Doshisha International School, Kyoto is a IB Diploma Programme / IB school in Kizugawa, Japan. Founded in 2011. Annual tuition ranges from $12,395 to $12,395 USD.
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About
Doshisha International School in Kyoto is a private, coeducational IB World School authorized by the International Baccalaureate since March 2012. The school offers instruction in English and provides mixed boarding and day student facilities. Located in Kizugawa City, the school prepares students for the Diploma Programme with subjects including mathematics, sciences, humanities, and languages.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
IB World School located in Kansai Science City with mountain views and a rural campus setting. Part of the established Doshisha family of schools with Christian values at its core. Small class sizes (average 10 students) with inquiry-based, concept-based IB curriculum. WASC-accredited. Conveniently situated between Kyoto, Osaka and Nara with scheduled bus service from nearby train stations.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | JPY 1,850,000~$ 12,292 |
| Grade 10 | JPY 1,850,000~$ 12,292 |
| Grade 11 | JPY 1,850,000~$ 12,292 |
| Grade 12 | JPY 1,850,000~$ 12,292 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: ¥1,850,000. Application fee: $134.
Admissions Process
- 1Email Admissions Office to request an Admissions & Enrollment Application Form link. 2) Complete the digital application form including personal details, passport information, academic transcripts from last two years in English, enrollment certificate, and medical disclosure form. 3) Submission is reviewed; if approved, applicant receives entrance test fee payment details. 4) Pay non-refundable entrance test fee of ¥20,000 per child by bank transfer. 5) Attend in-person entrance test and interview on campus (approx. 4–5 hours); includes language and math test; no remote testing option. 6) Admissions Panel communicates final decision by email. 7) Pay non-refundable registration fee of ¥250,000 within seven days of admission notification.
Admissions Details
Boarding Life
The school is not a boarding school. Students must live with a parent or legal guardian throughout the academic year.
Student Life
No school uniform required for daily wear; students dress conservatively and neatly. All middle school students must purchase a full PE uniform set costing approximately ¥13,000 (inclusive of tax), which includes short pants, short-sleeve T-shirt, long-sleeve T-shirt, long pants, and a zip-up parker.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
A bilingual school nurse is on duty in the Health Office from 8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday. A part-time bilingual counselor (clinical psychologist) provides psychological support to parents and students; the counseling room is open every Thursday and once a month on Monday from 8:30am to 4:30pm.
The school has a Child Protection Policy with zero tolerance for abuse or neglect. Abuse is defined to include physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, neglect, inappropriate peer-to-peer behavior, and online harassment. A designated Child Protection Officer (Gavin Storey) handles concerns; staff are mandated reporters with regular training. Confidential and anonymous reporting is available; the policy is reviewed annually.
Student Demographics
School Background
private
Christian