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NUCB International Junior and Senior High School

Japan, Nagoya

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Japanese
Fees ¥596,900 - 1,093,900
Ages 12 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 3000
Type Co-educational
Opened 2003
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (MYP), IB (DP), Japanese Curriculum
Taught languages French, Mandarin, Spanish
Typical class size 15
Strengths Sport, Academic Enrichment, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Middle School, High School
Introduction

NUCB International Junior and Senior High School (NIHS) is an MEXT-accredited junior and senior high school in Showa Ward, Nagoya, about a 7-minute walk from Gokiso Station. Students study in a bilingual environment and the school states it has recruited ten native English instructors, teaching small classes with an emphasis on oral communication. NIHS is an IB World School authorized for the Diploma Programme and has also obtained IB Middle Years Programme authorization. Beyond timetabled classes, the school describes after-school TOEIC preparation and a United Nations General Assembly debate simulation in English. Facilities highlighted by the school include a large central atrium used as a multi-purpose space, a “World Online Classroom” designed for interactive video-linked learning, an Active Learning Lab for discussion and presentations, as well as an on-site electronic library.

1 Chome-16 Hirojihonmachi, Showa Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 466-0841, Japan

The Essentials

NUCB International Junior and Senior High School has 3,000 pupils, typical class sizes of 15, instruction in English, Japanese.

Location
NUCB International Junior and Senior High School is located at 1-16 Hirojihonmachi, Showa-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 466-0841, Japan. The campus sits in Showa Ward in Nagoya and is part of the NUCB education group. It is accessible by public transport and sits near other NUCB facilities.

Stages
The school operates as a six-year integrated junior-senior high program. It offers the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the IB Diploma Programme (DP) for secondary students. The school serves students typically aged 13–18.

Type
Private, co-educational day school. Boarding facilities are not offered.

Pupil Nationality Mix
There is no published count of nationalities or local/international ratios. Admission policy states there is no restriction on nationality or religion, and an International Class exists. Enrollment data shows 688 students in total (353 male / 335 female) as of May 1, 2025.

Additional learning support
The school runs an English for International Understanding program with ten native English instructors in small classes to develop oral English. Public documentation of dedicated SEN facilities is not listed; language support is a prominent feature.

Country affiliation
Affiliations include UNESCO ASPnet (ASPnet member) and Council of International Schools (CIS). The school is located in Japan.

Religious affiliation
No formal religious affiliation is stated; admissions policies indicate no restriction on nationality or religion.

School day structure
Publicly published start times are not stated; after-school activities end around 17:30–18:00 depending on the season. A timetable exists for class days, and the school provides after-school programs.

Bus service
Bus service details are not publicly published; inquiries should be directed to admissions for transport options.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
NUCB International College (NIC) operates a full-boarding IB World School on its Nagoya campus. Boarding life is supervised by House Supervisors (live-in counsellors) and House Mentors, who provide daily life support and regular individual counselling. The school maintains a network of on-site dormitories, including Sagamine I-III Dormitory, Sanbongi Campus Dormitory, Komenoki, Meito, Chiyoda, and Higashiyama Annex, with study and dining facilities on site. The dining hall is available for meals, and dorms include kitchen facilities for resident use.

Uniform Requirement
The school uses a navy-based uniform with gold accents to reflect the Frontier Spirit. Details about the uniform are indicated in school communications, noting navy as the base color and gold as an accent.

Food Options
On-campus dining is provided via a dining hall located on the NIC campus, with terraces for al fresco meals. Dormitory facilities include in-room kitchens and shared cooking spaces, enabling residents to prepare their meals. No specific dietary options are listed on the pages reviewed.

House System
NIC uses a house system with four houses: Pearl, Jade, Sapphire, and Ruby, with students assigned to a house on entry. Houses compete in sports, academics, and other activities, earning points that contribute to each house's overall standing.

