When the sisters who established Saint Maur International School in 1872 arrived in Japan, it was with the understanding that they would never be allowed to return back to their homeland. As missionaries, they had embraced a life of sacrifice and service to others. It was only in later years that the rules changed.

This photo portrays the commitment of the Sisters arriving at Yokohama port and the sentiment is represented in the Saint Maur Board of Directors' mantra of our school being Mission Driven, Vision Led and Forward Thinking. Thanks to the dedicated service and sacrifice of those early pioneering Sisters, Saint Maur International School continues to offer students, of all nationalities and faiths, a quality education within a nurturing environment. This year, in 2022, the school which is the oldest international school in Asia proudly celebrates 150th year since its foundation.