International School of Nagano

Japan, Matsumoto

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Foundation date is July 30, 2012, and the school is operated by Limited Liability Company WIP. Minami Matsumoto Campus opened in 2012; ISN Elementary opened in 2015 and became an IB Candidate School; ISN was accredited as an IB PYP school in 2017. Shimauchi Campus opened in 2018; Nagano Campus opened in 2019 and the Middle School opened as a Free School. From 2020 to 2024, ISN expanded with additional campuses (Gojo, Nakano, Ueda, Saku Kirihara) and attained government daycare certifications and special curriculum recognitions; Nakano Campus opened in 2024 and Saku Kirihara Campus opened; Gojo Middle School opened.

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ISN operates five campuses throughout Nagano Prefecture. ISN uses regional resources and collaborates with the local community to create learning experiences beyond textbooks and classrooms. The school hosts events such as ISN Christmas Craft & Info Session and ISN Sydney Study Tour, reflecting its family-facing community engagement. A new Saku Kirihara Campus opened in 2026, with a pre-opening ceremony held February 21, 2026, and a bus route expansion announced to Miyota Station to improve accessibility.

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Instructs in English

Fees ¥0 - 1,583,400

Ages 0 - 14 years

Pupil numbers 320

Type Co-educational

Opened 2012

Bus Service No

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International School of Nagano is a multi-campus IB international school in Japan, serving students from 0 years old through adolescence across Matsumoto, Nagano, Nakano, and Saku. English is the medium of instruction across campuses, and the school is accredited for the Primary Years Programme with IB Middle Years, Diploma and Career-related Programmes available in appropriate stages. Curricula blend international standards with Japanese value-inspired learning, emphasizing inquiry, hands-on exploration and social development. Classrooms are supported by an inquiry-based approach, Units of Inquiry, field journals, exhibitions and presentations that connect learning to real-world contexts. Distinctive features include a campus network facing the Nagano Alps, a strong arts and performance program with musicals and concerts, and environmental collaboration such as a Biosphere Reserve program with UNESCO Eco Park. The school maintains intercultural experiences, including study tours and opportunities through its study abroad framework, while fostering local community ties and wellbeing through year-round activities.

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