The information on this page has been extracted from the KIST Admissions Handbook. Please read the complete handbook for more detailed information on school fees.
School fees (Valid August 2023 - June 2024)
As KIST is not eligible to receive funding from the Japanese government, it relies almost entirely on annual school fees to cover operating expenses. In order to cover personnel expenses for annual staff salary increases and the like, tuition fees are adjusted annually. Where further unforeseen adjustments are necessary due to sudden cost changes, significant changes to educational policies and the like, notification will be given as far in advance as possible.
All fees on this page are indicated in Japanese yen.
Type of fee | Grades | Amount | When paid | ||
Application Fee | Non- refundable | All grades | 20,000 | Upon application | |
Enrollment Fee | 300,000 (Re-enrollments: 60,0001) |
When first admitted to KIST | |||
Capital Fee | 600,000 (Re-enrollments: 120,0001) |
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Tuition Fee | 2,250,0002 | Annual | |||
Building Maintenance Fee | 100,0003 | ||||
Community Association (CA) Fee (per family) | 2,000 | ||||
IB Diploma Examination Fee | Grade 12 only | 160,000 | With second payment installment: 80,000 With third payment installment: 80,000 |
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GL Assessments Fee | Grade 1 - Grade 5 | Amount varies4 | With first payment installment | ||
iPrimary Examination Fee | Grade 5 | ||||
iLowerSecondary Examination Fee | Grade 8 | ||||
IGCSE Examination Fee | Grades 9 and 10 | ||||
Camp Fee | Grades 5, 7, 9 and 11 | Amount varies5 | |||
Program Progression Fee | Grades 1, 6, 9 and 11 | 3,000 |
1. Reduced rate for students re-enrolling at KIST within three years of the previous date of withdrawal.
2. Pending approval.
3. Will be reduced for students first enrolling from April.
4. Costs for official tests from overseas organizations fluctuate according to exchange rates.
5. Rate varies depending on the destination.
Refund policy
The Application Fee and Enrollment Fee are non-refundable; however, the Enrollment Fee may be refunded where an application for provisional enrollment has been successful initially but for which full enrollment has not been granted to the result of testing conducted after arrival in Japan.
The Tuition Fee and other general fees paid at the time of initial enrollment (i.e. Capital Fee, Building Maintenance Fee, Community Association Fee) will be refunded in full if enrollment is cancelled by e-mail prior to the first day of school (Japan Standard Time).
Information on refunds for other school fees is available to families after enrollment.
School fees (Valid August 2024 - June 2025)
As KIST is not eligible to receive funding from the Japanese government, it relies almost entirely on annual school fees to cover operating expenses. In order to cover rising world costs, personnel expenses for annual staff salary increases and the like, tuition fees are adjusted annually. Where further unforeseen adjustments are necessary due to sudden cost changes, significant changes to educational policies and the like, notification will be given as far in advance as possible.
All fees on this page are indicated in Japanese yen.
Type of fee | Grades | Amount | When paid | ||
Application Fee | Non- refundable | All grades | 30,000 | Upon application | |
Enrollment Fee | 300,000 (Re-enrollments: 60,0001) |
When first admitted to KIST | |||
Capital Fee | 700,000 (Re-enrollments: 140,0001) |
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Tuition Fee | 2,600,0002 | Annual | |||
Building Maintenance Fee | 150,0003 | ||||
Community Association (CA) Fee (per family) | 2,000 | ||||
IB Diploma Examination Fee | Grade 12 | 160,000 | With 2nd payment installment: 80,000 With 3rd payment installment: 80,000 |
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GL Assessments Fee | Grades 1 - Grade 5 | Amount varies4 | Invoiced separately | ||
iPrimary Examination Fee | Grade 5 | ||||
iLowerSecondary Examination Fee | Grade 8 | ||||
IGCSE Examination Fee | Grades 9 and 10 | ||||
Camp Fee | Grades 5, 7, 9 and 11 | Amount varies5 | With first payment installment | ||
Program Progression Fee | Grades 1, 6, 9 and 116 | 5,000 | Invoiced separately |
1. Reduced rate for students re-enrolling at KIST within three years of the previous date of withdrawal.
2. Pending approval.
3. Will be reduced for students first enrolling from April.
4. Costs for official tests from overseas organizations fluctuate according to exchange rates.
5. Rate varies depending on the destination.
6. Required at the time of progression to the next curricular program/section of the school.
Refund policy
The Application Fee and Enrollment Fee are non-refundable.
The Tuition Fee and other general fees paid at the time of initial enrollment (i.e. Capital Fee, Building Maintenance Fee, Community Association Fee) will be refunded in full if enrollment is cancelled by e-mail prior to the first day of school (Japan Standard Time).