Marist Brothers International School

What Marist Brothers International School does

Marist Brothers International School (MBIS), legally 学校法人 マリスト国際学校, is a private non-profit incorporated educational institution founded in 1951 and headquartered at 1-2-1 Chimori-cho, Suma-ku, Kobe, Japan, with a secondary development office in Chicago, Illinois. The school delivers the International Baccalaureate continuum (Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma Programmes) from Early Years (age 3) through Grade 12, serving 520+ students representing 35+ nationalities, and maintains a 9:1 student-teacher ratio with 98% university acceptance and 95% immediate tertiary education placement. It is affiliated with the Marist Global Network of 600 schools in 80+ countries and holds WASC and IB World School accreditations.

MBIS's core offerings comprise the IB curriculum, the Marist English School for ESL learners (Weekday and Saturday programs), an After School Activities program, the Extended Day Program operated in partnership with Pasona Group, Athletics across Middle School and Varsity levels, Music, Counseling/Social-Emotional Learning, and University Guidance counseling. The school also maintains student organizations including the 39-year-old Marist Model United Nations, National Honor Society, Marist Brothers Honor Society, and Bulldog Robotics. Underlying technology is a stack of third-party SaaS platforms: ManageBac for academic management, SchoolsBuddy for administration, OpenApply for admissions, BridgeU for university guidance, KOMODO for wellbeing, CPOMS for child protection, Follett Destiny for the library, Google Classroom and Zoom for learning delivery, VEX V5 for robotics, ChessKid for chess instruction, and Stripe for donation processing.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring tuition and fees for the IB program, with additional streams from Extended Day Program subscriptions (¥10,500–¥90,000 per quarter), Marist English School fees (¥9,750–¥17,500 per month), After School Activity registration fees (¥3,000–¥6,000), cafeteria meals (¥400–¥800 per day), and a Capital Giving Campaign targeting ¥2.1 billion for the Connecting to Our Future Fund campus redevelopment, alongside recurring Annual Fund donations across Connecting to Opportunity and Connecting with Community sub-funds. The school is governed by a Board chaired by Yamaguchi Jun (理事長), with Shawn Hutchinson as Head of School and Amy Kamibeppu as Marketing & Development Officer; it markets directly to families through its website, OpenApply inquiry/tour/apply funnels, social channels (Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn), signature community events (annual Food Fair raising ¥2,000,000+), 75th anniversary reunion events, and the 39th Annual Marist MUN conference.

Name

Marist Brothers International School

Legal name

学校法人 マリスト国際学校

Website

https://marist.ac.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1951

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Marist Brothers International School is a non-profit IB World School in Kobe, Japan, founded in 1951, serving 520+ students from Early Years through Grade 12 across 35+ nationalities with a 9:1 teacher ratio and 98% university acceptance rate.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International K-12 Education (International Baccalaureate)

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Support Services (611710)

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 baccalaureate education
• K-12 international school
• IB curriculum programs
• ESL English language school
• After-school enrichment programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Kobe

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Primary revenue stream from tuition payments for international Baccalaureate education programs from Early Years to Grade 12
2. Extended Day Program Fees: After-school supervision program fees charged quarterly based on number of days per week attended, ranging from ¥10,500 to ¥90,000 per quarter depending on attendance frequency
3. English School Tuition: English as Second Language program fees - Saturday School at ¥17,500/month, Weekday program at ¥9,750/month, plus ¥5,000 annual materials fee
4. After School Activities Fees: Registration fees for extracurricular clubs ranging from ¥3,000 to ¥6,000 per activity
5. Cafeteria Services: Meal services priced at 400-800 yen per day
6. Annual Fund Donations: Connecting to Opportunity Fund (scholarships) and Connecting with Community Fund (programs and resources) supported by parents, alumni, faculty, and community members
7. Capital Giving Campaign: Connecting to Our Future Fund - ¥2.1 billion campaign for campus redevelopment including performing arts, athletics, and health facilities

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Marist Brothers International School (MBIS) is a private, non-profit K-12 international school in Kobe, Japan delivering the full International Baccalaureate continuum (Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma Programmes) from Early Years through Grade 12 to 520+ students from 35+ nationalities. The school supplements its IB academic core with a Marist English School (ESL), an Extended Day after-school supervision program operated with Pasona Group, athletics, music, robotics, Model United Nations, honor societies, university guidance counseling, and student support services.

