Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
296 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
22 |
| Most common nationality |
Japanese |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
6:4 |
| Native English and Japanese speaking teachers |
Yes, in most cases |
| Language support for students not fluent in English and Japanese |
Both the English and Japanese departments offer two tracks: one for native speakers and the other for foreign language learners. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
None |
| Max. number of students per class |
24 for Elementary School and 30 for Middle and High School
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| Average number of students per class |
25 is the average homeroom size.
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| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Students learn IT skills from typing to advanced programming in computer classes.
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| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online during emergencies) |
Yes. We use Google Workspace for Education. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Yes. KIU Academy is a Christian (Protestant) school. |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
Students are not required to be Christians to attend.
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| External examinations or assessments available |
- TOEFL
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| Results in these examinations |
Generally very good |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
30 - 160 minutes in total, depending on the grade level |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
97% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
No. Individualized education programs (IEPs) are considered on a case-by-case basis. |
| Learning support offered |
Not applicable |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Yes |
| Student access to education psychologist |
No. But students have access to a clinical psychologist on staff. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
- Interviews (applicant and parents)
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| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
July 31 and November 28 for first graders
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| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
Elementary School - 8:45 AM
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| School finish time |
Elementary School - 3:15 PM
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| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
| School bus service available |
No |
| School provided lunches |
No, but students can order a packaged meal at the school office. |
| Uniform required |
No |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
- Sports clubs
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| Sports activities included |
- Physical education classes
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| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Facilities at the school |
- Library
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| Sports facilities at the school |
- Volleyball/basketball court
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| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Christian virtues and commitment, family atmosphere, free inquiry, self-expression, wholesome interactions. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
KIU Academy is a bilingual (English-Japanese) international school that has been equipping students as cross-cultural leaders for over 20 years since its founding in 1999. Our Kyoto campus is fully accredited by WASC and ACSI for grades 1-12 and provides a small-school environment where students receive individualized attention. |
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