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Enishi International School is located in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. The campus address is Kikui 2-12-32, Nishi Ward, Nagoya, 451-0044. It lies in central Nagoya with convenient transit options: from Nagoya Station, it is about a 12-minute walk or a 5-minute bus ride via bus
The school comprises an Early Learning Center (Foundation–Kindergarten), Primary School (Grade 1–5), Middle School (Grade 6–10), and High School (Grade 11–12). It is an IB World School authorized to offer the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP).
Enishi International School is a co-educational, day school. It operates as an international school offering IB programmes across its age range.
English as an Additional Language (EAL) support is available. A placement assessment determines EAL needs or other specialized assistance; the EAL program includes specialist teachers in a dedicated classroom, with additional fees if required. MAP and WIDA screenings are used to assess English and math proficiency during admissions, with transfer and transition support as needed.
There is no country-specific affiliation stated. The school operates in Japan and is governed under the Aichi Prefecture educational corporation (Gakko Hojin).
No religious affiliation is indicated in the school's materials.
Office hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm on weekdays. The Early Learning Center offers morning daycare from 8:00 am and after-school care until 6:00 pm. Primary students have a study hall until 4:30 pm, and after-school clubs run from 3:40 pm to 4:20 pm.
Enishi offers a school bus service with multiple routes: Red Bus (e.g., Nagoya Station / EIS), Blue Bus (e.g., Hoshigaoka, Motoyama, Kakuozan), Green Bus (e.g., Congress Center, Kanayama), and White Bus (additional routes). Routes connect major areas including Nagoya Station, Shiga Koen, Hoshigaoka, Motoyama, Kanayama, and surrounding districts; timetables may change with demand.
Application and one‑time fees
- Application fee: JPY 20,000 (due upon submission of each student's application).
- Enrollment fee: JPY 150,000 (payable within one month of confirmation of admission).
- Building fee (one‑time, non‑refundable): JPY 250,000.
- Annual maintenance fee (paid once per year by all students): JPY 150,000.
English as an Additional Language (EAL) support fee (if required)
- Term 1: JPY 95,000; Term 2: JPY 105,000; Term 3: JPY 79,000; Annual total: JPY 279,000.
Early Learning Center (ELC) — 2025–2026 (per term and annual totals by programme option)
- Foundation 1 — Half day, 3 days per week: Term 1 JPY 184,000; Term 2 JPY 230,000; Term 3 JPY 138,000; Annual total JPY 552,000.
- Foundation 1 — Half day, 4 days per week: Term 1 JPY 208,000; Term 2 JPY 260,000; Term 3 JPY 156,000; Annual total JPY 624,000.
- Foundation 1 — Half day, 5 days per week: Term 1 JPY 248,000; Term 2 JPY 310,000; Term 3 JPY 186,000; Annual total JPY 744,000.
- Foundation 1 — Full day, 3 days per week: Term 1 JPY 244,000; Term 2 JPY 305,000; Term 3 JPY 183,000; Annual total JPY 732,000.
- Foundation 1 — Full day, 4 days per week: Term 1 JPY 276,000; Term 2 JPY 345,000; Term 3 JPY 207,000; Annual total JPY 828,000.
- Foundation 1 — Full day, 5 days per week: Term 1 JPY 330,000; Term 2 JPY 412,500; Term 3 JPY 247,500; Annual total JPY 990,000.
- Foundation 2 — 4 days: Term 1 JPY 276,000; Term 2 JPY 345,000; Term 3 JPY 207,000; Annual total JPY 828,000.
- Foundation 2 — 5 days: Term 1 JPY 330,000; Term 2 JPY 412,500; Term 3 JPY 247,500; Annual total JPY 990,000.
- Preschool / Pre‑K / Kindergarten — 5 days: Term 1 JPY 330,000; Term 2 JPY 412,500; Term 3 JPY 247,500; Annual total JPY 990,000.
Primary School (Grades 1–5) — 2025–2026
- Term 1: JPY 480,000; Term 2: JPY 510,000; Term 3: JPY 360,000; Annual total: JPY 1,350,000.
