Aichi International School is a National school in Nagoya, Japan. Founded in 2006. Annual tuition ranges from $7,296 to $8,918 USD.
Location & Getting There
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Key Details
Scholarships Available
AIS does not offer its own scholarship programme. The school is certified as an unlicensed childcare facility and qualifies for Japan's government free early childhood education and childcare programme, which may reduce costs for eligible families.
Key facts
About
Aichi International School is a co-educational day school located in Meito-ku, Nagoya, Japan, serving students aged 3 to 11. The school offers instruction in both English and Japanese using a national curriculum.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
- Sport
- Performing Arts
- STEM
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Grade 1 | JPY 1,331,000~$ 8,844 |
| Grade 2 | JPY 1,331,000~$ 8,844 |
| Grade 3 | JPY 1,331,000~$ 8,844 |
| Grade 4 | JPY 1,331,000~$ 8,844 |
| Grade 5 | JPY 1,331,000~$ 8,844 |
| Grade 6 | JPY 1,331,000~$ 8,844 |
| Kindergarten (Ages 3-5) | JPY 1,089,000~$ 7,236 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: ¥1,089,000 - 1,331,000. Application fee: $147.
Admissions Process
- 1Submit application form with applicable fee (JPY 22,000 for Kindergarten; JPY 33,000 for Elementary). For April 2026, Kindergarten and Grades 2+ applications open September 1 2025; Grade 1 opens September 22 2025. 2. School reviews application and notifies family of acceptance. 3. Grade 1 entry requires an interview/speaking test and a written test in English and Japanese. 4. Rolling admissions for mid-year transfers while spaces are available; applicants are placed on a waitlist if full.
Admissions Details
AIS maintains a waitlist as part of its rolling admissions. When spaces in a grade are filled, applicants are placed on a waiting list. School visits or online visits can be arranged to support applicants during the process.
School Day
Morning care for kindergarten starts at 8:00 AM. After-care is offered for kindergarten from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM and for elementary students from 4:15 PM to 5:00 PM.
Student Life
All students are required to wear uniforms. Winter and summer uniforms are provided for both kindergarten and elementary levels, with winter uniforms worn to the Entrance Ceremony in April. Elementary students and Dolphin/Orca kindergarten classes wear uniforms daily; Turtle class children wear them on designated days. Gender-neutral uniform options are available.
Aichi International School does not have a cafeteria. The school can provide school lunch ordered from a delivery company, or students may bring lunch from home.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Mental wellbeing is supported through the Health & Well-being Action Team and the Stay Safe Program, which promote well-being, safeguarding, and safety education for students and staff.
Safeguarding is underpinned by AIS's Child Protection Policy, with internal reporting to the Student Guidance Leader, and practical safeguarding education delivered via the Stay Safe Program.
Student Demographics
School Background
private