2025 Winter Program @
Hokkaido International School’s
Sapporo Campus
Welcome to Our Winter Program!
Hokkaido International School is pleased to announce the beginning of the Winter Program at HIS in January 2025.
In our school song, we reference HIS as the star of the northern sky in Hokkaido. Connecting with that, our guiding theme for this year’s winter program is:
Explore Hokkaido’s Winter Sports & Activities.
Let’s take a look at the week’s activities and dates…
Week 1: Monday January 6th ~ Friday January 10th, 2025
Winter sports are an essential part of life in Hokkaido. The 1972 Winter Olympic Games left a permanent mark on the region and has inspired countless young athletes to pursue excellence in a number of winter sports. Hokkaido’s climate is particularly suited to winter sports as it receives a large volume of snow each year.
Throughout the week, students attending the winter program will take part in: ice skating, snowshoeing, snow tubing, nordic skiing, and alpine skiing or snowboarding at venues around the Sapporo area. In addition to our off-campus activities, there will also be time on campus to learn important skills and knowledge about safety and well-being in the outdoors.
Students must have some prior experience either skiing or snowboarding, and should feel comfortable riding the chair lift at a ski resort. This is not a suitable program for first-time skiers or snowboarders.
Sample Timetable
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8:30am - 9:00am |
Students arrive on campus to engage in outdoor play time to start the day. |
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9:00am - 9:15am |
Equipment Check, Depart HIS |
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9:30am - 10:45am |
Outdoor Adventure Activity |
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10:45am - 11:00am |
Snack Break |
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11:00am - 12:15pm |
Outdoor Adventure Activity (cont.) |
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12:15pm - 1:00pm |
Lunch |
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1:00pm - 2:30pm |
Outdoor Adventure Activity (cont.) |
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2:30pm - 3:00pm |
Equipment Check + Return, Depart for HIS |
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3:30pm |
Arrive at HIS, home dismissal |
Admissions Information
Class Groupings
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Siberian Huskies Group
Ages 7-10
Students enrolled in Grades 2 - 4 during 2024/25.
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Alaskan Malamute Huskies Group
Ages 11-14
Students enrolled in Grades 5 - 8 during 2024/25.
Due to the inclusion of skiing and snowboarding as core activities, and the risks associated with these sports, we require that all students attending the program have a date of birth which falls before December 31st, 2017.
Tuition Fees
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1 week (Monday - Friday) |
¥65,000 JPY |
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*Payment can be made via bank transfer or credit card. Details will be provided upon successful admission to the program.
What’s included in the tuition fees?
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Entry to the various venues (lift tickets, entry passes, etc.)
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Return transportation from HIS to each day’s venue.
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All rental equipment needed for ice skating, nordic skiing, snowshoeing, and snow sliding.
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Students who need to rent a ski/snowboard package (helmet, boots, poles, and skis/snowboard) will be charged an additional ¥5,000 for the week.
** Please note that snacks/lunch are not provided. All students must bring a morning snack, and either a packed lunch of their own, or money to purchase a lunch depending on the venue.
Our refund policy is as follows:
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Up until October 1st, we will offer 100% tuition reimbursement for those who are unable to attend and cancel their reservation.
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After October 1st and up to October 31st, we will issue a 50% reimbursement for cancellations.
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After November 1st, there will be no refunds issued.
Any fees required to process the refund transaction will be absorbed by the party canceling 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 3:30 p.m. dismissal time. There is no additional supervision for program attendees beyond 3:30 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 or money to purchase a lunch. Since we will be outdoors for the majority of the time, students must have appropriate clothing for Hokkaido’s winter climate.
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 Winter Program will open on Monday September 2nd, 2024. 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 admissions team, led by the Special Programs Principal.
Contact Information
For all inquiries related to the 2025 Winter Program, please contact:
Mr. Justin Rankin
Special Programs Principal
winter_school@his.ac.jp
(81) 11-816-5000