Accreditation
KIU Academy Niseko received accreditation as a miscellaneous school (kakushu gakko) by Hokkaido Prefecture in December 2024.
In addition to the Japanese accreditation,
KIU Academy Niseko is seeking the following international accreditation:
- WASC
- ACSI
WASC and ACSI
WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges) and ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International) are U.S.-based accreditation organizations, and their accreditation is globally recognized. In Japan, the Ministry of Education grants eligibility for college admission to those who are 18 and older and have completed a 12-year curriculum at accredited schools.
Accreditation at Kyoto
KIU Academy Kyoto’s curriculum is fully accredited from Grades 1-12 by WASC and ACSI.
Additionally, the second through fourth grades of KIU Academy Kyoto’s High School (Grades 10-12, equivalent to Grades 1-3 at Japanese high schools) are recognized as a Gakko Hojin (Miscellaneous School) by Kyoto Prefecture, and students are eligible for the High School Tuition Support Fund.