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KIU Academy - Kyoto International University Academy

Japan, Kyoto

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Clubs, activities, and opportunities to explore interests and passions

Academic and Intellectual

KIU Academy uses a bilingual English–Japanese curriculum with a Western-style emphasis on self-directed learning across Grades 1–12. The school offers a Foundations Dual Enrollment program that lets high school students enroll in university courses to earn credits toward both high school graduation and university study. Example courses have included Economics, Japanese Government, Marketing, Public Narrative, Calculus and Analytical Geometry, and Life Science, with registration available each trimester. The school provides college placement support and conducts alumni interviews to assist students with university admissions.

Arts and Creative

Facilities include a music room and an art room on campus, and a library on the third floor. These spaces support arts education and creative work across visual arts, music, drama, and related disciplines. The on-site library and dedicated arts spaces enable hands-on projects and presentations as part of the broader learning experience.

Cultural and Language

KIU Academy emphasizes bilingual instruction in English and Japanese as part of its mission. Cross-cultural collaboration is a core objective, with the school aiming to prepare students for college, career, and citizenship. Students are encouraged to engage with people from different cultures, reflecting the school's international orientation.

Social and Hobbies

Clubs exist as an optional program; the Grade 1 Admissions page lists 'Clubs (optional)' under tuition and fees. Summer programs are also offered as an optional activity. Specific clubs are not listed publicly on the site. On-campus facilities support recreation and social life, including a futsal court and a basketball court, plus a playground and outdoor terrace for student activities.

Leadership and Professional

Leadership development is embedded in the school's mission to foster cross-cultural leaders. High school students can participate in dual enrollment to earn university credits, and the school provides college placement support alongside alumni interviews. The school also offers TOEFL and SAT summer courses to strengthen college applications and readiness.

Lifestyle and Wellbeing

On-site athletic facilities include a futsal court and a basketball court. An outdoor terrace and a playground provide spaces for recreation and physical activity. Sports day events are part of campus life, as shown by on-site activity photos and accompanying facilities.

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Japanese
Fees ¥1,453,000
Ages 6 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 235
Type Co-educational
Opened 1999
Bus Service No
Availability Are there places?

KIU Academy in Kyotanabe, Kyoto, is a bilingual international school serving Grades 1–12. The Academy combines an American-based curriculum with Japanese curriculum awareness and delivers instruction in both English and Japanese across elementary, middle and high school programs. KIU Academy is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), offering students a pathway that meets international and Japanese educational standards. The school’s admissions pages list a structured fee package for tuition, entrance, and other costs for annual enrollment. KIU Academy emphasizes bilingual fluency, cross-cultural communication and preparation for university study. While specific clubs and class sizes are not detailed on the official site, the Academy positions itself as a place where students gain practical bilingual skills and global perspectives designed to support further education in Japan and abroad.

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