Sapporo International School is a American Curriculum / Islamic Curriculum / Japanese Curriculum school in Sapporo, Japan. Founded in 2020. Annual tuition ranges from $1,286 to $3,216 USD.
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Scholarships Available
Need-based support and donor-funded exemptions (partial or full) available for families with financial difficulties, funded via zakat donors. Exceptional ability waivers of 25% on tuition and enrollment fees for students with Qur'an memorization (15+ parts), excellence in sports, mathematics, or science. Hokkaido University students' children receive 50% discount; Hokkaido University researchers/staff children receive 25% discount. Sapporo City government subsidy of JPY 37,000/month available to eligible families.
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About
Sapporo International School (SIS) is an English-medium international Islamic school in Higashi Ward, Sapporo, Japan, serving students from Kindergarten through Grade 9. It offers an integrated curriculum combining American CCSS-based standards, an AIQ (Arabic, Islamic, and Qur'an) program, and the Japanese National Curriculum, and is accredited by CISNA, MSA-CESS, and recognized by MEXT. Founded in 2020 and expanded to a three-floor campus by 2024, SIS also provides Summer School, After School Programs, and STEM-focused extracurriculars including robotics and drone learning.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
SIS is an English-medium international Islamic school offering an integrated American CCSS-based curriculum alongside an AIQ (Arabic, Islamic, and Qur'an) program and the Japanese National Curriculum. It provides a dual-track qualification pathway (American High School Diploma and Japanese curriculum) and is accredited by both CISNA and MSA-CESS as well as recognized by MEXT. The school also offers Summer School, After School Programs, Arabic language and Qur'an classes, and STEM-focused extracurriculars including robotics and drone learning.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Grade 1 | JPY 480,000~$ 3,189 |
| Grade 2 | JPY 480,000~$ 3,189 |
| Grade 3 | JPY 480,000~$ 3,189 |
| Grade 4 | JPY 480,000~$ 3,189 |
| Grade 5 | JPY 480,000~$ 3,189 |
| Grade 6 | JPY 480,000~$ 3,189 |
| Grade 7 | JPY 480,000~$ 3,189 |
| Kindergarten | JPY 480,000~$ 3,189 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: ¥192,000 - 480,000. Application fee: $67.
Admissions Process
- 1Application window for 2026–2027 runs December 15, 2025 to January 31, 2026. 2) Confirm grade eligibility and entry age. 3) Gather required documents (passport, resident card, vaccination certificate, academic records). 4) Submit application and pay non-refundable application fee of JPY 10,000. 5) All students must pass an admission test; Principal reviews placement. 6) Principal issues admission decision; if accepted, families pay enrollment fee of JPY 40,000. 7) Choose annual or monthly tuition payment. 8) Sponsored students follow separate fee structure. 9) Apply for applicable subsidies or discounts. 10) Apply for scholarships if eligible.
Admissions Details
No formal waitlist or pool system is published. Admissions are decided by the Principal following the defined application window. Families are advised to plan around available seats rather than relying on a waitlist.
School Day
Trimester structure: Trimester 1 from Apr 14 to Aug 2; Trimester 2 from Aug 25 to Dec 20; Trimester 3 from Jan 19 to Mar 14; approximately 192 student days and 209 teacher days in 2025–2026. Daily start and end times are not published publicly.
Student Life
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Mental wellbeing is supported via the 'Strong Body' goal, which links physical fitness with mental health. The school mission emphasizes emotional development, and an Emotional-Social advisor serves on the Board Committee.
Student Demographics
School Background
Accredited by the Council of Islamic Schools based in North America (CISNA) and the Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) from October 2024 to October 2029. Officially recognized by MEXT, Japan since 2025.
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