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IB Curriculum International Schools in Nagoya, Japan

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About international schools in Nagoya, Japan

Nagoya’s international-school scene is small but concrete for families seeking an IB pathway: the city’s main English-medium providers offer the IB Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programmes, with a nearby boarding option for older students. Instruction is primarily in English, with Japanese taught as a language course and some bilingual options available; schools commonly assess incoming pupils for English readiness and offer EAL support at extra cost. Annual fees vary by age and school - examples published for 2026 - 27 show single-year tuition figures from around ¥1.2 - ¥2.4 million at one Nagoya IB school and up to about ¥3.1 - ¥3.2 million at another, so expect outlays in the low-to-mid millions of yen per child unless a school lists lower rates or discounts. Admissions usually follow each school’s term calendar (many local international schools run a late-summer/Autumn intake and publish term dates and deposits), but many accept applications year-round subject to places, entrance assessments and interviews; families relocating to Nagoya should budget for application and one-off enrolment charges, plan for commuting or bus routes, and start enquiries well before moving to secure a place.

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At a glance 8 schools · avg fee JPY 2,066,140
Schools listed
8
Curricula
7
Average annual fee
JPY 2,066,140
Fee range
JPY 426,600 – 4,600,000
Most common curriculum
IB (PYP) (6 schools)
Average school size
834 pupils
Largest by enrolment
NUCB International Junior and Senior High School
Oldest
Nagoya International School (1964)
With boarding
1

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FAQs for Japan

Which IB programmes are offered by international schools in Nagoya?
Several Nagoya schools run the IB continuum: Primary Years (PYP), Middle Years (MYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP) are offered by the city’s English-medium international schools, and a nearby Aichi boarding college also runs the IBDP for upper secondary students. Check each school’s IB authorisation pages for the exact programmes they currently hold.
What language(s) are lessons taught in and what language support is available?
Curriculum delivery is predominantly in English, with Japanese taught either as a mother-tongue/Language A or as Language B/ab initio options depending on the school and student level. Schools normally offer English language support (EAL) for non-native speakers, sometimes as a charged additional service.
How much should I expect to pay each year?
Tuition varies by school and by age: published 2026 - 27 schedules show one Nagoya IB school charging around ¥2.0 - ¥2.4 million per year for primary to high-school bands and another with annual tuition figures in the ¥2.1 - ¥3.2 million range for older students. On top of tuition expect one-time application/enrolment and facility fees, plus charges for bus services, EAL support and overseas trips.
When should we apply and what does the admissions process look like?
Schools publish their own term calendars and payment timetables, but many international IB schools in the Nagoya area operate a late-summer/new-year intake while also accepting transfers year-round if places exist. Admissions typically include an application form, English and/or maths assessments, a parent interview, submission of previous school records and payment of application and enrolment fees; some offers require deposits to guarantee a place.
Are there boarding options in the Nagoya area for IB students?
Yes - there is a purpose-built international boarding college in Aichi prefecture that offers the IB Diploma for upper-secondary students and provides full boarding on a campus within commuting distance of Nagoya. Boarding can suit families relocating from farther afield but involves a different admissions rhythm and additional residential fees.
What should we look for on a school visit to evaluate an IB international school?
On a visit, confirm the school’s current IB authorisations across the PYP/MYP/DP, ask how EAL and Japanese language learning are delivered, review published class sizes and pastoral support, and request recent sample assessment or university-placement information where available. Also inspect practical matters such as bus routes, extra charges (EAL, trips, lunches), the timeline for offers and deposits, and whether the school has capacity in the year group you need; these operational details often determine whether a school is a workable match for a relocating family.
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