School Profile
Hokkaido International School in Niseko is a private, coeducational day school that offers a western-style education from pre-school through 6th grade for students of all nationalities. English is the language of instruction. Hokkaido International School in Niseko was established in 2011 and is a branch of Hokkaido International School in Sapporo. HIS Niseko and HIS Sapporo are the only international schools on the island of Hokkaido.
Contact Information
Mailing Address:
12 Aza Fujimi
Niseko-cho, Abuta-gun
Japan 048-1595 |
Telephone:
81 (0)136-55-5252
Fax:
81 (0)136-55-5259 |
Email:
his.niseko@his.ac.jp
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CEEB Code (school code):
680175
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Hokkaido International School is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and is a member of the Japan Council of International Schools (JCIS) and the East Asia Regional Council of Overseas Schools (EARCOS).
Map and Directions to HIS Niseko
From Niseko JR Station by car (about 5 minutes)
Head up the hill on Rt. 792. Turn left on to Rt. 66. Drive about 1.5 km. Make a left turn onto Rt. 792 towards Kutchan. Drive about five blocks and turn left just past the temple. Go about 110 meters. At the top of the road, turn left and the school will be on your immediate right.
Or you can walk from Niseko JR Station in about 17-20 minutes.
From Kutchan JR Station by car (about 25 minutes)
From Kutchan JR Station drive to Rt. 5. Turn right on Rt. 5. You will pass Homac on your left as you drive out of Kutchan. Drive about 20 minutes on Rt. 5 until you see a turn off for Rt. 792 and Niseko Town. Turn right on Rt. 792 and go about 1.8km. Turn right onto the road just before the temple. Go about 110 meters. At the top of the road, turn left and the school will be on your immediate right.
The Niseko Community
Hokkaido International School Niseko is located in Niseko Town, in western Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost populated island. A small town with a population close to 5000, it is visited by over 1 million tourists annually. Surrounded by Mt. Yotei and Niseko-Annupuri, its beautiful natural setting provides opportunities for outdoor recreation in each
season of the year. Local products from the area are sold in the town’s farmers’ market/Niseko View Plaza. Niseko is well-known for its variety of outdoor activities and numerous hot springs. Due to the resort facilities and the lifestyle, Niseko Town and the surrounding area have increasingly become a diverse community, attracting residents from across Japan and around the world.
The Faculty
HIS has 3 full time teachers: Early Years, Primary Years and
Intermediate Years. Teachers on staff come from the USA, Singapore, and Australia.
The School Year
The HIS school year is 179 days long and is divided into semesters. Report cards are distributed twice yearly at the end of each semester. Conferences are held mid-semester or at the end of the first and third quarter.
The Curriculum
HIS Niseko offers an elementary international curriculum to its students that prepares them for middle school at the Sapporo School. The Language Arts and Maths Curriculum are developed by the Curriculum Team with input and assistance from the classroom teachers. Science, History, Geography, Society, Technology and the Arts are delivered through The International Primary Curriculum (see the section on Academics). All curriculum is resourced with a variety of materials from England, Australia, the United States and Canada. The thematic standard-based units of the IPC allow for easy integration across the subject areas and differentiated learning opportunities.
Grading Scale
| Achievement |
Effort |
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| M = mastering |
4 = Consistently High |
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| DM = developing to mastering |
3 = Consistent |
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| D = developing |
2 = Inconsistent |
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| BD = beginning to developing |
1 = Area of Concern |
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| B = beginning |
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| C = area of concern |
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| N = item not assessed |
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