2025 Summer Program @ Hokkaido International School - Sapporo Campus
Welcome to Our Summer Program!
Hokkaido International School is pleased to announce the return of our globally-popular Summer Program beginning in June 2025. This summer, we have an exciting menu of learning activities which are based upon the framework of place-based education. Our summer program is sure to engage and educate your child about the wonders of Hokkaido in a fun, supportive environment.
Place-based education (PBE) immerses students in local heritage, cultures, landscapes, opportunities and experiences, using these as a foundation for the study of language arts, mathematics, social studies, science and other subjects across the curriculum. Each week, students will enhance their learning with outdoor learning excursions connected to learning all about this amazing island that we call home: HOKKAIDO!
This year, our campus undergoes the second phase of its renovation, so we are able to offer a two-week Summer Program. Let’s take a look at each week’s theme and dates…
Click here to register for the 2025 Summer Program
Weekly Overview
Week 1 - Monday June 23rd ~ Friday June 27th, 2025
Explore Hokkaido’s History
Known for its rich agriculture and plentiful aquatic resources, Hokkaido has a rich and interesting history as Japan’s star in the Northern Sky. From the times of the early indigenous Ainu people to Hokkaido being recognized as an official prefecture in Japan in 1947 to hosting the Winter Olympic Games in 1972, Hokkaido has seen many changes over the decades. Students will explore different milestones in Hokkaido’s history and will leave this week knowing that they are living in a truly unique location!
Week 2 - Monday June 30th ~ Friday July 4th, 2025
Explore Hokkaido’s Landforms & Wildlife
Hokkaido is home to magnificent mountains, extensive wetlands, forests, and boasts some of the best farmland in all of Japan. The land and soil of Hokkaido produces a variety of agricultural, dairy, and livestock products. In addition, Hokkaido contains volcanic zones, which contain active and dormant volcanoes, and those contribute to the rich onsen culture on the island. Students will explore the different landforms and terrain that make our northern island such an intriguing location in terms of its geography. In addition, there are a number of unique species which live in these natural environments, so let’s explore the wildlife which makes Hokkaido a unique habitat for some of Japan’s most interesting creatures.
Outdoor/Cultural Learning Activities
The best way to learn about something is to go out and experience it! Students will take part in activities which are central to life in Hokkaido: ice skating, forest exploration, indoor rock climbing, and hiking. We want to extend our learning to the outdoors as much as possible, so program attendees should be comfortable with spending extended periods of time outdoors.
Students will also take part in Japanese language and culture lessons (tailored to the student's level), Contemporary Dance lessons, and other exciting special subjects.
Sample Timetable
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Admissions Information
Class Groupings
- Lower Elementary Group
Ages 6-7
Students enrolled in Kindergarten-Grade 1 during 2024/25. - Middle Elementary Group
Ages 8-9
Students enrolled in Grades 2-3 during 2024/25. - Upper Elementary Group
Ages 10-11
Students enrolled in Grades 4-5 during 2024/25. - Junior High School Group
Ages 12-14
Students enrolled in Grades 6-8 during 2024/25.
Tuition Fees
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*Payment can be made via bank transfer, details will be provided upon successful admission to the program.
Our refund policy is as follows:
- Up until April 1st, we will offer 100% tuition reimbursement for those who are unable to attend.
- For the month of April, we will offer either a 50% reimbursement of tuition fees.
- After May 1st, no refunds will be given due to reservations for trips/facilities having been made already.
Any fees required to process the refund transaction will be absorbed by the party cancelling the enrollment.
Additional Information
Please plan ahead to ensure that your child has suitable transportation to arrive between 8:30 - 9:00 a.m. and to be picked up at 3:00 p.m. dismissal time. There is no additional supervision for attendees beyond 3:00 p.m.
Families will be responsible for ensuring that their child has a reusable water bottle, a nutritious snack for the morning, and a packed lunch. There will be no catering/cafeteria service provided during the summer program. Students will not be permitted to leave campus at lunch to visit a convenience store or other food venue.
Accident insurance for all foreign attendees is included in the tuition price. Students do not require any special visa to attend the program.
Registration Details
Registration for the 2025 Summer Program will open on Monday February 3rd, 2025. Please revisit this page to access the registration link.
We prioritize small class sizes to enhance our students’ experience. Enrollment to the program is highly competitive and final decisions on admissions will be made by the Summer & Special Programs Principal.
Contact Information
For all inquiries related to the 2025 Summer Program, please contact:
Click here to register for the 2025 Summer Program
Mr. Justin Rankin
Summer & Special Programs Principal
summer_school@his.ac.jp
(81) 11-816-5000