The school was founded in 1958, and runs the International Primary Curriculum in the elementary school (Early Years to grade 5) the follow on International Middle Years Program in grades 6~8 and the American AP (Advanced Placement) program in the high school.
[1] The two campuses are the sole English-language international schools in Hokkaido.
[3] Hokkaido International School main campus is located in the neighborhood of Sumikawa Station on the Namboku Line of the city's subway system.
The campus consists of a co-educational dormitory, a soccer field, running track, basketball court, and a four-story main block.
Hokkaido International School's dormitory is located on campus.