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Nagoya International School

Japan, Nagoya

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees ¥2,288,000 - 3,276,000
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 502
Type Co-educational
Opened 1964
Bus Service Yes
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Taught languages Japanese
Typical class size 8
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, STEM
Clubs Community and Service, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Nagoya International School (NIS) is an international day school in Nagoya, Japan, established in 1964. It offers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP). The campus includes specialist learning areas such as a design lab, science labs, and dedicated rooms for mathematics, music and art, alongside a sports field and playground. For transportation, students may use several school bus routes (subject to availability), including a shuttle that runs between NIS and JR Kozoji Station, which can support after-school participation and commuting by train. NIS is located in Moriyama-ku, Nagoya, and serves students from preschool through Grade 12.

www.nisjapan.net

2686 Minamihara, Nakashidami, Moriyama-ku, Nagoya, Japan 463-0002

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The Essentials

Nagoya International School has 502 pupils, typical class sizes of 8, instruction in English.

Location
Nagoya International School is located at 2686 Minamihara, Nakashidami, Moriyama-ku, Nagoya, Japan 463-0002. The campus sits on a hill and is set back from the main road, with Kozoji Station on the JR Chuo Line as a common access point and a Kozoji shuttle serving the campus. The campus comprises multiple buildings connected by gardens and walkways, including an East Building with science labs, a design lab, and a multi-purpose hall.

Stages
NIS is organized into four levels: the Early Learning Center (Preschool and Kindergarten), Elementary School (Grades 1–5), Middle School (Grades 6–8), and High School (Grades 9–12). The school delivers the IB framework across these levels, with the IB Diploma Programme available in high school.

Type
Co-educational; Day school (boarding facilities are not listed as part of NIS offerings).

Pupil Nationality Mix
As of 2024–25, NIS has about 498 students representing 37 nationalities and 34 home languages. The school reported about 90 new students joining in 2024–25 representing 19 countries; roughly 40% of students are from overseas and 60% are local. The school does not publish a single most common nationality.

Additional learning support
NIS provides English language and learning support through an EAL team, offering two levels of support (Support and Intensive) with options for push-in or pull-out delivery depending on need. In Primary, TEMSC informs language instruction, and in Secondary there is Intensive EAL for subject-specific language; counseling and health services are provided through Student Services.

Country affiliation
No formal country affiliation is listed. The school is internationally accredited (CIS and WASC) and IB-authorized, with JCIS membership.

Religious affiliation
No religious affiliation is listed; the school emphasizes inclusivity of all religions and beliefs.

School day structure
NIS operates with two divisions: Primary (ELC Preschool to Grade 5) and Secondary (Grade 6–12). The standard day runs from 8:20 to 15:30, with 3:30 dismissal for most students; Wednesday dismissal is at 14:00.

Bus service
Bus service is provided by the Nagoya International School Bus Association. The Kozoji shuttle runs between Kozoji Station and NIS, with additional routes serving multiple city areas; details of routes, stops, and pickup times are provided to admitted families and are not published online.
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Fees

Annual tuition at Nagoya International School ranges from JPY 2,288,000 to JPY 3,276,000 for 2026/27.

Annual tuition (2025–26 academic year)
- ELC (Preschool & Kindergarten): ¥2,038,000 per year.
- Elementary School (Grades 1–5): ¥2,543,000 per year.
- Secondary School (Grades 6–10): ¥2,954,000 per year.
- Secondary School (Grades 11–12): ¥3,026,000 per year.

Per-term and per-quarter breakdown (how charges are applied)
- Tuition is set annually and billed as an annual amount for students who start at the beginning of the school year. Students who register after the school year begins are charged on a quarterly basis. (A quarter is defined as roughly one-half of a semester; semesters and quarters are defined in the school billing calendar.)
- Inference (arithmetic): for mid-year registrants who are charged quarterly, a single quarter charge can be approximated as one-quarter of the annual tuition listed above; a semester charge can be approximated as one-half of the annual tuition. (This per-quarter/per-semester arithmetic follows from the school's statement that mid-year registrations are charged quarterly and from the school's definitions of semesters and quarters.)

Application, registration and one‑time fees
- Application Fee (all applicants): ¥50,000 (one-time, non-refundable).
- Registration Fee (students entering Kindergarten–Grade 12): ¥850,000 (one-time; non-refundable after the date of registration).
- Campus Development Fee (all students): ¥250,000 per year (charged in full, not prorated).

Other recurring and optional fees
- EAISAC/WJAA trip fees (when applicable): International trips ¥80,000 per trip; Domestic (nationwide) ¥40,000 per trip; Domestic (regional) ¥8,000 per trip; Local (within Nagoya) no cost.
- School Bus Service (billed by the NIS Bus Association): Buses

1–7 (various Nagoya neighborhoods) ¥480,000 annually (¥1,750 single‑trip); Shuttle Bus ¥195,000 annually (¥750 single‑trip); Late secondary co‑curricular shuttle bus — no cost for registered users.

