KAIS students follow a double diploma stream and take both Japanese and Canadian accredited courses. In this way our 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. There is a focus on creating and sustaining and education 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.KAIS students follow a double diploma stream and take both Japanese and Canadian accredited courses. In this way our 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. There is a focus on creating and sustaining and education 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.

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.