Kohana International School

What Kohana International School does

Kohana International School is a private, Cambridge-affiliated international school in Japan operated by Kohana Kokusai Foundation Co., Ltd. (小花国際ファンデーション株式会社). The school serves students from Nursery (age 2.5+) through A-Levels (Grade 12) across two campuses: the Kawasaki Branch (Preschool to Grade 2) and the Higashiterao Branch in Tsurumi, Yokohama (Grade 3 to A-Levels). Its core academic product is the Cambridge International Education curriculum spanning Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Secondary 1 with Checkpoint assessments, IGCSE (Grades 9-10), and AS/A-Levels (Grades 11-12), complemented by the International Preschool Curriculum for early years and integrated STEAM/project-based learning. Technology supporting delivery includes a proprietary-claimed ERP (the Kohana Login System, built on Fedena), an E-Library platform (kohana.eplatform.co), ICT labs, smart boards, and integrations with Discovery Education (coding/STEM) and Education City, with semi-virtual classrooms intended to reduce paper usage.

The school's commercial model is predominantly direct-to-consumer tuition with monthly recurring fees tiered by grade (60,000-110,000 yen/month) and a stack of ancillary recurring streams (bus transport at 5,100-30,000 yen/month, school lunches at 11,000-13,000 yen/month, extended school and after-school programs), plus one-time and periodic fees (admission 55,000 yen, building fund 100,000 yen/year or 10,000 yen/month, stationery, activity, software). Distribution is entirely direct through on-campus admissions, online inquiry, and WhatsApp/telephone/email channels; an optional partnership with Kikokushijo Academy (KA Plus!) offers students discounted online classes. The customer base spans international/expatriate families, multicultural households (Japanese, Indian, Ghanaian communities cited), and Japanese families seeking internationally recognized credentials for global university admission via UCAS and BridgeU. Marketing combines organic social (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube), open houses, school tours, parent referrals, and SEO-driven online applications. The school is led by Principal Dr. Nishant Mishra (appointed 2023) with a management team of three; total headcount is approximately 26, and no external venture or institutional funding is disclosed.

Name

Kohana International School

Legal name

Kohana Kokusai Foundation Co., Ltd.

Website

https://kohanainternationalschool.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kohana International School is a private, Cambridge-affiliated international school in Kawasaki/Yokohama, Japan, delivering Cambridge Primary, IGCSE, and AS/A-Level programs plus IPC preschool across two campuses to international, multicultural, and Japanese families seeking globally recognized credentials.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

International Curriculum Early Learning Academies (e.g., IB Early Years) (EDACADAK)

Keywords

• International education
• Cambridge curriculum
• Preschool education
• Secondary education
• IGCSE programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Kawasaki

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Monthly tuition fees form the primary revenue stream, structured by grade level with higher fees for upper grades (Nursery to UKG: 60,000 yen/month; Grade 1-5: 65,000 yen/month; Grade 6-8: 75,000 yen/month; Grade 9-10: 85,000 yen/month; Grade 11-12: 110,000 yen/month). Fees are non-refundable and paid via bank transfer.
2. Ancillary Services: Bus transportation (5,100-30,000 yen/month), school meals/bento (11,000-13,000 yen/month), extended school programs (7,500-26,575 yen/month), and after-school programs (5,500 yen/month for external students) provide supplementary recurring revenue.
3. One-time Fees: Admission fees (55,000 yen one-time), stationery fees (25,000-90,000 yen), building fund (100,000 yen/year or 10,000 yen/month), software fee (20,000 yen/year), and activity fees (3,500 yen) provide one-time and periodic revenue.
4. External Examination Fees: Parents bear costs for Cambridge assessments including Cambridge CEM Baseline, Cambridge Checkpoint, IGCSE, AS-Level, and A-Level examinations, as well as optional competitive exams like MAP, SAT, and Olympiads.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Kohana International School is a Cambridge-affiliated international school in Japan offering the full Cambridge curriculum from preschool through A-Levels across two campuses (Kawasaki and Tsurumi/Yokohama). Its core offerings include the International Preschool Curriculum for early years, Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Secondary 1 with Checkpoint assessments, IGCSE for Grades 9-10, and AS/A-Level for Grades 11-12, delivered by a multicultural faculty with English and Japanese instruction.

