Kyoto International School (KIS) offers the IB curriculum framework and programme for Pre-Kindergarten (4~ year olds) up to Grade 10 (~15 year olds).
| IB Program | Age*1 | KIS | Japanese | UK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PYP | 4 to 11 | Pre-K to Grade 6 | Yochien to Grade 6 | Reception to Year 6 |
| MYP | 12 to 15 | Grade 7 to 10 | Junior High 1 to High School 1 | Year 8 to 11 |
| DP | 16 to 17 | High School 2 & 3 | Year 12 to 13 |
What about the final years? There are a couple different pathway options for the continuum of the IB with the Diploma Programme (DP) for final 2 years.
Kyoto International school currently does not offer an on-campus option for Grade 11 & 12. In March 2022 the IB launched an online Diploma Programme pilot, which delivers a fully online Diploma Programme together with a small number of selected partners.
Our recommended pathway is through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Osaka YMCA International School (OYIS).
OYIS-KIS Memorandum of Understanding (5/29/2023)
This memorandum of understanding between Kyoto International School (KIS) and Osaka YMCA International School (OYIS) is to come to an agreement that strengthens both schools. It gives OYIS a steady stream of students entering their High School Campus at Tosabori, and it gives KIS students a clear path through High School. It is our intention that this agreement highlights the close relationship and mutual interests of the two schools.
We agree that:
- KIS students, upon leaving KIS at the end of Grade 10 will have priority placement in OYIS
- Should KIS begin to offer further grades above grade 10, the agreement will change to reflect the last year of possible enrollment
- OYIS will help facilitate the application process in the following ways:
- OYIS we waive 50% of the current entrance fee.
- Facilitation of the application process
- Document exchange will be facilitated between the two schools administration teams
- Admission will be processed early in the academic year to ensure KIS students have a place
- OYIS will come to the KIS campus two times yearly to support the application process
- Acceptance to OYIS is dependent on whether or not the needs of the student can be met and is at the discretion of OYIS. OYIS will also seek to find students / families that are knowledgeable and supportive of their school mission.
- The two schools will provide a range of experiences and events to help with the transition and build connections between two schools.
- Dedicated time and resources will be deployed to ensure that our curriculum has some continuity and that each institute has an understanding of student levels and past knowledge.
- Regular meetings and coordination will be required to ensure that students have a smooth transition between campuses.
This agreement is signed at the mutual agreement of both KIS and OYIS effective June 1st, 2023 and updated annually. Modifications to this document requires consent of both schools. The agreement may be terminated with a six month period of notification.