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Doshisha International School Kyoto

Japan, Kyoto

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees ¥1,700,000 - 1,850,000
Ages 14 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 150
Type Co-educational
Opened 2011
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP)
Taught languages English, Japanese
Typical class size 10
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, STEM
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Leadership and Professional
Stages High School
Introduction

Doshisha International School Kyoto (DISK) is a Japanese-registered IB World School located in Kansai Science City, Kizugawa City, Kyoto Prefecture. Established in 2011 as part of the Doshisha International Academy, the campus sits in a rural setting with mountain views. Facilities include a gym, outdoor grounds, Kizuna Terrace, a Science Lab, a Library with nearly 20,000 books in Japanese and English, plus an Art Room, a Music Room and Kizuna Hall. The school delivers the IB curriculum in English for students aged 11 to 18, with a Middle School Programme (MSP) for ages 11–16 and the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) framework used for grades 9–10, comprising eight subject groups and an inquiry-based, concept-based approach. The IB Diploma Programme (DP) offers six subject groups, requires study in at least two languages, and includes the Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge and CAS; DP total score up to 45. The motto Learning for Life, Learning for the World, Learning for Love guides principled, internationally minded learners. DISK is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). After-school clubs include Model United Nations and Yearbook Club.

7-31-1 City, 7 Chome-３１-1 Kizugawadai, Kizugawa, Kyoto 619-0225, Japan

The Essentials

Doshisha International School Kyoto has 150 pupils, typical class sizes of 10, instruction in English.

Location
The school is located at 7-31-1 Kizugawadai, Kizugawa City, Kyoto Prefecture, 619-0225, Japan. The campus sits in the Keihanna Hills within the Kansai Science City region, conveniently nestled between Kyoto, Osaka and Nara Prefectures. It is connected to nearby train lines via DISK's scheduled bus service from Shin-Hosono/Hosono and Nara-Tomigaoka stations.

Stages
Middle School Programme; IB Diploma Programme

Type
IB World School offering a comprehensive international curriculum delivered in English

Additional learning support
The health office is located on the 2nd floor of DIA; the bilingual school nurse is on duty from 8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday. A part-time bilingual counselor (clinical psychologist) provides psychological support to parents and students. A University Advisor supports tertiary education planning, and a School Chaplain leads weekly worship services focused on Christian values.

Country affiliation
Japan

Religious affiliation
Christian

Bus service
There are two bus routes for commuting students. Route 1 (Shin-Hosono / Hosono) departs Hosono at 7:35am, 7:55am, 8:10am and 8:15am; departs DIA at 3:40pm and 4:00pm. Route 2 (Nara-Tomigaoka) departs Tomigaoka at 7:25am, 7:40am and 8:05am; departs DIA at 3:40pm and 4:00pm. The buses are green city buses operated by Seika Town; ICOCA is accepted; each bus has 30 seats with space for up to 50 standing; routes run to and from DIA with designated pickup/drop-off locations.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
The school is not a boarding school.

Uniform Requirement
The school does not wear a uniform to school; students dress conservatively and neatly. All middle school students must purchase a full PE uniform set.

Governance and Ownership
DISK is part of the Doshisha International Academy in Kizugawa City and is a member of the Doshisha family of schools. It is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
Fees

Annual tuition at Doshisha International School Kyoto ranges from JPY 1,700,000 to JPY 1,850,000 for 2026/27.

Fees (published for the 2025/26 academic year)

Application & Registration Fees
- Entrance (entrance test) fee: ¥20,000 per child — non-refundable.
- Registration fee (one-time, paid on acceptance): ¥250,000 per child — non-refundable; payment by bank transfer required within seven days of notification of admission. Remittance/transfer fees must be paid by the sender so the exact amount is received.

Tuition and Academic Fees (Grades 9–12)
- Annual tuition: ¥1,700,000.
- Educational enrichment fee: ¥150,000 per year.
- Total annual academic fee (tuition + enrichment): ¥1,850,000.
- Academic fee billing by term (per-semester/term amounts):
- Fall term: ¥740,000.
- Winter term: ¥555,000.
- Spring term: ¥555,000.

