Nagoya International School

Japan, Nagoya

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Location

Nagoya International School is located at 2686 Minamihara, Nakashidami, Moriyama-ku, Nagoya, Japan 463-0002. The campus sits on a hill and is set back from the main road, with Kozoji Station on the JR Chuo Line as a common access point and a Kozoji shuttle serving the campus. The campus comprises multiple buildings connected by gardens and walkways, including an East Building with science labs, a design lab, and a multi-purpose hall.

Levels

NIS is organized into four levels: the Early Learning Center (Preschool and Kindergarten), Elementary School (Grades 1–5), Middle School (Grades 6–8), and High School (Grades 9–12). The school delivers the IB framework across these levels, with the IB Diploma Programme available in high school.

School Type

Co-educational; Day school (boarding facilities are not listed as part of NIS offerings).

Additional Learning Support

NIS provides English language and learning support through an EAL team, offering two levels of support (Support and Intensive) with options for push-in or pull-out delivery depending on need. In Primary, TEMSC informs language instruction, and in Secondary there is Intensive EAL for subject-specific language; counseling and health services are provided through Student Services.

Country Affiliation

No formal country affiliation is listed. The school is internationally accredited (CIS and WASC) and IB-authorized, with JCIS membership.

Religious Affiliation

No religious affiliation is listed; the school emphasizes inclusivity of all religions and beliefs.

Day Structure

NIS operates with two divisions: Primary (ELC Preschool to Grade 5) and Secondary (Grade 6–12). The standard day runs from 8:20 to 15:30, with 3:30 dismissal for most students; Wednesday dismissal is at 14:00.

Bus Service

Bus service is provided by the Nagoya International School Bus Association. The Kozoji shuttle runs between Kozoji Station and NIS, with additional routes serving multiple city areas; details of routes, stops, and pickup times are provided to admitted families and are not published online.

Fees

Annual tuition (2025–26 academic year)
- ELC (Preschool & Kindergarten): ¥2,038,000 per year.
- Elementary School (Grades 1–5): ¥2,543,000 per year.
- Secondary School (Grades 6–10): ¥2,954,000 per year.
- Secondary School (Grades 11–12): ¥3,026,000 per year.

Per-term and per-quarter breakdown (how charges are applied)
- Tuition is set annually and billed as an annual amount for students who start at the beginning of the school year. Students who register after the school year begins are charged on a quarterly basis. (A quarter is defined as roughly one-half of a semester; semesters and quarters are defined in the school billing calendar.)
- Inference (arithmetic): for mid-year registrants who are charged quarterly, a single quarter charge can be approximated as one-quarter of the annual tuition listed above; a semester charge can be approximated as one-half of the annual tuition. (This per-quarter/per-semester arithmetic follows from the school's statement that mid-year registrations are charged quarterly and from the school's definitions of semesters and quarters.)

Application, registration and one‑time fees
- Application Fee (all applicants): ¥50,000 (one-time, non-refundable).
- Registration Fee (students entering Kindergarten–Grade 12): ¥850,000 (one-time; non-refundable after the date of registration).
- Campus Development Fee (all students): ¥250,000 per year (charged in full, not prorated).

Other recurring and optional fees
- EAISAC/WJAA trip fees (when applicable): International trips ¥80,000 per trip; Domestic (nationwide) ¥40,000 per trip; Domestic (regional) ¥8,000 per trip; Local (within Nagoya) no cost.
- School Bus Service (billed by the NIS Bus Association): Buses

1–7 (various Nagoya neighborhoods) ¥480,000 annually (¥1,750 single‑trip); Shuttle Bus ¥195,000 annually (¥750 single‑trip); Late secondary co‑curricular shuttle bus — no cost for registered users.

- Intensive 1:1 Support Fee (where additional adult support is required): annual fee listed as ¥2,500,000 (amount may be pro‑rated as appropriate).
- Summer Program (optional): ¥45,000 per weekly session.
- Optional estimated expenses for some students: secondary overseas trips (estimate ¥100,000–¥200,000), extra optional online IB courses (approx. ¥50,000–¥60,000 per course), and catering/lunch costs (vendor prices vary).

