Hokkaido International School (HIS) — English-Medium Primary Education in Hokkaido
Sapporo (Fukuzumi, Toyohira-ku), Hokkaido, Japan
Hokkaido International School (HIS) is an international school in Sapporo (Fukuzumi, Toyohira-ku), Hokkaido. This profile reviews its primary curriculum, fees, campus information, and admissions questions using official sources where available.
Last reviewed: 2026-10-21
Hokkaido International School (HIS) is located in Sapporo (Fukuzumi, Toyohira-ku), Hokkaido and serves PreK–G12 through US Curriculum + IB DP. It was founded in 1958. William Prep has verified 2 campuses for primary-age provision.
At a Glance
- Year Founded
- 1958
- Curriculum
- US Curriculum + IB DP
- Enrollment
- ~200
- Tuition & Major Fees
- 2026-27: Tuition (Kindergarten-Grade 5) ¥1,584,000; Application Fee ¥20,000; Entrance Fee ¥200,000
Key Features and Institutional Notes
- The published grade range is PreK–G12; the stated curriculum is US Curriculum + IB DP.
- Listed as an international school; the primary directory contains 2 campuses.
- The directory records WASC; families should also verify the current status with the relevant accreditor.
- School bus: available. Boarding: not available.
Who Might Find This School a Good Fit
Might suit
- Families seeking a primary programme built around US Curriculum + IB DP.
- Families for whom regular travel to Sapporo (Fukuzumi, Toyohira-ku), Hokkaido is practical.
Might not suit
- Families requiring Article 1 status; compulsory-education treatment should be checked with the relevant municipality.
- Families requiring all parent-school communication in Japanese; the recorded parent-language note is: Not required.
- Families for whom the published fee figure (¥1,800,000–2,200,000) plus transport, meals, uniforms, and other extras would exceed budget.
This fit assessment is based on published curriculum, location, legal status, fees, and language requirements. It is not a ranking of educational quality.
Sources
- Tuition and Fees ↗Hokkaido International School · School official
- Sapporo campus location information ↗Hokkaido International School (HIS) · School official
- Niseko campus location information ↗Hokkaido International School (HIS) · School official
- School website ↗Hokkaido International School (HIS) · School official
Fees, admissions rules, and accreditation statuses change. Check the latest school-issued documents before making an application decision.
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