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Japan, Kyoto
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Located in the Kansai Science City, the campus blends into the surrounding environment with a building accented in red, yellow and blue against a clean white exterior. The setting is surrounded by mountains in southern Kyoto, a rural area where seasonal changes are evident throughout the year. In spring, birds chirp and a gentle breeze is felt. During school breaks, students roam the grounds overlooking the mountains, explore the courtyard, and make clover crowns.
The gym is on site for indoor physical education and activities. There is a ground for outdoor sports and physical activities. The grounds provide outdoor space with mountain views for recreation and PE. Kizuna Terrace is an outdoor space on the grounds.
Classrooms are located on the campus. There is a Science Lab for practical science work. The Library holds nearly 20,000 books and provides materials in Japanese and English, supporting reading, language learning, knowledge and inquiry. An Art Room and a Music Room support creative subjects. Kizuna Hall is on site.
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.
