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DISK is a member of the Doshisha family of schools and was established in 2011 as part of the Doshisha International Academy (DIA) in Kizugawa City. The educational framework is built on Doshisha's three core pillars: Christianity, Liberalism, and Internationalism. It provides an international curriculum in English for grades 9–12, including the IB Diploma Program and a middle school program aligned with the IB Middle Years Program. The motto Learning for Life, Learning for the World, Learning for Love guides the development of principled, internationally minded learners. DISK is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
DISK serves an internationally minded Kansai-area community. It emphasizes small class sizes, strong student–teacher relationships, and a family-friendly environment. After-school clubs and activities, including Model United Nations and a Yearbook Club, extend learning beyond the classroom and support IB CAS goals. The Life at DISK resources highlight student leadership, service, and experiential learning.
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.
