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NUCB International College

Japan, Nagoya

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees ¥4,100,000 - 4,600,000
Ages 15 - 19 years
Pupil numbers 225
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 2022
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP), Japanese Curriculum
Taught languages English, Japanese
Typical class size 15
Strengths Sport, Academic Enrichment, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Community and Service, Leadership and Professional, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages High School
Introduction

NUCB International College is a co-educational boarding high school in Nisshin City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. The school opened in September 2022 as part of the Nagoya University of Commerce and Business education group. NUCB International College offers a dual-path academic structure in which students work toward both the Japanese high school graduation qualification and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Before entering the IBDP, students complete a Pre-IB programme designed to prepare them for the academic requirements of the diploma years. Instruction is conducted primarily in English, except for language subjects. The academic programme emphasizes inquiry-based learning and includes required IB components such as Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity, Service. Students live on campus in a full boarding environment, which is integrated with daily school life. The school also organizes structured academic and enrichment programmes, including seasonal camps to support student readiness for upper secondary study.

ic.nucba.ac.jp

Sagamine-4-4 Komenokicho, Nisshin, Aichi 470-0111, Japan

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The Essentials

NUCB International College has 225 pupils, typical class sizes of 15, instruction in English.

Location
NUCB International College is located in Nisshin, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, on the Nagoya campus of Nagoya University of Commerce & Business. The campus address is 4-4 Sagamine, Komenoki-cho, Nisshin, Aichi 470-0193. It is near Koen-nishi Station (about 7 minutes by car) and Komenoki Station (about 13 minutes by car), with Nagoya Station accessible via a route that includes the Higashiyama Line to Fushimi, the Linimo to Koen-nishi, and a Meitetsu Bus connection from Komenoki.

Stages
NUCB International College offers a Pre-IB year (Grade 10) followed by the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) for Grades 11 and 12. A Bridging Programme runs from early April to the end of June to help students transition from Year 9 to Year 10 before the high school program.

Type
NUCB International College is a private, co-educational, full-boarding high school. The campus includes the International House dormitory, with residential life supervised by House Directors and dorm staff.

Pupil Nationality Mix
As of 2025, NIC has students from 32 nationalities, with international students representing about 50% of the student body.

Additional learning support
An Individualised Support Plan (ISP) is prepared for each student to address academic and personal needs, with periodic reviews and a coordinated support team. NIC also offers the Approaches to Learning (ALS) program to develop self-management, social, communication, thinking and research skills, along with Subject Support Lessons and Residential Teacher support in the dorm; on-site nursing and counseling services are available.

Country affiliation
NIC is affiliated with Nagoya International Junior and Senior High School, a day school in Nagoya, Japan.

Religious affiliation
There is no formal religious affiliation. NIC operates as a secular institution, and a prayer room is provided in the boarding house for personal use.

School day structure
School generally starts around 8:30–8:45 and ends around 15:25–16:10, depending on the timetable. Lunchtime is part of the schedule, and there is after-school study time in the boarding house.

Bus service
NUCB International College provides a bus service for boarding students. Buses operate from Koen-Nishi Station on the Linimo Line, from Komenoki Station on the Meitetsu Toyota Line, and from Akaike Station on the Tsurumai Line to the NIC campus. Travel times vary by route (about 7 minutes from Koen-Nishi, ~13 minutes from Komenoki, ~25 minutes from Akaike); Nagoya city center to campus takes about 40–45 minutes by train and bus.
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Fees

Annual tuition at NUCB International College ranges from JPY 4,100,000 to JPY 4,600,000 for 2026/27.

Application / Entrance

- Application fee (entry/examination fee): JPY 20,000, payable shortly after submitting the online application (payment is required within the short window specified during application).

- Admission fee (one-time payment on enrolment): JPY 500,000, payable by the deadline stated in the offer of admission (the school requires payment of the admission fee within the timeframe given in the offer).

Annual tuition and mandatory annual charges (by academic year)

- Tuition (academic year): JPY 2,100,000 per year. The tuition figure is charged on an annual basis for each enrolled student.

- Education Enhancement Fee: JPY 450,000 per year (annual fee to support enhanced educational provision).

- Boarding (full‑board): JPY 1,550,000 per year. The boarding fee covers utilities and three meals per day; additional charges apply for specialised dietary menus (for allergies, Halal, vegetarian, etc.).

- Summary total for a first year (example of combined mandatory amounts for the first year, excluding optional extras and any scholarship discounts): Admission JPY 500,000 + Tuition JPY 2,100,000 + Boarding JPY 1,550,000 + Education Enhancement Fee JPY 450,000 = JPY 4,600,000. Annual totals in subsequent years exclude the one‑time admission fee (typical total per year after first year for boarding students: JPY 4,100,000).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Timing for application and admission payments: the application (entry) fee is payable soon after submission (the school specifies a short deadline such as within five days of application), and successful applicants confirm enrolment by paying the admission fee within the deadline stated in the offer (commonly within seven days).