Billing Schedule & Payment Terms
- Academic fees are automatically deducted from a designated bank account three times per year (September, January, and April). Academic fees are non-refundable.
- Entrance and registration payments must be made by bank transfer; detailed domestic and international remittance instructions (including bank names, SWIFT code, and reference numbers) are provided for those transfers. Remittance/transfer charges should be paid by the sender so the school receives the exact fee amount.

Boarding
- Doshisha International School, Kyoto is not a boarding school; students must live with a parent or legal guardian. There are no boarding fees.

Other Costs and Typical Additional Fees
- Emergency supply items (Grades 9–12): ¥3,000 per academic year (included as a listed other fee). Excursions, expeditions and study-trip costs are not included in the academic fee and are charged separately when applicable.
- Uniform / PE kit (middle school only): DISK does not require school uniforms for daily wear, but all middle school students must purchase a full Physical Health Education uniform set costing approximately ¥13,000 (inclusive of tax). The PE set includes short pants, short-sleeve T-shirt, long-sleeve T-shirt, long pants, and a zip-up parker with approximate item prices listed. Payment for uniform orders operates by cash-on-delivery; a cash-on-delivery fee (approx. ¥440) and a transportation fee (approx. ¥770) are added to each order. Customized uniform items cannot be returned or exchanged.

Refund Information
- Academic fees are non-refundable.
- The entrance test fee is non-refundable. The registration fee is non-refundable. Customized uniform items cannot be returned or exchanged.

Fee Payment Options (published methods)
- Automatic direct debit from a designated bank account for academic fee instalments (September, January, April).
- Bank transfer for entrance-test payments and registration fee payments (domestic and international bank transfer instructions and required reference numbers are provided). Remittance/transfer charges are to be borne by the payer.
- Cash-on-delivery for uniform orders (COD and transportation fees apply).
Academics

Doshisha International School Kyoto teaches IB (DP) for students aged 14 to 18.

Curriculum
IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) framework used for grades 9–10; Middle School Programme (MSP) for ages 11–16; eight subject groups; inquiry-based, concept-based learning; Personal Project in grade 10; develops approaches to learning and prepares students for further education. The school offers the IB Diploma Programme (DP) with six subject groups, language study of at least two languages, and core components including the Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge, and Creativity, Activity and Service; DP can lead to the IB Diploma, IB Certificate, or a High School Certificate; maximum DP total score is 45.

Higher Education Progression
University Advisor provides a part-time service to prepare students for tertiary education, evaluate options, assist with applications, and answer questions for students and their parents.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school provides a part-time bilingual counselor (clinical psychologist) to offer psychological support to parents and students. The counseling room is on the 4th floor and is open every Thursday and once a month on Monday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. The School Chaplain leads worship services weekly and Christian values are explored through chapel and related activities.

Mental Wellbeing
The Health Office includes a bilingual school nurse on duty from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. A part-time bilingual counselor provides psychological support to students and parents, coordinating with health staff to support student wellbeing.

Safeguarding
The school has a Child Protection Policy with zero tolerance for abuse or neglect. Abuse is defined to include physical, emotional, sexual abuse and neglect, inappropriate peer-to-peer behavior, and online harassment. A designated Child Protection Officer handles concerns, and staff are mandated reporters with regular training. Confidential reporting is available, including an anonymous report form; the policy is reviewed annually. The designated Child Protection Officer is Gavin Storey.
Parent Experience

History
DISK is a member of the Doshisha family of schools and was established in 2011 as part of the Doshisha International Academy (DIA) in Kizugawa City. The educational framework is built on Doshisha's three core pillars: Christianity, Liberalism, and Internationalism. It provides an international curriculum in English for grades 9–12, including the IB Diploma Program and a middle school program aligned with the IB Middle Years Program. The motto Learning for Life, Learning for the World, Learning for Love guides the development of principled, internationally minded learners. DISK is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).

