KIS LOWER SECONDARY
MIDDLE
YEARS Programme
The Middle Years Programme (MYP) at KIS forms our Lower Secondary School curriculum, this framework allows students to develop into active learners, global citizens and internationally minded individuals. The development is guided through our specialist structured curriculum where we offer a wide variety of subjects.
KIS Secondary School Programme
Our Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Programme is available for students from 4 to 6 years of age. We use the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programmeme (IBPYP) to frame our Programme, aiming to encourage children to develop a love of learning. We believe that children are active, competent, curious, intelligent, expressive and compassionate. These fundamental beliefs inform all of our interactions and engagements with children. The ultimate goal is to allow a space for the child to construct his or her own powers of thinking through all of their expressive, communicative and cognitive languages.
Language & Literature
Language Acquisition
Individuals & Societies
Science
Mathematics
Performing Arts
Arts
Physical Health Education
MYP
Subjects
The MYP fosters both academic growth and personal development, offering a wide range of opportunities for students to achieve success. Designed to accommodate the diverse learning styles and needs of adolescents, it equips students with the skills and mindset necessary for effective and mature learning. Additionally, the MYP lays a strong foundation for future studies in the IB Diploma Programme, preparing students for continued success.
Alongside the academic curriculum, we also implement a well being Programme for the students throughout their studies, Social and Emotional Learning.
For students who are new to the English Language and have a preference to learn English, we offer English conversational sessions to develop the levels of conversational skills.
Language & Literature
Language Acquisition
Global
Politics
Chemistry
Mathematics
Visual Arts
IB Diploma
Subject Options
Throughout the DP, students are continuously assessed with varied assessment types including formal tests, end of unit exams, ongoing project work, essays, oral presentations, development workbooks. When students conclude their DP education, they will be assessed both internally and externally; this will assess student work as direct evidence of achievement against the stated goals of the DP.
Students study six subjects from the following subject choices, usually students study three subjects at standard level with a total amount of 150 hours and the remaining three subjects at higher level with a total amount of 240 hours.
The MYP fosters both academic growth and personal development, offering a wide range of opportunities for students to achieve success. Designed to accommodate the diverse learning styles and needs of adolescents, it equips students with the skills and mindset necessary for effective and mature learning. Additionally, the MYP lays a strong foundation for future studies in the IB Diploma Programme, preparing students for continued success.
Alongside the academic curriculum, we also implement a well being Programme for the students throughout their studies, Social and Emotional Learning.
For students who are new to the English Language and have a preference to learn English, we offer English conversational sessions to develop the levels of conversational skills.
MYP Programme SUBJECTS
Language & Literature
Language Acquisition
Science
Mathematics
Arts
PHE
Individuals & Societies
Performing Arts
Middle Years
Programme
The Middle Years Programme (MYP) at KIS is our Lower Secondary School curriculum, this framework allows students to develop into active learners, global citizens and internationally minded individuals. The development is guided through our specialist structured curriculum where we offer a wide variety of subjects.
KIS UPPER SECONDARY
DIPLOMA
Programme
The Diploma Programme (DP) at KIS is the assessed framework for our upper school students aged 16-19. This framework allows our students to develop their breadth and depth of extensive knowledge in varied subject areas and to thrive physically, intellectually, emotionally and ethically. The DP is a respected framework recognised by universities across the globe.
DIPLOMA Programme CORE
Creativity, Action, Service (CAS)
Participation in the school’s CAS Programme encourages students to be involved in artistic pursuits, sports and community service work.
Extended Essay (EE)
The extended essay has an allocated limit of 4,000 words. It provides students with the opportunity to investigate a topic of individual interest, and students become accustomed with the independent research and academic writing skills expected in further education.
Theory of Knowledge (ToK)
The interdisciplinary TOK course is designed to provide coherence by exploring the nature of knowledge across disciplines, encouraging an appreciation of other cultural perspectives.
IB Diploma
Programme
Core
Creativity, Action, Service (CAS)
Participation in the school’s CAS Programme encourages students to be involved in artistic pursuits, sports and community service work.
Extended Essay (EE)
The extended essay has an allocated limit of 4,000 words. It provides students with the opportunity to investigate a topic of individual interest, and students become accustomed with the independent research and academic writing skills expected in further education.
Theory of Knowledge (ToK)
The interdisciplinary TOK course is designed to provide coherence by exploring the nature of knowledge across disciplines, encouraging an appreciation of other cultural perspectives.
IB Diploma
Programme
The Diploma Programme (DP) at KIS is the assessed framework for our upper school students aged 16-19. This framework allows our students to develop their breadth and depth of extensive knowledge in varied subject areas and to thrive physically, intellectually, emotionally and ethically. The DP is a respected framework recognised by universities across the globe.
Throughout the DP, students are continuously assessed with varied assessment types including formal tests, end of unit exams, ongoing project work, essays, oral presentations, development workbooks. When students conclude their DP education, they will be assessed both internally and externally; this will assess student work as direct evidence of achievement against the stated goals of the DP.
Students study six subjects from the following subject choices, usually students study three subjects at standard level with a total amount of 150 hours and the remaining three subjects at higher level with a total amount of 240 hours.
DP SUBJECT OPTIONS
Language & Literature
Language Acquisition
Global Politics
Chemistry
Mathematics
Visual Arts
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KIS
Kyoto International School (KIS), serving Kyoto since 1957, offers an international education in the Kansai region. Accredited by WASC and IBO, KIS is known for its inclusive community and personalized learning. As a non-profit, KIS focuses on effective learning and developing global citizens who positively influence the world, aligning with its vision of "Inspiring active learners, developing global citizens".
