New Life International School
- American
Per yearabout USD 5.08K
JPY 804K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
About
English-medium Christian international school in Kofu, Yamanashi, Japan, serving Grades 1 to 12 across an elementary campus (Asahi) and a secondary campus (Shiobe). Follows an American curriculum.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Info checked 2026-11-06 · Fees 2026-27
Curriculum
American
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Grades
- 1 – 12
- Religion
- christian
- Accreditations
- WASC
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| 1 | JPY 804,000≈ USD 5.08K |
| 2 | JPY 804,000≈ USD 5.08K |
| 3 | JPY 804,000≈ USD 5.08K |
| 4 | JPY 804,000≈ USD 5.08K |
| 5 | JPY 804,000≈ USD 5.08K |
| 6 | JPY 804,000≈ USD 5.08K |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| 1 | JPY 804,000 (about USD 5.08K) |
| 2 | JPY 804,000 (about USD 5.08K) |
| 3 | JPY 804,000 (about USD 5.08K) |
| 4 | JPY 804,000 (about USD 5.08K) |
| 5 | JPY 804,000 (about USD 5.08K) |
| 6 | JPY 804,000 (about USD 5.08K) |
| 7 | JPY 804,000 (about USD 5.08K) |
| 8 | JPY 804,000 (about USD 5.08K) |
| 9 | JPY 804,000 (about USD 5.08K) |
| 10 | JPY 804,000 (about USD 5.08K) |
| 11 | JPY 804,000 (about USD 5.08K) |
| 12 | JPY 804,000 (about USD 5.08K) |
Source: school website (nliskofu.com) · checked 2026-10-29 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- JPY 10,000
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 2026-10-29)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Entry process
- Interview, Eal test
- Open days
- 2026-06-05, 2026-10-24
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedAmerican curriculum
American curriculum
Kindergarten to Grade 12 · Ages 5–18
Grade-by-grade like US schools; students graduate by earning course credits, often with AP courses in high school.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Languages
- Service
- Performing arts
- STEM
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Mother-tongue programmes
- Japanese
- Device policy
- Bring your own device
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Gym
- Library
- Sports field
Sports
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Badminton
- Table tennis
- Soccer
Arts
- Art
- Music
- Choir
- Drama
- Photography
After-school activities
- ESL classes
- EIKEN classes
- JSL classes
- Non-contact Karate
- After-school care
- Teen Girls Bible Club
- Teen Boys Bible Club
- TOEFL study class
- Sports club
- Shamisen club
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The essentials
Additional learning support
After-school care and tutoring are offered for students whose parents cannot help with English at home.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Uniform
Elementary students wear seasonal polos, T-shirts or sweater vests. Grades 7 to 12 wear a navy blazer uniform.
- School polo
- School T-shirt
- Sweater vest
- Navy blazer
- Fleece jacket
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Follows an American curriculum guided by Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards. Grades 1 to 8 use Singapore Math.
- American curriculum
- Common Core
- Next Generation Science Standards
- Singapore Math
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
Students take standardized tests and English proficiency exams, and the school shares math competition and science fair results.
- Standardized testing
- SAT practice
- PSAT
- EIKEN
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic calendar
Open linkSchool website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
English as an additional language (EAL)
Students with limited English can join after-school ESL classes. Additional fees apply.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Safeguarding
Has a zero-tolerance anti-bullying policy, child protection procedures, annual first aid training and regular emergency drills.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Safeguarding policy
Open linkSchool website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
Two campuses, Asahi (elementary) and Shiobe (secondary). Facilities include a gym, library, cafeteria and access to a nearby park.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Physical education classes and a weekly after-school sports club are offered. Secondary students also use a nearby large park.
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Badminton
- Table tennis
- Soccer
- Sports Day
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Academic and intellectual
Academic activities include math competitions, a science fair and English exam preparation.
- Speed Math Competition
- Science Fair
- Writing Contest
- EIKEN
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Arts and creative
Art, music, choir, drama and photography activities are offered, along with an annual art fair.
- Art
- Music
- Ukulele
- Choir
- Drama
- Photography
- Art Fair
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Cultural and language
Cultural activities include a shamisen club and cultural events such as International Celebration Day.
- Shamisen Club
- International Celebration Day
- Culture Day
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community and service
Community service includes food bank drives and clean-up activities such as Earth Day walks.
- Food bank drive
- Earth Day clean-up
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Language provision
Teaching is in English, with Japanese literacy taught four days a week by native Japanese teachers. English study classes are also offered.
- English
- Japanese
- EIKEN
- TOEFL study class
- JSL classes
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bilingual teaching
A Japanese track is offered for students who use Japanese at home, using the national Kokugo textbooks from Grade 1 onward.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Awards
Shares student achievements in math competitions, a junior high golf championship, a shamisen contest and EIKEN tests.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Accreditations
Accredited by WASC for Grades 1 to 12. The school is affiliated with Christian Academy of Japan in Tokyo.
- WASC
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Students are accepted year-round. Entry involves age-based placement, an English interview, reading and math assessments, and agreement to school policies.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
Elementary: Asahi 5-4-16, Kofu, Yamanashi 400-0025. Secondary: Shiobe 3-8-6, Kofu, Yamanashi 400-0026
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