NUCB International College is a IB school in Nisshin, Japan. Founded in 2022. It serves 120 students for students aged 15–18. Annual tuition ranges from $30,872 to $33,557 USD.
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Scholarships Available
Academic Scholarship: up to 90%, 60%, or 30% of first-year tuition for top entrance examination performers (maximum 3 new students per year, renewal conditional on performance). Housing Scholarship: ¥360,000 per year (distributed monthly) for outstanding students (maximum 3 per year). Affiliation Scholarship: 50% off the admission fee for students connected to affiliated feeder schools or alumni families. Sibling Discount: 10% off tuition for siblings of current or former NIC students. All scholarships are awarded automatically upon meeting eligibility criteria; no separate application is required.
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NUCB International College is a co-educational boarding school located in Nisshin, Aichi, Japan, serving students aged 15 to 18. The school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) with instruction in both English and Japanese.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
IB Diploma Programme in a bilingual English-Japanese boarding environment in central Japan.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Grade 10 | JPY 4,600,000~$ 30,565 |
| Grade 11 | JPY 4,100,000~$ 27,243 |
| Grade 12 | JPY 4,100,000~$ 27,243 |
| Boarding (Full Year) | $30,667 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: ¥4,600,000 - ¥5,000,000 per annum. Application fee: $134.
Admissions Process
- 1Confirm eligibility (completed Grade 9). Step 1: Submit online application and pay ¥20,000 application fee to access My Page portal. Step 2: Complete CAT4 online cognitive assessment via Zoom invigilation within ~2 weeks. Step 3: Upload documents (personal declaration, application form, 500-word essay, transcripts Grades 7–9, photo, passport copy, financial statement, two references). Step 4: Interview (online or on campus) for qualifying applicants. Step 5: Receive pass/fail decision within ~2 weeks of interview. Step 6: Confirm enrolment by paying admission fee (¥500,000); NIC initiates Certificate of Eligibility/visa process. Step 7 (optional): Bridging Programme (April–June) for Grade 10 entrants needing language/transition support. Step 8: Orientation in late August; classes begin first week of September.
Admissions Details
No formal published waitlist. NIC targets 75 students per Grade 10 (225 total). Admissions proceed in stages; later stages (Stage 2 or Stage 3) may not open if capacity is reached. Transfers up to Grade 11 and admissions for returning Japanese residents outside official dates are considered.
Boarding Life
International House on the NUCB campus. Gender-segregated floors with security gates. Shared bedrooms for four students. Facilities include common spaces, lounges, a dining hall with terrace, a nurse room, laundry facilities, and a prayer room. Supervised by House Directors and House Supervisors.
Full boarding on campus in the International House dormitory. Dorm floors are gender-segregated with security gates. Bedrooms are shared by four students. Supervised by House Directors and House Supervisors.
School Day
School generally starts around 8:30–8:45 and ends around 15:25–16:10, depending on the timetable. Lunchtime is included in the schedule, and there is after-school study time in the boarding house.
Student Life
The International House serves as the boarding system, with House Supervisors and a House Director guiding students. Gender-separated floors, shared bedrooms for four students, common spaces, lounges, a dining hall, nurse room, and laundry facilities.
Uniforms are required; listed as an additional mandatory cost but specific details of the uniform policy are not described.
The on-site dining hall serves three meals per day for boarders and includes a terrace for dining. Special dietary menus (allergies, Halal, vegetarian) are available at extra charge.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
The Well-being Programme (Grades 10–12) includes Saturday workshops, in-house activities, excursions, mindfulness sessions, and life-skills workshops. On-campus counseling services and a Health Center with a clinical psychologist or nurse are available. House Supervisors provide daily individual support. Monthly excursions and weekly well-being activities are offered.
House Supervisors trained in psychological and health management provide daily support and regular individual counselling. A qualified nurse and counsellor are on campus. Students have access to the Japanese health system. The boarding environment is described as safe and supportive, with pastoral support and the Well-being Programme contributing to student protection.
Student Demographics
School Background
private