Admission
6 Easy Steps to Join DSKI
Starting your journey with DSK International is simple. Whether you are seeking a warm, multicultural environment or a high-quality, globally minded education, we look forward to welcoming you.
Just follow these six easy steps to get started. If you have any questions along the way, feel free to contact us at mail@dskobe.org — we are here to help.
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Inquiry
Contact
mail@dskobe.org or call
+81 (0)78-857-9777
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Please submit the “Pre-Admission Questionnaire”
form to the school office.It helps us gather some basic information ahead of your visit, so we can have a more focused and meaningful conversation about how to best support your child’s needs and development.
Pre-Admission Questionnaire
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Visit us!
If you’re in Japan
We warmly invite you to visit DSK International for a guided school tour. You’ll have the opportunity to meet our principal and teachers, explore the classrooms, see our programme in action, and ask any questions you may have. It’s a great way to get a real feel for our school community.
If you’re outside Japan
We’re happy to connect with families via video or phone call. If you’re not in Japan yet, just let us know a convenient time, and we’ll be glad to arrange an online meeting to introduce you to DSK International and answer your questions.
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Submit an Application Form and School Reports
After your initial visit or call, we kindly ask you to provide the following:
- A completed Application Form
- The three most recent report cards from your current school or kindergarten
* If these are not in English, German, French, or Japanese, please include a translation.
* If you are unable to provide recent report cards, please instead submit one of the following forms: a Confidential School Report Form (for Primary School) or a Recommendation Form (for Early Years).
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Attend a Trial Day
We don’t require entrance exams, but we do love to meet each student, get to know them, and ensure DSKI is the right fit for them.
For Families in Japan
Children aged 2–5 years will join a trial from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Children aged 6 and above attend from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM. During the trial, our teachers will observe the student’s language skills, academic level, and general readiness for our school environment.
After the trial, a follow-up interview will be arranged or the school office will contact you with the result
For Families Outside Japan
We understand that not all families can attend a trial in person. In such cases, we’ll base admissions decisions on report cards and confidential references.
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Accept Your Offer & Complete Registration
Please also add the following:
- Vaccination records (if not submitted at a trial)
- A copy of the student's passport (photo page)
And download the documents here, complete them, and email or send them back to us:
Testimonials
We chose DSKI because of its small class sizes, international atmosphere, and caring teachers. Our daughter has blossomed here— she’s more confident, curious, and speaks English and German with ease. We feel very lucky to be part of this special school.
As a German family living in Japan, we were looking for a school that could offer a strong academic foundation while also keeping our children connected to their roots. DSKI exceeded our expectations— not only with excellent German-language instruction, but with a warm, international community that made us feel right at home.
Coming from New Zealand, we were looking for a nurturing and globallyminded environment for our children. DSKI struck the perfect balance— strong academics, a friendly atmosphere, and teachers who truly care. Our kids have grown not just in knowledge, but in heart.