United World College, International School Asia Karuizawa
- IB Diploma
Per yearabout USD 31K
JPY 4.9M · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-01)
About
International high school in Karuizawa, Japan, for grades 10-12. Full boarding, with the ISAK Leadership Program combined with the IB Diploma Programme.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Info checked 2026-11-06 · 2026-27 school year
Curriculum
IB Diploma
Students
200
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 80
- Religion
- none
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 |
|---|---|
| 10 | JPY 4,900,000≈ USD 31K |
| 11 | JPY 4,900,000≈ USD 31K |
| 12 | JPY 4,900,000≈ USD 31K |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| 10 | JPY 4,900,000 (about USD 31K) |
| 11 | JPY 4,900,000 (about USD 31K) |
| 12 | JPY 4,900,000 (about USD 31K) |
Source: school website (uwcisak.jp) · checked 2026-11-01 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-09)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- JPY 20,000
- 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 (2026-11-09). Source: school website (checked 2026-11-01)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Deadline
- 2026-12-01
- Entry process
- Interview, Group assessment
- Financial aid
- 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
- Academics
- Outdoor education
- Service
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- Boarding
- Yes
- Lunch included
- Yes
- Food options
- Vegetarian
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Boarding
Sports
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Competitive swimming
- Badminton
- Football
- Tennis
- Curling
- Climbing
- Track and field
- Golf
- Triathlon
- Aikido
- Kyudo
Arts
- Visual arts
- Theatre
- Film
- Music
- Dance
After-school activities
- Theatre
- Band
- Pottery
- Photography
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Competitive Swimming
- Model United Nations
- Debate
- Robotics
- Tea Ceremony
- Japanese Excursion Club
- Yoga & Pilates
- Chess
- Journalism
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Accreditation and memberships
Source: Read from the school's websiteCompiled from public sources
- Accreditations
- IB
- Memberships
- COIS
More details
Source: Read from the school's website
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
All students live on campus as part of the core residential programme. Day students are not accepted.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Combines the Leadership Program with the IB Diploma Programme. Grade 10 includes a Leadership and Innovation course and Japanese language and culture.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
Community
Engages with Karuizawa residents through exhibitions, workshops and partnerships with local organisations.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Academic and intellectual
Clubs include Model United Nations, Debate, Robotics, Science and Programming.
- Model United Nations
- Debate
- Robotics
- Science
- Programming Club
- Astronomy
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Arts and creative
Visual Arts, Theatre and Film are offered within the IB Diploma. Music and dance take place through student-led clubs.
- Visual Arts
- Theatre
- Film
- Music Production
- Ballet
- Dance
- Band
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Cultural and language
Japanese culture and regional trips are active. Students visit festivals, historic districts and cultural sites across Nagano.
- Tea Ceremony
- Japanese Excursion Club
- Discover Shinshu trips
- Japanese language
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community and service
Students take part in service and community projects with local partners in Karuizawa and the surrounding region.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Leadership and professional
Student-led councils and leadership roles exist, and each club is run by a student leadership team.
- SNOW (Student Council)
- Lead Ambassadors
- Residential Leadership
- Peer Support
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Lifestyle and wellbeing
Wellbeing clubs include Yoga & Pilates and Renew.
- Yoga & Pilates
- Renew
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Language provision
All Grade 10 students study Japanese language and culture, which is also available as an IB language option.
- Japanese
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Awards
The ISAK Impact Awards recognise stories from students, alumni and staff. The 2026 round had 24 stories.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Direct entry is for Grade 10 only. Steps include online registration, the full application, two references, and online interview and group assessment.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Waitlist
Waitlisted applicants who did not request financial assistance are considered alongside late applicants if places open.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
Updated 2026-11-06
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