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Japan, Kyoto
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English and Japanese are the languages taught. Instruction uses both languages, and KIU Academy runs a 12-year bilingual program from Grade 1 to Grade 12. The curriculum is designed to develop proficiency in both languages and to prepare students for study in both English- and Japanese-speaking environments. For returnees and overseas students, the admissions process adapts to the student's language abilities, offering scheduling flexibility to accommodate English or Japanese readiness.
The school offers practical, uniquely bilingual education for both Japanese and foreign students from Grades 1 to 12. Languages of instruction are English and Japanese, and classes are taught in both languages across the curriculum. The program aims to develop proficiency in two languages to broaden opportunities for tertiary education and future careers. The program is grounded in a Christian worldview, and families of all faiths are welcome.
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.
