About
International School of Nagano (ISN) offers inquiry-based bilingual education for children from infancy to age 14/15, with campuses in Matsumoto, Nagano, Nakano and Saku.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IB PYP · IGCSE
Ages
Ages 0–14
Language
English, Japanese
Type
Bilingual school
- Accreditations
- IB
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
School year to be confirmed
| Grade | Per month |
|---|---|
| Preschool | JPY 49,000 |
| Elementary | JPY 98,000 |
The school's document lists these amounts per period, so we show them as written.
One-off costs
- Enrolment fee
- JPY 35,000
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Source: school website (checked 2026-11-02)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Entry process
- Interview, Trial
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Financial aid
- Yes
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB PYP · IGCSE
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPOffered
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPNot here
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
IGCSE
Ages 14–16, 2 years · Ages 14–16
A subject-by-subject qualification taken around age 16 in British-style schools — usually 5–10 subjects studied over two years.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Languages
- Outdoor education
- Academics
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
After-school activities
- Evening childcare program
- Summer school
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More details
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Academics
Curriculum
Inquiry-based learning with a five-step assessment framework that moves students from surface learning to deeper learning.
- Inquiry journal
- Presentations
- Exhibitions
- Discussion
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Special educational needs (SEN)
The primary and middle schools run only regular classes with no special needs unit; placement for children needing support is decided case by case.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Bilingual teaching
Teaching takes place in English and Japanese, and applicants are assessed on their ability to take part in both.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Immersion programmes
Runs a Sydney study tour and a study abroad experience in Nagano.
- Sydney Study Tour
- Study Abroad Experience in Nagano
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Applications vary by campus, with a trial or parent-child interview as part of selection. Siblings already enrolled and English spoken at home are considered when places are oversubscribed.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Scholarships
Scholarships exist for families with an English-speaking parent and for children of school staff, giving partial tuition waivers.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Waitlist
If places are full on the first day of applications, later applicants are placed on a waiting list and contacted when a place opens.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
Approximate location. Please use the address above for the exact spot.
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