International School of Nagano

Gojo Campus Elementary School Admissions 1) Enrollment policy: ISN Preschool, Elementary and Middle School accepts children aged 2 to 14 for admission without discrimination based on gender, race, religion, or nationality. Children who require special accommodations may be admitted if the school determines it can support their development and ensure integration with other students. 2. Orientation: For admission inquiries, contact each campus directly. Orientation visits are held on weekdays at 9:15 AM or 3:00 PM (reservation required) at the Minami Matsumoto Campus, including a 30‑minute classroom tour and a 30‑minute information/QA session. 3. Capacity: Minami Matsumoto Campus – 2‑year‑olds: two classes of 12 students each (one lead teacher + an assistant); 3‑year‑olds: about 20 in one class; 4‑ and 5‑year‑olds: about 25 per class (one lead teacher + an assistant). 4. Hours: Opening hours are 7:30–19:00 at the Minami Matsumoto Campus and Shimauchi Campus. Category 1 Certification: 9:00–16:00; holidays as listed. Categories 2 and 3 Certification (standard hours): 7:30–18:30; holidays Sundays and New Year. Categories 2 and 3 Certification (short hours): 8:30–16:30; holidays as listed. 5. Enrollment/admission applications: Enrollment period runs September 1–September 15; after that, admissions close when capacity is reached. Preschool admissions (Category 1) require submission of the school's enrollment application form; if applications exceed capacity on the day, later applications may be accepted on a waiting list. After submission, a notice for enrollment/registration fee payment is mailed; payment confirms enrollment and an admission letter is mailed. Admission materials (school handbook and annual schedule) will be mailed around February 2025. For Category 2 and 3 admissions (care portions), submit the city's enrollment form to Matsumoto City. 6. Payment method: Childcare fees, English program fees, and other costs are paid by automatic withdrawal on the 28th of the preceding month (or the next business day). 7. Waiting List: If capacity is reached, space becomes available and families on the waiting list are contacted first.

Saku Kirihara Campus Preschool uses a waiting list for Category 1 admissions: if the number of applicants exceeds capacity, applications submitted later are placed on the waiting list, and when spaces become available, families on the waiting list are contacted first.

Scholarships – International School of Nagano (ISN) offers two types of scholarships for prospective students and current students: 1) scholarships for students with at least one parent from an English‑speaking country and where English is the main home language, and 2) scholarships for the children of ISN staff. Applicants meeting the conditions may have partial tuition waivers for their Preschool through Middle School years. The English‑speaking scholarships cover about two students per class; eligible grades span from preschool through Middle School year 3; the recruitment period starts with enrollment applications and ends when the class capacity is reached. Countries listed as eligible include Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Canada, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, New Zealand, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, United Kingdom, United States, the Philippines, and Singapore. Final decisions are made after an interview. Applications should be sent via the inquiry form or admin@isnedu.org with “2024-2025 ISN Scholarship Application.” Siblings do not qualify for a sibling discount under this scholarship. 2) ISN staff children scholarships: Eligibility requires at least one parent to be a full‑time ISN employee; about two places per class; applicable grades from preschool through Middle School year 3. The application period begins with enrollment applications and ends when capacity is reached. Other countries may be eligible; please consult staff.