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DISK provides an internationally oriented education, with English as the medium of instruction in all classes except for foreign language courses. It is not an English language school and does not teach English as a foreign language. A level of English proficiency is a requirement for admission, and while some English language support is available, the admissions procedures aim to balance English language ability in each grade without compromising English being the language of instruction in all classes. The school is not a boarding school; students must live with their parent(s) or legal guardian throughout the academic year and must have their own devices.
Admission criteria require: all students meet minimal English language requirements; age-grade eligibility is met; students live with their parent(s) in Japan; and if admitted, Grade 11 will be enrolled in the IB Diploma Program. The enrollment system is age-based as outlined in the chart, with specific age ranges mapping to grades (e.g., DOB 9/1/2009–8/31/2010 corresponds to age 13–14 for Grade 9; DOB 9/1/2008–8/31/2009 corresponds to age 14–15 for Grade 10; DOB 9/1/2007–8/31/2008 corresponds to age 15–16 for Grade 11).
Enrollment is accepted throughout the school year, and current admissions are limited to new enrollments for grades 9–10 at present. Applications are considered on the date of application, with the earliest start date determined accordingly, and the school will close in 2029 after all current students have graduated.
Admission steps (1–7):
1. Request an Admissions & Enrollment Application Form link by emailing the Admissions Office to receive the digital form.
2. Complete the digital Admissions & Enrollment Application Form, including personal details, identification (passport information page), documentation (academic transcripts from the last two years in English, English-language enrollment certificate), and additional information about educational history and needs, plus a medical disclosure form.
3. Review: after submission is checked, you receive an email with entrance test fee payment details; if not approved, you are notified and application materials are not returned.
4. Entrance Test Fee Payment: pay a non-refundable entrance test fee of 20,000 yen per child before testing; ensure remittance details specify exactly 20,000 yen and include the required reference number.
5. Entrance Test & Interview: the test and interview are conducted in person on campus and take about 4–5 hours; there is no online remote testing option. All applicants take a language and math test; non-native English speakers must be able to read, speak and write English; MAP practice links are provided for practice.
6. Admissions Panel Decision: the final admission decision is communicated by email.
7. Registration Fee Payment: a one-time non-refundable registration fee of 250,000 yen per child is due within seven days of admission notification, with remittance details provided.
Bank transfer details and other administrative information are provided in the admission materials.
Doshisha International School Kyoto (DISK) is a Japanese-registered IB World School located in Kansai Science City, Kizugawa City, Kyoto Prefecture. Established in 2011 as part of the Doshisha International Academy, the campus sits in a rural setting with mountain views. Facilities include a gym, outdoor grounds, Kizuna Terrace, a Science Lab, a Library with nearly 20,000 books in Japanese and English, plus an Art Room, a Music Room and Kizuna Hall. The school delivers the IB curriculum in English for students aged 11 to 18, with a Middle School Programme (MSP) for ages 11–16 and the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) framework used for grades 9–10, comprising eight subject groups and an inquiry-based, concept-based approach. The IB Diploma Programme (DP) offers six subject groups, requires study in at least two languages, and includes the Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge and CAS; DP total score up to 45. The motto Learning for Life, Learning for the World, Learning for Love guides principled, internationally minded learners. DISK is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). After-school clubs include Model United Nations and Yearbook Club.
