Kyoto International School
- IB PYP
- IB MYP
- IB Diploma
Per yearabout USD 9.83K–12.3K
JPY 1.56M–1.95M · Reference range · not confirmed by the school · 2026-27 school year
About
Kyoto International School is an IB World School in Kyoto, Japan, serving students from Early Years through Grade 10, with plans to extend to Grade 12 by 2026. It is a not-for-profit school accredited by WASC and the International Baccalaureate.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IB PYP · IB MYP · IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 3–16
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Grades
- Kindergarten – Grade 10
- Founded
- 1957
- Ownership
- Non-profit
- Device policy
- Bring your own device
Fees
Reference range · not confirmed by the school
JPY 1.56M–1.95M
about USD 9.83K–12.3K
2026-27 school year
We have not found the school's own fee table yet, so this is a rough range from public sources.
Sources
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB PYP · IB MYP · IB DP (Diploma)
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 MYPOffered
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)Offered
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
- Academics
Campus and school life
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Facilities
- Library
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- Accreditations
- WASC, IB, COBIS
- Memberships
- COBIS, EARCOS, JCIS
More details
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Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
The school does not currently offer boarding facilities.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Governance and ownership
The school is not-for-profit, and its Executive Board has approved the child safeguarding policy.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
The curriculum is built on the IB PYP, MYP and DP frameworks, with an emphasis on inquiry and reflection.
- PYP
- MYP
- DP
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Wellbeing
Safeguarding
Child protection follows the UN Declaration of the Rights of the Child and Japanese law, defining a child as under 18.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
Founded in 1957 to meet the schooling needs of missionary families, reaching 28 students by 1958-59.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community
Describes a close-knit community of students, teachers and parents, with small classes for individual attention.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Academic facilities
A whole-school library supports reading, research and cooperative learning.
- Library
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Immersion programmes
A Saturday English immersion programme runs for children aged 3 to 12.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Accreditations
Accredited by WASC and the IB, and states it is accredited by COBIS through its WASC accreditation.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions covers the process, documents and fees, and notes there is no boarding or student visa support.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Official recordsRead from the school's website
Juraku Campus: 317 Kitatawara-cho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto 602-8247; Taiken Campus: 536-1 Waraya-cho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto 602-8144
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