Doshisha International School, Kyoto

DISK IB students excel for this year
Check out our IB Results for 2020-2021...
100% of our 6 students earned the IB diploma.
A perfect 45 out of 45, so very rare!
A superb 43 out of 45, so excellent!
The Range 29-45 The Mean: 37.1 The Median: 36.5 The Mode: 34
Keep in mind that the worldwide average is 29 points.

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Doshisha International School, Kyoto (DISK) is an accredited IB-World school that offers an international education in English from Grades 5 to 12. Each year we close our lowest grade level as DISK will be closed in 2029 when our last enrolled student graduates. S0 for 2021-2022 we have grade 5 to 12.
DISK has a rigorous academic program preparing student for universities worldwide. Please see our data.

DISK is conveniently located in the 'Keihanna Hills' between Kyoto, Osaka, and Nara Prefectures in the 'Kansai Science City' region on the Doshisha International Academy (DIA) campus founded by the renowned Doshisha University.

DISK has the facilities and faculty necessary to help your children become active, internationally-minded members of our changing world. As an IB World school, we believe strongly in a balanced approach to education that nurtures the inquisitive minds of the children in our care.

DISK is accepted as a candidate WASC for accreditation.

2020-2021 DISK Awarded
Best ENGLISH Education Institution - HONSHU

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We are accepting new enrollments. Email admissions@diskyoto.com or click here to schedule a tour.

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Corona Virus Updates

We ask parents to inform us of travel to/from China. We are checking students health daily, taking temperatures. Washing hands, eating healthy and awareness of our social outings will go a long way to keeping us in class. Any questions please contact the principal.
Any student with cold or flu symptoms should stay at home. A doctors note would be required for a 2 or more day absence.

DISK News and Announcements

Celebrating Student Achievements: Please click here.
Photo Tour: View our DISK photo tour here.
External Assessment Results: View our latest results here.
Testimonials: Read what others have said about a DISK IB education.
Candidate for Accreditation. Approved by the Accrediting
Commission for Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award

The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award, started February 2021. The world's leading youth achievement award, internationally recognized and accredited. Are you up for the challenge?

Watch the video below to learn more.The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award is an ambitious programme for students aged 14-18 which offers them opportunities to develop important skills and attributes that will stand them in good stead for the rest of their lives. It includes participation in a broad range of adventurous expeditions and challenges and regular service orientated activities.
Watch the video below to learn more...

Calendar & Key Dates

2021-22 day calendar

Q1: 18-Aug ~16-Oct
Q2: 19-Oct ~11-Dec
Q3: 6-Jan ~19-Mar
Q4: 5-Apr ~18-Jun

Fall Term

18 August ~ 11 December

Winter Term

6 January ~ 19 March

Spring Term

30 March ~ 19 June

Upcoming Events

August

4 Principal Parent meeting
4 Board Meeting
7-10 G10 exams P1&P2
9-14 Art Exhibition
10 G12 checkout
18 graduation day
18 3pm Reports go out for Q4
19 First day of summer break

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Please note events listed may change or additional events may be scheduled as planning continues throughout the year.

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IB Alumni Voices

Take a moment to listen to these IBO alumni who represent what it means to be an IB graduate, and what it means to put the skills learned in the IB into practice.

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