KIU Academy
| Kyoto International University （KIU） Academy | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
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Japan | |
| Coordinates | 34°49′30″N 135°46′22″E / 34.82500°N 135.77278°E |
| Information | |
| Type | Private |
| Established | 1999 |
| President | Peter Blocksom |
| Principal | Haroldo Simoes |
| Staff | 10 |
| Faculty | 28 |
| Grades | 1st to 12th Grade |
| Enrollment | 240 |
| Color(s) | Blue & White |
| Mascot | Phoenix |
| Accreditation | WASC & ACSI |
| Website | KIU Academy Website |
KIU Academy is an international, bilingual Christian school located in Kyōtanabe, Kyoto, Japan. The school's goal is to provide students with a safe, nurturing, and academically challenging environment so that they can become people of academic and moral excellence, capable of making a positive influence in the world around them.[1]
Location[edit]
The campus is strategically located in Kyotanabe City which is 30 minutes away from three major locations; Kyoto City, The Osaka-Kobe Metropolitan Area, and Nara City.
History[edit]
KIU Academy was founded in 1999 by the parent organization Kyoto International University as a school to provide an international education in both English and Japanese to where the graduates would be bilingual and bi-cultural. Today there are around 240 students representing nearly 20 countries, and diverse faculty of over 20 teaching professionals from 8 different countries.
On March 25, 2011, KIU Academy was accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), an organization whose accreditation is recognized in Japan.[2]
In 2022, the school was accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
References[edit]
- ^ "Education in Japan Community Blog". Retrieved December 20, 2011.
- ^ "ACSI School Profile". Archived from the original on September 3, 2011. Retrieved August 30, 2010.