- Tuition and boarding are stated as annual charges. The school offers a tuition payment support/instalment scheme through an education finance partner (installment plan managed by a third‑party provider). Monthly automatic debit is available under that instalment plan (payments are collected from the nominated bank account on the scheduled monthly date). The school also publishes partnerships with banks and education‑loan providers to spread payment.

- Where a payer chooses full settlement or instalments will affect timing; instalment terms (number of months, exact debit date and service fees) are set by the instalment provider under the school's approved plan. The instalment plan's automatic monthly debit is commonly scheduled on the 27th of each month.

Boarding fees and what is included

- Boarding fee: JPY 1,550,000 per year. This includes room, utilities and three meals per day. Special dietary menus or additional catering requests incur extra charges.

Other compulsory and discretionary costs

- Additional mandatory and typical extra costs that are charged in addition to the figures above include:
- Uniforms
- Textbooks and study materials
- CAS/experiential learning project costs and student project materials
- Medical examinations and group insurance premiums
- Extracurricular activity fees, trips and excursions
- Student ID/document fees and administrative charges
- Any dietary surcharges for specialised meal plans
- Note: the school provides an Apple laptop to every enrolled student at no cost, but other equipment or elective materials may incur charges.

Scholarships, discounts and fee reductions

- Academic scholarships: awards of 90%, 60% or 30% of the first‑year tuition are available for top entrance performers; renewal is conditional on subsequent academic performance and eligibility rules.

- Housing scholarship: a boarding scholarship equivalent to JPY 360,000 for one year (distributed monthly) is available for outstanding students, with limited places.

- Affiliation and sibling discounts: graduated‑school affiliation credit (for certain feeder schools/alumni families) can reduce the admission fee by 50%; sibling discount reduces tuition by 10% for families with multiple students.

Refunds and cancellation

- Short‑program refunds: for short programmes such as the school's Summer Camp, fees are generally non‑refundable except for illness, accident or specified unforeseen circumstances with required notice (the camp fee statement specifically sets limited refund conditions).

- Tuition/admission refunds: the school's published fee pages list the required fees and note that additional charges may apply; a general, detailed public policy for tuition refunds or withdrawal refunds is not published on the fee pages. Any refund or cancellation terms for tuition, admission or boarding fees are handled under the school's enrolment terms and the admission contract; specific cancellation or refund conditions should be confirmed directly with the admissions office at the time of offer.

Payment methods accepted and finance options

- Instalment plan / automatic debit: a fixed‑rate instalment payment plan is available through an approved third‑party provider (application and approval required). Monthly automatic debit from a nominated bank account is supported; the instalment plan includes a published fixed annualised fee rate for the service.

- Bank/education loans: the school publishes partnerships with banks and education‑loan providers offering low‑interest plans and deferred/interest‑only repayment arrangements for families who meet lender criteria.

- Bank transfer / account debit: the school accepts bank transfer and direct debit arrangements for scheduled payments; instalment collection is by automatic transfer. (The school provides the required payment/transfer instructions during admissions and on payment forms.)

Contact for payment and billing matters

- Admissions Office (billing enquiries): NUCB International College Admissions Office, Sagamine 4-4, Komenoki‑cho, Nisshin, Aichi 470‑0193, Japan. Phone +81‑561‑73‑8181, Email: info@ic.nucba.ac.jp. Use the admissions office contact for exact payment deadlines, instalment plan application and loan partner details.

Notes and important points

- All fee figures above are stated in Japanese Yen (JPY). Annual charges are presented as yearly totals; instalment options are available under the school's published support plan and through partner banks/finance providers. The school's published fee pages note that published charges may be changed.
Academics

NUCB International College teaches IB (DP), Japanese Curriculum for students aged 15 to 19.

Curriculum
NUCB International College offers a two‑qualification pathway: the Japanese high school diploma and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP); most subjects are taught in English. A Bridging Programme is available for students finishing Year 9, running April to June, to prepare for the high‑school and IB study with differentiated instruction. Bridging Programme curriculum includes English A: Academic Writing (CEFR C1/native or Japanese B option), English B, History and Geography, Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Visual Arts and Music. The Pre‑IB Programme (Year 10) leads to the IB Diploma Programme in Years 11–12 and also covers Japanese national curriculum requirements so graduates receive both the IB Diploma and the Japanese high school diploma. The IB Diploma Programme is a two‑year course (Grades 11–12) with six subjects from Groups 1–6, plus the core components EE, TOK and CAS; one subject must be taken from Groups 1–5, and the sixth subject can come from Group 6 or from Group 4 as a second subject; all non‑listed subjects such as PE and Health are compulsory for graduation. NUCB emphasizes the case‑method approach and small classes; NIC is an IB World School offering a bilingual IBDP option and leadership education.
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Admissions

Admissions
Step 0 — Eligibility and entry requirements. Applicants must have completed junior high school (Grade 9) by August of the admission year. They must satisfy at least one of the following: completion of 9 years of formal education, or meeting the high school entrance requirements set by Japan's Ministry of Education, or meeting other criteria outlined in NIC's admission guidelines for grade placement. If you are coming from a non‑Japanese education system, use the grade comparison guidance to determine the appropriate entry point (Year 10 or Year 11). The Bridging Programme is available for some Grade 10 entrants to help with language and transition needs. (Notes: NIC lays out these prerequisites as part of its admissions framework; see NIC's Admissions Guideline for details.)

