Hakuba International School
International School in Nagano
Quick answer
Hakuba International School prepares students for TOEFL and ACT and PSAT, with notably small class sizes averaging 8 students. Well-suited to premium-budget and boarding families. Tuition of $26,710–$29,871/year is in line with Nagano averages. Graduates leave with TOEFL and ACT and PSAT.
Key facts
- Curriculum: Other leaving qualifications include TOEFL and ACT and PSAT.
- Tuition: $26,710–$29,871/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 8 (max 15) Nagano international school · 70 students total.
- 25 nationalities top: Japanese Dual.
- Ages: Ages 12 to 18 school day starts at 8:45 AM.
70
25 (Japanese Dual)
8 avg / 15 max
Available
TOEFL and ACT and PSAT
About Hakuba International School
Hakuba International School uses project based learning to address the question how can people and the planet both flourish? Hakuba village and the outdoors is our classroom and we have a half school day to full school day each week designated to an expedition. Students also participate in 3 - 4 weeks throughout the school year in the outdoors, camping, hiking, or on the water learning about nature and outdoor skills. We are currently a 7th - 9th grade school and we are adding a grade each year until we are a 7th - 12th day and boarding school by the 2026 - 27 school year. We are a small school that will only have 20 students in each grade 7th - 9th and 30 students per grade 10th - 12th.
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) | $26,710 – $29,871 |
| Annual tuition (local) | ¥4140000-¥4630000 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $29,171(+3%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $30,671 |
Other
TOEFL and ACT and PSAT
PSATs, SAT, ACT, TOEFL, IELT
Japanese
unknown
No
Yes
8:45 AM – 4:00 PM
Yes
Yes, we offer vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Nagano
Budget-friendlySchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Moderately diverse
Common: Japanese Dual
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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