History
Kyoto International University, the governing body of KIU Academy, started its history of more than 20 years in 1996 when it demerged from Phillips University Japan, which opened in Uji, Kyoto in 1989.
KIU Academy’s Kyoto Elementary and Middle Schools were founded in 1999, and High School was founded in 2000.
The school has relocated to a new location in Spring 2022.
Student number, which started from 7 at the founding, has grown to 269 in April, 2024.
Founder
Mr. Peter Blocksom
1989
Phillips University Japan campus opened
1995
Relocated to Gojo, Kyoto City School changed to Phillips University International (PUI)
1996
August: Contract with Phillips University (US) terminated September: Kyoto International University founded
1997
Relocated to Kyotanabe, Kyoto
1999
April: KIU Academy (Middle School) founded October: KIU Academy (Elementary School) founded
2000
April: KIU Academy (High School) founded
2003
University and High School recognized as Gakko Hojin (Miscellaneous School)
2011
Accredited by ACSI
2022
Relocated to a new location in Kyotanabe
Accredited by WASC
2024
KIU Academy Niseko accredited as a miscellaneous school
2025
Opening KIU Academy Niseko in Niseko, Hokkaido