Step 1 — Entry / online application and fee payment. Submit the online application form and pay the application fee to gain access to the My Page portal. You must complete Step 2 (the CAT4 online examination and document submission) within about two weeks after paying the application fee. The application fee is ¥20,000, and you'll use the My Page portal to track next steps and uploads. (Details on the Step 1 sequence and the fee amount are shown in NIC's admissions pages.)

Step 2 — CAT4 Online Examination. Applicants are required to take the CAT4 online examination. The CAT4 assesses cognitive abilities and is completed via an online link sent to the applicant's email; invigilation is via Zoom for most time zones. You may need a teacher from your current school to supervise if you are in a time zone far from Japan. (This step is described in NIC's Admissions Guideline.)

Step 3 — Submitting application documents. Access your My Page and upload or send the listed documents: Personal Information & Declaration form, Application Form, a 500‑word English essay on motivation and leadership you bring to NIC, academic transcripts and attendance records for Grades 7–9, a recent portrait photo of the applicant, and a current family photo. International applicants should provide a copy of their passport or residence card, a financial statement showing the ability to support the applicant, and references from two non‑family referees. Optional documents include English proficiency evidence and annual tax statements. (The document list and submission process are described in the Admissions Guideline and FAQ.)

Step 4 — Interview. After the documents are reviewed, NIC will contact applicants to arrange a final interview. The interview may be conducted online (Zoom) or face‑to‑face on campus, and may involve both the student and a parent/guardian. If the CAT4 results and documents do not meet NIC's minimum requirements, an interview will not be scheduled. (Interview details are in the Admissions Guideline.)

Step 5 — Application result. Applications are evaluated comprehensively based on the documents, CAT4 results, and the interview. Applicants are notified of the pass/fail decision within about two weeks after the interview. (This timeline is specified in NIC's Admissions Guideline and Schedule pages.)

Step 6 — Enrolment and CoE/visa steps. If accepted, enrollment is confirmed by paying the admission/enrolment steps within the stated window (the online process and the 14‑working‑day acceptance window are described in Step 1). NIC will begin the Certificate of Eligibility (CoE) application process for non‑Japanese visa or passport holders. Students typically arrive on campus in late August and are assigned a dormitory, followed by an orientation session, with classes starting in Week 1 of September. (Enrollment capacity is 75 students for Grade 10; see the Schedule and FAQ for fuller context.)

Step 7 — Bridging Programme (BP) option. For applicants entering Year 10, NIC offers a Bridging Programme between the entrance examination and the start of the college programme. BP runs from early April to the end of June, with courses tailored to language needs (English and Japanese) and transition goals. Entry into the BP is restricted to Year 10 entrants and cannot be used to skip to Year 11; participation may be required in some cases. (BP details are described in the Admissions Guideline; BP specifics are also outlined in the FAQ.)

Step 8 — Start of the program. Classes commence in the first week of September after orientation. The year aligns with the European/North American academic calendar for Grade 10–12, with NIC offering a dual Japanese and international diploma pathway upon graduation. (Class start timing is noted in the Schedule section of Admissions.)

Scholarships
Scholarships are available at NUCB International College and are awarded based on eligibility without a separate application. Domestic and international students are eligible for scholarships, which may include merit-based awards and other financial considerations. The Academic Scholarship offers substantial tuition relief (up to 90%, 60%, or 30% of the first‑year tuition) with a maximum of three new students per year; a Housing Scholarship provides a yearly grant (¥360,000) to top housing performers (maximum of three students per year); an Affiliation Scholarship offers 50% off the admission fee for students connected to NIC's affiliated paths; and a Sibling Discount provides 10% off tuition for siblings of current or former NIC students. Scholarships are automatic upon meeting eligibility; no separate scholarship application is required. Details published as of March 2021 note that these provisions may be revised. NIC also states that there are no student loans or tuition‑related loan programs, and no admission fee waivers. (See Scholarships page for specifics: Academic Scholarship, Housing Scholarship, Affiliation Scholarship, Sibling Discount; Q&A confirms automatic eligibility-based awards; details and caveats are included in the Scholarship content.)

Waitlist
Waitlist/pool information: NIC operates with fixed intake capacity and rolling admissions. The school targets 75 students per Grade 10 (225 total across the school) and uses admission stages that may or may not open depending on capacity. If capacity is reached, later stages (Stage 2 or Stage 3) may not open. NIC also allows admissions of returning Japanese residents outside official dates and considers transfers up to Grade 11, but there is no published, formal waitlist. Applicants should plan for rolling reviews and potential stage closures rather than a centralized waitlist. (Capacity, timing, and transfer options are described in the Admissions Schedule and FAQ.)
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