Kyoto International School

Name

Kyoto International School

Legal name

Kyoto International School

Website

https://kis.ac.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Instructional Delivery & Pedagogy (School-Led) (EDAJAFAB)

Keywords

• International education
• IB curriculum
• Primary education
• Secondary education
• Early childhood education

Headquarters

HQ city

Kyoto

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Primary revenue stream from tuition fees for Early Years, Primary, and Secondary education programs
2. Philanthropic Donations: Individual and corporate philanthropy supporting school development, scholarship programs, and facility expansion. KIS is a non-profit institution with special tax dispensation status (Tokutei Koeki Zoshin Hojin) enabling tax-deductible donations
3. School Merchandise: Sales of KIS-branded apparel and merchandise through the online shop

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kyoto International School (KIS) is a not-for-profit international school in Kyoto, Japan delivering the full International Baccalaureate (IB) Continuum Programme from Early Years (Pre-Kindergarten/Kindergarten, ages 4-6) through Grade 12, including the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). The school supplements its core academic offering with English-immersion Saturday School, Summer Camp, university counseling, after-school activities, and a KIS-branded merchandise shop, operating across two Kyoto campuses (Juraku and Taiken).

Product overview

Kyoto International School (KIS) offers a comprehensive IB Continuum education from Early Years (Pre-Kindergarten/Kindergarten for ages 4-6) through to Grade 12, making it Kyoto's only K-12 IB World School. The core educational programmes include the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP), all aligned with International Baccalaureate standards. Supplementary offerings include Saturday School (English immersion for ages 3-12), Summer Camp, University Counseling services, and diverse extracurricular activities including After School Activities, Bukatsu clubs, and LEGO Six Bricks childcare. The school also operates a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) technology programme and maintains a KIS-branded merchandise shop.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Years Programme Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten programme for students aged 4-6, framed using the IB Primary Years Programme (IBPYP) to encourage a love of learning through play-based approach.
• Primary Years Programme (PYP) IB curriculum framework for Primary School students, implementing a constructivist approach with guided inquiry and development of approaches to learning skills.
• Middle Years Programme (MYP) Lower Secondary School curriculum framework (Grades 6-10) that develops students into active learners, global citizens, and internationally minded individuals through a structured specialist curriculum.
• Diploma Programme (DP) Upper Secondary assessed framework for students aged 16-19, enabling development of extensive knowledge across varied subject areas while thriving physically, intellectually, emotionally, and ethically. Recognized by universities globally.
• Saturday School English immersion programme offered every Saturday for children aged 3-12, fostering natural language acquisition through interactive activities, engaging projects, and supportive instruction.
• Summer Camp Vibrant day program held during summer break welcoming both current KIS students and non-KIS participants, featuring dynamic hands-on activities centered around engaging themes.
• University Counseling College Counseling programme starting in Grade 10, providing expert guidance on university applications, career aspirations, scholarship opportunities, and higher education preparation through personalized and group sessions.
• After School Activities (ASA) & Bukatsu Daily after school activities including free Bukatsu clubs (calligraphy, gardening, reading, board games, photography, dance, fitness, sports, STEM) and paid lessons (aikido, dance, coding, drama, basketball, ikebana, piano).
• LEGO Six Bricks Afterschool Childcare Hands-on learning tool from the LEGO Foundation introduced for afterschool childcare, providing learning through play for enrolled students.
• Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Educational technology programme focusing on fostering digital responsibility among students through technology integration in learning pathways.
• KIS Shop Online shop offering KIS-branded apparel and merchandise including portable powerbanks, umbrellas, caps, water bottles, and house team t-shirts for students, families, and community.

Quantifiable outcome

• Preparing students to thrive as global citizens and succeed in university admissions globally

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• New Horizons EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2022Established April 2022, New Horizons Education serves as a valued strategic partner dedicated to advancing high-quality international education across Asia. Contributes to governance, international partnerships, and operational development. Actively expands opportunities for students and staff including academic enrichment, cultural exchanges, professional development, and innovation initiatives.
• Western International School of ShanghaiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal Alliance Partner aimed at nurturing innovative learning among students. Primary goals include fostering international-mindedness through collaborative projects and professional development opportunities for teachers.
• Zhuhai International SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal Alliance Partner aimed at nurturing innovative learning among students. Facilitates short-term exchange programs for secondary students and collaborative classroom activities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Seoul Foreign School: Large established international school in Korea offering IB continuum. Comparable on IB framework and long-tenured international education positioning, though operates in a different geographic market.
• UWC ISAK Japan: International boarding school in Japan offering IB Diploma Programme. Overlaps with KIS on IB framework and Japan location, but differs by operating as a residential UWC school.
• British School in Tokyo: Larger international school in Tokyo with British and IB pathways. Comparable on international curriculum and Japan-based English-language K-12 education, broader in scale and offerings than KIS.

Direct peers

• St. Mary's International School: IB World School in Tokyo offering K-12 education with an international student body. Comparable on IB continuum delivery, private international education positioning, and small-class personalized learning model.
• American School in Japan: Large K-12 international school in Tokyo serving both Japanese and expatriate families. Comparable on full K-12 international education delivery, English-language curriculum, and Japan-based operations.
• Canadian Academy: K-12 international school in Kobe, Kansai region, with IB curriculum and similar heritage focus. Closely comparable geography, IB framework adoption, and established community positioning to KIS.
• Yokohama International School: IB Continuum school in Japan serving K-12 students with a long-established international community. Directly comparable on IB framework, K-12 structure, and English-language international education.
• Osaka International School: K-12 international school in Osaka serving the Kansai region. Comparable geography, English-language international education, and family-focused admissions model — directly competes for Kansai families.
• Nagoya International School: IB World School in Nagoya offering K-12 international education in central Japan. Comparable on IB curriculum, private international school positioning, and similar size/community orientation.

Regional players

• Marist Brothers International School: Private K-12 international school in Kobe with faith-based origins serving an international student body. Comparable on Japan-based private international education for K-12, though faith-oriented historically.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/kyotointernationalschool

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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