Please consult the table below as different school systems can cause confusion. Class placement is based on the child’s educational background and age on September 1st. Student placement decisions for those coming from a different school calendar are based on several factors, among which include age, educational history, and the percentage of the school year already completed. The school reserves the right to review each application and determine the grade placement for each child.
Kyoto International School follows the North American school calendar (August to June) but accepts students at any time during the school year.
School System Comparison
| IB Program | Age*1 | KIS | Japanese | UK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PYP | 3 | Hoikuen | Nursery | |
| PYP | 4 | Pre-K/Kinder | Yochien | Reception |
| PYP | 5 | Pre-K/Kinder | Yochien | Year 1 |
| PYP | 6 | Grade 1 | Grade 1 | Year 2 |
| PYP | 7 | Grade 2 | Grade 2 | Year 3 |
| PYP | 8 | Grade 3 | Grade 3 | Year 4 |
| PYP | 9 | Grade 4 | Grade 4 | Year 5 |
| PYP | 10 | Grade 5 | Grade 5 | Year 6 |
| PYP or MYP | 11 | Grade 6 | Grade 6 | Year 7 |
| MYP – Year 2 | 12 | Grade 7 | Junior High 1 | Year 8 |
| MYP – Year 3 | 13 | Grade 8 | Junior High 2 | Year 9 |
| MYP – Year 4 | 14 | Grade 9 | Junior High 3 | Year 10 |
| MYP – Year 5 | 15 | Grade 10 | High School 1 | Year 11 |
| DP / CP | 16 | Opens 2025 | High School 2 | Year 12 |
| DP / CP | 17 | Opens 2026 | High School 3 | Year 13 |
*2 – There are multiple pathways for Grade 11 and 12 students, explained here.
Birth date and class for 2023-24 enrolment
| Birth Date | Class |
|---|---|
| September 1, 2018 – August 31, 2019 | Pre-Kindergarten – PYP |
| September 1, 2017 – August 31, 2018 | Kindergarten – PYP |
| September 1, 2016 – August 31, 2017 | Grade 1 – PYP |
| September 1, 2015 – August 31, 2016 | Grade 2 – PYP |
| September 1, 2014 – August 31, 2015 | Grade 3 – PYP |
| September 1, 2013 – August 31, 2014 | Grade 4 – PYP |
| September 1, 2012 – August 31, 2013 | Grade 5 – PYP |
| September 1, 2011 – August 31, 2012 | Grade 6 – PYP |
| September 1, 2010 – August 31, 2011 | Grade 7 – MYP |
| September 1, 2009 – August 31, 2010 | Grade 8 – MYP |
| September 1, 2008 – August 31, 2009 | Grade 9 – MYP |
| September 1, 2007 – August 31, 2008 | Grade 10 – MYP |
Birth date and class for 2024-25 enrolment
| Birth Date | Class |
|---|---|
| September 1, 2019 – August 31, 2020 | Pre-Kindergarten – PYP |
| September 1, 2018 – August 31, 2019 | Kindergarten – PYP |
| September 1, 2017 – August 31, 2018 | Grade 1 – PYP |
| September 1, 2016 – August 31, 2017 | Grade 2 – PYP |
| September 1, 2015 – August 31, 2016 | Grade 3 – PYP |
| September 1, 2014 – August 31, 2015 | Grade 4 – PYP |
| September 1, 2013 – August 31, 2014 | Grade 5 – PYP |
| September 1, 2012 – August 31, 2013 | Grade 6 – PYP |
| September 1, 2011 – August 31, 2012 | Grade 7 – MYP |
| September 1, 2010 – August 31, 2011 | Grade 8 – MYP |
| September 1, 2009 – August 31, 2010 | Grade 9 – MYP |
| September 1, 2008 – August 31, 2009 | Grade 10 – MYP |