Okinawa Christian School International

Okinawa Christian School was established in 1957 as a school for the children of missionaries living in Okinawa. During the first year, Mrs. Esther Austin taught a class of 11 students in Mashiki, in Ginowan.

The school eventually moved into a more permanent facility on present-day Camp Lester (then called Camp Kuwae) consisting of two Quonset huts. Missionary parents who started the school were aware that many other parents desired a Christian, English-language education at an affordable price. Believing that every child deserved an opportunity to receive an education taught from a Biblical perspective, the missionaries decided to open the doors of the school to any child, regardless of religious affiliation.

Looking forward to the future, OCS purchased land on Hacksaw Ridge in Urasoe City, a site of fierce fighting during the Battle of Okinawa in WWII. By 1965 students moved into a new, larger school facility (pictured at right). This expansion led to OCS celebrating its first commencement when the graduating Class of 1969 received their diplomas.

We are located on a 7-acre campus, complete with 40 classrooms, 2 libraries, science and computer labs, an athletic field, a gym, a woodshop, and a spectacular ocean view.

Our classes are taught in English, and we use an American-style program that addresses the whole person, is Biblically based, recognizes all truth is God’s truth, emphasizes sharing the Gospel and discipleship, and encourages Biblical thinking and living.

OCSI’s Parent Teacher Fellowship is a volunteer organization that is made up of parents, grandparents, relatives, and family friends of all OCSI students! From fun events to service projects and parent education, PTF is the life of our close-knit community. PTF provides a wide range of volunteer opportunities throughout the year. We encourage our entire community to attend and/or volunteer at PTF events, and contribute their time, talent, and resources!