Application Guidelines Admissions on a Rolling Basis
2027 Academic Year : 1st Round Application Guidelines
| Admission Capacity | 18 students for 1st Grade (Total for categories ① and ②) |
| Selection Process ①, ② | ① Children who have received multiple years of English education at an international preschool or equivalent. ② Children who do not meet the criteria for ①. As a requirement for admission, enrollment in “AIC Kids Kyoto” (an English program operated by AIC Education) starting from January 2027 is mandatory to enhance English proficiency before and after primary school entry. |
| Application Eligibility | Applicants must be able to live with their family after enrollment. Date of Birth: Born between April 2, 2020, and April 1, 2021. |
| Application Period | August 10, 2026 (Mon) 10:00 – August 31, 2026 (Mon) 17:00 |
| Screening fee | ¥20,000 |
| How to Apply | Transfer the screening fee under the applicant’s name to the designated account, then access the specialized application form on the website and enter the required information. ※ Please ensure the screening fee is transferred before filling out the application form. There is a field in the form to enter the transfer date. ※ The screening fee can be paid starting from August 11, 2025 (Mon). ※ From September 1 (Tue) onwards, the screening date/time and the examination voucher will be sent sequentially via email. Please print this out and bring it on the day of the screening. ※ If you have not received the email by 10:00 on September 8 (Tue), please contact the Kyoto Elementary School. |
| Date of Selection | September 11 (Fri) and September 12 (Sat), 2026 (Specific time designated by the school). |
| Selection Venue | AICJ INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL KYOTO Address: 145 Hishiyacho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto |
| What to bring | Selection slip *Please attach a photo (4.0 cm (H) x 3.0 cm (W)) to the selection slip. (Photo taken within the last three months, front view, no hat, plain background) |
| Selection Process | Aptitude test and child interview primarily in English / Parent interview |
| Announcement of Selection Results | Results will be mailed to your domestic contact address on September 17, 2026 (Thu). ※ Successful Applicants: Enrollment procedure documents will be sent with the results. Please fill them out and bring them to the enrollment procedure meeting. ※ We do not respond to inquiries regarding screening content or results via telephone. ※ Even for children who pass via Method ①, we may recommend joining “AIC Kids” depending on their English level, similar to Method ②. |
| Designated account for transferring the selection fee Designated bank account for payment of admission fee | ◆ Mitsubishi UFJ Bank (0005) / Hiroshima Chuo Branch (603) / Ordinary Deposit 0568213) ◆Mizuho Bank (0001) / Hiroshima Branch (636) / Ordinary Deposit 1946837) ◆ Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (0009) / Hiroshima (605) / Ordinary Deposit 7416674) Account Name: 株式会社ＡＩＣエデュケーション カ）エーアイシーエデユケーシヨン (AIC Education Inc.) Deadline for payment of entrance fee: Monday, December 1, 2025 |
| Admission Procedures | October 1 (Thu) & October 2 (Fri), 2026 (10:00 – 15:00) ※Time required is approximately 10 minutes. ※ Please pay the enrollment fee and visit us at your preferred time within this period, bringing the necessary enrollment documents included with your screening results. ※ Failure to complete procedures within this period will be treated as a withdrawal of admission. |
| Admission Information Session | February 13, 2027 (Sat) 10:00 – 13:00 (Subject to change). |
| Enrolment Process | 1. Payment of screening fee 2. Online application (Your application will be completed once you receive a reply email. If you do not receive an email within 24 hours, please contact Kyoro Elementary School.) 3. After confirming the contents of the application form, the selection slip will be sent to you by email. (Please print the slip and bring it with you on the day of selection.) 4. Admission Selection 5. Notification of selection results (by mail) 6. Payment of admission fee 7. Admission Procedures 8. Admission Information Session． 9. Admission |
| Main Payments | 【One-time Enrollment Fee】300,000 JPY 【Monthly Fees】Tuition: 135,000 JPY / Educational Enhancement Fee: 15,000 JPY 【Semi-annual Fees (Every April and October)】Facilities and Equipment Fee: 90,000 JPY ※Paid fees will not be refunded for any reason. |
AY 2026 Admission Guidelines for Rolling Admissions
| Admission Capacity | Grades 1 to 6: A few students per grade *Availability varies depending on the grade level. |
| Eligibility for Admission | Children who have received English education for multiple years at an international preschool or other institutions, or who have received an equivalent level of English education. |
| Application Eligibility | Applicants must reside with their family after enrollment and meet the following age requirements Grade 1: Born between April 2, 2020, and April 1, 2021 Grade 2: Born between April 2, 2019, and April 1, 2020 Grade 3: Born between April 2, 2018, and April 1, 2019 Grade 4: Born between April 2, 2017, and April 1, 2018 Grade 5: Born between April 2, 2016, and April 1, 2017 Grade 6: Born between April 2, 2015, and April 1, 2016 |
| Application Period | Adjust as needed |
| Screening Fee | ¥20,000 |
| How to apply | Please transfer the screening fee to the designated account in the applicant’s name, access the application form on the website, and fill in the required information. *Please make sure to transfer the screening fee before entering the application form. There is a field in the form to enter the date of the transfer. *After confirming the contents of the application, the selection date and time, and the selection slip will be sent to you by email. Please print it out and bring it with you on the day of the selection. *If you have not received an email within one week after submitting your application, please contact Kyoto Elementary School. |
| Date of Selection | Adjust as needed |
| Selection Venue | AICJ INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL KYOTO Address: 145 Hishiyacho Nakatsukasa Dori Shichijioagaru, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto |
| What to bring | Selection slip *Please attach a photo (4.0 cm (H) x 3.0 cm (W)) taken within the last three months, front view, no hat, and a plain background. |
| Selection Process | English-based attitude test, student interview, and parent interview *At least one parent must attend. |
| Announcement of selection results | The results will be notified within one week after the selection. *We do not respond to inquiries regarding the selection details or results. |
| Designated bank account for payment of admission fee and selection fee | ◆ MUFG Bank (0005) / Hiroshima Chuo Branch (603) / Ordinary Deposit 0568213 ◆ Mizuho Bank (0001) / Hiroshima Branch (636) / Ordinary Deposit 1946837 ◆ Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp (0009) / Hiroshima (605) / Ordinary Deposit 7416674 Account Name : AIC Education Inc. (カ）エーアイシーエデユケーシヨン) Enrollment Fee Deadline: September 30, 2026 (Wed) |
| Admission Procedures / Admission Information Session | We will contact you with the selection results. |
| Enrolment Process | 1. Payment of screening fee 2. Online application (Your application will be completed once you receive the auto-reply email. If you do not receive an email within 24 hours, please contact Kyoro Elementary School.) 3. After confirming the contents of the application form, the selection slip will be sent to you by email. (Please print the slip and bring it with you on the day of selection.) 4. Admission Selection 5. Notification of selection results (by mail) 6. Payment of admission fee 7. Admission Procedures 8. Admission |
| Main Payments | 【One-time Enrollment Fee】300,000 JPY 【Monthly Fees】Tuition: 135,000 JPY / Educational Enhancement Fee: 15,000 JPY 【Semi-annual Fees (Every April and October)】Facilities and Equipment Fee: 90,000 JPY ※Paid fees will not be refunded for any reason. |