KIU Academy Niseko
Niseko, Hokkaido, Japan · Est. 2025
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- Established
- 2025
- Curriculum
- English-Japanese bilingual, American-style college-prep (KIU Academy model)
About this school
KIU Academy Niseko is the first branch of KIU Academy, the bilingual international school founded in Kyoto in 1999 and governed by Kyoto International University. The Niseko school was recognised as a miscellaneous school in 2024, opened in April 2025, and received ACSI accreditation in 2026. It aims to widen educational options for families in the Niseko area.
The school uses the WASC/ACSI-accredited model of the Kyoto campus and teaches in both English and Japanese, with the goal of students becoming fluent in both languages and comfortable in Western and Japanese cultures. Core subjects are English, Japanese, mathematics, science and social studies, with an emphasis on communication, critical thinking and preparation for universities in Japan and overseas.
- Elementary: Grades 1–5
- Middle School: Grades 6–8
- High School: Grades 9–12
KIU Academy is a Christian school that welcomes families of all faiths and asks them to respect its Christian character. The campus is a short walk from the Niseko View Plaza bus stop, and a school shuttle serves areas including Kutchan Station, Hirafu and Kabayama.
