Hokkaido International School Niseko
- IB PYP
- AP
Per yearabout USD 6.49K–10.3K
JPY 1.03M–1.62M · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
About
Hokkaido International School Niseko offers Early Years (ages 3-4), Elementary School (grades K-5) and Middle School (grades 6-8) programmes in Niseko, Japan.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IB PYP · AP
Ages
Ages 3–14
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Founded
- 2012
- Entry process
- Interview, Map, Eal test
- School bus
- Yes
- Accreditations
- WASC
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 ½ day | JPY 1,028,000≈ USD 6.49K |
| Early Years | JPY 1,440,000≈ USD 9.09K |
| Grades K-5 | JPY 1,548,000≈ USD 9.78K |
| Grades 6-8 | JPY 1,624,000≈ USD 10.3K |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Early Years ½ day | JPY 1,028,000 (about USD 6.49K) |
| Early Years | JPY 1,440,000 (about USD 9.09K) |
| Grades K-5 | JPY 1,548,000 (about USD 9.78K) |
| Grades 6-8 | JPY 1,624,000 (about USD 10.3K) |
Source: school website (his.ac.jp) · checked 2026-10-29 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Hokkaido International School Niseko (this school) | JPY 1,028,000 (about USD 6.49K) | JPY 1,624,000 (about USD 10.3K) |
| Hokkaido International School | JPY 1,028,000 (about USD 6.49K) | JPY 1,648,000 (about USD 10.4K) |
Source: school website (his.ac.jp) · checked 2026-10-29 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- JPY 30,000
- 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 2026-10-29)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB PYP · AP
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
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
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More details
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The essentials
Bus service
The Niseko campus runs school buses with a focus on driver safety and vehicle maintenance. Route and fee details are provided in a separate document.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Food options
The school cafeteria serves lunch in small and medium portions. Small suits younger and lower-grade students, and medium matches the standard adult size.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Elementary uses the IB Primary Years Programme with inquiry-based learning. High school offers AP courses taught by school teachers and college counseling.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Safeguarding
The school has a child protection policy to safeguard student welfare. It states all staff have a duty to uphold students' right to safety.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The PTA meets about five times a year and runs fundraising events to support school programmes. Meetings are often held bilingually in Japanese and English.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Accreditations
The school is WASC-accredited and a member of the Japan Council of International Schools (JCIS), following their safeguarding requirements.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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