Kyoto International School

Kamigyo ward; Juraku and Taiken campuses, Japan

An IB school in Kamigyo ward with early years and primary PYP, lower secondary MYP and upper secondary Diploma provision. The school describes its Grade 12 expansion for 2026, and the IB confirms all three programmes.

At a glance

Curriculum pathways
IB
School stages
Early years · Primary · Secondary · Sixth form
Teaching language
English; English/Japanese in MYP
Published age range
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Location
Kamigyo ward; Juraku and Taiken campuses, Kyoto
Boarding
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English language support
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Entry ages & placement

KIS explicitly offers its full-time Pre-Kindergarten/Kindergarten programme for ages 4–6. The separately advertised age-3 Saturday school does not establish age-3 full-time admission. A birthday cutoff, complete entry cohort chart and maximum admission age were not verified.

School admission age details

Curriculum by phase

IB · On campus

Early years · Ages 4–6

PYP-framed pre-kindergarten and kindergarten programme for ages 4–6.

Pathway details

IB · On campus

Secondary

IB MYP forms the lower secondary curriculum.

Pathway details

IB · On campus

Sixth form

IB Diploma is the upper secondary framework; the IB confirms authorisation in March 2025.

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Programmes & opportunities

Sources & dates

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School publications provide the curriculum, programme and fee details above. The review dates refer to those pages; they do not assess teaching quality or individual suitability. Sources & methodology · Suggest a correction