School fees 2012 – 2013

KIST aims to maintain a fee structure that allows students from various socio-economic backgrounds to enter the school so that an international education is not restricted only to those who are more fortunate; however, tuition and other fees are adjusted periodically (usually every three years). Before adjustments are made, notification will be given as far in advance as possible. Please refer to the Admissions Handbook for more information on school fees.

All fees on this page are indicated in Japanese yen.

School fees

Type of fee
 
Grades
 
Amount
 
When paid
 
Application FeeNon- refundableAll grades20,000Upon application
Enrolment Fee300,000
(Re-enrolments: 60,0001)
When first admitted to KIST
Capital Fee300,000
(Re-enrolments: 60,0001)
Tuition FeeK1 - Grade 51,480,000Annual
Grades 6 - 101,630,000
Grades 11 - 121,780,000
Building Maintenance FeeAll grades50,0002
PTA Fee (per family)2,000
IB Diploma FeeGrade 12 only160,000September 15: 80,000
December 15: 80,000
Internal Admission Review FeeGrade 1, Grade 6, Grade 113,000When moving to Grade 1, 6 and 11
1 Reduced rate for students re-enrolling at KIST within three years of the previous date of withdrawal.
2 Will be reduced for students first enrolling from April.
 


Refund policy

The Application Fee and Enrollment Fee are non-refundable. Tuition and other general fees (i.e. Capital Fee, Building Maintenance Fee and PTA Fee) will be refunded if enrollment is cancelled prior to the first day of school. Fees will not be reduced or waived due to a student’s absence from school for personal or medical reasons, or in situations when the school is closed due to natural conditions (e.g. weather, earthquake). Fees for the school bus are refundable on request from the following month after the service is last used. Fees for the school lunch service are required on a triannual basis in advance and are non-refundable as produce is ordered in advance for the full lunch period. This includes situations when lunch is not eaten due to absence from school, excursions, camps, school closures and withdrawals before the end of the lunch period.

 

The cost of school uniforms and other personal materials purchased at school can be refunded only if the items are returned within a week of purchase and have not been worn or used. The wrapping bag must also be returned with the items in order to receive a full refund. Please note that we cannot accept returns or exchanges of the long and short sleeve button-down shirts if they have been opened. All other fees are non-refundable.