Product overview

Marist Brothers International School (MBIS) offers a comprehensive educational program built around the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) for students from Early Years through Grade 12. The school provides integrated academic programs alongside enrichment services including the Marist English School for ESL learners, extensive After School Activities (athletics, music, robotics, Model UN, honor societies), and Extended Day Program for after-school care. Student support services encompass university guidance counseling, social/emotional counseling, child protection, medical services, and cafeteria meals. The institution operates fundraising initiatives including the Annual Fund (Connecting to Opportunity and Connecting with Community funds) and the ¥2.1 billion Connecting to Our Future Fund for campus redevelopment. The school leverages educational technology platforms including ManageBac, SchoolsBuddy, OpenApply, BridgeU, Google Classroom, and Follett Destiny for academic management and student services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• International Baccalaureate (IB) Programs Full IB curriculum continuum comprising the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP), providing internationally recognized education from Early Years through Grade 12.
• Marist English School English as a Second Language program for young learners offering Weekday and Saturday School options with native-English-speaking teachers for children ages 4-15.
• After School Activities Program Comprehensive extracurricular program including sports, performing arts, STEM clubs, cultural activities, and academic enrichment for students from Early Years through Grade 12.
• Extended Day Program After-school supervision and enrichment program operated in partnership with Pasona Group, providing structured care from dismissal until 5:30 PM for MBIS students ages 3-15.
• Athletics Program Competitive sports program offering Volleyball, Soccer, Basketball, Baseball, and Softball across Middle School and Varsity levels, competing in WJAA and APAC conferences.
• Counseling Services Student support services including academic guidance counseling, social/emotional counseling, and child safeguarding, provided by qualified counselors and safeguarding team using KOMODO and CPOMS.
• University Guidance Program Comprehensive college counseling program providing personalized university guidance, application support, and parent workshops using the BridgeU platform.
• Music Program Comprehensive music education including classroom instruction and after-school clubs: Beginner Band, Rock Band, and Jazz Band with professional instruction.
• Bulldog Robotics VEX V5 robotics competition team participating in national championships in Japan and the World Robotics Championship in April/May, developing STEM skills.
• Cafeteria Services Daily meal services for MBIS students priced at ¥400-800 per day, providing freshly made lunches as part of student services.
• School Bus Service Student transportation with Ashiya Route (east) and Shioya Route (west) covering families in Kobe's eastern and western areas, arriving before 8:30 AM and departing at 3:20 PM.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% university acceptance rate
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Pasona GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Extended Day Program (after-school supervision). Pasona Group provides qualified instructors trained in child protection and safety to operate the program, which serves MBIS students from ages 3-15.
• University of Waterloo CEMCminorOthersMath Club participates in CEMC mathematics contests through the University of Waterloo.
• Asia Pacific Activities Conference (APAC)minorOthersMBIS participates in larger tournaments within Japan and overseas as an APAC school.
• Kansai International AcademyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInter-school partnership through Kiwanis clubs - students from three international schools work together on service initiatives.
• Canadian AcademyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInter-school partnership through Kiwanis clubs with students from three international schools collaborating on service initiatives.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Canadian Academy: IB curriculum international school located in Kobe, directly competing for the same expatriate and globally minded Japanese families in the Kansai region. Overlapping catchment and similar program mix make it MBIS's closest local competitor.
• Kansai International Academy: International school in the Kansai region offering IB-aligned programs. Collaborates with MBIS through Kiwanis service initiatives but competes for similar families seeking international education in the Osaka-Kobe corridor.
• American School in Japan: Large Tokyo-based international school offering IB programs alongside American-style curriculum. Comparable accreditation profile and university placement track record, though larger and more established than MBIS.
• UWC ISAK Japan: International boarding school in Karuizawa offering IB Diploma Programme with a strong residential component. Comparable IB accreditation and globally minded student body, with overlapping feeder families.
• St. Mary's International School: Catholic international school in Tokyo offering IB PYP, MYP, and DP. Comparable IB continuum, faith-inspired mission, and globally diverse student body, serving Japanese and expatriate families.
• Osaka International School: IB World School serving the Osaka-Kobe expat community from Early Years through Grade 12. Closely comparable curriculum continuum and tuition positioning, drawing from the same regional family pool.

Regional players

• Nagoya International School: IB-authorized international school in Nagoya offering PYP, MYP, and DP. Comparable IB continuum but serves a different geography; useful benchmark for pricing and program structure across Japan.
• Yokohama International School: IB World School in Yokohama serving K–12 international students. Comparable curriculum framework and global student mix, though operating in the greater Tokyo metropolitan area.
• British School in Tokyo: Premium international school in Tokyo following British curriculum with IB Diploma option. Comparable target market of globally mobile expatriate families, though differentiated by curriculum tradition.

Emerging players

• International School of Asia, Karuizawa: Smaller, mission-driven international school in Japan with residential options and IB programming. Comparable IB alignment but smaller scale; serves as a benchmark for emerging premium international school positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/marist_kobe
• Facebookfacebook.com/MaristBrothersInternationalSchool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/marist-brothers-international-school
• Instagraminstagram.com/marist_kobe

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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