Fukuoka International School is a IB Primary Years Programme / IB Middle Years Programme / IB Diploma Programme / IB school in Fukuoka, Japan. Founded in 1972. Annual tuition ranges from $12,743 to $15,385 USD.
Location & Getting There
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Key Details
Scholarships Available
International Mindedness Scholarship (IMS) — available to students in Grades 9–12 who demonstrate an international mindset and outstanding academic record. Provides significant tuition support for three years or until graduation. Applications open in August; Stage 1 submissions due by January 15th (admissions form, two school reports, two recommendation forms, one-page essay, CV). Stage 2 involves an interview with the IMS Committee, FIS admissions assessments, and proof of financial need. Results announced in early March; recipients admitted in April. Corporate, diplomatic, or governmental fee support disqualifies applicants.
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About
Fukuoka International School is a private, coeducational IB World School in Japan authorized since 2007. The school offers all three IB programmes—Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma—with English as the primary language of instruction, supplemented by Japanese at the primary level. The school provides day education across most programmes, with boarding facilities available for Primary Years Programme students.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Full IB continuum from age 3 to 18; English-medium instruction in Fukuoka, Japan.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Grades 6-8 | JPY 1,873,800~$ 12,450 |
| Early Years | JPY 1,702,000~$ 11,309 |
| Grades 9-10 | JPY 2,013,200~$ 13,377 |
| Grades 11-12 | JPY 2,096,300~$ 13,929 |
| Kindergarten - Grade 5 | JPY 1,734,500~$ 11,525 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: ¥1,902,000 - 2,296,300. Application fee: $348.
Admissions Process
- 1Review FAQs and admission requirements. Step 2: Complete application forms and submit required documentation including Medical Behavioral Form, School History Form, passports, visa details, passport photo, and school records from previous two years. Step 3: Pay non-refundable application fee of ¥52,000 via credit card through Open Apply. Step 4: Complete MAP testing for grade placement (Grade 3 and above); younger students participate in an observational assessment; WiDA testing if English is not the home language. Step 5: Interview with the Leadership Team to assess fit with the school's IB program and community.
Admissions Details
The school operates an Application List (Delayed Enrollment) when a grade level is full. Applications are welcome at any time until early April. Priority order: company transfers first; foreign students (neither parent nor student has a Japanese passport); dual national students; Japanese students returning from overseas or another international school; Japanese students (both parents and student have Japanese passports). Siblings receive priority within their group.
School Day
The school operates as a day school with an optional lunch program. Elementary starts around 8:30 and Secondary around 8:10, with finish times around 3:20. Lunch is provided by an external supplier at additional cost.
Student Life
FIS uses a house system alongside homerooms to foster community and leadership. Students participate in house-related activities and events. House T-shirts are available but not compulsory, though students may be asked to wear house colors for certain events.
Students in Grades 3–10 are required to purchase an FIS PHE uniform top. Additional optional uniform items (sports shorts, track pants, fleeces, hoodies, house T-shirts) are available for purchase. The house T-shirt is not compulsory, though students may be asked to wear house colors for certain events.
An optional lunch service is available, provided by Cezar's Kitchen. Lunches are healthy and can be tailored to individual dietary needs. The service is optional and available to students who opt in at additional cost.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Mental wellbeing is supported through the Wellbeing Program and an extensive Wellbeing Team. A full-time on-site counselor provides confidential emotional and social support during school hours, accessible via online booking or drop-in. The Advisory program delivers regular lessons aimed at fostering self-empowerment, social adaptability, and responsible decision-making. Wellbeing services span Social and Emotional Support, Language Support, Learning Support, and the Health Office.
FIS endorses the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and treats safeguarding as a core responsibility. Annual training is provided for all staff and community members. The school maintains clear procedures for identifying and reporting suspected abuse and an agreed Child Protection process. Policies include the FIS Disclosure Policy, Codes of Conduct, Recruitment Policy, and Confidential Reporting Policy.
Student Demographics
School Background
private