KIS High School Development
Now it’s Official!
KIS Officially Authorized for the IB Diploma Programme!
We did it! Kyoto International School (KIS) has been officially informed that after an 11 month candidacy and authorization process the school is now an authorized IB World School for the IB Diploma!
KIS is now a three programme IB school (IBPYP, IBMYP, IBDP) with holistic, child-centred programmes continuing from Early Years to Grade 12 and into University study!
The school community is very proud of this achievement and the impact that this will have on our students, teachers and school and the role that we can play as the only IB continuum school in Kyoto! The school would like to thank everyone who has been involved in making this happen!
About Kyoto International School
Providing an international education in the Kansai region with the vision statement of “Inspiring active learners, developing global citizens“.
Kyoto International School (KIS) has been serving the beautiful city of Kyoto since 1957. KIS is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the International Baccalaureate Organization. The school is known for its inclusive sense of community and personalised learning for every student. As a not-for-profit school KIS can channel all its resources into effective learning as well as developing students who thrive in positively influencing the global community.
KIS uses the IB curriculum framework and has been authorized by the IB for Primary Years Programme (PYP) since 2006, Middle Years Programme (MYP) since 2022 and most recently the Diploma Programme from March 2025, making the school the only IB Continuum school in Kyoto.
International Curriculum
KIS uses the IB curriculum framework and has been authorized by the IB for Primary Years Programme (PYP) since 2006 and Middle Years Programme (MYP) since 2022.
International Accreditation
We have been accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges since 1992.
International Community
We have been providing opportunities for international families since 1957.
International Competency
We develop the skills and knowledge needed to be successful in an international setting.
The school community is a supporter of the following…
Support our mission
Are you interested in supporting KIS? Sharing your time and talents are helpful ways to support. Monetary donations, however big or small, are another way that will allow the school to continually fosters passionate, collaborative, and internationally minded individuals through an engaging and supportive education.
Programs offered at KIS
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School Curriculum
General Inquiry
Frequently Asked Questions
Regular classes are 8:30 am to 3:30 pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Wednesday have an early end time at 2:30 pm. After School Activities (ASA) are also available.
On Saturdays, we offer an English immersion program for students between 3 and 12 years-old. Learn More
毎週土曜日に３歳から１２歳までのお子様を対象とした英語漬けのイマージョンプログラムを組んでいます。 続きを読む
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