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KIU Academy - Kyoto International University Academy

Japan, Kyoto

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Wellbeing and Support

How students are nurtured, understood, and kept safe

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

KIU Academy supports social and emotional learning through a caring, Christ-centered learning community and small-class dynamics, with homeroom teachers monitoring each student's growth and well-being within a 9:1 student–teacher ratio.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

KIU Academy does not publicly disclose information regarding specialized SEN provision or whether it operates as a specialist SEN institution; however, it notes flexible admissions for families with special education needs related to moving into or out of Japan.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

The school supports English as an Additional Language by tailoring class schedules to each student's language ability and providing online admissions interviews for overseas applicants, with language needs accommodated in scheduling.

Mental Wellbeing

Mental wellbeing is supported by a safe educational environment and strong teacher–student relationships within a caring community and small class sizes.

Safeguarding

KIU Academy is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), which require safeguarding and child-protection standards; a standalone safeguarding policy is not publicly disclosed.

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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
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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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