NUCB International College
- IB Diploma
- Japanese
Per yearabout USD 13.3K
JPY 2.1M · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-01)
About
Full-boarding IB World School on the NUCB campus in Nisshin City, Aichi, Japan. Offers the Japanese high school diploma alongside the IB Diploma Programme. All subjects except language classes are taught in English.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IB Diploma · Japanese
Ages
Ages 15–18
Students
225
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 39
- Selectivity
- Selective
- Accreditations
- IB
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Tuition (all grades) | JPY 2,100,000≈ USD 13.3K |
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| NUCB International College (this school) | JPY 2,100,000 (about USD 13.3K) | JPY 2,100,000 (about USD 13.3K) |
| NUCB International Junior and Senior High School | JPY 287,400 (about USD 1.82K) | JPY 287,400 (about USD 1.82K) |
| Nagoya International School | JPY 2,190,000 (about USD 13.8K) | JPY 3,180,000 (about USD 20.1K) |
| Aichi International School | JPY 1,089,000 (about USD 6.88K) | JPY 1,331,000 (about USD 8.41K) |
| 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 (ic.nucba.ac.jp) · checked 2026-11-01 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Enrolment fee
- JPY 500,000
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 2026-11-01)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Intake
- 9
- Deadline
- December 15 (Stage 1)
- Open days
- 2026-11-23
- Scholarships
- Yes
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explained
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPNot here
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)Offered
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
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Languages
- STEM
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- Nurse on site
- Yes
- Boarding
- Yes
- Lunch included
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Boarding
- Sports facilities
- Dining hall
- Nurse room
- Prayer room
Sports
- Football
- Basketball
- Tennis
- Golf
- Karate
- Badminton
- Volleyball
- Table tennis
- Baseball
- Running
- Touch rugby
- Japanese archery
Arts
- Photography
- Band
- Creative writing
- Manga
After-school activities
- Engage Programme
- In-house evening activities
- Well-being Programme
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一条校: a school under Article 1 of the School Education Law; diplomas carry full Japanese school-system eligibility (transfer, high-school and university entrance).
Diving deeper
Source: Read from the school's website
Boarding arrangements
Full boarding with House Supervisors providing daily support and counselling. Men's and women's floors are separated.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Governance and ownership
Affiliated with NUCB, sharing the campus with its university and affiliated high school.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
Teaches the IB Diploma Programme in English alongside the Japanese high school diploma, using the case method.
- IB Diploma Programme
- Japanese high school diploma
- Case method
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Source: Read from the school's website
Mental wellbeing
Well-being Programme for Grades 10 to 12 with Saturday workshops, mindfulness sessions and counselling.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
Source: Read from the school's website
History
Describes NUCB developing leaders for over 90 years. The college held its first graduation ceremony in June 2025.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities overview
A 200-acre campus with the boarding house, dining hall, study room and lounges.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Uses sports facilities shared with the university, including golf and Japanese archery.
- Golf
- Japanese archery
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Source: Read from the school's website
Academic and intellectual
Supports students in international academic competitions such as PhysicsBowl.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Cultural and language
Weekly Saturday evening events include cultural exchange nights and movie nights.
- Cultural Exchange Night
- Movie Night
- Game Night
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Social and hobbies
The Engage Programme offers a range of sports, creative and sedentary activities after classes.
- Football
- Basketball
- Tennis
- Golf
- Photography
- Kanji Calligraphy
- Manga
- Chess
- Yoga
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Leadership and professional
Student leadership councils include an Admissions and Events Council.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Source: Read from the school's website
Language provision
All subjects except language classes are taught in English. English A and Japanese A are offered as first-language options.
- English A
- Japanese A
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bilingual teaching
All students have the opportunity to be awarded the Bilingual IBDP Diploma.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Source: Read from the school's website
Awards
Students won nine awards in the Asian region of the PhysicsBowl 2025 contest.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
Admissions
Stage 1 applications run from October 1 to December 15. Open classes and individual consultations are offered.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
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