Kyoto International School (KIS) has been serving the beautiful city of Kyoto since 1957. The school is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the International Baccalaureate (IB). The school is known for its inclusive sense of community and personalised learning for every student. As a not-for-profit school KIS can channel all our resources into effective learning and developing students who thrive in positively influencing the global community.
We are accredited by and affiliated with a range of regional and international educational bodies.
International Curriculum
KIS uses the IB curriculum framework and has been authorized by the IB for Primary Years Programme (PYP) since 2006 and Middle Years Programme (MYP) since 2022.
International Accreditation
We have been accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges since 1992.
International Community
We have been providing opportunities for international families since 1957.
International Competency
We develop the skills and knowledge needed to be successful in an international setting.
The history of KIS dates back to 1957.