Admissions Policy and Process

When the number of eligible applicants exceeds the availability of spaces for a particular grade year, students may be placed on a waiting list until space becomes available. Students with siblings already enrolled at HIS are given priority status within the wait list as are children of HIS staff and alumni. We consider various other criteria in selecting students from the wait list.

When placing an applicant on a waitlist, we will provide a realistic assessment of their chances and potential timing for admission. Enrollment at HIS is dynamic and constantly changing, we may request updated school records depending on when you applied to when an opening becomes available for each applicant. If an opening becomes available, we will contact you to confirm whether an applicant is still interested in proceeding with the admission process.

• Take an active role in the life of the school (e.g., attend and take part in school/ PTA activities)
• Be able to communicate with the teachers and staff in English, support your child's learning and schoolwork at home (e.g., encourage reading; help with homework, etc.), and strengthen your child's overall learning by continuing to read, talk, and engage in your home language.
• While HIS cannot admit students with profound learning difficulties, HIS may be able to accommodate students with mild additional needs. Continued enrollment at HIS is always dependent upon a student’s satisfactory achievement, behavior, and effort.

HIS accepts applications year round. 

Please take the time to familiarize yourself with our website and school philosophy. About HIS

If possible, please consider visiting the school as part of your application journey. We are happy to schedule a tour with our admissions specialist. Please note that visits must be scheduled in advance via our school tour inquiry form.

For more information about the HIS dormitory, please click here>>Dormitory page. Space may be limited.

Other inquiries can be sent to admissions@his.ac.jp.

Our online application can be accessed here: Online Application. Complete one application for each student wishing to enroll in the school.

Submission of an application does not guarantee enrollment at HIS. Admissions decisions depend on space availability, document review, and completion of the assessment process. If we do not have openings in the age level you are applying, your student will be placed on a waitlist.

Required documentation for each applicant:

• Passport Copy: A copy of the first page of the applicant’s passport (required for all applicants).
• Academic Records: Official report cards or academic records from the last two school years (optional for EY / Kindergarten applicants).
• Recommendation Letter: One confidential recommendation letter from a previous teacher or administrator (optional for EY / Kindergarten applicants). This will be directly emailed to our admissions office.
   

Pay the one-time, non-refundable application fee of ¥20,000 by Flywire. Invoice will be sent to you by email.

Interviews are conducted for all incoming students. At least one parent/guardian must attend the interview with their child. Interviews are scheduled for in-person attendance or virtually using Google Meet.

After the interview we may request more documentation, administer an English proficiency test, or administer MAP entrance tests before offering enrollment acceptance to HIS.

Student placement is decided upon by the Head of School and building Principal. An acceptance letter will be sent from the school with a welcome packet for new students. 

Once a student has accepted the offer of enrollment, all fees and tuition payments must be paid in full before enrollment start date.