Governance and Ownership
NUCB International College is part of the Kurimoto Educational Institute (KEI), the parent organization that also operates Nagoya University of Commerce and Business's institutions and Nagoya International Junior and Senior High School. KEI oversees KEI's international schools and universities, promoting international accreditation and global leadership education.
Fees

Annual tuition at NUCB International Junior and Senior High School ranges from JPY 596,900 to JPY 1,093,900 for 2026/27.

Application / Entrance fees

- Admission (one‑time): JPY 500,000.
- No separate, publicly posted ‘‘application only'' fee or separate exam fee schedule is published on the school's publicly available admissions/fees pages; the school's published one‑time charge is presented as the Admission fee above.

Tuition fees (by year / per term information)

- Published annual tuition (single headline amount for enrolled students): JPY 2,100,000 per year. The school presents this as the annual tuition figure rather than as a per‑grade breakdown.
- The school does not publish a public per‑grade fee table or a per‑term numerical breakdown on its publicly accessible tuition and admissions pages; the published figure is given as an annual amount. Installment and loan options are described separately (see Billing schedule and Payment terms below).

Boarding and recurring annual charges

- Boarding fee (full boarding): JPY 1,550,000 per year. The boarding fee is stated to include utilities and three meals per day; additional charges apply for special menus to meet allergies or dietary restrictions (e.g., Halal, vegetarian).
- Education enhancement fee: JPY 450,000 per year.

Total example (headline components published together)

- One‑time admission + annual charges (headline components published by the school): Admission JPY 500,000; Tuition JPY 2,100,000/year; Boarding JPY 1,550,000/year; Education enhancement fee JPY 450,000/year. These four items are the school's published headline fee components.

Other costs and fees (additional, typically billed separately or charged alongside tuition)

- Uniforms, study materials and textbooks, health/medical examinations, group insurance, student projects, CAS and extracurricular activity costs, and other consumables or program costs are additional and will be charged in addition to the headline tuition/boarding/education enhancement fees. The school notes these items as separate expected expenses.
- The school provides each incoming student with an Apple laptop as part of enrollment (noted in the school materials).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The school publishes the annual amounts above but does not publish a detailed public calendar of exact fee due dates or a per‑term invoice schedule on the tuition/fees pages that are publicly available. Where payment splitting and support are described, the school references dedicated payment support plans and partner loan options (see next section).
- The school offers a tuition payment support plan run through a third‑party (Orico). That support plan permits分割 (installment) payment of school fees and uses automatic monthly deduction; the plan description specifies monthly automatic debits and a fixed interest rate for the split payment service. Specifics such as minimum/maximum amounts, application process, and the monthly debit date (automatic bank transfer on the 27th) are described in the school's published support plan material.
- The school lists partner education‑loan arrangements (for example, a partnered SMBC Finance Service loan and other bank loan options) as available payment pathways; these partner products may include repayment choices such as interest‑only payments while in school or other education‑loan specific terms. These are presented as optional financing routes rather than as changes to the headline tuition figures.

Refund information

- No detailed, itemized refund schedule (for withdrawal, visa denial, late arrival, or term‑by‑term pro‑rata refunds) is published on the school's publicly available tuition, admissions, download, or scholarships pages. A specific refund policy and precise refund conditions were not located on the public fee pages. Because no public refund schedule appears on those pages, specific refund terms (eligibility, deadlines, or proportional refund percentages) are not available from the school's posted fee materials. Parents should treat refund terms as unspecified in the school's published fee summaries.

Fee payment methods and practical options

- Installment payment: Available via the school's announced tuition support plan (Orico) with automatic bank debit; the plan documentation sets out automatic debit details and a fixed interest rate for split payments.
- Education loans: The school lists partner education‑loan products (e.g., SMBC Finance Service and other local bank options) for families who prefer loan financing; those partner programs describe their own application and repayment terms.
- No explicit, detailed list of all accepted instant payment methods (for example, which credit cards the school will accept for school fee payment or whether international wire transfers are accepted) is published on the headline tuition pages. The school's payment support pages indicate bank automatic debit and partner‑loan methods; other payment modalities may be available through Admissions/Finance on request but are not itemized in the publicly posted tuition summary.

