Please consult the table below as different school systems can cause confusion. Class placement is based on the child’s educational background and age on September 1st. Student placement decisions for those coming from a different school calendar are based on several factors, among which include age, educational history, and the percentage of the school year already completed. The school reserves the right to review each application and determine the grade placement for each child.
Kyoto International School follows the North American school calendar (August to June) but accepts students at any time during the school year.
School System Comparison
IB Program
Age*
KIS
Japanese
UK
PYP
3
NA
Hoikuen
Nursery
PYP
4
Pre-K/Kinder
Yochien
Reception
PYP
5
Pre-K/Kinder
Yochien
Year 1
PYP
6
Grade 1
Grade 1
Year 2
PYP
7
Grade 2
Grade 2
Year 3
PYP
8
Grade 3
Grade 3
Year 4
PYP
9
Grade 4
Grade 4
Year 5
PYP
10
Grade 5
Grade 5
Year 6
PYP or MYP
11
Grade 6
Grade 6
Year 7
MYP – Year 2
12
Grade 7
Junior High 1
Year 8
MYP – Year 3
13
Grade 8
Junior High 2
Year 9
MYP – Year 4
14
Grade 9
Junior High 3
Year 10
MYP – Year 5
15
Grade 10
High School 1
Year 11
DP / CP
16
Opens 2025
High School 2
Year 12
DP / CP
17
Opens 2026
High School 3
Year 13
*Age is determined by the birth date, outlined in the table below