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Fukuoka International School is accredited as a School Juridical Body (Gakko Hojin) by the Japanese Ministry, and it holds Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) accreditation. The school is also authorized to offer International Baccalaureate (IB) programs across its continuum: Diploma Programme (DP) authorized in 2007, Primary Years Programme (PYP) authorized in 2014, and Middle Years Programme (MYP) authorized in 2020, confirming its status as an IB World School. This IB World School designation means the school delivers IB curricula across its elementary to diploma levels.
Fukuoka International School (FIS) is an IB World School in Fukuoka, Japan, serving students aged 3–18. It offers all three IB programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP). The school is located in Momochi in western Fukuoka City. Its main campus overlooks the Muromi River, and an additional campus (“The Annex”) is a short walk away and houses the Art Center and Design Lab. Facilities listed by the school include a gym, playground, science labs, multiple learning spaces and a 12,000-volume library. Beyond classes, FIS runs an after-school activities programme refreshed each trimester, with examples such as martial arts, handball, yoga and a language lab, plus seasonal athletics clubs for older students. The school also hosts community events, including a Spring Festival described as a large-scale multicultural celebration.
