HIS Niseko Tuition and Fees
HIS Tuition and Fees are payable annually, however, tuition payment will be accepted on a quarterly basis for long-term/permanent residents of the Niseko region. 1st payment is due on Aug. 20th
preceding the school year. Invoices will be mailed in July. For students entering after Opening Day,
payment is due prior to enrollment.
For seasonal residents of Niseko, payment may be made, upon request, on a monthly basis.
School Fees 2025 - 2026
| Application Fee (one time only) | ¥20,000 (payable at interview) |
|---|---|
| Entrance Fee (one time only) | ¥200,000 |
| Tuition | Annual | Quarterly |
|---|---|---|
| Early Years ½ day | ¥1,000,000 | ¥250,000 x 4 |
| Early Years | ¥1,400,000 | ¥350,000 x 4 |
| Grades K-5 | ¥1,540,000 | ¥385,000 x 4 |
| Grades 6-8 | ¥1,580,000 | ¥395,000 x 4 |
Seasonal Resident Tuition Fee
Seasonal Resident Tuition Fees can be paid on a monthly basis if students are enrolled for less than three months. The fee varies depending on the month of enrollment. Please contact the admissions office for the monthly fee details.
Other Fees
| Facilities fees | Annual | Quarterly |
|---|---|---|
| Early Years | ¥150,000 | ¥37,500 x 4 |
| K - Grade 8 | ¥150,000 | ¥37,500 x 4 |
| Insurance / annual | ¥5,500 | |
| PTA fee | ¥5,000 | |
| Device management (K-Grade 5) | ¥25,000 | |
| Device management (Grade 6 - 8) | ¥3,000 |
Refund policy
- In the case of long-term resident student withdrawal, tuition will be refunded on a quarterly basis: tuition will be charged for every quarter in which a student attended school. For seasonal residents (winter), tuition will be refunded on a monthly basis: tuition will be charged for every month in which a student attended school.
Tuition & fees are, in principle, nonrefundable. - In the event of non-payment of fees, no school records shall be released until fees are paid in full.
- Exceptions to quarterly payment must be reviewed by the Executive Board.
- The HIS Executive Board recognizes that our tuition and fees would be significantly higher were it not for the generous support of the City of Sapporo, the Hokkaido Government, and the US Government, as well as other individual donors. The Board would like to thank the community who contribute so much to HIS in so many ways.
Seasonal Students (part-time residents of Niseko area)
HIS Niseko offers short term schooling for seasonal residents of Niseko Area.
Seasonal resident Tuition Fee for Kindergarten and Elementary students is available to pay on a monthly basis. The fee is according to the enrolling month. Please contact the admission office for the monthly fee for each month.
Application as a Seasonal Resident requires the same paperwork and process as full-time students.