Canadian Academy has been inspiring lifelong learners from around the world for over 100 years.

Welcome to Canadian Academy, and thank you for your interest in learning more about our school. I joined CA in August 2024 as Head of School, and am proud to be a part of one of the most well-established and successful international schools in the world, with a history in Kobe dating back to 1913. 

Canadian Academy is known for inspiring minds and nurturing compassion by offering world-class educational programs in a caring, values-based environment. CA offers the highly respected and globally recognized International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum from Pre-K to 12th grade; our IB programmes prepare students to matriculate at the world’s top universities by promoting deep inquiry and reflection and developing the transdisciplinary skills and personal attributes that are key to success in our rapidly changing world.

Canadian Academy students learn in state-of-the art facilities in a spacious, attractive campus setting on safe and convenient Rokko Island. Our community benefits from incredible enrichment opportunities made possible by our location in the heart of the dynamic Kansai region and our longstanding relationships with local and regional partners, including several multinational corporations. 

Canadian Academy’s reputation as a leading international day and boarding school allows us to attract talented and experienced educators dedicated to inspiring a lifelong love of learning in their students. CA teachers and counselors make learning engaging and meaningful, and develop their students’ ability to inquire, reflect, and choose to compassionately impact the world throughout their lives. CA graduates keep Canadian Academy close to their heart, and our active alumni network offers lifelong camaraderie and connections. Alumni often return to Kobe to share their experiences with current students and to give back to the community. 

I encourage you to explore our website to learn more about CA’s wonderfully diverse community, rich traditions, and innovative approaches to international education, and to reach out if you want to know more–or better yet, schedule a visit to our campus and experience the CA magic for yourself!

Lindsey Berns

Head of School