Aichi International School
- Canadian
- Japanese
Per yearabout USD 6.88K–8.41K
JPY 1.09M–1.33M · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-01)
About
Private bilingual international school in Nagoya's Tokai region, offering a fully English kindergarten (ages 3 to 5) and an English-Japanese bilingual elementary programme (Grades 1 to 6). Accredited by WASC. Origins trace to Nagoya International Preschool, established 2000.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
Canadian · Japanese
Ages
Ages 3–12
Language
English, Japanese
Type
Bilingual school
Fee level
Lower fees
- Founded
- 2006
- School day
- 08:45-15:15
- Open days
- 2026-11-20
- Device policy
- Device provided by the school
- Accreditations
- WASC
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten Ages 3-5 | JPY 1,089,000≈ USD 6.88K |
| Elementary School Grades 1-6 | JPY 1,331,000≈ USD 8.41K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten Ages 3-5 | JPY 1,089,000 (about USD 6.88K) |
| Elementary School Grades 1-6 | JPY 1,331,000 (about USD 8.41K) |
Source: school website (nipais.com) · checked 2026-11-01 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Aichi International School (this school) | JPY 1,089,000 (about USD 6.88K) | JPY 1,331,000 (about USD 8.41K) |
| NUCB International Junior and Senior High School | JPY 287,400 (about USD 1.82K) | JPY 287,400 (about USD 1.82K) |
| NUCB International College | JPY 2,100,000 (about USD 13.3K) | JPY 2,100,000 (about USD 13.3K) |
| Nagoya International School | JPY 2,190,000 (about USD 13.8K) | JPY 3,180,000 (about USD 20.1K) |
| Enishi International School | JPY 2,050,000 (about USD 12.9K) | JPY 2,400,000 (about USD 15.2K) |
| Sunnyside International School | JPY 426,600 (about USD 2.69K) | JPY 630,000 (about USD 3.98K) |
Source: school website (nipais.com) · checked 2026-11-01 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. ECB reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-11-01)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Strengths
- Languages
- Performing arts
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Library
- Theatre
Sports
- Swimming
- Physical education
Arts
- Violin
- Art
- Music
After-school activities
- Computer club
- Aftercare
Upcoming events
- Nov20FriInfo sessionOn campus09:45 GMT+9 (local time)
AIS School Information Session – November 2026
Aichi International School, Nijigaoka 3-4, Meito Ward, NagoyaChecked 2026-10-29
Check on the school's page - Nov20FriOpen dayOn campus09:45 GMT+9 (local time)
Open House (Term 2)
Aichi International School, Nijigaoka 3-4, Meito Ward, NagoyaChecked 2026-10-29
Check on the school's page - Jan29FriOpen dayOn campus09:45 GMT+9 (local time)
Open House (Term 3)
Aichi International School, Nijigaoka 3-4, Meito Ward, NagoyaChecked 2026-10-29
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The essentials
Source: Read from the school's website
Country affiliation
Curriculum is guided by Japan's MEXT and the British Columbia, Canada curriculum.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
School day structure
Kindergarten days run from about 8:45 to 15:15, with aftercare for kindergarten and elementary students.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
Kindergarten is taught in English; elementary is bilingual in English and Japanese, with international teachers covering about 70% of the curriculum.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
Grades 3 to 6 sit the ISA exam; elementary students take Japanese criterion-referenced tests and the EIKEN IBA.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Source: Read from the school's website
Safeguarding
Online safety education is part of the schoolwide safeguarding policy, and all teachers have completed related training.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
Source: Read from the school's website
History
Traces origins to Nagoya International Preschool (2000); moved to the current campus in 2006 and marked its 20th anniversary in 2026.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities overview
Purpose-built campus with 12 classrooms, library, concert hall, open learning spaces and courtyard, opposite a park.
- library
- concert hall
- open learning spaces
- courtyard
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Source: Read from the school's website
Academic and intellectual
An after-school computer club teaches programming and computer skills.
- computer club
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Arts and creative
All elementary students learn violin as part of the curriculum, alongside art and music.
- violin
- art
- music
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Source: Read from the school's website
Bilingual teaching
Elementary teaches in English and Japanese; Japanese proficiency is not required for enrolment.
- English
- Japanese
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Immersion programmes
The kindergarten is a fully English immersion programme for ages 3 to 5.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Source: Read from the school's website
Accreditations
The school is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
Admissions
Applications are open for all grades for the 2027 school year; kindergarten admits children from age three, with timing discussed individually.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
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