Hokkaido International School is a IPC / AP school in Sapporo, Japan. Founded in 1958. Annual tuition ranges from $9,380 to $10,720 USD.
Location & Getting There
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Key Details
Scholarships Available
HIS offers need-based financial aid; most awards cover a portion of tuition and are granted for one academic year with annual reapplication required. Spring application deadlines apply. Named scholarships include the Arletta Seltzer Memorial Scholarship and the Husky Achievement Scholarship. The school also notes government tuition assistance programs in Hokkaido for eligible students.
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About
Hokkaido International School is a co-educational day and boarding school located in Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan, serving students aged 3 to 18. The school offers the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) and Advanced Placement (AP) programmes.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
- Performing Arts
- Academic Enrichment
- Outdoor Education
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Grades 6-8 | JPY 1,580,000~$ 10,498 |
| Grades 9-12 | JPY 1,600,000~$ 10,631 |
| Early Years (full day) | JPY 1,400,000~$ 9,302 |
| Early Years (half day) | JPY 1,000,000~$ 6,645 |
| Kindergarten - Grade 5 | JPY 1,540,000~$ 10,233 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: ¥1,400,000 - 1,600,000. Application fee: $134.
Admissions Process
- 1Complete an HIS application for each child, including current report cards and the previous two years of school records, standardized test scores if applicable, medical and inoculation records, and proof of age — translated into English if possible. 2. An Admission Committee of two or three staff members chaired by the Head of School reviews applications and makes initial grade-placement decisions. If admitted, parents arrange immediate payment of tuition, the application fee, and the entrance fee. 3. If no space is available, applicants are placed in a wait pool; siblings of enrolled students, children of HIS staff and alumni, and returning students have priority.
Admissions Details
When eligible applicants exceed available spaces, students are placed in a wait pool. Priority is given to siblings of currently enrolled students, children of HIS staff and alumni, and students returning to Japan who previously attended HIS.
Boarding Life
On-campus dormitory accommodating up to 40 students, available for Grades 8–12. One-time refundable room deposit of ¥50,000 (subject to deductions for cleaning or repairs). Annual room fee (weekdays and weekends) ¥800,000; weekday-only ¥520,000. Annual non-refundable dorm cleaning fee of ¥30,000.
On-campus dormitory with a capacity of 40 students. Boarding is available for students in Grades 8–12. Room fees are offered on a weekday-and-weekend or weekday-only basis.
School Day
The standard school day runs from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday. The secondary school uses an A-day/B-day block schedule. A dedicated homeroom block on Monday, Thursday, and Friday supports SEL and college/career readiness.
Student Life
Meal fee covers breakfast, lunch, and dinner Monday–Friday. Annual meal fee is ¥600,000 (¥150,000 per quarter). Meal fees are refundable on a quarterly basis.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Mental wellbeing is supported through a part-time on-site counselor offering individual services and classroom support, an SEL curriculum based on the Virtues Project and CASEL framework, and dedicated homeroom time for social-emotional development. Two part-time college counselors support upper-school students with college and career planning via Unifrog.
The school adheres to safeguarding policies aligned with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and JCIS/WASC accreditation requirements. A formal Child Safeguarding policy outlines staff obligations, student protection protocols, and related guidelines. Socio-emotional learning and Child Protection are identified as a Focus Area in the Strategic Plan 2022–2027.
Student Demographics
School Background
private