Admission Policy

Admission To The School

Students of all nationalities are eligible for admission to Fukuoka International School. The admission process begins with (1) the completion of the application forms (available from the main office and this website), copy of passport and submitted with official records from the student’s previous school as appropriate. (2) An interview must be arranged with the Head of School. Students are admitted and placed in a grade after consideration of age, achievement level and last grade completed at their previous school as well as consideration of their language aptitude.

There is no general entrance test for elementary school students however for Secondary School students English and Math proficiency assessments may be required to determine appropriate placement. Such assessments are conducted only after all admissions forms and documents have been submitted, and prior to the final admission decision by Head of School. The decision of Head of School on matters of admission and grade placement is final. Admission is granted when it has been determined that the school has an appropriate program to meet student needs. A requisition for admission will not be considered if it is more that six months in advance of start date.

Applicants for pre-kindergarten must be three years old. Applicants for kindergarten must be five years old on, or before, September 1st of the school year.

All students must live with at least one parent or a legally appointed guardian. FIS does not consider proposals for alternative living arrangements.

Placement

Students are accepted throughout the year and will be placed in a class or grade according to the determination made by Head of School. The placement will reflect the student’s previous educational experience, age and academic needs. If there is a waiting list, priority will be given to applicants with English proficiency.

Special Educational Needs

Fukuoka International School does not undertake to provide all specialized educational needs such as severe learning difficulties or job-specific vocational training. In the high school (Grades 9-12) courses are essentially college-preparatory with a demanding academic emphasis. Support for students with special needs, at this level, is limited.