Middle School (Grades 6–10) — 2025–2026
- Term 1: JPY 590,000; Term 2: JPY 640,000; Term 3: JPY 470,000; Annual total: JPY 1,700,000.
High School (Grades 11–12) — 2025–2026
- Term 1: JPY 600,000; Term 2: JPY 650,000; Term 3: JPY 500,000; Annual total: JPY 1,750,000.
- Additional IB Diploma programme fee for Grades 11–12 (if opted in): JPY 150,000 per academic year.
School bus fees (term amounts and annual totals by zone)
- Roundtrip (morning AND afternoon):
- Zone 1: Term 1 JPY 72,000; Term 2 JPY 72,000; Term 3 JPY 54,000; Annual total JPY 198,000.
- Zone 2: Term 1 JPY 80,000; Term 2 JPY 80,000; Term 3 JPY 60,000; Annual total JPY 220,000.
- Zone 3: Term 1 JPY 92,000; Term 2 JPY 92,000; Term 3 JPY 69,000; Annual total JPY 253,000.
- One‑way (morning OR afternoon):
- Zone 1: Term 1 JPY 38,000; Term 2 JPY 38,000; Term 3 JPY 28,500; Annual total JPY 104,500.
- Zone 2: Term 1 JPY 42,000; Term 2 JPY 42,000; Term 3 JPY 31,500; Annual total JPY 115,500.
- Zone 3: Term 1 JPY 48,000; Term 2 JPY 48,000; Term 3 JPY 36,000; Annual total JPY 132,000.
- Bus fees are payable together with tuition; termly or annual payment accepted according to the school's bus policy. Bus fees are not refundable in case of absence.
Other costs
- School uniform: Uniform is compulsory for all years; overall cost depends on the number and type of items ordered; additional items may be ordered throughout the year.
- School lunch: Termly catering service available; parents may order school lunch on a termly basis. Charges are additional to tuition.
- Extra costs: Individual student needs or optional programmes (for example EAL or IB Diploma fees) may incur additional charges. Sibling discount of 5% applies to the second and third child's tuition.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition is payable in three installments (termly). Term definitions: Term 1: April–July; Term 2: September–December; Term 3: January–March.
- No refund of tuition fees, in part or in whole for a term, will be granted except where the school does not grant admission or when a student does not attend school at all during the term (complete absence requires prior notification from the parent). Application, enrollment, building and maintenance fees are non‑refundable even in the case of complete absence. Bus fees are not refundable.
Boarding fees
- No boarding programme or boarding fees are listed; boarding is not applicable.
Fee payment options and bank details
- Fees should be paid by bank transfer into the school accounts. Early Learning Center account:
- Bank: Mitsubishi UFJ Bank (0005), Branch: Joshin (400), Account no. Ordinary 3280212, Account name: エニシコクサイガクエン (Enishi Kokusai Gakuen).
- Primary & Secondary account:
- Bank: Mitsubishi UFJ Bank (0005), Branch: Joshin (400), Account no. Ordinary 3280801, Account name: エニシコクサイガクエン (Enishi Kokusai Gakuen).
Refunds and cancellation
- Application fee, enrollment fee, building fee and annual maintenance fee are non‑refundable in all cases. No partial or term refunds of tuition are given except where admission is not granted or where a student does not attend at all for the term (complete absence requires notification). Bus fees are not refundable. EAL and other optional programme fees follow the school's stated refund policy.
The school represents 23 nationalities. The languages of instruction are English and Japanese. The most common nationality is not publicly disclosed; the student body is international and diverse.
Enishi International School in Nagoya offers an IB continuum, which includes the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP), serving students from age 1 through Grade 12. Foundation classes use the UK Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), and the school states that from Preschool to High School it follows International Baccalaureate programs. The campus is located next to Noritake Garden and is about a 15-minute walk from Nagoya Station. Instruction is described as being in English, and Japanese is taught across age groups, including options in DP subject groups. EIS lists extensive after-school clubs (for example soccer, basketball, dance, drama, coding, robotics, chess and debate) and also mentions free Saturday courses for secondary students in subjects such as math and science.