Nagano Campus

Nagano Campus Preschool

Age 2 to school entry / Non‑licensed childcare facility (eligible for free early childhood education)

From age two to the start of school. Days spent exploring in English, here in Nagano City.

Free early education

Ages 3 to 6 fall under the free early childhood education scheme (up to ¥37,000 a month); certification of need for childcare is required.

From the day after
turning two

Children can join from the day after their second birthday.

A day in English

English is the language of the day, from arrival to home time. Japanese sessions are built in so both languages grow.

A base for northern Nagano

Easy to reach from Nagano City and Chikuma. A school bus is available.

Learning through
the Five Senses

The day is spent in English, with much of the learning happening outdoors in ISN’s beautiful Satoyama landscape, where children use all five senses. Hands-on activities at orchards and farms, supported by close partnerships, are a regular part of the daily routine.

Close communication
with families

We keep in close touch with parents and carers, and we build activities together with them.

Alex Robinson

Head of ISN Nagano Campus

I am thrilled to welcome parents and students into a perfect environment that embraces outdoor play and real-world learning opportunities.

Hello, my name is Alex Robinson. I am the Head of Campus at the International School of Nagano—Nagano Campus.

It is a delight to be part of a community where the environment naturally supports an open mindset and growth.

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri
08:30 – 09:40	Arrival, free play, workstations, tidy-up
09:30 – 10:00	Morning circle time and tea break
10:00 – 11:40	IB Time (inquiry)	IB Time (inquiry)	IB Time (inquiry)	IB Time (inquiry)	IB Time (inquiry)
	Phonics	Japanese	Phonics / reading	Phonics / writing	Music
11:40 – 13:00	Lunch, recess and free play
13:00 – 15:00	Outdoor activity	Park	Gym	Outdoor activity	Park
15:00 – 15:15	Snack time
15:20 – 15:40	Afternoon circle time

An example from the age‑5 class. Timetables vary by class.

We publish every cost, so that you can judge education as an investment that returns.

Preschool 2026‑2027

Item	Amount	When	Notes
Enrolment fee	Age-2 class ¥35,000 Age-3 class ¥150,000	On enrolment	Includes the first-year facilities fee
Tuition (monthly)	Age-2 class ¥70,000 Age 3 and above ¥88,000 From April 2027: age-2 class ¥77,000 / age 3 and above ¥96,500	End of the preceding month	Children can join from the day after their second birthday. Ages 3 to 5 fall under the free early childhood education scheme (up to ¥37,000 a month); certification of need for childcare is required
IB programme fee	¥10,000 / month	End of the preceding month
Meals	¥10,000 / month	End of the preceding month	If a packed lunch is brought for reasons such as allergies, there is an additional ¥4,000 meal administration fee to cover necessary arrangements.
Extended care	¥7,000 / month ¥7,000 / time	End of the preceding month, or as used	Registration is required by the end of the preceding month. The per-time rate applies without prior registration
Pick-up after 19:00	¥1,000 / 10 minutes	As it arises	Please note that facilities close at 7:00pm
School bus	¥9,000 / month	End of the preceding month	Registration required
Facilities fee (from the second year)	¥125,000 / year	Once a year, around March	From the second year of enrolment
T‑shirt / sweatshirt	¥2,800 / ¥5,500
Class hat	¥2,800