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Fukuoka International School

Web: www.fis.edu.jp

2008-2009

Fukuoka International School (FIS) is a private, coeducational day and boarding school which offers an educational program from prekindergarten through grade 12 for English-speaking students of all nationalities. The School was founded in 1972. The school year is comprised of 2 semesters for Grades 9-12 and 3 trimesters for Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 8 extending approximately from September 1 to June 15. There are 180 days in the school year.

Organization: The School is governed by a Board of Directors and Board of Trustees composed of the business leaders, multiple consulate representation, and parents of the students and operated fully in compliance with Japanese law.

Curriculum: A college-preparatory international curriculum with IB and (with approval) Advanced Placement Program offerings. The International Baccalaureate Diploma Program was added beginning the 2007-2008 school year. English-Language-Learning (ELL), multicultural ways of thinking, Japanese, and information technology are used extensively. Starting with grade 1 there are English Language Learning (ELL) classes available throughout the grades. Courses are at the college preparatory level. Students complete a minimum of 24 credits (26 college-bound) for graduation. The following are compulsory requirements: 4 credits of English, 2 credits each of math, science, and foreign language (3 credits each for college bound students), 3 credits of social studies, 2 credits of PE (1/2 of which must be health), 1 credit of fine or performing arts, 1 credit in computers, and 1 credit in community service. All FIS graduates traditionally continue their education. The School is a member of the Japan Council of International Schools and the East Asia Regional Council of Overseas Schools and is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

Faculty: In the 2008-2009 school year, there are 25 full-time and 14 part-time teachers, including 18 U.S. citizens.

Enrollment: At the beginning of the 2008-2009 school year, enrollment was 207 (PK-grade 5: 103; grades 6-8: 54; and grades 9-12: 50). Of the total, 49 were U.S. citizens, 61 were host-country nationals, and 97 were third-country nationals. Of the U.S. enrollment, 6 were dependents of U.S. government direct-hire employees, 5 were dependents of U.S. business and foundation employees; and 38 were dependents of private U.S. citizens.

Facilities: The School is located in a two-story physical plant with a large gymnasium, middle school (grades 6-8) building, and sports field. A separate 4-story building houses a science lab, a computer lab, 7 elementary rooms, administrative offices, and a dispensary. The main building includes 12 more classrooms, a multiuse large community room/lounge, a Dean of Students office, large art room, large music room, and a 10,000-volume 3-room library.

Finances: In the 2008-2009 school year, the School's income derives from tuition and registration fees. Annual tuition rates are as follows: PK: $10,566; Kdg.-grade 6: $11,509; grades 7-8: $12,452; and grades 9-12: $13,396. Unless special arrangements are made with the School’s treasurer, tuition is payable by the beginning of school year. (All fees are quoted in U.S. dollars at the exchange rate of $1.00=¥106.)