KIU Academy

Kyotanabe, Kyoto, JapanLicensed

Own curriculum

Per yearabout USD 6.02K

JPY 953K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-08)

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KIU Academy is a school in Kyotanabe, Kyoto for Grades 1-12, offering bilingual English-Japanese education and accredited by WASC and ACSI.

Key facts

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School website

Info checked 2026-11-08 · Fees 2026-27

Curriculum
Own curriculum
Language
English, Japanese
Type
Bilingual school
Fee level

Founded: 1999

Mid-year entry: Possible
Accreditations: WASC, ACSI

Fees

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2026-27 school year

Find the grade by your child's age

Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.

Grade	Per year
Grade 2 ~ 12	JPY 953,000≈ USD 6.02K

Fee range vs schools in the same city

Lowest to highest annual tuition across grades.

KIU Academy · Fee range vs schools in the same city
	min	max
KIU Academy (this school)	JPY 953,000 (about USD 6.02K)	JPY 953,000 (about USD 6.02K)
KIU Academy - Kyoto International University Academy	JPY 953,000 (about USD 6.02K)	JPY 953,000 (about USD 6.02K)
Doshisha International School, Kyoto	JPY 1,700,000 (about USD 10.7K)	JPY 1,700,000 (about USD 10.7K)
Kyoto International School	JPY 1,556,800 (about USD 9.83K)	JPY 1,951,000 (about USD 12.3K)
Lycée Français International de Kyoto	JPY 880,824 (about USD 5.56K)	JPY 1,315,405 (about USD 8.31K)
Kyoto International Junior and Senior High School	JPY 240,000 (about USD 1.52K)	JPY 240,000 (about USD 1.52K)

Source: school website (kiua.kyotoiu.ac.jp) · checked 2026-11-08 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)

One-off costs

Application fee: JPY 25,000
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 2026-11-08)

Curriculum and academics

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Strengths

Languages
Academics

Campus and school life

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Facilities

Library
Playground

Sports

Futsal
Basketball

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Diving deeper

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Governance and ownership
Kyoto International University is the governing body of KIU Academy.
School website · Checked 2026-11-08

Academics

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Curriculum
The school references the Japanese curriculum but adopts a more Western, self-directed approach. Elementary covers Grades 1-5, middle school 6-8, and high school 9-12.
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Exam results
Graduates go on to universities in Japan and abroad. The school publishes college placement information and alumni interviews.
School website · Checked 2026-11-08

Parent experience

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History
Kyoto International University was founded in 1996. The elementary and middle schools opened in 1999 and the high school in 2000. The school moved to a new Kyotanabe campus in 2022.
School website · Checked 2026-11-08

Facilities

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Facilities overview
The campus is a wooden building made with Kyoto lumber, divided into elementary, middle, high school, common and university areas, with an elevator and accessible parking.
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Sports facilities
The school has an on-site futsal court and basketball court. Elementary students also have their own playground.
- Futsal court
- Basketball court
- Playground
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Academic facilities
In 2025 custom-built bookshelves were installed in the 3rd-floor library area.
School website · Checked 2026-11-08

Languages

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Bilingual teaching
Classes are taught in English and Japanese, with bilingual education across all 12 years.
- English
- Japanese
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Reputation

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Accreditations
Grades 1-12 are fully accredited by WASC and ACSI. The page notes that graduates of an accredited 12-year curriculum can be eligible for Japanese college admission.
School website · Checked 2026-11-08

Admissions

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Admissions
Applications are open for Fall 2026 and Winter 2027. Returnee students can enrol in spring, fall or winter trimesters, and overseas applicants can interview online.
School website · Checked 2026-11-08