Nagoya International School is a IB Primary Years Programme / IB Middle Years Programme / IB Diploma Programme / IB school in Nagoya, Japan. Founded in 1964. Annual tuition ranges from $15,330 to $21,949 USD.
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Scholarships Available
Needs-based financial aid covering 5% to 50% of annual tuition costs, funded from the operating budget and donations. Families must reapply annually. Applications are reviewed within four annual windows: March 1–31, June 1–20, August 1–20, and November 10–30. New applicants should apply for admissions and financial aid concurrently.
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About
Nagoya International School is a private, coeducational day school in Nagoya, Japan, authorized to offer the IB Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme in English. The school has been an IB World School since 2008 and serves students across multiple age levels with instruction in English.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Full IB continuum school (PYP, MYP, IBDP) serving students from age 3 through 18 in Nagoya, Japan.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Elementary (Grades 1-5) | JPY 2,793,000~$ 18,558 |
| Secondary (Grades 6-10) | JPY 3,204,000~$ 21,289 |
| Secondary (Grades 11-12) | JPY 3,276,000~$ 21,767 |
| ELC (Preschool & Kindergarten) | JPY 2,288,000~$ 15,203 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: ¥2,288,000 - 3,276,000. Application fee: $335.
Admissions Process
- 1Submit inquiry and create family login on the NIS Admissions Portal. 2) Complete online application and upload transcripts and past two years of academic records. 3) Complete admissions testing and placement assessment if required. 4) Attend Orientation Meeting or Admissions Interview with a Principal (both parents expected). 5) Receive decision on eligibility, grade placement, and required supports. 6) If offered admission, pay one-time fees (Application Fee ¥50,000, Registration Fee ¥850,000, Campus Development Fee ¥250,000) and annual tuition. 7) Note: Grade 12 is not accepted for new enrollment; some grades may be at capacity and eligible applicants placed in a wait-pool.
Admissions Details
NIS operates a wait-pool system for grades at capacity. Priority order: (1) current students re-enrolling, (2) siblings of current students, (3) staff children, (4) returning NIS students, (5) siblings of past students or alumni, (6) new expatriate students, (7) transfers from a Partner Preschool, (8) transfers from another JCIS school, (9) new local students. The application fee must be paid in full to be considered; no tuition deposit is required to remain in the wait-pool.
School Day
The standard school day runs from 8:20 to 15:30 (3:30 dismissal for most students); Wednesday dismissal is at 14:00. Primary division covers ELC Preschool to Grade 5; Secondary covers Grades 6–12.
Student Life
Lunch service is provided on campus by Cezars Kitchen with a published menu.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Well-being is a whole-school focus encompassing emotional, physical, mental, social, and environmental health. The Student Services team provides counseling and health support for academic, social, emotional, and mental health needs, using a Team Around the Child approach with three levels of intervention (Monitor, Support, Intensive) and coordinating with families and external professionals as needed.
NIS operates a safeguarding policy aligned with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. As a JCIS member, all staff are bound by a safeguarding code addressing healthy relationships, student independence, reporting procedures, power dynamics, and accountability to ensure emotional and physical safety across all school activities.
Student Demographics
School Background
private