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Current students matriculating to the subsequent school year are invoiced in April. A non‑refundable deposit of ¥100,000 is payable by April 30 to guarantee a seat; the remaining fees and tuition are payable by June 30. Failure to pay by the specified date may result in release of the student's place.
- New students (mid‑year enrollment) receive an invoice after registration is confirmed; those invoices are payable within two weeks or before enrollment, whichever is earlier. New students cannot enroll until the invoiced tuition and fees have been paid. Students who register after the school year begins are charged tuition quarterly regardless of the start date within the quarter.
- Installment option (Direct Debit): families may apply to pay tuition and the Campus Development Fee in 10 monthly installments from June through March (payments on the 27th of each month). To use the direct‑debit installment plan parents must submit documentation by May 10 and pay a ¥20,000 fee per family; families registering after May 10 may still apply but must complete installments by March. A choice to pay by installments does not reduce the overall financial responsibility in the event of early withdrawal.
- Invoice timing: invoices are issued at the point of registration for all applicable tuition and fees and are payable within 14 days or before enrollment, whichever is earlier, in circumstances defined by the school's registration windows and invoicing rules.

Payment methods and bank details
- Accepted payment methods: payments must be in Japanese Yen and may be made by bank wire transfer or by Direct Debit. Only the Application Fee may be paid online by credit card via the school's admissions portal.
- Wire transfer account details (Yen account options appear on invoices and are supplied to families; sample bank names and account numbers are published for MUFG, SMBC and a local credit cooperative). Parents should reference the child's name and account code when wiring funds.

Withdrawal and refund policy (high‑level summary)
- Application Fee: non‑refundable in all circumstances. Registration Fee: non‑refundable from the date of registration. Campus Development Fee: refundable in full prior to the enrollment start date and non‑refundable after that date.
- Annual Tuition refunds prior to the enrollment start date: full refund if withdrawal is indicated earlier than 14 calendar days prior to the enrollment start date; if withdrawal is within 14 calendar days of the enrollment start date a full tuition refund is given less an administrative fee of ¥200,000. From the enrollment start date onwards, tuition is refundable on a semester basis only; no refunds are given for partially completed semesters. Deadlines for written notice apply and a ¥200,000 administrative fee may be deducted from semester refunds if notice deadlines are missed.
- Bus fees: refunds for bus fees are handled by the NIS Bus Association and are given on a semester basis only; no refunds for partially completed semesters. The Bus Association must be informed at least 14 calendar days prior to the first day of the semester to be eligible for a refund.
- 1:1 support fees (where applicable): these fees are payable in full and non‑refundable once accepted in writing as part of the registration contract.

Boarding
- Nagoya International School operates as a day school; there is no boarding program and therefore no boarding fees.

Other costs and supplies (uniform, supplies, extracurriculars)
- The school supplies most general classroom items; grade‑specific supply lists exist and list items families must provide before the school year. New students receive a complimentary NIS T‑shirt (default sizes by grade are published). Costs for personal items, optional uniforms (if used), school bags, specific musical instruments, laptop devices, field‑trip clothing or other optional items vary by family and grade.
- Co‑curricular trips, some optional overseas programs and optional online IB courses are additional costs where applicable; the school publishes estimates for those optional expenses.

Penalties and delinquency
- Late payment penalties: delinquent accounts may be charged interest (policy indicates a penalty rate of 1.5% per month on unpaid balances); prolonged delinquency can result in suspension of attendance and withholding of school records. Newly registered students cannot begin classes until all tuition and fees have been paid.

Notes: semester and quarter timing are defined in the school calendar (a semester is typically half the school year and a quarter is half a semester). The figures and terms above are those published for the 2025–26 school year and include the principal recurring, one‑time, optional and other fees the school lists for that year.

Pupil Nationality Mix

As of 2024–25, NIS has about 498 students representing 37 nationalities and 34 home languages. The school reported about 90 new students joining in 2024–25 representing 19 countries; roughly 40% of students are from overseas and 60% are local. The school does not publish a single most common nationality.

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English

Fees ¥2,288,000 - 3,276,000

Ages 3 - 18 years

Pupil numbers 502

Type Co-educational

Opened 1964

Bus Service Yes

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Nagoya International School (NIS) is an international day school in Nagoya, Japan, established in 1964. It offers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP). The campus includes specialist learning areas such as a design lab, science labs, and dedicated rooms for mathematics, music and art, alongside a sports field and playground. For transportation, students may use several school bus routes (subject to availability), including a shuttle that runs between NIS and JR Kozoji Station, which can support after-school participation and commuting by train. NIS is located in Moriyama-ku, Nagoya, and serves students from preschool through Grade 12.

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