Hokkaido International School Niseko

1. Admissions Process. Complete an HIS Application Form for each child and gather comprehensive school records, including current report cards and the past two years of schooling, plus standardized test scores if available. Include medical and inoculation records, and proof of the student's age; translate documents to English if possible. Downloadable Admissions Documents include the Admissions Policy Checklist, Application Medical Forms, All Permissions, Teacher Recommendation, Tuition Fees Schedule, HIS Academic Calendar, and Bus Information; these should be reviewed and ready for submission. An interview with teachers and the principal is required before admission, and the admissions team, chaired by the Niseko principal in consultation with the Head of School, will review the application and make initial grade-placement decisions.

2. Admissions Process (continued). If a student is admitted, parents should arrange for immediate payment of the tuition, the application fee, and the entrance fee. For Niseko, the Niseko-specific fees include an application fee of ¥20,000 (one time) and an entrance fee of ¥200,000 (one time); tuition is charged annually or can be paid quarterly, with invoices mailed in July and first payment due on August 20 of the preceding school year; seasonal residents may arrange monthly payments upon request. This payment begins the enrollment and active attendance of the student in HIS Niseko.

3. Admissions Process (continued). Upon payment, students may begin attending classes at HIS Niseko. The school notes that payment of tuition and fees enables ongoing enrollment, and periodic invoicing and payment terms apply. Families should also be aware that HIS Niseko offers a dorm option in Sapporo for high school students via the related program, and at least one parent of students interested in staying in the dorm must visit the school to meet with administrators and dorm staff.

Waitlist/Pool. HIS Niseko admissions operate on a rolling basis, with applications for the 2025-2026 school year being considered as seats become available. For specifics on seat availability at particular grade levels or for the upcoming start timelines, parents should contact the admissions team. Applications for the second semester of the 2025-2026 school year can also be considered. There is no publicly published formal waitlist or pool system beyond this rolling-admission approach; decisions depend on seat availability.

Scholarships. HIS offers need-based financial aid through its broader Financial Aid & Scholarships program. Financial aid is awarded based on demonstrated financial need and is typically used to reduce tuition costs (the award generally ranges from 10% to 50% of tuition and is for one academic year, with families reapplying each year). The process requires contacting the HIS office, submitting all required documents on time (including income and tax information), and awaiting notification before the start of the school year; deadlines are typically in May or June. Not all needs can be met, and aid decisions depend on funds available and individual circumstances. In addition to internal aid, the government of Hokkaido offers income-based tuition assistance for eligible 10th–12th grade students, and HIS may provide information and guidance on applying for these grants. Scholarship opportunities at HIS include named awards such as the Arletta Seltzer Memorial Scholarship for Young Women Leaders (a four-year, half-tuition award for a female student entering 9th grade from outside Hokkaido who will live in HIS dormitories) and the Husky Achievement Scholarship (intended to broaden access for students who demonstrate strong merit or need and who contribute to campus diversity, and may be awarded to new secondary students). Details and eligibility criteria are provided by the school's Financial Aid office.