Discounts / reductions affecting fees

- The school publishes scholarship and discount schemes that reduce headline fees for eligible applicants or returning families. Examples include dormitory scholarships, sibling discounts, and affiliation discounts (for graduates of affiliated schools or children of NUCB alumni) that can reduce admission or tuition amounts. These are applied according to the scholarship rules the school publishes.

Practical notes and contact

- The figures above are the school's published headline amounts for tuition, boarding, admission, and education enhancement fees on the school's fees pages. The school's fee pages also note that some items (special dietary menu charges, uniforms, insurance, materials, extracurricular charges, and similar costs) are additional.
- Admissions Office contact (for payment queries and final, binding fee schedules and refund terms): NUCB International College Admissions Office, Sagamine 4‑4, Komenoki‑cho, Nisshin, Aichi 470‑0193; Tel: +81‑561‑73‑8181; Email: info@ic.nucba.ac.jp. Use the Admissions/Download materials for the full admissions guidebook and the school's published scholarship pages for details on reductions and eligibility.
Academics

NUCB International Junior and Senior High School teaches IB (MYP), IB (DP), Japanese Curriculum for students aged 12 to 18.

Curriculum
NUCB International Junior and Senior High School offers a six-year Integrated Junior and Senior High School program, plus two Senior High tracks: International Studies and General Studies. Instruction is primarily in English, with an English-for-International Understanding program and a team of native-English instructors to support language development. In 2021 an International Class was established for upper English-proficiency students, with English courses taught by native instructors and additional Japanese language support as needed. The senior high offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP); the school has been an IB World School since 2014 and is pursuing the Middle Years Programme (MYP) as a candidate. The curriculum is complemented by TOEIC preparation, United Nations General Assembly simulations, and international exchanges with partner schools in multiple countries; the school also holds Article 1 MEXT accreditation and CIS membership.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
NUCB International Junior and Senior High School supports SEL through its English for International Understanding program, with ten native-English instructors in small classes to foster oral communication and intercultural understanding. The program promotes humanistic values in a bilingual environment and aims to develop a frontier spirit—independence, critical and creative thinking, and intellectual courage—while preparing students to be compassionate citizens of the world. Students in all programs study English more hours per week and have the chance to travel abroad at least once during their time at NIHS. After-school programs include TOEIC preparation, a United Nations General Assembly debate simulation in English, and student exchange agreements with seven countries, supporting collaboration and intercultural empathy. NIHS became a member of the Council of International Schools in 2022, and CIS identifies wellbeing as one of its four drivers, underscoring a formal emphasis on student wellbeing. The school also provides a School Counseling service with confidential sessions (counseling days on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, about 27 sessions per year), offering support for social and emotional wellbeing.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision, including which kinds of SEN it can support or whether it operates as a specialist SEN institution. Public materials mainly describe IB/MEXT accreditation, English language support, and general welfare services rather than a formal SEN framework. The existence of health and counseling services indicates a welfare focus, but explicit SEN staff or programs are not described in the publicly available materials. As such, SEN-specific provisions are not listed on NIHS's publicly accessible pages. For those seeking SEN-specific arrangements, direct inquiry to the admissions or welfare staff is advised.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English as an Additional Language (EAL) support is provided through the English for International Understanding program, which features ten native-English instructors delivering instruction in small classes to strengthen oral communication and intercultural competence. English is intensified across all study programs, with more English hours per week than in typical schools, and students have opportunities to study abroad during their time at NIHS. The school supports language development through after-school TOEIC preparation and international exchange activities, contributing to an immersive English-language learning environment. The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is offered in English within a bilingual setting, reinforcing language development for EAL students.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported through a dedicated School Counseling service, with counseling days on the second and fourth Tuesdays and additional sessions throughout the year, totaling about 27 appointments. Counseling occurs in a dedicated counseling room where students can engage in art, psychological activities, or confidential conversations, with confidentiality emphasized and parental consultations available. The counseling service operates within a broader wellbeing framework highlighted by NIHS's CIS affiliation, which identifies wellbeing as a core driver of student learning. Counseling hours are 10:00–17:00 on designated days, and schedules may vary around events, according to the counselor's and school's arrangements. These provisions reflect a formal approach to supporting student mental health and wellbeing.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding is supported through NIHS's health service, which promotes a healthy and safe school life and provides professional nursing care for students' physical and emotional wellbeing. The health center runs regular health checks, infection prevention measures, and safety procedures (including emergency response with AED training and heat‑stroke prevention measures such as WBGT monitoring and digital signage). The school communicates attendance policies related to infectious diseases and provides confidential counseling as part of safeguarding students' emotional safety. There is a general policy page, but a standalone, publicly disclosed safeguarding or child protection policy is not detailed in the available materials.
Parent Experience