Community
DISK serves an internationally minded Kansai-area community. It emphasizes small class sizes, strong student–teacher relationships, and a family-friendly environment. After-school clubs and activities, including Model United Nations and a Yearbook Club, extend learning beyond the classroom and support IB CAS goals. The Life at DISK resources highlight student leadership, service, and experiential learning.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Located in the Kansai Science City, the campus blends into the surrounding environment with a building accented in red, yellow and blue against a clean white exterior. The setting is surrounded by mountains in southern Kyoto, a rural area where seasonal changes are evident throughout the year. In spring, birds chirp and a gentle breeze is felt. During school breaks, students roam the grounds overlooking the mountains, explore the courtyard, and make clover crowns.

Sports Facilities
The gym is on site for indoor physical education and activities. There is a ground for outdoor sports and physical activities. The grounds provide outdoor space with mountain views for recreation and PE. Kizuna Terrace is an outdoor space on the grounds.

Academic Facilities
Classrooms are located on the campus. There is a Science Lab for practical science work. The Library holds nearly 20,000 books and provides materials in Japanese and English, supporting reading, language learning, knowledge and inquiry. An Art Room and a Music Room support creative subjects. Kizuna Hall is on site.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
DISK integrates after-school clubs and athletic activities as a deliberate complement to the IB program, guided by the IB Learner Profile and CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service) principles. These activities support intellectual growth through collaborative, inquiry-based engagement beyond classroom time. Students are encouraged to pursue interests that develop critical thinking, communication, and global awareness.

Arts & Creative
Yearbook Club engages in photography, design, and storytelling to document the school year. These activities involve creative planning, layout design, and visual storytelling. The club develops visual communication skills in collaboration with the broader program.

Social & Hobbies
Current Clubs & Activities include Model United Nations (MUN) and Yearbook Club. MUN engages in global diplomacy, debate, and problem-solving and prepares participants for the Kobe MUN event. Yearbook Club documents school memories through photography, design, and storytelling. Students who wish to start a new club—particularly those seeking to lead an activity as part of IB CAS—are encouraged to share ideas; sponsorship guidance is available from the CAS Coordinator, Mr. Lafferty.

Leadership & Professional
Students may start new clubs, especially to lead an activity as part of IB CAS. Guidance on sponsoring a club is provided by the CAS Coordinator, Mr. Lafferty.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
After-school clubs and activity programs support students' personal, social, and physical well-being. These activities supplement the academic program and foster collaboration, leadership, creativity, and personal growth. The Activity Program rotates through a diverse series of activities, each led by different teachers, with each activity lasting three to four weeks.
Languages

Language Provision
English and Japanese are taught. Students study at least two languages, including English and Japanese, in the Middle School Programme. The IB Diploma Programme offers a bilingual option in English and Japanese.

Bilingual Teaching
A bilingual Diploma Programme option is available with English and Japanese.
Reputation

Accreditations
WASC accreditation — Accrediting Commission for Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) accredits the school, confirming quality and enabling transfer of credits.
IB World School — Authorized by the International Baccalaureate to offer the Diploma Programme (DP) and aligned with the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) for middle school.
Admissions

Admissions
Admission steps (1–7):
1. Request an Admissions & Enrollment Application Form link by emailing the Admissions Office to receive the digital form.

2. Complete the digital Admissions & Enrollment Application Form, including personal details, identification (passport information page), documentation (academic transcripts from the last two years in English, English-language enrollment certificate), and additional information about educational history and needs, plus a medical disclosure form.

3. Review: after submission is checked, you receive an email with entrance test fee payment details; if not approved, you are notified and application materials are not returned.

4. Entrance Test Fee Payment: pay a non-refundable entrance test fee of 20,000 yen per child before testing; ensure remittance details specify exactly 20,000 yen and include the required reference number.

5. Entrance Test & Interview: the test and interview are conducted in person on campus and take about 4–5 hours; there is no online remote testing option. All applicants take a language and math test; non-native English speakers must be able to read, speak and write English; MAP practice links are provided for practice.

6. Admissions Panel Decision: the final admission decision is communicated by email.

7. Registration Fee Payment: a one-time non-refundable registration fee of 250,000 yen per child is due within seven days of admission notification, with remittance details provided.
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