Short-term Enrollment (EN)

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Short-term Enrollment

Establishing continuity
of education in Japan

Ages 2–15 / 2 weeks to 3 months

For families home on a visit, and for families staying in Japan for work. A few weeks in an English-speaking environment, alongside the nature and culture of Japan.

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For Families

Short-term enrollment at ISN

ISN offers short-term enrollment for families living overseas who are temporarily in Japan, whether on a home visit or for a work assignment. Children continue their learning in an international environment, keep up their English, and experience the nature and culture of Japan.

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Learning that carries on

Children keep learning in English throughout their stay. Instruction is in English, and Japanese-language support can be arranged on request.

02

An international setting

Children join a regular class and follow the ISN standard curriculum, built on inquiry-based learning and the International Baccalaureate.

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Nature and culture in Japan

Activities in the Shinshu countryside give children experiences they can only have here. Nakano Campus in particular builds its inquiry learning around the natural world.

Overview

Enrollment overview

Student age
2 to 15 years old
Varies by campus
Duration
From 2 weeks up to 3 months
Varies by campus
Capacity
Limited. Please contact the campus you would like your child to attend.
Language of instruction
English
Japanese-language support available on request
Curriculum
The ISN standard curriculum
Built on inquiry-based learning and the International Baccalaureate
Attendance
On-campus attendance
A school bus is available. Seats are limited, so please ask in advance.
Fees
Please contact the campus you would like your child to attend.

Campuses

Campuses that accept short-term students

Choose the campus that fits your child’s age and where you will be staying.

Matsumoto Area

Minami-Matsumoto Campus

Ages 2 to 6

A certified centre for early childhood education and care, and an IB World School (PYP). The inquiry cycle runs through the everyday.

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Matsumoto Area

Shimauchi Campus

Ages 3 to 6

A certified centre for early childhood education and care, and an IB World School (PYP). Learning is built outdoors, with children forming their own questions.

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Matsumoto Area

Gojo Campus, Elementary School

Ages 6 to 12

An Article 1 school (officially recognized under Japan’s School Education Act). Inquiry and project-based learning run in English, alongside Japanese and mathematics taught in Japanese.

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Matsumoto Area

Gojo Campus Middle School

Ages 12–15

ISN’s original PIC Program combines Project-based, Inquiry-based, and Concept-based learning. Students learn through activities in the magnificent natural environment of Shinshu, community-based projects with local companies, full coverage of the Japanese MEXT middle school curriculum, and Japanese-language instruction.

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Nagano / Nakano Area

Nagano Campus

Ages 2 to 6

An unlicensed childcare facility and an IB World School (PYP). Hands-on activities in the Satoyama landscape are part of the daily programme.

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Nagano / Nakano Area

Nakano Campus, Elementary School

Ages 6 to 12

A free school, and an environmental education provider for the Shiga Highlands UNESCO Eco Park. Inquiry learning is built around the natural world.

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Eastern Nagano Area

Saku Kirihara Campus

Ages 2 to 6

A certified centre for early childhood education and care. With mountains and rice fields just outside the campus, children spend the day in English while the seasons change around them.

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Getting to our campuses

Travel times from the nearest stations and airports, and the location of every campus, are set out on the access page. It is the place to start if you are working out which campus is easiest to reach from where you will be staying.

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Applications and inquiries

Places are limited. You are welcome to get in touch before you have settled on a campus or dates — we are happy to talk it through.

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