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[Niseko] On the 20th, the educational corporation “Kyoto International University (KIU)” (Kyotanabe City, Kyoto Prefecture), which operates international schools in Kyoto Prefecture, announced the preparation of “KIU Academy Niseko School”, which is scheduled to open in the town in April 2025. An overview was presented. A two-story wooden school building with a total floor area of 846 square meters will be constructed in Machimoto-cho, and once the school opens, it is planned to offer classes online that will be connected to the KIU Kyoto campus.
According to KIU, the school building for Japanese children in grades 1 through 3 of high school will have classrooms, free space for individual study and reading, and an outdoor playing field. Construction has been moved from the originally scheduled fall of this year to spring of 2024. The online connection with the Kyoto school will be for third-year high school classes, with the aim of providing high-quality higher education at the Niseko school.
KIU Chairman Peter Bloxsom says, “We want to be a school that is uniquely Niseko and that the local community understands and takes an interest in.” A school information session will be held on October 21st at the Niseko Chuo Warehouse Group on Chuo-dori Street. Apply from the website. For inquiries, please contact KIU at 0774.64.0804.
Currently, Niseko’s only international school primarily conducts classes in English. In contrast, KIU offers bilingual education in English and Japanese, with a well-rounded curriculum and a planned tuition fee lower than that of existing international schools in Niseko.
One of the biggest concerns for foreign families raising children in Niseko or families with international marriages is their children’s educational pathway. As of January 2025, the only international school in the area is Hokkaido International School Niseko Campus. While a middle school class was recently introduced, it accommodates only about five students. For high school education, families have to choose between local schools, commuting to Sapporo, or moving abroad due to the limited options available locally.
KIU, however, supports students through high school, enabling families working in Niseko to send their children to school without having to live apart.
KIU’s mission is, “to raise cross-cultural leaders who influence the world for Jesus Christ.” For families who agree with this concept, KIU could be an excellent choice. However, KIU has stated that many of its students are non-Christian, and the school demonstrates flexibility in this regard.
The biggest hurdle for families planning to enroll in an international school in Niseko is the severe shortage of rental properties. Long waiting lists are common, and vacancies are rare. Families may need to exercise patience in their search for a rental property or consider alternative options such as purchasing an affordable pre-owned home or building a new house from scratch.
If you have any questions about international schools in Niseko, feel free to reach out. We can guide you to various land options tailored to your budget and preferences.
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