Welcome to Kyoto International School
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 (IB). 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.
International Curriculum
We are Kyoto City’s only International Baccalaureate school, offering the Primary Years Programme since 2006.
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.
Programs offered at KIS
School Curriculum
Our learning expectations for all grade levels and subject areas
General Inquiry
Frequently Asked Questions
Regular classes are from Monday to Friday.
Pre-K & Kindergarten are from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm. Primary Years, Middle School & High School start at 8:30 am and end at 3:30 pm. Wednesday have an early end time at 2:30 pm.
After-school care and extracurricular activities are also available.
We offer after school care for students enrolled in the school from 2:30 to 5:00 pm. This service is charged at 500 JPY per 30 minutes.
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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