Welcome

Kyoto International School welcomes students aged 3-13 years old. We are an IB World School offering the International Baccalaureate Organization Primary Years Program. The low teacher- student ratio ensures children are well supported. Along with core subjects areas, Elementary and Middle School students have daily Japanese classes and weekly music, computer and art lessons. Our Early Childhood classes provide a warm and welcoming environment where children learn through play and through guided inquiry. We also run an after-school English Language School with classes suitable for those new to English, bi-cultural children, or students who have lived abroad.

PYP Authorization for 2007

KIS has been given official authorization by The International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program (PYP) to call itself a PYP school. It has been a rewarding 4 year process with the best years yet to come. To learn more about what the PYP is all about and how it works in the class, read our class pages (You will now need to obtain a password from the office), view the curriculum outline on our Forum pages, and visit the PYP IBO web site for an in-depth explanation of its philosophy.