Tuition and Fees at a Glance 2022-23
| Annual Fees | Early & Primary School (PreK to G5) | Middle School (G6 to G10) |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition *1 | ¥1,287,000 | ¥1,659,000 |
| Building & Facilities Fees *2 | ¥181,000 | ¥181,000 |
| PTA Due (per family) *2 | ¥3,000 | ¥3,000 |
| EAL Support Fee *3 | ¥100,000 | ¥100,000 |
- Three payment plans are available
- These fees cannot be prorated for mid-year admission or short-term enrollment. Full amount will be billed on the first installment and non-refundable.
- 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.
| One-Time Fees |
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| Application Fee: ¥31,500 |
| Registration Fee: ¥220,000 |
| Emergency Kit Fee: ¥5,500 |
Miscellaneous Expense Considerations |
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| Uniform: ¥15,000 to ¥30,000 |
| Laptop / iPad: ¥100,000 to ¥200,000 Students grade 4 and up require a personal device. |
| Lunch: ¥450 to ¥550 |
Tuition Payment Plans
All installments are billed 14 days prior to the due date. Tuition & fees can be paid with wire transfer or by credit card (4% service fee applied) on our website https://www.kis.ac.jp/payments/ according to the Payment Schedule below.
Early Payment Option for Tuition & Fees
A discount is applied if payment is received by the due dates.
| Early & Primary School (PreK to G5) | Middle School (G6 to G10) | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | ¥1,261,260 | ¥1,625,820 |
| Building & Facilities Fees (billed on the first installment and non-refundable) | ¥181,000 | ¥181,000 |
| One-time installment: (due June 30) | ¥1,442,260 | ¥1,806,820 |
Standard Payment Option for Tuition & Fees
Payments are made in three installments.
| Early & Primary School (PreK to G5) | Middle School (G6 to G10) | |
|---|---|---|
| First installment: (due July 31) | ¥696,000 | ¥845,000 |
Tuition | ¥515,000 | ¥664,000 |
Building & Facilities Fees | ¥181,000 | ¥181,000 |
| Second installment: (due December 15) | ¥386,000 | ¥497,500 |
| Third installment: (due March 15) | ¥386,000 | ¥497,500 |
| Total: | ¥1,468,000 | ¥1,840,000 |
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 School (PreK to G5) | Middle School (G6 to G10) | |
|---|---|---|
| First installment: (due July 31) | ¥309,700 | ¥346,900 |
Tuition | ¥128,700 | ¥165,900 |
Building & Facilities Fees | ¥181,000 | ¥181,000 |
| Second installment: (due August 30) | ¥167,300 | ¥215,700 |
| 8 Equal installments totaling: (Payable on the last day of each month September 30 to April 30) | ¥1,029,600 (¥128,700 monthly) | ¥1,327,200 (¥165,900 monthly) |
| Total: | ¥1,506,600 | ¥1,889,800 |
All installments are billed 14 days prior to the due date.
Payment Methods & Terms
We accept bank transfers or credit card payments for registration fee, tuition, and after-school lesson fees. A handling fee of 4% is added to transactions made online. For banking information and credit card payment options, visit the payment details page.
Tuition and related fees cannot be prorated for mid-year admission or short-term enrolment. Full amount will be billed on the first installment and non-refundable.
The information outlined on this page is provided in accordance with Japan’s Act on Specified Commercial Transactions.
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 Pre-K to Grade 5 and a 20% reduction in tuition for Middle & High 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
- 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. 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.