Kyoto International School is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). It is a member of the Japan Council of International Schools (JCIS) and the East Asian Regional Council of Overseas Schools (EARCOS).
WASC
The Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) based in California, USA, is one of six official academic bodies responsible for the accreditation of public and private universities, colleges, secondary and elementary schools in the United States and many of the international schools found in the Asia Pacific region. KIS has been accredited with Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) since 1992. http://www.acswasc.org
EARCOS
The East Asia Regional Council of Overseas Schools is an organization of 116 member schools in East Asia. These elementary and secondary schools offering an educational program using English as the primary language of instruction, have a total of more than 82,000 pre-K to 12th grade students.
EARCOS inspires adult and student learning through its leadership and service and fosters intercultural understanding, global citizenship and exceptional educational practices within our learning community. http://www.earcos.org
JCIS
The Japan Council of International Schools (JCIS) was founded in 1972 with KIS being one of its founding members. JCIS currently has 26 member schools, including the largest and the oldest international schools in Japan. Each of the member schools exists independently, but JCIS provides a valuable forum for the exchange of news, ideas and expertise. It also acts as an advocate of international education in Japan and has liaised on behalf of its membership with national and regional authorities. http://www.jcis.jp