History
Nagoya International Junior and Senior High School opened in 2003, launching a six-year integrated junior-high and high-school program. The largest share of graduates goes on to Nagoya University of Commerce and Business (NUCB), reflecting the school's close connection with NUCB. In 2014 the school earned UNESCO Associated School status and International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) authorization, marking a shift toward international standards. The institution was designated a Super Global High School Associate in 2015 and later recognized for the Glocal-type high-school reform project in 2019. It began pursuing IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) candidacy in 2021, joined the Council of International Schools (CIS) in 2022, and became part of the WWL consortium in 2022, reflecting its ongoing international partnerships. The school is noted as the region's only secondary school that is both Article 1 MEXT-accredited and an IB World School.

Community
The school emphasizes an English-forward, bilingual learning environment as part of its English for International Understanding program, with ten native-English instructors and small classes. It offers three course paths—the six-year Integrated program, the International Studies program, and the General Studies program—while maintaining a strong focus on English instruction and opportunities to travel abroad at least once. After-school programs include TOEIC preparation, and the school runs English-language activities such as a United Nations General Assembly debate simulation and multiple international student exchanges with partner schools in seven countries. In 2018, Nagoya International Junior and Senior High School's football program collaborated with AC Milan to adopt Milanese training methods. These elements contribute to a broad, internationally oriented school community.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The school maintains an active Parents Association that participates in school events. Open Campus admissions events for both middle and high school include a dedicated segment for interaction with current students and the Parents Association, providing opportunities for questions and engagement with families. The Open Campus entries for 2026 explicitly note participation by current students and the Parents Association during campus activities. The school also runs community programs such as Pioneer Kids English Camp, which engages families and local children in English-language activities. These elements illustrate ongoing parent involvement and collaboration between the school and families. Other international-education activities, such as the International Understanding Lecture series and broader community outreach programs, further involve families and alumni in the school's global-learning mission.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
NUCB International Junior and Senior High School sits on a high-function, open-design cluster-dome campus. A bright central atrium acts as a social hub and can host performances, with wireless internet available throughout the building. Classrooms are equipped with large screen displays (150-inch) and a World Online Classroom supports joint lessons with overseas partners, enabled by a robust online learning setup. The academic facilities include a bright science laboratory, an Active Learning Lab, and an electronic library located in the atrium area to support research and study. Outdoor facilities comprise two artificial-turf grounds (East Ground and West Ground) and three lit hard tennis courts, along with a cooking/culinary laboratory used for home economics and language activities.

Sports Facilities
East Ground covers about 7,000 square meters with high-function artificial turf, and East Ground is complemented by a similar West Ground for PE and outdoor activities. Three well-lit hard tennis courts are available for tennis and physical education classes. These outdoor spaces support a range of sports and after-school activities.

