At KIU Academy, we believe that a western-style education that develops reasoning skills in conjunction with language skills is essential for those intending to survive and thrive in an international environment. However, the goal of developing effective communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills that transcend cultural differences poses a great challenge for the individual.
Over the years, KIU Academy has helped many of its graduates obtain and polish these important skills. At the same time, we also believe that it is crucial that our graduates also learn to be independent thinkers and self-directed learners. As a result, many of our graduates have been accepted into a wide variety of colleges and universities around the world. Our curriculum is college-preparatory, but we believe that, besides helping students enter college, it is our responsibility to prepare them with the knowledge and skills necessary for life beyond academia.
KIUA offers a practical bilingual education to both Japanese students and foreign students. We believe that we can best prepare students for life by educating them from a biblical perspective. With Biblical principles as their foundation, students will be ready to form their own set of values and make wise decisions. Enrollment age-grades 1-12. There is no discrimination due to religious preference.
This number fluctuates year to year, but counting the returnee students with the foreigners brings the Japanese to foreign student average to about 50-50. The boys to girls ratio is also around 50-50. This number fluctuates year to year, but counting the returnee students with the foreigners brings the Japanese to foreign student average to about 50-50. The boys to girls ratio is also around 50-50.
Each student has a different language learning ability. At KIUA, students are exposed to an English daily, so, therefore, it is quite natural for students to learn English. However, the fluency they attain varies from student to student. A high percentage of KIUA graduates go to the United States for university. Students who desire to go to Japanese universities often take the Japanese equivalent of the GED exam. (Technically, KIUA students don't need to take this exam, but many universities, due to their lack of understanding, request this type of high school completion certification.)
A majority of KIUA students live in Kyoto. However, others come from Osaka, Nara, Hyogo, and Shiga. Elementary school students are encouraged to ride the KIUA school bus from Shin Tanabe station.KIUA, despite being a small school, has 3 fields. Additionally, there is a small playground with play equipment behind the A building for lower elementary school students. KIUA rents local sports fields and a gym for sports such as softball, basketball, and other sports.
We do not provide lunch. Students are asked to bring their lunches or they can get lunch through a catering service by requesting a lunch at the school office.KIUA, despite being a small school, has 3 fields. Additionally, there is a small playground with play equipment behind the A building for lower elementary school students. KIUA rents local sports fields and a gym for sports such as softball, basketball, and other sports!