- Intensive 1:1 Support Fee (where additional adult support is required): annual fee listed as ¥2,500,000 (amount may be pro‑rated as appropriate).
- Summer Program (optional): ¥45,000 per weekly session.
- Optional estimated expenses for some students: secondary overseas trips (estimate ¥100,000–¥200,000), extra optional online IB courses (approx. ¥50,000–¥60,000 per course), and catering/lunch costs (vendor prices vary).

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Current students matriculating to the subsequent school year are invoiced in April. A non‑refundable deposit of ¥100,000 is payable by April 30 to guarantee a seat; the remaining fees and tuition are payable by June 30. Failure to pay by the specified date may result in release of the student's place.
- New students (mid‑year enrollment) receive an invoice after registration is confirmed; those invoices are payable within two weeks or before enrollment, whichever is earlier. New students cannot enroll until the invoiced tuition and fees have been paid. Students who register after the school year begins are charged tuition quarterly regardless of the start date within the quarter.
- Installment option (Direct Debit): families may apply to pay tuition and the Campus Development Fee in 10 monthly installments from June through March (payments on the 27th of each month). To use the direct‑debit installment plan parents must submit documentation by May 10 and pay a ¥20,000 fee per family; families registering after May 10 may still apply but must complete installments by March. A choice to pay by installments does not reduce the overall financial responsibility in the event of early withdrawal.
- Invoice timing: invoices are issued at the point of registration for all applicable tuition and fees and are payable within 14 days or before enrollment, whichever is earlier, in circumstances defined by the school's registration windows and invoicing rules.

Payment methods and bank details
- Accepted payment methods: payments must be in Japanese Yen and may be made by bank wire transfer or by Direct Debit. Only the Application Fee may be paid online by credit card via the school's admissions portal.
- Wire transfer account details (Yen account options appear on invoices and are supplied to families; sample bank names and account numbers are published for MUFG, SMBC and a local credit cooperative). Parents should reference the child's name and account code when wiring funds.

Withdrawal and refund policy (high‑level summary)
- Application Fee: non‑refundable in all circumstances. Registration Fee: non‑refundable from the date of registration. Campus Development Fee: refundable in full prior to the enrollment start date and non‑refundable after that date.
- Annual Tuition refunds prior to the enrollment start date: full refund if withdrawal is indicated earlier than 14 calendar days prior to the enrollment start date; if withdrawal is within 14 calendar days of the enrollment start date a full tuition refund is given less an administrative fee of ¥200,000. From the enrollment start date onwards, tuition is refundable on a semester basis only; no refunds are given for partially completed semesters. Deadlines for written notice apply and a ¥200,000 administrative fee may be deducted from semester refunds if notice deadlines are missed.
- Bus fees: refunds for bus fees are handled by the NIS Bus Association and are given on a semester basis only; no refunds for partially completed semesters. The Bus Association must be informed at least 14 calendar days prior to the first day of the semester to be eligible for a refund.
- 1:1 support fees (where applicable): these fees are payable in full and non‑refundable once accepted in writing as part of the registration contract.

Boarding
- Nagoya International School operates as a day school; there is no boarding program and therefore no boarding fees.

Other costs and supplies (uniform, supplies, extracurriculars)
- The school supplies most general classroom items; grade‑specific supply lists exist and list items families must provide before the school year. New students receive a complimentary NIS T‑shirt (default sizes by grade are published). Costs for personal items, optional uniforms (if used), school bags, specific musical instruments, laptop devices, field‑trip clothing or other optional items vary by family and grade.
- Co‑curricular trips, some optional overseas programs and optional online IB courses are additional costs where applicable; the school publishes estimates for those optional expenses.

Penalties and delinquency
- Late payment penalties: delinquent accounts may be charged interest (policy indicates a penalty rate of 1.5% per month on unpaid balances); prolonged delinquency can result in suspension of attendance and withholding of school records. Newly registered students cannot begin classes until all tuition and fees have been paid.

Notes: semester and quarter timing are defined in the school calendar (a semester is typically half the school year and a quarter is half a semester). The figures and terms above are those published for the 2025–26 school year and include the principal recurring, one‑time, optional and other fees the school lists for that year.
Academics

Nagoya International School teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
Nagoya International School offers the International Baccalaureate continuum: Primary Years Programme (PYP) for Preschool through Grade 5, Middle Years Programme (MYP) for Grades 6–10, and the Diploma Programme (DP) for Grades 11–12. NIS is an IB World School with full authorization for PYP, MYP and DP and holds CIS and WASC accreditation. Instruction is delivered in English, with Japanese studied as a language option and EAL support available as needed. The PYP at NIS uses inquiry-based, transdisciplinary learning in the elementary years; the MYP covers eight subject groups (including English, Japanese, Individuals and Societies, Sciences, Mathematics, Design, The Arts, and Physical Education) to build foundational knowledge and skills; in the Diploma Programme, students select six subjects across groups and complete the core requirements TOK, EE and CAS, with the option to pursue the IB Diploma or the school diploma pathway in Grades 11–12.

