UWC ISAK Japan
International School in Nagano
Quick answer
UWC ISAK Japan delivers the International Baccalaureate curriculum, with a highly diverse student body of 80 nationalities. Well-suited to premium-budget and boarding families. Tuition of $43,161–$43,161/year is in line with Nagano averages. The student body draws from 80 nationalities.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB taught at UWC ISAK Japan.
- Tuition: $43,161–$43,161/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 9 (max 22) Nagano international school · 200 students total.
- 80 nationalities top: Japanese.
- Ages: Ages 15 to 18 school day starts at 08.00.
200
80 (Japanese)
9 avg / 22 max
Available
About UWC ISAK Japan
UWC ISAK Japan is a 3-year boarding international high school in Japan developing transformational leaders for the greater good of the world.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states meaningful learning-support provision — still confirm it fits your child's specific need.
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.
- Learning support: moderate
- In-house specialist staff listed
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
Questions to ask the school
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $43,161 – $43,161 |
| Annual tuition (local) | ¥6690000-¥6690000 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $44,201(+2%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $45,701 |
IB
IB Diploma
Japanese, Chinese, Spanish
An academic support team supports students through regular 1 to 1 sessions when challenges have been identified.
Limited support is available for students with minor learning needs.
Where required, limited individual support is available to students who are non-native English speakers
08.00 – 15.40
Yes
Yes
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Nagano
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Class Size
Student Diversity
Very diverse
Common: Japanese
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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