Nagoya International School
International School in Nagoya
Quick answer
Nagoya International School (NIS) serves students from 30 nationalities aged 3 to 18 in central Japan. The school is an IB Continuum World School (PYP, MYP, DP), accredited by IBO, CIS and WASC. Tuition $14,761-$21,135 per year. Long-established choice for industrial-corridor expat families on Nagoya, Toyota City and Aichi prefecture corporate assignments seeking established IB pathways, where Tokyo and Osaka internationals are too distant for daily commute.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB taught at Nagoya International School.
- Tuition: $14,761–$21,135/yr published annual range.
- 30 nationalities expat-heavy mix.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 18 age range accepted.
- Accreditations: IBO, CIS, WASC verified.
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IBO, CIS, WASC
About Nagoya International School
Nagoya International School is an inclusive school community serving the needs of students with various gifts and talents, embracing a diversity of language, culture, and personal identity.
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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $14,761 – $21,135 |
| Annual tuition (local) | ¥2288000-¥3276000 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $19,598(+9%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $21,098 |
| Cost position in Nagoya | 83th percentile(premium tier) |
IB
IB Diploma
Japanese
unknown
English Language Support
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 Nagoya
Mid-rangeSchool Profile
Student Diversity
Highly diverse
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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