New Life International School is a Advanced Placement (AP) / American Curriculum / Christian Curriculum school in Kofu, Japan. Founded in 2015. Annual tuition ranges from $3,940 to $5,832 USD.
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New Life International School (NLIS) is an English-medium, Christian international day school in Kofu, Yamanashi, Japan, serving students from Kindergarten through Grade 12 with an American curriculum fully accredited by WASC. The school integrates biblical values and daily Bible instruction with academic standards including Common Core, Next Generation Science Standards, and online Advanced Placement courses via Sevenstar Academy. With a student–teacher ratio of approximately 14:1, Japanese language instruction four days per week, and a 50-hour service learning graduation requirement, NLIS offers a faith-based, globally minded education in a small and supportive community.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
English-language American curriculum fully accredited by WASC; integrated Christian and biblical values throughout daily learning; Advanced Placement courses available online via Sevenstar Academy with on-campus proctoring; 50-hour service learning requirement before graduation; low student–teacher ratio (~14:1); Japanese language instruction four days per week including JLPT preparation; computer provided for every student in Grades 3–8.
Fees & Financials
Original currency: ¥588,000 - 870,450. Application fee: $67.
Admissions Process
- 1Inquire by phone or email; 2) Submit application and pay JPY 10,000 non-refundable application fee; 3) Grade placement determined primarily by age; 4) Oral English interview (10–20 minutes) for student and at least one parent; 5) Reading and math assessments (30–60 minutes); 6) Parent reads and agrees to NLIS Handbook; 7) Submit required documents including contracts, health records, and permission forms upon acceptance.
Admissions Details
No formal waitlist process described; students are accepted throughout the year on a rolling basis.
School Day
Grades 1–2: 9:00–3:00; Grades 3–6: 9:00–3:15; Grades 7–12: 8:50–3:30. Arrival typically begins at 8:40.
Student Life
Elementary students wear an NLIS school T-shirt daily (short-sleeve JPY 1,600; long-sleeve JPY 2,000 in black, white, or blue) with navy or gray sweaters in winter and a school badge on days not wearing a school shirt. Junior high and high school students wear a navy blazer, white shirt, tie (boys) or bow tie (girls), navy trousers or plaid skirt, and sweater vests in winter; NLIS T-shirt and winter jacket required for PE.
Students in Grades 1–6 may bring an obento (packed lunch) from home or use on-site meal providers; a daily 30-minute recess is scheduled. Grades 7–12 have a one-hour lunch with daily recreation time.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
NLIS emphasizes mental wellbeing through a supportive faith-based climate identified by WASC as a strength for social and emotional support. All students receive annual child protection instruction; puberty education is provided to Grades 4–12 in age- and gender-appropriate settings. The Health program addresses personal safety and cyber safety; weekly chapel and Bible study contribute to community and spiritual wellbeing; open communication is maintained with students and parents in English and Japanese.
NLIS has a Child Protection Policy Handbook, a Critical Incident Management Plan, and an E-Safety Policy. Zero-tolerance bullying policy with prompt incident response. All staff receive annual first aid training; policies reviewed annually; regular earthquake, fire, and lockdown drills conducted. Safe recruitment includes employee screening and police background checks. E-Safety Policy governs technology and online safety.
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School Background
Governed by a school board; operated within the building of New Life International Church in Kofu; affiliated with Christian Academy of Japan (CAJ) in Tokyo; holds WASC accreditation.
Christian (Evangelical)