About MBIS
Our Story
Empowering minds and shaping futures for over 70 years
The Marist Brothers International School Journey
How It Began
The Marist Brothers were formed, and their first school was opened in La Valla, France by Marcellin Champagnat, a Catholic priest. With a mission to provide education to rural communities, the priest’s guiding principle remains relevant today: “To raise children properly, we should love them and love them equally.”
The school underwent its first major expansion to accommodate the growing student population—a large new building was constructed with new facilities to enhance the learning environment.
The following year, the first PTA was established, and inaugural extracurricular activities began.
A landmark moment occurred with the enrollment of the first second-generation student—a child of an MBIS alumnus.
The Great Hanshin earthquake struck Kobe, severely damaging MBIS. Despite the destruction, the school reopened its doors to students within just five weeks, demonstrating resilience and dedication to the community.
The school embarked on an ambitious journey by committing to the campus redevelopment project that saw the demolition of the old administration building and the construction of the West and North Buildings. The 5 year strategic plan included the school’s commitment to the International Baccalaureate Primary and Middle Years Programmes.
