NUCB International Junior and Senior High School is a IB Middle Years Programme / IB Diploma Programme / IB school in Nagoya, Japan. Founded in 2003. Annual tuition ranges from $3,999 to $7,329 USD.
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Scholarships Available
Academic Scholarship: 90%, 60%, or 30% of first-year tuition, renewed annually for students remaining in the top 20% of their cohort. Housing Scholarship: JPY 360,000 per year (JPY 30,000/month) toward boarding fees, maximum three new students per year. Affiliation Scholarship: 50% of the admission fee for students progressing from the affiliated middle school or children of NUCB alumni. Sibling Discount: 10% off tuition for siblings of current or former students. All scholarships are awarded automatically based on eligibility; no separate application required.
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NUCB International Junior and Senior High School is a private coeducational day school in Nagoya, Japan, offering instruction in English and Japanese. The school has been authorized to offer the IB Diploma Programme since December 2014 and the IB Middle Years Programme since February 2024. It serves students across both secondary levels with a focus on international education.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Bilingual English-Japanese environment with ten native English instructors teaching small classes emphasizing oral communication. IB World School authorized for the Diploma Programme with MYP candidacy. After-school TOEIC preparation and UN General Assembly debate simulation in English. Student exchange agreements with seven countries. MEXT Article 1 accreditation and CIS membership. Facilities include a World Online Classroom for interactive video-linked learning and an Active Learning Lab.
Fees & Financials
Original currency: ¥596,900 - 1,093,900. Application fee: $3,350.
Admissions Process
- 1Submit the online application form and pay the application fee to access the My Page portal. Step 2: Complete the CAT4 online examination. Step 3: Upload required documents via My Page — Personal Information and Declaration form, Application Form, English essay (~500 words), academic transcripts and attendance record for Grades 7–9, portrait and family photos, and for international applicants, passport/residence card copy and financial statement. Optional: English proficiency evidence and tax statements; two referee references submitted directly to school. Step 4: Interview scheduled after document review. Step 5: Admissions decision communicated within two weeks of interview, based on documents, CAT4, and interview. Step 6: Enrolment to secure seat; capacity limited to 75 students in Grade 10. Applications for 2025/2026 opened October 1, 2025 on a rolling basis.
Admissions Details
No publicly described waitlist or pool system. Admissions operate on a rolling basis with capacity constraints; Stage 2 and Stage 3 of the admissions cycle may not open if full capacity is reached.
School Day
Specific start times are not publicly stated. After-school activities end around 17:30–18:00 depending on the season. After-school programmes include TOEIC preparation and UN General Assembly debate simulation.
Student Life
NIC uses a house system with four houses: Pearl, Jade, Sapphire, and Ruby. Students are assigned to a house on entry and compete in sports, academics, and other activities to earn points toward each house's overall standing.
Navy-based uniform with gold accents, reflecting the school's Frontier Spirit ethos.
On-campus dining is provided via a dining hall on the NIC campus with terraces for al fresco meals. Dormitory facilities include in-room kitchens and shared cooking spaces. Additional charges apply for special dietary menus (Halal, vegetarian). No specific dietary options are listed for NIHS day students.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Dedicated School Counseling service with sessions on the second and fourth Tuesdays, approximately 27 appointments per year (10:00–17:00). Students can engage in art, psychological activities, or confidential conversations in a dedicated counseling room. Parental consultations are also available.
Health service promotes a safe school life with regular health checks, infection prevention, AED training, and heat-stroke prevention measures including WBGT monitoring and digital signage. Confidential counseling is provided. A standalone public safeguarding or child protection policy is not detailed in available materials.
Student Demographics
School Background
private