NUCB International Junior and Senior High School vs Sunnyside International School

	N NUCB International Junior and Senior High School Nagoya, Japan	S Sunnyside International School Nagoya, Japan
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year ¥596,900 - 1,093,900	Fees / year ¥426,600 - 630,000
Age range	Age range 12 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 11 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (MYP), IB (DP), Japanese Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), Japanese Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 3,000	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size 15	Typical class size 24
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Japanese	Instruction language English, Japanese
Opened	Opened 2003	Opened 1973
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	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.	Location Sunnyside International School is located at 4-10-25 Iwai, Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture, 501-3101, Japan. It sits in central Gifu City, near the Nagara River and surrounded by mountains. Gifu is described as central on Japan's main island and the school is about a 20-minute train ride from Nagoya City, with the area attracting both international and domestic visitors.
Stages	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.	Stages The school comprises a Kindergarten division and a Primary School division. The Primary School is based on the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) framework and is aligned with the Japanese national curriculum.
School type	School type Private, co-educational day school. Boarding facilities are not offered.	School type The school is co-educational and operates as a day school. There is no public indication of boarding facilities.
Pupil nationality mix	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.	Pupil nationality mix Most of Sunnyside's students are Japanese. The school emphasises international mindedness and maintains an international community with representation beyond local students. A precise nationality breakdown or local-to-international ratio is not published on public pages.
Additional learning support	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.	Additional learning support The school places emphasis on student well-being, with mindfulness practices and a school therapy dog named Milo. It also provides a dual-language program in English and Japanese to support bilingual learning.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Affiliations include UNESCO ASPnet (ASPnet member) and Council of International Schools (CIS). The school is located in Japan.	Country affiliation The school is affiliated with Japan as an IB World School and was the first PYP-Authorized (Article 1) IB school in Japan.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation No formal religious affiliation is stated; admissions policies indicate no restriction on nationality or religion.	Religious affiliation No religious affiliation is stated in public materials.
School day structure	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.	School day structure Public pages do not publish exact start and end times for the school day. The school does publish daily lunch and has office hours for inquiries from 9:00 to 17:00. Bus routes are available to students as part of daily arrangements.
Bus service details	Bus service details Bus service details are not publicly published; inquiries should be directed to admissions for transport options.	Bus service details A school bus service operates with five routes centered around the campus. The Primary School bus departs from JR Gifu Station. Bus user fees are 5,000 yen round trip or 3,000 yen one way, with service area changes announced each school year.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details 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.	Fee details Application and entrance fees - Application fee (paid when submitting the application): ¥5,000. - Registration / entrance fee (paid on acceptance/entry): Kindergarten: ¥50,000. Primary: ¥50,000 for Sunnyside Kindergarten graduates; ¥100,000 for external entrants. Tuition — Kindergarten (monthly and annual) - Monthly tuition (after government subsidy for 3–5 year olds): ¥34,300. - Monthly equipment / facilities charge: ¥10,000. - Combined monthly charge (tuition + equipment): ¥44,300 (computed as ¥34,300 + ¥10,000). Annualised amount (12 months): ¥531,600 (computed as ¥44,300 × 12). The school sets the monthly amount by dividing the annual fee into 12 equal monthly payments; the monthly amount does not change by month. - Annual learning/materials fee: ¥15,000 (billed annually). - Uniforms and other entry‑time learning resources: approximately ¥120,000. - Note: the listed monthly tuition figure reflects application of the national/municipal childcare subsidy for eligible children. Tuition — Primary School (monthly and annual) - Monthly tuition: ¥55,000. - Monthly equipment / facilities charge: ¥10,000. - Combined monthly charge (tuition + equipment): ¥65,000 (computed as ¥55,000 + ¥10,000). Annualised amount (12 months): ¥780,000 (computed as ¥65,000 × 12). The school sets the monthly amount by dividing the annual fee into 12 equal monthly payments; the monthly amount does not change by month. - Annual education / learning environment fee (billed in two installments): ¥30,000. - Estimated annual text/notebook costs: around ¥10,000. - Estimated school‑trip / external learning costs: lower grades approx. ¥30,000/year; upper grades approx. ¥60,000/year (charged as events occur). - Uniforms and other entry‑time items: approximately ¥10,000. School bus (transport) fees - Bus use fee (if used): Round trip: ¥5,000 per month; One way: ¥3,000 per month. Bus routes/availability vary by area. Primary bus departs from JR Gifu Station; kindergarten bus routes are established for certain service areas. Sibling and other discounts - Sibling discount: 20% discount on the monthly tuition for the second child when two siblings attend concurrently. Additional concessions exist for larger families. Billing schedule and payment terms - Monthly billing model: The school states that the monthly tuition and monthly equipment/facilities charge are calculated by dividing the annual amount by 12; monthly payments do not vary with the number of school days in a month. Annual or other fees that are billed separately (for example learning material fees or education environment fees) are collected according to the schedule noted (annual or in two installments as stated). Application fees are payable at application submission; registration/entrance fees are payable at the time of enrollment. Other one‑time and recurring costs - Kindergarten: entry‑time uniforms and supplies ≈ ¥120,000. Annual教材費 (teaching materials) ¥15,000. Equipment charge ¥10,000/month. - Primary: entry‑time uniforms and supplies ≈ ¥10,000. Annual education environment fee ¥30,000 (two installments). Event/field‑trip costs and occasional charges (e.g., overnight school trips) billed as they occur; estimates given for typical years. Annual/recurring event fees: 行事費 ¥10,000/year (two installments). Refunds and non‑refundable charges - The application (entrance) fee of ¥5,000 is stated as non‑refundable in the school's admissions notices for recent intake cycles. No other explicit general refund policy for tuition or registration is published on the school's publicly available admissions and news pages. Boarding / residential provision - The school operates as a day school; there is no boarding provision described. Payment methods and how payments are accepted - The school's public admissions and fees documentation does not publish specific accepted payment methods (for example: bank transfer, credit card, direct debit). Parents should use the school contact channels when arranging payment details. Summary of key fee figures (rounded where applicable) - Application fee: ¥5,000 (non‑refundable). Registration/entrance fee: Kindergarten ¥50,000; Primary ¥50,000 (internal) / ¥100,000 (external). - Kindergarten monthly tuition: ¥34,300; equipment fee: ¥10,000; monthly total ¥44,300; annualised ¥531,600. Annual learning material fee: ¥15,000. Uniforms/entry supplies approx. ¥120,000. - Primary monthly tuition: ¥55,000; equipment fee: ¥10,000; monthly total ¥65,000; annualised ¥780,000. Annual education environment fee: ¥30,000 (two installments). Uniforms/entry supplies approx. ¥10,000. Field‑trip and event costs billed as incurred (estimates provided). (Prices are stated in Japanese yen as published in the school's admissions and news materials.)
