AICJ International School Kyoto
- IB PYP
Per yearabout USD 10.2K
JPY 1.62M · 2027-28 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-06)
About
Kyoto campus of AICJ International School's elementary section. The school states it is an IB PYP authorised school and offers English-based admissions with rolling intake.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IB PYP
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Ownership
- For-profit
- Mother-tongue programmes
- Japanese
- Accreditations
- IB
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2027-28 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| 1-6 | JPY 1,620,000≈ USD 10.2K |
Show fee charts
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| AICJ International School Kyoto (this school) | JPY 1,620,000 (about USD 10.2K) | JPY 1,620,000 (about USD 10.2K) |
| KIU Academy - Kyoto International University Academy | JPY 953,000 (about USD 6.02K) | JPY 953,000 (about USD 6.02K) |
| Kyoto International School | JPY 1,556,800 (about USD 9.83K) | JPY 1,951,000 (about USD 12.3K) |
| Doshisha International School, Kyoto | JPY 1,700,000 (about USD 10.7K) | JPY 1,700,000 (about USD 10.7K) |
| Kyoto International Junior and Senior High School | JPY 240,000 (about USD 1.52K) | JPY 240,000 (about USD 1.52K) |
| Ritsumeikan Uji Junior and Senior High School | JPY 638,000 (about USD 4.03K) | JPY 638,000 (about USD 4.03K) |
Source: school website (aicj-is.jp) · checked 2026-11-06 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- JPY 20,000
- Enrolment fee
- JPY 300,000
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. ECB reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-11-06)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Deadline
- 2026-11-02
- Entry process
- Interview, Eal test
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB PYP
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPOffered
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPNot here
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
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- Languages
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More details
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Academics
Curriculum
Based on the PYP programme, combining Singapore Math and Japanese-style maths. Field trips are planned as part of an inquiry process.
- PYP
- Singapore Math
- フィールドトリップ
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
Community
Holds regular parent workshops on the curriculum, pathways and maths learning, with group discussion.
- 학습 프로그램 설명
- 진학 설계
- 算数学習
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Two annual selection rounds plus rolling intake. Selection uses an English aptitude test, child interview and parent interview.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
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