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 is based on several factors, among which include age, educational history, and the percentage of 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 accept 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 | 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 | High School 2 | Year 12 | |
| DP / CP | 17 | High School 3 | Year 13 |
*2 – There are multiple pathways for Grade 11 and 12 students, explained here.
Birth date and class for 2022-23 enrollment
| Birth Date | Class |
|---|---|
| September 1, 2017 – August 31, 2018 | Pre-Kindergarten* |
| September 1, 2016 – August 31, 2017 | Kindergarten* |
| September 1, 2015 – August 31, 2016 | Grade 1 |
| September 1, 2014 – August 31, 2015 | Grade 2 |
| September 1, 2013 – August 31, 2014 | Grade 3 |
| September 1, 2012 – August 31, 2013 | Grade 4 |
| September 1, 2011 – August 31, 2012 | Grade 5 |
| September 1, 2010 – August 31, 2011 | Grade 6 |
| September 1, 2009 – August 31, 2010 | Grade 7 |
| September 1, 2008 – August 31, 2009 | Grade 8 |
| September 1, 2007 – August 31, 2008 | Grade 9 |
| September 1, 2006 – August 31, 2007 | Grade 10 |
Birth date and class for 2023-24 enrollment
| Birth Date | Class |
|---|---|
| September 1, 2018 – August 31, 2019 | Pre-Kindergarten |
| September 1, 2017 – August 31, 2018 | Kindergarten |
| September 1, 2016 – August 31, 2017 | Grade 1 |
| September 1, 2015 – August 31, 2016 | Grade 2 |
| September 1, 2014 – August 31, 2015 | Grade 3 |
| September 1, 2013 – August 31, 2014 | Grade 4 |
| September 1, 2012 – August 31, 2013 | Grade 5 |
| September 1, 2011 – August 31, 2012 | Grade 6 |
| September 1, 2010 – August 31, 2011 | Grade 7 |
| September 1, 2009 – August 31, 2010 | Grade 8 |
| September 1, 2008 – August 31, 2009 | Grade 9 |
| September 1, 2007 – August 31, 2008 | Grade 10 |