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details 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.	Curriculum details Sunnyside International School is an IB World School authorized to deliver the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for learners aged 3–12, with PYP accreditation granted in 2016 as Japan's first Article 1 PYP school. The PYP emphasizes concept-based, transdisciplinary learning organized around six transdisciplinary themes: Who we are; How we express ourselves; Where we are in place and time; How we organize ourselves; How the world works; Sharing the planet. The curriculum develops learners through Approaches to Learning (ATL) skills—Self-management, Social, Research, Thinking, and Communication—within inquiry-driven units. Language instruction includes Japanese as the primary language and English as an additional language, with the English curriculum using THRASS and integration of language learning with units of inquiry. The program foregrounds Student Agency, Well-being, and ICT Education as integral components of learning as part of the IB framework.
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
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English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
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Facilities	Facilities
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Admissions	Admissions
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.	Admissions 1. Determine the target program and verify capacity. Sunnyside International School offers a Kindergarten program (including a 3-year-old class and a 4–5-year-old class) and a Primary program. The 3-year-old Kindergarten class has a published capacity of 72 students, while the 4–5-year-old class capacity is not published and requires direct confirmation. The Primary section lists a 1st Grade capacity of 24 students, with other grades to be confirmed. 2. Prepare and submit the application, and note initial fees. For Kindergarten, the application fee is ¥5,000 at submission and the registration fee is ¥50,000; uniforms and learning resources are roughly ¥35,000. The monthly Kindergarten tuition is ¥34,300, with optional bus service at ¥5,000 round trip or ¥3,000 one-way, and an annual learning material fee of ¥15,000. For Primary, the application fee is ¥5,000 and the registration fee is ¥50,000 for Sunnyside Kindergarten graduates or ¥100,000 for others; uniforms are around ¥10,000; monthly tuition is ¥50,000, bus fees are the same as Kindergarten, and the annual learning material fee is ¥30,000 (in two installments). 3. Review ongoing costs and plan payment, including subsidies and discounts. Kindergarten monthly tuition is ¥34,300, with bus costs as above; an annual learning material fee is ¥15,000. Primary monthly tuition is ¥50,000, with a bus cost of ¥5,000 round trip or ¥3,000 one-way, and an annual learning material fee of ¥30,000 (two installments). A government subsidy is applied to all 3–5-year-old children, and Sunnyside offers a 20% sibling discount when two siblings attend together. 4. Consider transportation and logistics. The school offers a bus service where applicable; the bus fee applies to users only. Bus service areas can change each school year, and you may need to bring your child to the nearest bus stop if you reside outside the service area. The Primary bus departs from JR Gifu Station, which may influence planning for morning drop-off and pickup. 5. Engage with the Open Campus program for an on-site experience. The Admissions section includes an Open Campus option, described as a way to visit the campus and learn about the program; details and sign-up information are communicated via the site and inquiry channels. To arrange visits or obtain the latest dates, contact Sunnyside International School by phone at 058-241-1000 or use the inquiry form. 6. Enrollment and starting procedures after acceptance. Enrollment requires completing the applicable registration and paying the associated fees, along with ongoing tuition, bus, and learning-material charges as outlined above. A 20% sibling discount applies when two siblings attend together. For any questions about timelines, timelines, or specific enrollment steps, reach the school at 058-241-1000 or via the inquiry form.
Scholarships	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.	Scholarships No scholarship program is described on the admissions or tuition-related pages. The published information covers application and registration fees, uniform and learning-resource costs, monthly tuition, bus charges, and material fees, plus a 20% sibling discount and a government-subsidy note for 3–5-year-olds. There is no separate scholarship section listed.
Waitlist	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.	Waitlist There is no published waitlist or pool policy described in the admissions pages. Capacity information is published for each program (e.g., Kindergarten 3-year-old class capacity 72; 1st Grade Primary capacity 24), but no formal waitlist process is outlined. Parents may need to contact the school directly for guidance on spot availability and timing.
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