About DISK
Doshisha International School, Kyoto (DISK) is a proud member of the Doshisha family of schools, established in 2011 as part of the Doshisha International Academy (DIA) in Kizugawa City. Guided by the three pillars of Doshisha’s Educational Philosophy—Christianity, Liberalism, and Internationalism—DISK fosters a nurturing community that emphasizes moral growth, global perspective, and academic excellence. Our grade 8–12 international curriculum, delivered in English, serves the needs of an internationally-minded community in the Kansai area. At DISK, we also value friendship, respect for all cultures, academic achievement, collaboration, balanced living, community, creativity, and expression—infused with a spirit of excitement and discovery.
Grounded in our motto, “Learning for Life, Learning for the World, Learning for Love,” DISK inspires students to become principled, open-minded inquirers committed to lifelong learning. We are an IB World School offering the Diploma Program (DP), with our middle school program curriculum modeled on the IB Middle Years Program (MYP). By embracing the IB Learner Profile as our Schoolwide Learner Outcomes, we strive to develop compassionate global citizens who embody integrity, and respect. DISK is also a candidate school seeking accreditation with the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), reflecting our ongoing commitment to high-quality student learning and continuous improvement.
As part of the Doshisha International Academy, DISK coexists with DIA Elementary School (Shotoubu). Unlike DISK, DIA Elementary School is an Article 1 school implementing the Japanese national curriculum alongside the IB PYP for Grades 1–6, with half of its classes conducted in English and the other half in Japanese. Both schools share the same educational philosophy, cultivating internationally-minded individuals who recognize their common humanity, uphold shared guardianship of the planet, and work toward creating a better and more peaceful world.
Grounded in our motto, “Learning for Life, Learning for the World, Learning for Love,” DISK inspires students to become principled, open-minded inquirers committed to lifelong learning. We are an IB World School offering the Diploma Program (DP), with our middle school program curriculum modeled on the IB Middle Years Program (MYP). By embracing the IB Learner Profile as our Schoolwide Learner Outcomes, we strive to develop compassionate global citizens who embody integrity, and respect. DISK is also a candidate school seeking accreditation with the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), reflecting our ongoing commitment to high-quality student learning and continuous improvement.
As part of the Doshisha International Academy, DISK coexists with DIA Elementary School (Shotoubu). Unlike DISK, DIA Elementary School is an Article 1 school implementing the Japanese national curriculum alongside the IB PYP for Grades 1–6, with half of its classes conducted in English and the other half in Japanese. Both schools share the same educational philosophy, cultivating internationally-minded individuals who recognize their common humanity, uphold shared guardianship of the planet, and work toward creating a better and more peaceful world.
Updated Feb'25