Academic Facilities
The campus features a central, well-lit atrium and consists of modern classrooms with 150-inch screens to enhance instruction. A World Online Classroom enables interactive, cross-border teaching and learning. The school houses a dedicated science laboratory with bright lighting and ample space for experiments, an Active Learning Lab for collaborative work, and an electronic library on the atrium floor for digital resources. Wireless LAN is available across the campus to support technology-enabled learning.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The central atrium serves as a multipurpose space for events and gatherings, including performances. A cooking practice room resembling a restaurant kitchen supports home economics and English-language activities. The World Online Classroom and the electronic library support cross-cultural projects and independent research, while the campus hosts various after-school programs and clubs that align with the IB and MEXT initiatives.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
NIC offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) and has achieved IB World School candidacy. The Bridging Programme supports Year 9 entrants with three months of intensive English, mathematics, science, social studies, and the arts, running from early April to the end of June. Case Method-based learning is integral to NIC's approach, including Harvard-style case method classes such as an Entrepreneurial Leadership session. NIC students have earned medals in international competitions, including nine awards at the PhysicsBowl Asian region in 2025.

Arts & Creative
The Engage Programme offers arts and creative options, including Photography, Manga, Creative Writing, Band, and Ikebana. NIC participates in the Sagamine Festival, a campus-wide event with live music and performances, and students may run booths or showcase talents. The Yukata event and other cultural enrichment activities provide cultural experiences for students. The festival and related arts activities highlight student performances and creative presentations on campus.

Cultural & Language
Cultural Exchange Nights are held during Well-being Programme evenings, featuring culture and language exchange, games, movie nights, seasonal parties, and sports nights. The Language Program offers intensive language courses and intercultural experiences, with destinations at partner universities such as Queen's University, McGill University, the University of Alberta, and the University of Manchester. NIC students participate in cross-cultural events through Sagamine Festival, CAS activities, and IB-related cultural programs. IB-related CAS activities and university festival participation provide formal avenues for cultural engagement and service.

Social & Hobbies
The Engage Programme includes a broad range of sports and sedentary activities, such as Football, Photography, Manga, Creative Writing, Public Speaking, Band, Chess, and more. In-house Evening Activities on Saturdays feature Culture Language Exchange Nights, Game Night, Movie Night, Seasonal Party, and Sports Night, fostering social interaction and peer bonding. NIC also participates in social and cultural events such as the Sagamine Festival, with student-led booths and performances. There are additional recreational activities and events, including annual trips and sports programs that contribute to social life on campus.

Community & Service
NUCB's international volunteer program offers Volunteer Projects across 35 countries, with around 800 projects to choose from. The IB Diploma Programme's CAS framework includes Creativity, Activity, and Service, with NIC students engaging in community-oriented projects such as SDG-themed activities at Sagamine Festival. Sagamine Festival activities include charitable donations of profits to charity organizations, and NIC students participate in community-focused events as part of CAS and campus life. NIC also participates in university-level events that include service and community engagement components.

Leadership & Professional
The Engage Programme provides leadership opportunities and cross-year collaboration, with activities designed to develop leadership and teamwork. Harvard Case Method lectures and sessions, such as the Entrepreneurial Leadership class, build leadership and decision-making skills. Participation in Sagamine Festival and related projects emphasizes leadership and project management across student groups. NIC's open programs and festival activities offer practical leadership experiences in a real-world, multicultural setting.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The Well-being Programme for Grades 10–12 includes Saturday workshops, in-house activities, and excursions to support transition, social and self-management skills, and examination preparation. In-house Evening Activities on Saturdays offer Culture Language Exchange, Game Night, Movie Night, Seasonal Party, and Sports Night for social and mental well-being. NIC runs an annual Ski Trip to Furano, combining sports, culture, and environmental learning, and the Summer Camp 2026 includes life-skills development, cross-cultural experiences, team-building, dorm life experiences, and extracurricular activities. These programs collectively support physical and mental health as part of daily life at NIC.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the primary language of instruction. In the IB Diploma Programme, Japanese language courses are offered, including Japanese B and Japanese A language options. The school provides Japanese language support for non-native speakers through after-school or weekend programs to improve proficiency, particularly for students transitioning into English-dominant instruction. Overall, English is taught more hours per week than at ordinary schools, and the program supports bilingual coursework where applicable.

