Hokkaido International School
- AP
Per yearabout USD 6.49K–10.4K
JPY 1.03M–1.65M · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-28)
About
International school in Sapporo and Niseko, Japan, founded in 1958 and accredited by WASC. Offers boarding, a school bus, Advanced Placement courses and an on-site part-time counselor.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
AP
Ages
Ages 3–18
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Founded
- 1958
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Early Years half day | JPY 1,028,000≈ USD 6.49K |
| Early Years full day | JPY 1,440,000≈ USD 9.09K |
| Kindergarten-Grade 5 | JPY 1,584,000≈ USD 10K |
| Grades 6-8 | JPY 1,624,000≈ USD 10.3K |
| Grades 9-12 | JPY 1,648,000≈ USD 10.4K |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Early Years half day | JPY 1,028,000 (about USD 6.49K) |
| Early Years full day | JPY 1,440,000 (about USD 9.09K) |
| Kindergarten-Grade 5 | JPY 1,584,000 (about USD 10K) |
| Grades 6-8 | JPY 1,624,000 (about USD 10.3K) |
| Grades 9-12 | JPY 1,648,000 (about USD 10.4K) |
Source: school website (his.ac.jp) · checked 2026-10-28 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Hokkaido International School (this school) | JPY 1,028,000 (about USD 6.49K) | JPY 1,648,000 (about USD 10.4K) |
| Hokkaido International School Niseko | JPY 1,028,000 (about USD 6.49K) | JPY 1,624,000 (about USD 10.3K) |
| Sapporo International School | JPY 480,000 (about USD 3.03K) | JPY 480,000 (about USD 3.03K) |
Source: school website (his.ac.jp) · checked 2026-10-28 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- JPY 30,000
- Enrolment fee
- JPY 300,000
- Bus
- JPY 240,000
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 2026-10-28)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Entry process
- Interview, Map, Eal test
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Financial aid
- Yes
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedAP
AP
High school, by subject · Ages 15–18
College Board's university-level courses that high-school students choose subject by subject, with exams scored 1–5 each May.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- Boarding
- Yes
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Boarding
- Library
Sports
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Cross country
- Table tennis
Arts
- Art
After-school activities
- Table Tennis Club
- Running Club
- M.U.S.H. Club
- Community basketball
- Community volleyball
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Sign in to requestAccreditation and memberships
Source: Read from the school's website
- Accreditations
- WASC
- Memberships
- JCIS
More details
Source: Read from the school's website
The essentials
Additional learning support
HIS has a part-time on-site counselor for individual support and homeroom curriculum, and can help families find outside assessment and support services.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bus service
HIS operates a school bus route through the Maruyama and Miyanomori districts. Routes, stops and timetables are not published online and are shared during admissions.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
HIS runs a boarding programme with dormitory living for students, including new dormitory residents' trips and winter-break activities.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Food options
HIS has a school cafeteria offering small and medium portions, with small suited to younger students and medium to older students and adults.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
High school offers AP courses taught by HIS teachers, including AP Capstone, and integrates college readiness lessons into homeroom through Unifrog.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Social and emotional learning (SEL)
Elementary students receive character education based on the Virtues Project and the CASEL framework; middle and high school homerooms cover these on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Safeguarding
HIS states a duty of care for children and follows a safeguarding policy covering school activities. Staff are bound by it and policy documents are available to download.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
Founded in 1958 as a one-room school, HIS now operates two campuses, in Sapporo and Niseko, with around 250 students and staff.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community
HIS emphasises community through open-door events such as the Fall Festival, sports teams, clubs, alumni updates and school exchanges.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The PTA meets about five times a year, often bilingually, and fundraises through the Fall Festival and Spring Bazaar to support school programmes.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Cultural and language
HIS holds Japanese cultural events, including Matsuri, a tea ceremony and Hinamatsuri.
- Matsuri
- Tea ceremony
- Hinamatsuri
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community and service
Students are encouraged to take part in after-school activities and service, and high school graduation requires a yearly extracurricular involvement credit.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Accreditations
HIS is accredited by WASC and is a member of the Japan Council of International Schools (JCIS).
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Scholarships
Need-based financial aid requires an application and prioritises current families. Donor-funded scholarships include one for young women from outside Hokkaido and one for new secondary students.
- Need-based financial aid
- Donor-funded scholarships
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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