Application Fee: ¥21,000 (one-time fee, non-refundable)
Registration Fee: ¥150,000 (one-time fee, non-refundable)
Tuition and supplementary fees are charged by arranged installments. Pupils withdrawing mid-semester are not eligible for a refund of tuition or fees.
Tuition and Fees at a Glance 2020-21
| Annual Fees | Early & Primary (EY1 – G5) | Middle School (G6-G9) |
| Tuition (1) | ¥1,262,000 | ¥1,626,000 |
| Building & Facilities Fees (2) | ¥181,000 | ¥181,000 |
| Sub total | ¥1,443,000 | ¥1,807,000 |
| PTA Due (per family) (2) | ¥3,000 | |
| EAL Support Fee (3) | ¥100,000 | |
| One-Time Fees | ||
| Application Fee: ¥20,000 | ||
| Registration Fee: ¥150,000 | ||
| Emergency Kit Fee: ¥5,400 |
- Three payment plans are available
- Billed on the first installment and non-refundable.
The PTA has decided to waive the ¥3,000 fee for the 2020-21 academic year. - Up to ¥100,000 per year. Fees will be billed to students who need EAL support each semester. The level of support will be determined by the school according to WIDA assessments results.
Tuition Payment Plans
Payment Plans: Three payment plans are available (some restrictions apply). Families should submit their preferred payment arrangements with the office.
Early Payment Option for Tuition & Fees
A discount is applied if payment is received by the due dates.
| Early & Primary (EY1 – G5) | Middle School (G6-G9) | |
| Tuition | ¥1,236,760 | ¥1,593,480 |
| Building & Facilities Fees (billed on the first installment and non-refundable) | ¥181,000 | ¥181,000 |
| One-time installment: (due June 30, 2020) | ¥1,417,760 | ¥1,774,480 |
Standard Payment Option for Tuition & Fees
Payments are made in three installments.
| Early & Primary (EY1 – G5) | Middle School (G6-G9) | |
| First installment: (due July 31, 2020) | ¥685,800 | ¥831,400 |
Tuition | ¥504,800 | ¥650,400 |
Building & Facilities Fees | ¥181,000 | ¥181,000 |
| Second installment: (due December 15, 2020) | ¥378,600 | ¥487,800 |
| Third installment: (due March 15, 2021) | ¥378,600 | ¥487,800 |
| Total: | ¥1,443,000 | ¥1,807,000 |
Monthly Payment Option for Tuition & Fees
Payments are spread out over ten installments. An administration surcharge of 3% is included in the second installment to help defray the extra handling and financing costs.
| Early & Primary (EY1 – G5) | Middle School (G6-G9) | |
| First installment: (due July 31, 2020) | ¥307,200 | ¥343,600 |
Tuition | ¥126,200 | ¥162,600 |
Building & Facilities Fees | ¥181,000 | ¥181,000 |
| Second installment: (due August 30, 2020) | ¥164,060 | ¥211,380 |
| 8 Equal installments totaling: (Payable on the last day of each month September 30, 2020 to April 30, 2021) | ¥1,009,600 (¥126,200 monthly) | ¥1,300,800 (¥162,600 monthly) |
| Total: | ¥1,480,860 | ¥1,855,780 |
All installments are billed 14 days prior to the due date.
Payment Methods
We accept bank transfers or credit card payments for registration fee, tuition, and after-school lesson fees. Please note that credit card payments are subject to a service fee of 4%. For banking information and credit card payment options, visit the payment details page.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for children of researchers or scholars who are visiting Kyoto for a finite period. Scholarships include a 30% reduction in tuition for students in Early Years 2 to Grade 5 and a 20% reduction in tuition for Middle School students. 100% of all other fees must be paid.
An invitation letter or certificate issued by a host researcher or university showing a period of stay must be submitted as part of the application.
Scholarships are offered for the duration of the period of research or work.
Once the student has been accepted as a KIS student, applicants may submit a scholarship application form with the required documents at least three weeks before the enrollment date.
Tuition Assistance
A limited number of spaces are available for families requiring financial assistance to attend our school.
The type of assistance, if granted, may take one or a combination of the following forms:
- percentage reduction
- monthly installments
- deferred payment
As a general rule, one application covers one family (as opposed to one student) for one academic year.
Families already enrolled at KIS must apply no later than the end of April if they request assistance for the following academic year. The application deadline for new students is six weeks before their enrollment date. The deadline for students enrolling in August or September is May 31.
To apply for the percentage reduction, it is mandatory to submit the applicant’s latest tax declaration certificate (including information of municipal income tax fees) for both parents or legal guardians.
In addition to the application form applicants are encouraged to submit a cover letter clearly stating the type of assistance they are seeking.
Incomplete forms will not be approved.
Please contact Admissions for the tuition assistance application form.