a supportive environment that promotes both learning and fun.

Sample Daily Schedule

June 22, Mon
School Day
8:45 - 9:00
Arrival
9:00 - 10:15
Cooking Workshop
10:20 - 10:30
Break
10:30 - 11:30
Cooking Workshop
11:30 - 12:30
Lunch Break
12:30 - 13:30
Research and Writing Skills
13:30 - 13:40
Break
13:40 -15:00
Research and Writing Skills
15:00 - 15:15
Departure

Frequently Asked Questions

Will lunch be provided during the Summer School Program?

Students have the option to bring their own lunch or eat the modified buffet-style cafeteria lunch service. Additional information regarding menus and procedures will be communicated prior to the start of the program.

Currently enrolled students will use their PIN as usual, and students admitted for the 2026 – 2027 school year, we will receive information to set up their account for our cafeteria after registration.

Yes. Morning and afternoon bus services will operate throughout the program as an optional paid service.

Weekly Bus Fees

  • Ashiya ¥8,888
  • Rokkomichi / Mikage / Motoyama Settsu ¥8,333
  • Sannomiya  ¥5,555
  • Shioya Route ¥2,500
  • Ashiya: 8,400JPY per week
  • Rokkomichi / Mikage / Motoyama Settsu: 7,950JPY per week
  • Sannomiya 2 / Sannomiya 1: 5,280 JPY per week
  • All Locations – Route Shioya: 2,370 JPY per week

Yes. Regular cleaning services will continue throughout the Summer School Program.

Yes. Security staff will supervise morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up periods to support campus safety.

Yes. The school clinic will operate daily from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM throughout the program.

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