Accreditation
KIU Academy Niseko received accreditation as a Miscellaneous School (Kakushu Gakko) from Hokkaido Prefecture in December 2024, and accreditation from ACSI (USA) in July 2026—both covering all 12 grade levels (Grade 1 through Grade 12).
In addition to our ACSI accreditation, we are currently applying to obtain international accreditation through WASC.
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.