Doshisha International School, Kyoto (DISK) is an accredited IB-World school that offers an international education in English from Grades 4 to 12. It is centrally located for students living in Kyoto, Osaka, and Nara.

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.

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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

  • 10/5/2020: DISK is following the governmental decree. 
  • Our campus closed for students on Monday 2nd March and is tentatively opening on Monday June 1. 
  • ​We will be continuing with learning online. We will use this document as the Master for any updates (only available to DISK email users)

 
  • 29/1/2020: At DISK we ask parents to inform us of travel to/from China. We asked one student to stay at home for 14 days. 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.​

DISK News and Announcements

  • ​The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award, starting soon! The world's leading youth achievement award, internationally recognized and accredited. Are you up for the challenge? Watch the video below to learn more. 
  • 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.

The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award

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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...

Key Dates

Fall Term
  • 18 August  ~ 11 December
Winter Term
  • 6 January ~ 19 March
​Spring Term
  • 30 March ~ 19 June
​Q1: 18-Aug ~16-Oct
Q2: 19-Oct ~11-Dec
Q3: 6-Jan ~19-Mar
​Q4: 5-Apr ~18-Jun

Upcoming Events

August
  • 3 Board Mtg
  • 17 First day teachers
  • 18 First day students
September 
  • 18 DISK holiday
  • 21 National Holiday
  • 22 National Holiday
  • 23 Half day AM
October
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Where is DISK?

School Calendar

Please note events listed may change or additional events may be scheduled as planning continues throughout the year. 
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What is an IB Education?

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.

Recommended Links

​International Baccalaureate
Doshisha University
About Doshisha University ​
We Support Doshisha
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