Student Teacher Ratio
The school reports a teacher-student ratio around 8:1; division sizes include approximately 40 in the Early Learning Center, 187 in Elementary, 111 in Middle, and 160 in High School.

Exam Results
DP outcomes at NIS are strong: since 2010, over 85% of students have pursued the full IB Diploma Programme, and over 90% of those earned the Diploma. In 2025, 35 graduates included 25 IBDP students, with 22 DP obtained and a highest score of 41 and an average around 31.0. In 2024, 22 of 23 IBDP candidates obtained DP, with an average around 31.5; in 2023, 16 of 19 obtained the DP.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates pursue higher education at universities worldwide; the DP is widely recognized by leading universities. The school's DP results data show consistent performance across cohorts and a broad range of university destinations.

Gifted and Talented
NIS provides levels of provision for personalized learning and supports for language learners (EAL) and other needs; programs for gifted and talented learners are part of the school's overall support framework.
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Start with an inquiry and set up access to the NIS Admissions Portal. The portal is the primary channel for information requests, scheduling a campus tour, and submitting an online application; paper applications are no longer accepted. Create a family login (user-name and password) to manage communications with Admissions staff. This step ensures you receive timely information and can book a tour or request the admissions packet as needed.

2. Complete the online application and upload required documents. Use the Admissions Portal to submit the application and then provide transcripts and other school records through the same system. Ensure you have past two years of academic records available to upload or arrange for them to be forwarded to NIS. Timely submission of all documents supports the review timeline and testing scheduling if needed.

3. Admissions testing and placement (if required). The Admissions & Development Office coordinates any required admissions testing (including EAL or other assessments) as part of determining eligibility and placement. Testing requirements depend on the applicant's background and timing of enrollment. Results inform whether an Orientation Meeting or Admissions Interview will proceed.

4. Attend the Orientation Meeting or Admissions Interview. An Orientation Meeting or an Admissions Interview will be scheduled with one of the Principals, and English will be used during the interview. It is expected that both parents attend the interview, and a translator may accompany them if needed. This step confirms fit with the school's mission and supports grade placement decisions.

5. Receive a decision and proceed with placement and next steps. After the admissions materials are reviewed, the school determines eligibility, grade placement, and any needed supports. The Admissions Office will contact the family by email or telephone with the outcome and next steps. Availability varies by class, and some grades may already be at or near capacity.

6. Enroll and arrange fees and start date. If offered admission, you'll receive invoicing for tuition and fees. One-time fees include Application Fee ¥50,000, Registration Fee ¥850,000, and Campus Development Fee ¥250,000. Annual tuition varies by grade (ELC ¥2,038,000; Elementary ¥2,543,000; Secondary 6–10 ¥2,954,000; Secondary 11–12 ¥3,026,000). Mid-year entrants are billed quarterly, and refunds are not prorated; all fees are charged in full. Tuition/fees are invoiced by the Business Office with specified payment methods.

7. Final note on capacity and timing. Enrollment is offered through Grade 11, and Grade 12 is not accepted; given capacity constraints, some grades may close or operate a wait-pool. If a class is full, eligible applicants may be placed in a wait-pool and considered for openings later in the year according to the school's priority categories. Early contact with the Admissions & Development Office is advised to understand current class availability.

Scholarships
Nagoya International School offers needs-based financial aid for tuition and applicable fees, intended to make an NIS education accessible to a broader range of families. Financial aid may cover between 5% and 50% of annual tuition costs, and bus-related costs are considered but there is no separate financial aid specifically for bus riders. Aid is funded from the operating budget and donations, and the amount awarded depends on each family's financial circumstances and the school's policy and funds available. Families currently receiving aid must reapply each year. Financial aid applications are online and reviewed within four annual windows: March 1–31, June 1–20, August 1–20, and November 10–30 (dates updated for 2026). Newly applying families should apply for admissions and financial aid concurrently, and ensure all required documents are submitted within a window for review. The Financial Aid Office also maintains confidentiality and shares applicant information with the Admissions team as needed.

Waitlist
NIS operates a wait-pool system for classes that reach capacity. When a grade is full or at capacity, eligible applicants may be placed in a wait-pool of candidates until a space becomes available. The wait-pool is not ordered by first-come, first-served timing; admission categories determine space priority. The priority categories (in order) are: 1) current students re-enrolling, 2) siblings of current students, 3) staff children, 4) returning NIS students, 5) siblings of past NIS students or NIS alumni, 6) new expatriate students, 7) transfers from a Partner Preschool, 8) transfers from another JCIS school, 9) new local students. Families on the wait-pool are not asked to pay a tuition down-payment to stay on it, but the application fee must be paid in full to be considered. For the wait-pool, the process can involve pre-purchase or pre-commitment options to reserve spots for mid-year or next year, but these are separate arrangements described by Admissions.
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