KIU Academy - Kyoto International University Academy is a Advanced Placement (AP) / American Curriculum / Christian Curriculum / Japanese Curriculum school in Kyotanabe, Japan. Founded in 1999. Annual tuition ranges from $6,385 to $6,385 USD.
Location & Getting There
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Key Details
Scholarships Available
No formal school-level scholarship programme is published. Financial aid may be available for families with difficulty affording tuition; families are advised to contact the admissions office. Students in Grades 10–12 are eligible for government-sponsored enrolment support regardless of nationality.
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About
KIU Academy is a bilingual international school in Kyotanabe, Kyoto, serving Grades 1–12 through a Christ-centered, American-based curriculum delivered in both English and Japanese. The school is dually accredited by WASC and ACSI and offers a Dual Enrollment option for high school students to earn university-level credits. It draws students from approximately 23 countries and prepares graduates for university study in Japan and abroad.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Fully bilingual English–Japanese instruction across Grades 1–12; dual accreditation by WASC and ACSI; Dual Enrollment option allowing high school students to earn university-level credits; High School recognised as a Gakko Hojin by Kyoto Prefecture enabling Japanese college admission eligibility; diverse student body from approximately 23 countries; Christ-centered community ethos; located between Osaka, Kyoto and Nara with rail access.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Grade 1 | JPY 953,000~$ 6,332 |
| Grade 2 | JPY 953,000~$ 6,332 |
| Grade 3 | JPY 953,000~$ 6,332 |
| Grade 4 | JPY 953,000~$ 6,332 |
| Grade 5 | JPY 953,000~$ 6,332 |
| Grade 6 | JPY 953,000~$ 6,332 |
| Grade 7 | JPY 953,000~$ 6,332 |
| Grade 8 | JPY 953,000~$ 6,332 |
| Grade 9 | JPY 953,000~$ 6,332 |
| Grade 10 | JPY 953,000~$ 6,332 |
| Grade 11 | JPY 953,000~$ 6,332 |
| Grade 12 | JPY 953,000~$ 6,332 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: ¥953,000. Application fee: $168.
Admissions Process
- 1Submit application form, transcripts, optional test results, and JPY 25,000 application fee by registered mail. 2) Placement tests in English, Japanese (and Math for Grades 2–12) administered during interview. 3) Interview with student and parent/guardian. 4) Results dispatched on fixed dates (Grade 1: Sep 12 or Dec 12, 2025; Grades 2–12: within two weeks of interview). 5) Pay entrance fee within two weeks of acceptance to secure enrolment. Online interviews available for overseas applicants.
Admissions Details
No formal waitlist system. Enrolment is seat-dependent by grade; applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Families should contact the admissions office to check current grade availability.
School Day
Daily start and end times are not published publicly; current schedules are provided to enrolling families through admissions.
Student Life
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Mental wellbeing is supported through a safe educational environment and strong teacher–student relationships within a caring, Christ-centered community with small class sizes.
KIU Academy is accredited by WASC and ACSI, both of which require safeguarding and child-protection standards. A standalone safeguarding policy is not publicly disclosed.
Student Demographics
School Background
Governed by Kyoto International University, which operates KIU Academy as part of its broader organisation.
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