Global Campus

Online International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (Online IBDP)

Aoba has partnered with the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) to offer Asia’s first Online IBDP, making it accessible to 16-19 year old students residing within a 3-hour timezone of Tokyo, Japan.

Benefits of the Online IBDP

Follows the same framework as the regular IBDP with greater flexibility and accessibility for students who cannot commute to a physical school
Internationally recognized diploma accepted by top universities worldwide
Develops critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills through interdisciplinary learning
Interact with other internationally minded students from around the world through asynchronous and real-time collaborative learning

Flexibility and Accessibility

Learn from the comfort of your own home, with no need to relocate to Tokyo
Access from anywhere within a 3-hour timezone Japan
Enjoy flexible learning with live classes, team work, and expert teacher support

Why Choose Aoba’s Online IBDP

Aoba is an experienced IB World School, and well recognized international school in Japan, with IBDP graduate success since 2018
Upon graduation, receive an internationally recognized high school diploma from Aoba-Japan International School, as well as the IB Diploma
Experienced teachers are trained in online teaching methodologies and pedagogy
Support for university and future career pathways, enabling students to follow their passion and fields of interest
Access Aoba’s cutting-edge digital technology resources and expert teacher support
Opportunities to participate in virtual and in-person events and activities with fellow classmates at our flagship campus in Tokyo and elsewhere. This may include after school clubs, study abroad programs, internships and more

Key Dates

Start date: August each year, based on the international school calendar
Applications are accepted from October, 10 months before the school year begins. Inquire now for 2025-2026 or future school years.
Until 2024-2025 school year: Online IBDP Pilot with hybrid learning model with the Tokyo (Bunkyo) campus students
From 2025-2026 school year: Online IBDP will be launched through Aoba Global Campus, with dedicated online advisors and a bigger cohort of online students

Inquire now for 2025-2026 (or beyond)

Inquire directly for the course guide and IBDP subject offering.

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Photo: Aoba online students joining virtual learning with their on-campus classmates at Bunkyo campus.
*From 2025-2026, all Online IBDP students will learn through Aoba Global Campus, our new campus dedicated to online students