New Life International School
International School in Kofu
Quick answer
New Life International School provides an American curriculum with AP course options, with notably small class sizes averaging 11 students. Well-suited to budget-conscious and boarding families. Tuition of $5,616–$5,616/year is in line with Kofu averages. Graduates leave with AP and PSAT.
Key facts
- Curriculum: American leaving qualifications include AP and PSAT.
- Tuition: $5,616–$5,616/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 11 (max 14) Kofu international school · 62 students total.
- 12 nationalities top: Japanese & English.
- Ages: Ages 6 to 18 school day starts at 8:50 for Junior and High school and 9:00 for elementary..
- Accreditations: WASC verified.
62
12 (Japanese & English)
11 avg / 14 max
Available
WASC
AP and PSAT
About New Life International School
New Life International School, NLIS, is a small international school that provides quality Christian education in a safe, loving, family atmosphere. Students are encouraged to be active, independent, expressive, and loving. NLIS has a candidacy with the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, and has applied for full accreditation with the goal of spring 2025.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states some support, but key details aren't published — confirm the gaps below before applying.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Learning-support provision not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —In-house specialist staff not listed
Questions to ask the school
- What in-house learning-support specialists do you employ (SENCo, learning-support teachers, speech & language therapist, occupational therapist), and what is each one's caseload?
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $5,616 – $5,616 |
| Annual tuition (local) | ¥870450-¥870450 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $6,416(+14%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $7,916 |
American
AP and PSAT
Standardized curriculum-based measurement tests are administered three times annually for grades 1 through 8. Students in grades 9 through 11 take the pre-SAT tests annually. Students in grades 11 and 12 may choose to take the SAT in Tokyo. Students who take AP classes can take the AP test in Tokyo.
The standardized tests in reading and math from grades 1 through 8 average 75% annually. The SAT scores averaged 1200.
Japanese
unknown
No.
Yes.
8:50 for Junior and High school and 9:00 for elementary. – 3:00 for first and second grades, 3:15 for third through sixth grades, and 3:30 for junior high and high school.
No, but two Obento services deliver food daily starting at 350 yen a day.
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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At a Glance
School Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Moderately diverse
Common: Japanese & English
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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