Translation guide
In Japanese, 'international school' is commonly expressed with the borrowed term インターナショナルスクール. There are also native Japanese terms like 国際学校, but they are less common. The choice depends on context and formality.
インターナショナルスクール
international school
Referring to a school that follows an international curriculum, often with English as the medium of instruction, catering to expatriate and globally-minded families.
The most common and widely understood term. It is a direct loanword from English and is used in both casual and formal contexts.
子供をインターナショナルスクールに通わせています。
I send my child to an international school.
東京には多くのインターナショナルスクールがあります。
There are many international schools in Tokyo.
A native Japanese term meaning 'international school'. It is less common than the loanword and may sound more formal or official. It can also refer to schools with an international focus within the Japanese education system.
この地域には国際学校が増えています。
International schools are increasing in this area.
A variant spelling using the interpunct (・). It is sometimes seen in written materials but is essentially the same as インターナショナルスクール.
パンフレットには「インターナショナル・スクール」と書いてあった。
The brochure said 'international school'.