Our programs
Our Mission
The founder, Haruki Ariki, focused on human education to nurture emotions, and at the same time, one of the educational principles was to foster women who can contribute to the global society. Under these circumstances, we aim to educate girls in a new era by combining the education of girls who nurture the rich emotions of our school with the education program of Alberta, while inheriting the spirit of founding.
Alberta Program
Three E’ｓ
Alberta's educational excellence is largely due to its "Three E's" philosophy introduced in 2010: "Engaged Thinker," "Ethical Citizen," and "Entrepreneurial Spirit." These goals prepare students for modern societal challenges. Unlike new reforms in Japan, Alberta has over a decade of experience in active learning and STEAM education. Its high school diplomas meet global standards, allowing graduates to attend both local universities and prestigious institutions worldwide.
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Critical thinking, problem-solving skillsCreativity ,innovationLeadership
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Communication skillsSense of responsibility to society
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Ability to utilize ICTIndependence and autonomy
Curriculum and Subjects
KAIS students follow a double diploma stream and take both Japanese and Canadian accredited courses. Upon completion of the program students will receive both a Japanese high school diploma as well as a Canadian high school diploma (From the province of Alberta). KAIS students receive the benefits of both the Japanese national curriculum as well as Canada's excellent education system. which focuses on creating and sustaining Canada’s education is built on the ideas of appropriate scaffolding, an emphasis on English language literacy and numeracy as a foundation for all learning, the development of fair and consistent assessment practices, the integration of technology and the use of certified teachers in the development of curriculum at all levels ensures that Alberta has one of the best education systems in the world
Global Studies Coruse Curriculum
- The Global Studies course is scheduled to open in April 2025. Curriculum content is planned and subject to change.
Sample timetable Global Studies Course / Grade 10
- Coloured backgrounds are credits recognised as high school credits in Alberta.
- The English notation is for subject learning by Alberta-accredited teachers and the Kanji notation is for Japanese subject learning by Japanese teachers.
Alberta Education’s accredited schools follow a common and rigorous curriculum. The province follows an excellent curriculum combined with strong assessment practices. Students in grade 9 will take provincial achievement tests (PATs) to evaluate their grade-level standards. In Grade 12 these students will then write provincial exams to obtain their Alberta high school diploma. This diploma provides students with an opportunity to enter universities throughout Canada, North America, and abroad.
In our double diploma program students learn English as a means of communication and expression. It is a dual language program. We follow a scaffolded approach with grade 7 students taking English Language Arts classes and the rest of their instruction being in Japanese. In grade 8 students are exposed to social studies, science, and math in English as well as their full English Language Arts class. Then in grade 9 students have all their core classes in English with physical education and option classes also led by qualified Alberta teachers. The goal being that students have increased English fluency by the time they enter grade 9 and are taking the complete Alberta program of studies. These classes will further support students in learning the important skills of critical and creative thinking, social literacy, numeracy, and last but not least physical literacy. The goal of this program is for students to foster teamwork and collaboration, enhance self-esteem and problem solving skills, and to deepen their understanding of living in a connected and globalized world.
Examples of Career Paths for AAIS Graduates
AAIS stands for Alberta Accredited International School. There are 15 AAIS schools worldwide, and the only AAIS school in Japan is KAIS. The first cohort of KAIS students is currently in Grade 11, so there have been no graduates yet. However, graduates from AAIS schools around the world have gone on to attend the following universities.
Yokohama National University (Japan)
Waseda University (Japan)
Tsinghua University (Asia)
The University of Hong Kong (Asia)
University of Cambridge (Europe)
Imperial College London (Europe)
University of California, Berkeley (USA)
University of California, Los Angeles (USA)
University of Toronto (Canada)
University of British Columbia (Canada)
University of Melbourne (Australia)
Australian National University (Australia)
Admissions
Admission Information
- If you are interested in enrolling at our school, we encourage you to attend our school information sessions and individual information sessions.
Information on these sessions can be found at the following URLs:
Junior High Admission: https://kunimoto.ac.jp/jsh/j-admission/
Senior High Admission: https://kunimoto.ac.jp/jsh/s-admission/ - To enter Kunimoto Junior and Senior High School / Kunimoto Alberta International School, students must have a minimum level of Japanese language proficiency to attend classes in Japanese. However, the school accepts students with any level of English proficiency, including beginners. If you are unsure about your Japanese language skills, an individual consultation will be required beforehand.
- For more information on the admissions process, please attend the school's information sessions and individual consultations, or request information materials from us. Please note that the materials are primarily written in Japanese.
- If you require further clarification, please do not hesitate to contact the school's Public Relations Department using the form below.
Tuition
Fees and Tuition: Academic Year 2024/2025
Grade 7-9
- ONE-TIME FEES
- AMOUNT
- Application Fee
- ¥ 25,000
- Registration Fee
- ¥ 200,000
- Facility Fee
- ¥ 120,000
- School Uniform
- ¥ 110,000
- Tablet
- ¥ 130,000
- Overseas English Training Fee
(Grade 8) - ¥ 800,000
- ANNUAL FEES
- AMOUNT
- Tuition
- ¥ 432,000
- Maintenance Fee
- ¥ 96,000
- PTA Fee
- ¥ 3,600
- Students Council Fee
- ¥ 9,600
- Books and Course Supplies
- ¥ 240,000
- Overseas training fee will be paid in 5 installments.
- Overseas training fees are subject to change due to exchange rates and social conditions.
- The above amounts may be subject to revision in the future.
Grade 10-12 Alberta Double Diploma Program /Kunimoto Alberta International School
- ONE-TIME FEES
- AMOUNT
- Application Fee
- ¥ 25,000
- Registration Fee
- ¥ 240,000
- Facility Fee
- ¥ 160,000
- School Uniform
- ¥ 110,000
- Tablet
- ¥ 130,000
- Overseas English Training Fee
(Grade 11) - ¥ 1,100,000
- ANNUAL FEES
- AMOUNT
- Tuition
- ¥ 1,032,000
- Maintenance Fee
- ¥ 96,000
- PTA Fee
- ¥ 3,600
- Students Council Fee
- ¥ 9,600
- Books and Course Supplies
- ¥ 240,000
- Overseas training fee will be paid in 5 installments.
- Overseas training fees are subject to change due to exchange rates and social conditions.
- The above amounts may be subject to revision in the future.
Education of Alberta
Alberta Education
Schools in Alberta maintain a world-class educational curriculum. Evidence of its distinction can be seen in the graph at the higher. The OECD measures the academic stability and achievement of educational institutions through PISA. In the most recent 2018 survey, Alberta ranked first among Canadian provinces in both the Reading and Science sectors, with a higher score than Estonia,Which has exceptional levels of education.