Product overview

Kohana International School is an educational institution offering a comprehensive international curriculum from preschool (Nursery) through A-Levels (Grade 12), structured as a multi-campus operation with Cambridge International Education as its primary academic framework. The core academic offerings include Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Secondary with Checkpoint assessments, IGCSE (Grades 9-10), and AS/A-Levels (Grades 11-12), complemented by the International Preschool Curriculum (IPC) for early childhood education. The school integrates technology through digital platforms including Discovery Education for coding/STEM, Education City for e-learning, and its own KLS (Kohana Login System) ERP for school management. Beyond academics, the school provides a range of supplementary services including Extended School Programs, After School Programs, optional school meals, and transportation. The institution operates two campuses—Kawasaki (Preschool to Grade 2) and Higashiterao/Tsurumi (Grade 3 to A-Levels)—and maintains affiliations with Cambridge International Education, IPC, Tokyo Association of International Preschools (TAIP), and BridgeU for university placement support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Cambridge Checkpoint scores between 0.0 and 6.0 with average 3.0-4.0 serve as indicators for IGCSE performance
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cambridge International Education (CIE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCambridge International Education affiliation provides Kohana students access to Cambridge Primary, Secondary, IGCSE, AS-Level, and A-Level curriculum and examinations. Cambridge qualifications are recognized by universities and employers worldwide.
• International Preschool Curriculum (IPC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIPC affiliation provides comprehensive preschool curriculum framework covering six key developmental areas: literacy, numeracy, science, art, motor skills, and socio-emotional development for early years education.
• Tokyo Association of International Preschools (TAIP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTAIP membership positions Kohana as a recognized international preschool in Tokyo, providing credibility and networking within the international preschool community in Japan.
• Kikokushijo Academy (KA Plus)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerKA Plus is an online learning service offering live classes for English-speaking children. Kohana students receive discounted subscription: 8,800 yen/month (vs. regular 27,500 yen/month). Classes include EIKEN preparation, grammar, dictation, world travel, and art appreciation.
• UCAS International Reg CentrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUCAS International Registration Centre affiliation supports A-Level students with university application processes for higher education in the UK and other international destinations.
• BridgeUcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBridgeU partnership provides university guidance platform connecting students with global university applications, offering data-driven recommendations for higher education pathways.
• Duke of Edinburgh's International AwardminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUpcoming introduction of Duke of Edinburgh's International Award program for students to develop skills, physical fitness, volunteering, and adventure experiences.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Nishimachi International School: Nishimachi International School is a long-established K-9 international school in central Tokyo with a strong English-Japanese bilingual program. It is highly comparable to Kohana's early-years through middle-school offering and competes for similar multicultural families in the Kanto region.
• Canadian International School Tokyo: Canadian International School (CIS) Tokyo delivers an English-medium IB curriculum from early years through Grade 12. It competes directly with Kohana for internationally minded families in the Greater Tokyo area seeking a globally recognized credentialing pathway.
• Asia Pacific International School (API): Asia Pacific International School is a smaller international school in the Kanto region offering English-medium education. It is a direct peer of Kohana in scale, geography, and target market, serving similar international and multicultural families.
• Tokyo International School: Tokyo International School offers an IB and international curriculum from early years through high school. It is a direct competitor for English-medium international families in the Kanto region and competes for the same multicultural, globally mobile demographic as Kohana.
• St. Mary's International School: St. Mary's International School is a Catholic boys' international school in Tokyo offering IB curriculum. It is a long-established competitor in the premium Tokyo international school segment and competes for high-fee expat and diplomatic families in the same market as Kohana.
• Aoba-Japan International School: Aoba operates multiple campuses in the Kanto region offering IB and international curricula from early years through high school. It directly competes with Kohana for the same Kanto-based international families and has a more established multi-campus footprint.
• Yokohama International School: Yokohama International School is an IB World School serving the Yokohama area, overlapping geographically with Kohana's Tsurumi campus. It competes directly for the same English-medium, internationally mobile families in the Kanto region.
• British School in Tokyo: British School in Tokyo (BST) is a leading international school in Tokyo offering a British curriculum that closely mirrors Cambridge's IGCSE/A-Level pathways. It is one of the most direct comparables for Kohana given its similar full K-12 English-medium offering and expat family target market, though it operates at significantly larger scale.
• Kirin International School: Kirin International School is a smaller, recently established international school in Japan offering Cambridge/IGCSE curriculum. It is a directly comparable scale peer to Kohana with a similar full K-12 Cambridge-aligned offering and similar bilingual positioning.

Emerging players

• Central International School: Central International School is a smaller, emerging international school in Japan that has been adding Cambridge pathways. It is comparable to Kohana as a smaller-scale emerging player in the Japanese international school market, though smaller in scope and brand recognition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC8UrBINurDA4lzoJkZMTRNA
• Facebookfacebook.com/kohanainternationalschool
• Instagraminstagram.com/kohana_international.preschool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kohana-international-school

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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