Bilingual Teaching
NUCB International Junior and Senior High School provides a bilingual learning environment focused on English. English is the language of instruction for the school's programs, and ten native English instructors teach in small classes with an emphasis on oral communication. The school offers three tracks—a six-year Integrated Junior-Senior program, an International Studies program, and a General Studies program—each prioritizing English and including international opportunities such as travel abroad. The school is an IB World School, with instruction that includes English and, in some contexts, Japanese as part of the program offerings.

Immersion Programs
An International Class was established in April 2021 for upper-English-proficiency students; all English courses in this class are taught by native instructors. There is after-school or Saturday Japanese language support for students who need to strengthen Japanese proficiency. The school emphasizes English immersion through its international programs, and students have opportunities to participate in overseas study and exchanges. NUCB International Junior and Senior High School is an IB World School with a global-focused curriculum.
Reputation

Accreditations
NUCB International Junior and Senior High School holds several formal accreditations and designations. The school is an official IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) World School, authorized to offer the IB Diploma Programme. It is designated as an Article 1 MEXT accredited school in Japan, and it has been a member of the Council of International Schools (CIS) since September 2022. The school is currently pursuing accreditation from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
Admissions

Admissions
Step 1: Entry and application fee payment. Submit the online application form and pay the application fee to access the My Page application portal. After payment you will gain access to the My Page portal to manage your submission. Incomplete or inaccurate information can delay the review. Step 2: CAT4 Online Examination. Applicants are required to take the CAT4 online examination as part of the admissions process. The exam is completed online and contributes to the overall evaluation of each applicant. Step 3: Submitting application documents. In My Page, upload the listed documents: Personal Information and Declaration form, the Application Form, an English essay (roughly 500 words), academic transcript and attendance record for Grade 7 to 9, a recent portrait photo, and a family photo. For international applicants, provide a photocopy of passport or residence card and a financial statement demonstrating the ability to support the applicant for the duration of the programme. Optional documents include evidence of English proficiency and annual tax statements; two referee references should be submitted directly to the school. Step 4: Interview. After the documents are reviewed, applicants will be contacted to schedule the final interview; if the document review is unsuccessful, no interview will be conducted. Step 5: Application Result. Admissions decisions are based on the submitted documents, CAT4 results, and the interview. The result is communicated within two weeks after the interview. Step 6: Enrolment and capacity. Enrollment is limited to 75 students in Grade 10. Enrollment follows the admission result. Applications for the 2025/2026 cycle opened on October 1, 2025 and are reviewed on a rolling basis. Stage 2 and Stage 3 may not open if full capacity is reached. Enrolment occurs after admission to secure a seat; exact steps may be provided after the offer.

Scholarships
NUCB International College offers several scholarships. The Academic Scholarship provides either 90%, 60%, or 30% of the first-year tuition, renewed annually for recipients who remain in the top 20% of the cohort. The Housing Scholarship provides 360,000 JPY over one year (30,000 JPY per month) toward boarding fees, with a maximum of three new students per year. The Affiliation Scholarship covers 50% of the admission fee for students progressing from the affiliated middle school or who are children of NUCB alumni. The Sibling Discount offers 10% off tuition for siblings of current or former students. Scholarships are awarded automatically based on eligibility; no separate application is required. There are no NUCB loans or grants for this program, and there is no application fee waiver.

Waitlist
There is no publicly described waitlist or pool system. Admissions operate on a rolling basis with capacity constraints. Stage 2 and Stage 3 may not open if full capacity is reached.
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