Kyoto International School
International School in Osaka
Quick answer
Kyoto International School serves 128 students aged 3 to 16 in Japan's ancient capital — primary-and-lower-secondary focused, intentionally boutique-scale. The school is an IB-PYP World School, accredited by IBO, COBIS and WASC. Tuition $9,871-$12,361 per year — exceptional value for a multi-accredited IB international school in Japan. Strong fit for academic, cultural-heritage and corporate expat families on Kyoto-Osaka-Kobe assignments seeking IB-track primary education.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB taught at Kyoto International School.
- Tuition: $9,871–$12,361/yr published annual range.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 16 school day starts at School start times are 8:30 for PYP and 8:20 for MYP and DP..
- Accreditations: IBO, COBIS, WASC verified.
128
Rolling
1957
IBO, COBIS, WASC
About Kyoto International School
Since 1957, Kyoto International School (KIS) has been a cornerstone of international education in the heart of Kyoto. As the city’s first and only IB Continuum School, we offer a globally recognized International Baccalaureate (IB) education from the Early Years through to the Diploma Programme.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states meaningful learning-support provision — still confirm it fits your child's specific need.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
- Learning support: moderate
- In-house specialist staff listed
- Educational psychologist available
- EAL/ESL support listed
Questions to ask the school
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $9,871 – $12,361 |
| Annual tuition (local) | ¥1530000-¥1916000 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $12,216(+10%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $13,716 |
| Cost position in Osaka | 57th percentile(above average) |
IB
We are an IB PYP and MYP World School and a candidate school for IB DP.
No examination results yet (Summer 2027 for IB DP)
Additional language classes offered include Japanese, Chinese, and Spanish (among others).
Special Education Needs identification and support for learning, processing and cognitive needs Small group or individual teaching and learning support for SEN needs and support for families Language needs identification and individual and small group support
Yes we have an EAL and SEN programme that identifies student needs and provides IEP support and liaison with parents
Yes
School start times are 8:30 for PYP and 8:20 for MYP and DP. – 3:30
Optional
No
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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