A vibrant and diverse international community. We are an IB World School located in Fukuoka, Japan. Our experienced team of international educators provide an inspirational, inquiry-led IB education for students aged 3-18.

With a rigorous IB-based curriculum and focus on character and skill development, we provide a holistic education where high school students learn to balance their responsibilities and passions. Following completion of the IB Middle Years program, Grade 11 FIS students transition to the IB Diploma Program: an academically challenging and ...

We are a vibrant and diverse community of over 350+ students and 40+ international educators. As an IB World School, we share a common philosophy: a commitment to a high quality, challenging, international education.

All of our prospective students and their families meet with our Head of School during the admissions process to ensure that our school and community is a good fit for your child. Once all application documents have been received and all relevant steps completed, a member of our Admissions Team will contact you as soon as possible.

Fukuoka International School is run by a diverse team of passionate, experienced educators and leaders. Our Educational Leadership Team is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the school, under the guidance of Robin Schneider (Head of School), who was appointed by the Board of Directors and is accountable to the Board.

Join our international community! We recognize that choosing a school for your child is a big decision which can feel overwhelming at times. We're here to guide you through this process and help out in any way that we can.

Welcome to Fukuoka International School. Your education at Fukuoka International School (FIS) centers on you, the student. Our mission emphasizes student success as our primary goal.

The school is subject not only to the increasing cost pressures of operating in Japan but also to competitive forces in the wider international schools’ market and international educational resource suppliers. Parents should therefore anticipate some level of increase in annual tuition fees to help enhance school programs and facilities.

At Fukuoka International School (FIS), the International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes—the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP)—are brought to life through engaging, inquiry-based learning within the classroom.

The FIS elementary school experience supports holistic development and is reflective of our philosophy of a balanced education. With small class sizes and a high teacher to student ratio, our students feel encouraged and supported as they discover their passions, broaden their skill sets, and spark new friendships through opportunities provided ...