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English is the primary language of instruction and is used in most classrooms. Japanese is taught year-long four days per week (Grades 1–12) and used in Japanese classes, with minimal English support in bilingual Japanese classes. A Japanese for Foreigners course runs year-long to support non-native speakers and includes JLPT preparation for levels N5 through N1. The school aims for students to become bilingual, valuing both English and Japanese equally.
English is the primary language of instruction at NLIS and is used in all classrooms except Japanese classes. The school provides an English-immersion environment to support language learning. Japanese is taught four days a week to students in Grades 1–12, and there is a year-long Japanese for Foreigners course to support non-native speakers with JLPT preparation. The program aims to develop bilingual proficiency in English and Japanese.
NLIS uses an English-immersion approach as the default language of instruction across the curriculum. Japanese language study occurs four days per week for Grades 1–12, providing structured exposure to reading, writing, listening, and speaking. A dedicated Japanese for Foreigners program supports non-native speakers with year-long instruction and JLPT preparation. This setup is designed to promote strong bilingual proficiency in English and Japanese.
New Life International School (NLIS) is an English-based Christian school in Kofu, located in Asahi and about a 10-minute walk north of Kofu Station. The school follows an American curriculum and integrates biblical values into daily learning. Its curriculum is guided by recognized U.S. standards such as Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards. NLIS provides a computer for every student in Grades 3–8 for classroom use and includes Japanese classes four days a week (with a Japanese-for-Foreigners track aligned to JLPT preparation). In high school (Grades 9–12), students can take Advanced Placement (AP) or honors courses online through SevenStar Academy with on-campus proctoring, and they complete a 50-hour service learning requirement before graduation.
