Annual Report 2022-23


Previous annual report 2020-2021 can be found here.

Relive the Cultural Delights of the 2023 KIS Festival

Here are a few captured unforgettable moments from the 2023 KIS Festival, the beloved annual event organized by Kyoto International School’s dedicated Parent-Teacher Association (PTA). Immerse yourself in a vibrant tapestry of international flavors, captivating art, a bustling children’s market, and the wonderful participation of local shops. This extraordinary festival was a celebration of diversity, uniting the local and international community.

The festival showcased breathtaking student artwork. Parents and children were delighted by the lively children’s market, where young entrepreneurs had handmade crafts, recycled toys, interactive games, and engaging activities filled the market.

The participation of local shops added an extra flair to the festival, highlighting the strong bond between the school and the surrounding community. Attendees engaged with local vendors, discovered their products, and experienced the warmth and hospitality that make Kyoto such a remarkable city.

The 2023 KIS Festival was more than just an event; it was an opportunity for people of all backgrounds to come together, fostering cultural understanding, friendship, and unity. The festival created lasting memories and celebrated the power of community, culture, and togetherness.

IB Education Symposium (Online Event)

IB関係者各位

「第8回国際バカロレア推進シンポジウム」を3月26日(日)にオンラインにて開催いたします。

今回は「なぜ日本において国際バカロレア教育が必要なのか?」をテーマに、
基調講演、トークセッション(登壇:IB修了生、IB教員、大学関係者)、IB教育実践共有、IB教育に関する研究成果発表等を予定しています。

主 催:文部科学省

協 力:国際バカロレア機構

運 営:文部科学省IB教育推進コンソーシアム事務局

開催日:令和5年3月26(日) 9時30分~ 16時15分

開催方法: オンライン開催(Zoom Webinar)

対 象:国際バカロレア教育に関心を持つ学校、教育委員会、自治体、教育関係者、保護者、生徒等

費 用:参加費無料(〆切 3月24日 17時)

申 込:下記リンクの申込フォームより受付中
https://www.bbt757.com/svlEnquete/jsp/user/top?id=8thsymposium0326

The 8th International Baccalaureate Promotion Symposium, sponsored by MEXT, will be held on Sunday, March 26, 2012. The symposium will be online via Zoom Webinar.

The theme of this year’s symposium is “Why is the International Baccalaureate Education Necessary in Japan?

The contents will include keynote speeches, talk sessions (speakers: IB alumni, IB teachers, and university representatives), sharing of IB education practices, and presentations of IB education research results.


Date : 2023 March 26th (SUN) 9:30~16:15

Place : Online (Zoom Webinar)

Subject : Schools, school boards, local authorities, educators, parents, students etc, with an interest in IB education

Fee : Free of charge (Advance registration required)

Apply : Please apply from IB Consortium Website Form


The event will include keynote speeches, talk sessions (speakers: IB alumni, IB teachers and university staff), sharing of IB education practices and presentations of research findings on IB education.

(This event will be held in Japanese)

Please visit the IB Consortium website for further details.