The information on this page has been extracted from the KIPS Admissions Handbook. Please read the complete handbook for more detailed information on admissions policies and application procedures.
Admissions policy
Applications for admission to KIPS are considered for all children regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender or socio-economic background. As KIPS does not employ a learning needs specialist, we are unable to accept applications for students with special learning needs or special support.
As KIPS is an in-house daycare facility, priority for admission is given to children of KIST and KIPS staff members and other partner companies. Other seats, if available, are allocated to the local community according to predetermined priority conditions.
- Corporate seats: For children of KIST/KIPS staff members, partner companies, and children of privately owned companies that meet particular conditions.
- Community seats: For children other than those listed above.
Applicants seeking corporate seats as well as those applying for community seats must submit verification that they require daycare services for their children.
Application timeline
The main intake of students is from the start of the new school year in August. The timeline for applications is shown in the table below. For applications at other times of year, please check the KIPS Admissions Handbook.
| Start from: August 2021 (2021–22 school year) | |
|---|---|
| Applications accepted: | November 2, 2020 (Monday) – March 15, 2021 (Monday) |
| P0–P2 parent interview: | April 5, 2021 (Monday) |
| P2 parent/child observation: | April 10, 2021 (Saturday) |
| Final results issued (e-mail): | April 27, 2021 (Tuesday) |
| Orientation Day for successful applicants: | May 27, 2021 (Thursday) |
| Daycare fees due: | June 11, 2021 (Friday) |
| Late applications accepted from: | May 10, 2021 (Monday) (If places are available) |
Application procedure
Stage 1 – Read the KIPS Admissions Handbook
This document contains detailed information about KIPS’s admissions policies, application procedures and school fees. All applicants are required to read the handbook thoroughly before submitting an application.
- KIPS Admissions Handbook 2021–2022 (English)
- KIPS Admissions Handbook 2021–2022 (Japanese)
Stage 2 – Confirm availability
Before submitting an application, please contact us to confirm availability. When checking availability, please provide:
1) your child’s date of birth,
2) the nationalities (at birth) of both parents, and
3) the grade you wish to apply for.
Stage 3 – Submit an application
To apply for admission to KIPS, please download KIPS Application for Admission below, input the required information digitally in English (only typed applications are accepted; no handwritten applications please), print out the form, and submit all necessary documents by post or in person (appointment required) to the KIST Admissions Office. Please do not staple the application form.
(Valid for applications from October 2020–August 2021 only)
Stage 4 – Parent interview (all applicants) and observation (P2 applicants only)
For P0–P1: Only a parent interview will be conducted.
For P2: Following the parent interview, observations are conducted in groups with parents and children together.
Stage 5 – Notification of final result
Final results are sent out by e-mail only.
