Supporting FIS

Greetings

For the city of Fukuoka, which aspires to develop as the gateway to Asia, it is crucial to establish an infrastructure for foreign residents. Among other resources, providing complete educational facilities for their children is indispensable. So in 1990 Fukuoka International School was established with the assistance of the local government, businesses, education circle and international exchange associations. Today, Fukuoka International School is an essential part ofthe infrastructure for the international city of Fukuoka. FIS is officially accredited by WASC and the International Baccalaureate so that the programs we provide are at a global standard. Our graduates are qualified to compete for acceptance admission to overseas universities.
Additionally in 2003, FIS was also accredited by the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology as an educational institution authorized by an international appraisal body so that the graduates are qualified to take admissions tests for colleges/universities in Japan. This means that students are exempted from Certificate for Students Achieving the Proficiency Level of Upper Secondary School Graduates (former University Entrance Qualification Examination) when applying for Japanese universities.
While following an international curriculum, students participate in community service activities such as light work at vocational centers or socializing with elderly people at daycare facilities. Contributing to the community and meeting people at those facilities fosters empathy.
Therefore we sincerely ask for your support for children who learn here in Fukuoka and will play an active role on the world stage.
As you may know, it costs a great deal to implement international school education programs and maintain school facilities. Therefore it would be greatly beneficial if we could have your kind support. Thank you in advance for your consideration and support.

How to donate

Please transfer your donation into either of the bank accounts indicated:

Please inform our Business Office (TEL 092-841-7601, E-mail:admin@fis.ed.jp) after you make a donation. We will send you a receipt and certificate of special public interest corporation.

Tax deduction
Gakkohojinn Fukuoka Kokusai Gakuen was an educational foundation established for the purpose of setting up ‘Fukuoka International School’ as a miscellaneous educational institution in conformity with the Article 64 Item 4 of Private Schools Act, so that it is categorized as a special public interest corporation. Therefore, your donation is subject to the special exemption measures of taxation. Please submit the receipt and certificate that the school issued when you declare income tax. For further information about tax credits for donations, refer to the homepage of the National Tax Administration Agency

＊Please understand that the special measures mentioned above are valid only for tax paid in Japan.

Donations made by individuals
Donations to our school made by individuals are considered as special donations, except in the case where the donator will receive some personal benefit in exchange. So you can claim tax deduction for your donations. The deduction amount from taxable annual income amount is calculated by subtracting \5,000 from the annual donations or amount subtracted ￥5,000 from 40% of your gross income in case where your donations exceed 40 percent of your gross income.

Please file a final income tax return at your local tax office. (The year-end tax adjustment does not pertain to this.)

＊Please understand that the special measures mentioned above are valid only for tax paid in Japan.

Donations made by Corporations
The donations to our school made by corporations are considered as special donations to a special public interest promotion corporation. Therefore, in addition to the limit amount of general donations, it can be included in expenses within the extent of the approved amount.

The calculating formula will change if the business operation period is less than one year. For further information, please contact your local tax office.

＊Please understand that special measures mentioned above are valid only for tax paid in Japan.

Donations of inherited assets
The donation value of inherited or bequeathed assets to our school made by an heir by a filing deadline, is not included in the amount that is subject to an inheritance tax, except for the case where the donor or his/her family will be unreasonably exempted from the burden of an inheritance tax or a gift tax. Therefore, your donation will be exempted from an inheritance tax. To benefit from the special measures, it is necessary to report the inheritance to your local authority within a specified filing period.

＊Please understand that the special measures mentioned above are valid only for tax paid in Japan.

Donors in 2010

Thank you so much for all your support to Fukuoka International School so far．We sincerely appreciate your kindness. As you can see in the list below, we have received generous donations from many people and corporations as well as subsidies from Fukuoka International Exchange Foundation, Fukuoka City and the government of the United States. These donations will be used effectively for the sole purpose and benefit of the school.

Companies and organizations donated in 2010