Ritsumeikan Uji Junior and Senior High School
- IB Diploma
Per yearabout USD 4.03K
JPY 638K · School year to be confirmed · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-01)
About
Affiliated high school of the Ritsumeikan Foundation in Uji, Kyoto. Offers the IB Diploma Programme (IB Course) and an English immersion IP Course, with a junior high school added in 2003.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Info checked 2026-11-06 · School year to be confirmed
Curriculum
IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 12–18
Language
English
Type
Local school, international programme
Fee level
- Founded
- 1995
- Ownership
- Foundation
- Boarding
- Yes
- Accreditations
- IB
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
School year to be confirmed
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| First year of high school IB course — Tuition Fee | JPY 638,000≈ USD 4.03K |
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| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Ritsumeikan Uji Junior and Senior High School (this school) | JPY 638,000 (about USD 4.03K) | JPY 638,000 (about USD 4.03K) |
| 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) |
| 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 (en.ritsumei.ac.jp) · checked 2026-11-01 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Enrolment fee
- JPY 120,000
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 2026-11-01)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Scholarships
- Yes
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB DP (Diploma)
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPNot here
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)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
- Languages
- Academics
- Service
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Boarding
Sports
- Baseball
- Golf
- Cheerleading
Arts
- Calligraphy
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More details
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The essentials
Country affiliation
Japanese school affiliated with the Ritsumeikan Foundation; holds several Ministry of Education designations.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
A new dormitory, Ritsumeikan Uji Dormitory (RUD), opened in April 2026.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Governance and ownership
Affiliated high school of the Ritsumeikan Foundation, which also runs universities and other schools.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Offers the IB Diploma Programme and an English immersion IP course.
- IB Diploma Programme
- English immersion (IP Course)
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
High school founded in 1995, junior high added in 2003, and became an IB World School in 2009.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Social and hobbies
Clubs and activities include shogi, flower arrangement, cheerleading, broadcasting, golf and baseball support.
- Shogi
- Flower arrangement club
- Cheerleading club
- Broadcasting club
- Golf
- Baseball support
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community and service
Students present their projects at local community events and interact with residents across generations.
- Community festival exhibits
- Intergenerational exchange project
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Language provision
Focuses on English immersion and building the ability to express ideas in more than one language.
- English immersion
- Multilingual communication
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bilingual teaching
The IP Course links with the high school IB course to develop bilingual students.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Immersion programmes
Runs the IP English immersion course at the junior high level.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Accreditations
IB Diploma Programme designated in 2009, plus several Ministry of Education specialised and global designations.
- IBDP designated school
- Specialized Curriculum School
- WWL Consortia
- SGH Network
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
IB and IP courses have separate admissions; individual consultations and international transfer exams are offered.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
33-1 Hachiken Yadani, Hirono-cho, Uji-city, Kyoto 611-0031 Japan
Approximate location. Please use the address above for the exact spot.
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