NUCB International Junior and Senior High School

NUCB International Junior and Senior High School is located at 1-16 Hirojihonmachi, Showa-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 466-0841, Japan. The campus sits in Showa Ward in Nagoya and is part of the NUCB education group. It is accessible by public transport and sits near other NUCB facilities.

The school operates as a six-year integrated junior-senior high program. It offers the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the IB Diploma Programme (DP) for secondary students. The school serves students typically aged 13–18.

Private, co-educational day school. Boarding facilities are not offered.

There is no published count of nationalities or local/international ratios. Admission policy states there is no restriction on nationality or religion, and an International Class exists. Enrollment data shows 688 students in total (353 male / 335 female) as of May 1, 2025.

The school runs an English for International Understanding program with ten native English instructors in small classes to develop oral English. Public documentation of dedicated SEN facilities is not listed; language support is a prominent feature.

Affiliations include UNESCO ASPnet (ASPnet member) and Council of International Schools (CIS). The school is located in Japan.

No formal religious affiliation is stated; admissions policies indicate no restriction on nationality or religion.

Publicly published start times are not stated; after-school activities end around 17:30–18:00 depending on the season. A timetable exists for class days, and the school provides after-school programs.

Bus service details are not publicly published; inquiries should be directed to admissions for transport options.

NUCB International Junior and Senior High School offers a six-year Integrated Junior and Senior High School program, plus two Senior High tracks: International Studies and General Studies. Instruction is primarily in English, with an English-for-International Understanding program and a team of native-English instructors to support language development. In 2021 an International Class was established for upper English-proficiency students, with English courses taught by native instructors and additional Japanese language support as needed. The senior high offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP); the school has been an IB World School since 2014 and is pursuing the Middle Years Programme (MYP) as a candidate. The curriculum is complemented by TOEIC preparation, United Nations General Assembly simulations, and international exchanges with partner schools in multiple countries; the school also holds Article 1 MEXT accreditation and CIS membership.

NUCB International Junior and Senior High School supports SEL through its English for International Understanding program, with ten native-English instructors in small classes to foster oral communication and intercultural understanding. The program promotes humanistic values in a bilingual environment and aims to develop a frontier spirit—independence, critical and creative thinking, and intellectual courage—while preparing students to be compassionate citizens of the world. Students in all programs study English more hours per week and have the chance to travel abroad at least once during their time at NIHS. After-school programs include TOEIC preparation, a United Nations General Assembly debate simulation in English, and student exchange agreements with seven countries, supporting collaboration and intercultural empathy. NIHS became a member of the Council of International Schools in 2022, and CIS identifies wellbeing as one of its four drivers, underscoring a formal emphasis on student wellbeing. The school also provides a School Counseling service with confidential sessions (counseling days on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, about 27 sessions per year), offering support for social and emotional wellbeing.

The school does not publicly disclose information regarding Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision, including which kinds of SEN it can support or whether it operates as a specialist SEN institution. Public materials mainly describe IB/MEXT accreditation, English language support, and general welfare services rather than a formal SEN framework. The existence of health and counseling services indicates a welfare focus, but explicit SEN staff or programs are not described in the publicly available materials. As such, SEN-specific provisions are not listed on NIHS's publicly accessible pages. For those seeking SEN-specific arrangements, direct inquiry to the admissions or welfare staff is advised.

English as an Additional Language (EAL) support is provided through the English for International Understanding program, which features ten native-English instructors delivering instruction in small classes to strengthen oral communication and intercultural competence. English is intensified across all study programs, with more English hours per week than in typical schools, and students have opportunities to study abroad during their time at NIHS. The school supports language development through after-school TOEIC preparation and international exchange activities, contributing to an immersive English-language learning environment. The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is offered in English within a bilingual setting, reinforcing language development for EAL students.

Mental wellbeing is supported through a dedicated School Counseling service, with counseling days on the second and fourth Tuesdays and additional sessions throughout the year, totaling about 27 appointments. Counseling occurs in a dedicated counseling room where students can engage in art, psychological activities, or confidential conversations, with confidentiality emphasized and parental consultations available. The counseling service operates within a broader wellbeing framework highlighted by NIHS's CIS affiliation, which identifies wellbeing as a core driver of student learning. Counseling hours are 10:00–17:00 on designated days, and schedules may vary around events, according to the counselor's and school's arrangements. These provisions reflect a formal approach to supporting student mental health and wellbeing.

Safeguarding is supported through NIHS's health service, which promotes a healthy and safe school life and provides professional nursing care for students' physical and emotional wellbeing. The health center runs regular health checks, infection prevention measures, and safety procedures (including emergency response with AED training and heat‑stroke prevention measures such as WBGT monitoring and digital signage). The school communicates attendance policies related to infectious diseases and provides confidential counseling as part of safeguarding students' emotional safety. There is a general policy page, but a standalone, publicly disclosed safeguarding or child protection policy is not detailed in the available materials.

Step 1: Entry and application fee payment. Submit the online application form and pay the application fee to access the My Page application portal. After payment you will gain access to the My Page portal to manage your submission. Incomplete or inaccurate information can delay the review. Step 2: CAT4 Online Examination. Applicants are required to take the CAT4 online examination as part of the admissions process. The exam is completed online and contributes to the overall evaluation of each applicant. Step 3: Submitting application documents. In My Page, upload the listed documents: Personal Information and Declaration form, the Application Form, an English essay (roughly 500 words), academic transcript and attendance record for Grade 7 to 9, a recent portrait photo, and a family photo. For international applicants, provide a photocopy of passport or residence card and a financial statement demonstrating the ability to support the applicant for the duration of the programme. Optional documents include evidence of English proficiency and annual tax statements; two referee references should be submitted directly to the school. Step 4: Interview. After the documents are reviewed, applicants will be contacted to schedule the final interview; if the document review is unsuccessful, no interview will be conducted. Step 5: Application Result. Admissions decisions are based on the submitted documents, CAT4 results, and the interview. The result is communicated within two weeks after the interview. Step 6: Enrolment and capacity. Enrollment is limited to 75 students in Grade 10. Enrollment follows the admission result. Applications for the 2025/2026 cycle opened on October 1, 2025 and are reviewed on a rolling basis. Stage 2 and Stage 3 may not open if full capacity is reached. Enrolment occurs after admission to secure a seat; exact steps may be provided after the offer.

NUCB International College offers several scholarships. The Academic Scholarship provides either 90%, 60%, or 30% of the first-year tuition, renewed annually for recipients who remain in the top 20% of the cohort. The Housing Scholarship provides 360,000 JPY over one year (30,000 JPY per month) toward boarding fees, with a maximum of three new students per year. The Affiliation Scholarship covers 50% of the admission fee for students progressing from the affiliated middle school or who are children of NUCB alumni. The Sibling Discount offers 10% off tuition for siblings of current or former students. Scholarships are awarded automatically based on eligibility; no separate application is required. There are no NUCB loans or grants for this program, and there is no application fee waiver.

There is no publicly described waitlist or pool system. Admissions operate on a rolling basis with capacity constraints. Stage 2 and Stage 3 may not open if full capacity is reached.