Hokkaido International School

The main campus of Hokkaido International School is at 1-55, 5 jo 19 chome Hiragishi, Toyohira-ku, Sapporo, Japan 062-0935. It is accessible from Odori via the Nanboku subway line, with Sumikawa Station as a nearby access point and a short walk to the school. HIS also operates HIS Niseko in Niseko town, a branch offering English-language education from Early Years through Grade 8.

The school provides education from pre-school through high school (Early Years to Grade 12). Grade placement covers EY3 and EY4 through to Grade 12, as shown in the published charts.

Hokkaido International School is a private, coeducational institution that offers both day and boarding options. The on-site dormitory has a capacity of 40 students, and boarding is open to students in grades 8–12.

The school provides a part-time on-site counselor and two part-time college counselors for high school. It can accommodate students with mild needs and offers guidance in locating external English-language resources when needed.

No formal country affiliation is stated for HIS.

Hokkaido International School has no religious affiliation listed.

The standard school day runs from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm on Mondays through Fridays.

The HIS School Bus serves the Maruyama and Miyanomori districts with fees for annual or per-ride options. The route, stops, and timetable are not published publicly; questions should be directed through the admissions office.

Application and entrance fees
- Application fee (one-time): ¥20,000.
- Entrance/entry fee (one-time): ¥200,000 (this amount is listed with the 2025–2026 school fees). A later note in the fees/refund section also refers to an "entry fee" of ¥25,000 for new families; both figures appear in the school's published materials.

Tuition fees (annual and quarterly breakdowns by year group)
- Early Years — half day: Annual ¥1,000,000; Quarterly ¥250,000 × 4.
- Early Years — full day: Annual ¥1,400,000; Quarterly ¥350,000 × 4.
- Kindergarten – Grades 1–5: Annual ¥1,540,000; Quarterly ¥385,000 × 4.
- Grades 6–8 (Middle School): Annual ¥1,580,000; Quarterly ¥395,000 × 4.
- Grades 9–12 (High School): Annual ¥1,600,000; Quarterly ¥400,000 × 4.

Annual / recurring fees and one‑off student charges
- Annual fee (all students): ¥200,000 (listed with a quarterly breakdown of ¥50,000 × 4).
- Accident insurance (all students; required): ¥5,000 (note: listed as "starting September 2, 2024").
- PTA annual fee (all families, non‑refundable): ¥5,000.
- Device Management Fee (Kindergarten – Grade 5; yearly, non‑refundable): ¥25,000.
- Tech Fee (Grades 6–12; yearly, non‑refundable): ¥3,000.
- Outdoor education course lab fee (elective; yearly, non‑refundable): ¥10,000.
- Instrument fee (band/instrumental elective; yearly, non‑refundable): ¥15,000.

School bus fees (where applicable)
- Annual bus fee (per student, 1–2 students): ¥160,000 per year.
- Annual bus fee (per family, 3+ students): ¥336,000 per year.
- One‑way riders (per student, 1–2 students): ¥80,000 per year.
- One‑way riders (per family, 3+ students): ¥220,000 per year.
- Bus fees are payable by the year or by the quarter; bus fees are refunded on a quarterly basis. The bus page also notes that bus fee payments should be made by the due date and that non‑payment may prevent release of school records.

Boarding (dormitory) fees and one‑off charges
- Room deposit (one‑time, refundable): ¥50,000.
- Room cleaning fee (annual, non‑refundable): ¥30,000.
- Room fee (weekdays & weekends): Annual ¥800,000; Quarterly ¥200,000.
- Room fee (weekdays only): Annual ¥520,000; Quarterly ¥130,000.
- Meal fee (breakfast, lunch & dinner Monday–Friday): Annual ¥600,000; Quarterly ¥150,000.
- Dormitory capacity is stated as 40 students; dorm and meal fees are refundable on a quarterly basis when applicable, and the room deposit is refundable less costs for cleaning or repairs. The dorm cleaning fee is explicitly non‑refundable.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition and fees are payable annually; payment on a quarterly basis is accepted if necessary. Invoices are mailed in July. For students entering after Opening Day, payment is due prior to enrollment.
- Tuition is charged for every quarter in which a student attended; the school does not provide prorated refunds within a quarter. Bus and dorm fees are handled and refunded on a quarterly basis. Tuition and fees are, in principle, non‑refundable. Late or non‑payment can result in withholding of school records.

Refund details (key points)
- Tuition is charged for every quarter in which the student attended; there is no prorated refund for partial quarters.
- Tuition and fees are generally non‑refundable. Bus fees and dorm/meal fees may be refunded on a quarterly basis according to the published refund policy. The dorm cleaning fee is non‑refundable. Room deposit refunds are subject to deductions for additional cleaning or repairs.

Other costs and typical additional charges
- School supplies and grade‑specific supply lists are published (a school supply list is provided in the school's downloadable documents). Specific uniform costs are not itemized on the school's published tuition & fees page; required personal or uniform items are typically listed in the supply list or handbook materials. Additional optional or extracurricular charges (for example certain elective course fees, instrument fees, outdoor course fees, field trips, lunches outside the regular meal plan, or special program fees) are charged separately as noted above.

Fee payment options and methods
- The school's admissions materials for the Niseko branch state that tuition and fee payments are required to be made by bank transfer and that payments are to be made on a quarterly basis; this bank‑transfer requirement is presented as the school's business/accounting practice. Shorter programs (for example the winter program) list payment by bank transfer or credit card for that program specifically. For routine tuition and major fees the school requires bank transfer payments; program‑specific arrangements may accept card payments where explicitly stated.

Notes on non‑payment and record release
- In the event of non‑payment of fees, school records (and in some cases dormitory placement) may be withheld until fees are paid in full. Students may be asked to leave the dormitory for non‑payment of dorm fees.

Summary of the most frequently applicable amounts (quick reference)
- Application fee: ¥20,000. Entrance fee: ¥200,000 (see note above regarding alternate entry fee figure appearing in published refund notes). Tuition (examples): EY half day ¥1,000,000; Kindergarten–Grade 5 ¥1,540,000; Grades 6–8 ¥1,580,000; Grades 9–12 ¥1,600,000 — each tuition figure is presented with a quarterly installment equal to one‑fourth of the annual amount. Annual student fee: ¥200,000. Boarding room fee (full week): ¥800,000; meal fee (Mon–Fri): ¥600,000. Bus (per student): ¥160,000 per year (two‑way).

About 30 nationalities are represented at HIS. Approximately 24% of students are native English speakers; the school describes a mix of locally based families, Japanese returnees, and expatriates, but the exact local-to-international ratio is not published.