Hokkaido International School, Niseko is a IPC school in Niseko, Japan. Founded in 2011. Annual tuition ranges from $8,777 to $10,184 USD.
Location & Getting There
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Key Details
Scholarships Available
Need-based financial aid ranging from 10% to 50% of tuition for one academic year, renewable annually. Deadlines typically in May or June. Named awards include: Arletta Seltzer Memorial Scholarship for Young Women Leaders (four-year, half-tuition award for a female student entering Grade 9 from outside Hokkaido who will live in HIS dormitories) and the Husky Achievement Scholarship (merit/need-based for new secondary students contributing to campus diversity). Hokkaido government also offers income-based tuition assistance for eligible Grade 10–12 students.
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About
Hokkaido International School, Niseko is a co-educational day school located in Niseko, Hokkaido, Japan. It serves students aged 3 to 13 and follows the International Primary Curriculum (IPC). The school is led by Head of School Mr Tim Schlosser.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Place-based learning that uses Hokkaido's history, geography, and natural environment as a curriculum extension. Distinctive outdoor programming including a Niseko summer program with nature hikes and forestry. Singapore Math (Math in Focus) from Kindergarten through Grade 6. Small international school community serving both expatriate and Japanese families in the Niseko resort region. WASC-accredited as part of the broader Hokkaido International School group.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Grades 1-5 | JPY 1,444,000~$ 9,595 |
| Grades 6-8 | JPY 1,520,000~$ 10,100 |
| Early Years | JPY 1,310,000~$ 8,704 |
| Kindergarten | JPY 1,444,000~$ 9,595 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: ¥1,310,000 - 1,520,000. Application fee: $134.
Admissions Process
- 1Complete an HIS Application Form for each child and gather comprehensive school records (current report cards, past two years of schooling, standardized test scores if available). 2. Include medical and inoculation records and proof of student age; translate documents to English if possible. 3. Review and submit downloadable admissions documents including Admissions Policy Checklist, Application Medical Forms, All Permissions, Teacher Recommendation, and Tuition Fees Schedule. 4. Attend a required interview with teachers and the principal. 5. Admissions team, chaired by the Niseko principal in consultation with the Head of School, reviews application and makes grade-placement decisions. 6. Upon admission, arrange immediate payment of tuition, application fee (¥20,000), and entrance fee (¥200,000) to begin enrollment.
Admissions Details
Rolling admissions with no formal published waitlist. Seats offered as they become available; families should contact admissions directly for grade-level availability.
School Day
School hours run from 08:30 to 15:30, Monday to Friday.
Student Life
Meal fee for Sapporo dormitory covers breakfast, lunch, and dinner Monday–Friday at ¥600,000 per year. No on-site dining details published for the Niseko day school.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Part-time on-site counselor provides individual counseling and homeroom curricular support. Elementary students receive character education based on the Virtues Project, HUSKIES learner outcomes, and the CASEL framework for SEL. Middle school weekly homeroom blocks support character education alongside college and career readiness via Unifrog. The school describes its environment as 'character-rich' with guidance through 'repeated positive struggle.'
HIS Niseko follows safeguarding practices as part of its WASC accreditation and Japan Council of International Schools membership. All staff have a contractual obligation to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. Policy documents include a Code of Conduct, Student and All Staff Protection Protocol and Guidelines, and Signs to Look Out For, all available for download.
Student Demographics
School Background
private