Kyoto International School

  • Founded: 1957
  • Address: 317 Kitatawara-cho, Kamigyo-ku - Kyoto, Japan (Map)
  • Tel: Show Number
  • Average Tuition Annual Fees: (JPY) 1,313,000 - 1,682,000
FS1 KG1/FS2 KG2/Y1 G1/Y2 G2/Y3 G3/Y4 G4/Y5 G5/Y6 G6/Y7 G7/Y8 G8/Y9 G9/Y10 G10/Y11
1,313,000 1,313,000 1,313,000 1,313,000 1,313,000 1,313,000 1,313,000 1,313,000 1,313,000 1,682,000 1,682,000 1,682,000 1,682,000

Tuition and Fees

Annual Fees Early Years to Grade 6 (PYP) Grade 7 to Grade 10 (MYP)
Tuition *1 *2 ¥1,313,000 ¥1,682,000
Building & Facilities Fees *2 ¥186,000 ¥186,000
PTA Due (per family) *3 ¥3,000 ¥3,000
EAL Support Fee *4 ¥100,000 ¥100,000

Tuition and Fees at a Glance

  • Three payment plans are available
  • These fees can be prorated for mid-year admission or short-term enrollment. These fees are non-refundable.
  • PTA fee cannot be prorated for mid-year admission or short-term enrollment. The full amount will be billed on the first installment and is non-refundable
  • Up to ¥100,000 per year. Fees will be billed to students who need EAL support each semester. The level of support will be determined by the school according to WIDA assessments results.
One-Time Fees
Application Fee: ¥31,500
Registration Fee: ¥220,000
Emergency Kit Fee: ¥5,500

One-time fees for applications and enrollment

Miscellaneous Expense Considerations
Uniform: ¥15,000 to ¥30,000
Optional, requested for class trips, sports events, and special occasions
Laptop / iPad: ¥100,000 to ¥200,000
Required for students in Grade 4 and above, BYOD
Lunch: ¥500(S), ¥550(M), ¥600(L) / per bento box
Optional, ordered weekly and paid in cash

These costs are subject to family decisions and requirements

Tuition Payment Plans

Three payment options are available (some restrictions apply) Families should include their preferred payment arrangements on this form by 25 June.

All installments are billed 14 days prior to the due date. Tuition & fees can be paid with a wire transfer or by credit card (4% service fee applied) on our website https://www.kis.ac.jp/payments/ according to the Payment Schedule below.

Early Payment Option for Tuition & Fees

A discount of 2% is applied if payment is received by the due dates.

  Early Years to Grade 6 (PYP) Grade 7 to Grade 10 (MYP)
One-time installment:
(due June 30, 2023)
¥1,472,740 ¥1,844,160

Tuition

¥1,286,740 ¥1,658,160

Building & Facilities Fees

¥186,000 ¥186,000

Standard Payment Option for Tuition & Fees

Payments are made in three installments.

  Early Years to Grade 6 (PYP) Grade 7 to Grade 10 (MYP)
First installment:
(due July 31, 2023)
¥627,400 ¥786,400

Tuition

¥553,000 ¥712,000

Building & Facilities Fees

¥74,400 ¥74,400
Second installment:
(due December 15, 2023)
¥435,800 ¥545,800

Tuition

¥380,000 ¥490,000

Building & Facilities Fees

¥55,800 ¥55,800
Third installment:
(due March 15, 2024)
¥435,800 ¥545,800

Tuition

¥380,000 ¥490,000

Building & Facilities Fees

¥55,800 ¥55,800
Total: ¥1,499,000 ¥1,878,000

Monthly Payment Option for Tuition & Fees

Payments are spread out over ten installments. An administration surcharge of 3% is included in the first installment to help defray the extra handling and financing costs.

  Early Years to Grade 6 (PYP) Grade 7 to Grade 10 (MYP)
First Installment:
(due July 31, 2023)
¥189,300 ¥238,600

Tuition

¥170,700 ¥220,000

Building & Facilities Fees

¥18,600 ¥18,600
9 Equal Installments Totaling:
(Payable on the last day of each month August 31 to April 30)
¥1,349,000
(¥149,900 monthly)
¥1,690,200
(¥187,800 monthly)

Tuition

¥131,300 ¥169,200

Building & Facilities Fees

¥18,600 ¥18,600
Total: ¥1,538,400 ¥1,928,800

Payment Methods & Terms

We accept bank transfers or credit card payments for the registration fee, tuition, and after-school lesson fees. A handling fee of 4% is added to transactions made online. For banking information and credit card payment options, visit the payment details page.

The information outlined on this page is provided in accordance with Japan’s Act on Specified Commercial Transactions.

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