Hokkaido International School
Their next chapter
A Sapporo school combining international primary and middle-years curricula with an AP-oriented high school. Its early-years approach draws on Reggio Emilia.
Plan your school budget
Annual tuition · 2026–27. Tuition is only part of the total cost.
| School grade band | Annual tuition |
|---|---|
| Early Years half day | ¥1,028,000 |
| Early Years full day | ¥1,440,000 |
| Kindergarten–Grade 5 | ¥1,584,000 |
| Grades 6–8 | ¥1,624,000 |
| Grades 9–12 | ¥1,648,000 |
Application ¥20,000 and entrance ¥200,000 (one-time). Annual fee ¥200,000; insurance ¥5,000; PTA ¥10,000 per family. Device fee ¥25,000 for K–5; tech fee ¥3,000 for Grades 6–12. Boarding and bus costs separate.
Check the official fee informationFind the right campus
Confirm that the campus offers your child’s grade before planning your commute.
Questions worth asking
The best fit depends on your child. These details need a direct conversation with admissions.
- Grade-specific entry and English requirements
- Current vacancies and next intake
- Learning support eligibility and cost
- Exact campus address and grade allocation where missing
- Bus routes and eligibility
- Full first-year cost
- Age cutoff and transfer placement
Sources & research notes
Accessed 2026-09-28. Information can change; confirm current details directly with the school.
Niseko is linked as another campus; its grades and fees have not been researched and must not inherit Sapporo values.
Early-years pages differ in age wording. Minimum age 3 is consistent; confirm exact placement and current AP subjects.
Identity and location source ↗Official curriculum source ↗Official curriculum source ↗