Gojo Campus Elementary School – International School of Nagano

Greeting

Timetable

Extracurricular Activities

Greeting from the Program Coordinator

Jord Jongerius

Program Coordinator

Hello! I’m Jord Jongerius, the Elementary Program Coordinator at ISN.

At ISN, we don’t just learn English – we use it. Through inquiry-based lessons, campus events, and exchange programs for upper-grade students, students experience English in action every day.

During each Unit of Inquiry (UOI), teachers check students’ prior knowledge and explore their questions together. Students post their ideas on the Wonderwall, helping create the Lines of Inquiry that guide our learning. Teachers act as guides, supporting students’ exploration rather than simply delivering knowledge.

Over four years at ISN, I’ve seen students become truly inquisitive learners. Their curiosity and eagerness to learn are inspiring. It’s also amazing to see my own son, who attends our preschool, talk excitedly about new words, experiences, and memories from school.

I look forward to seeing our students continue to grow at ISN.

Miwa Kobayashi

ISN Japanese Program Coordinator

Timetable

	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
08:45 – 09:00	Morning meeting
09:00 – 09:45	English	English	Music	English	English
09:50 – 10:35	Math	Inquiry	English	P.E.	Math
10:55 – 11:40	P.E.	P.E.	Math	Inquiry	Inquiry
11:45 – 12:30	Inquiry	Inquiry	Inquiry	Inquiry	Inquiry
12:30 – 13:20	Lunch and recess
13:25 – 13:35	Cleaning time
13:40 – 14:25	Japanese Language	Japanese Language	Japanese Language	Japanese Language	Club activity
14:30 – 15:15	Japanese Math	Japanese Math	Japanese Math	Japanese Math	Club activity
15:20 – 15:30	Afternoon meeting

Extracurricular Activities

_Spring

April

Entrance Ceremony
Welcome Ceremony
Traffic Safety Workshop
National Academic Achievement Testing
Class Observations / Spring Festival

May

Open Campus Day
Handwashing Workshop
Preschool/Gojo Exchange
Class Photoshoot
Rice Planting Event

June

Parent-Teacher-Student Conferences and Class Observations
Farm Visit
Zoo Visit
Science Museum Visit

_Summer

July

Day Camp
Summer School
City Hall Visit
Nagashi Somen Event
School Lunch Center Visit
River Play

August

Music Concert
Science Fair

September

Enrollment Application Submissions Start
Disaster Preparedness Drill
Parent Career Day
Rice Harvest Event

_Autumn

October

Sports Day
Security Drill
Miso Factory Visit
Overnight Bus Trip (Grade 5)
School Trip (Grade 6)

November

Art Museum Visit
Parent-Teacher-Student Conferences and Class Observations
School Lunch with the Parents

December

Performance Day

_Winter

January

Spring Cleaning
Mochi Making
History Museum Visit
Ranch Visit

February

Car Factory Visit
Narai-juku Visit
Epson Museum Visit
School Orientation for New Applicants
Parent-Teacher-Student Conferences

March

Music Concert
Graduation Ceremony

Staff

Admissions

School Fees

Elementary School 2025 – 2026

Category	Cost	Payment Time	Notes
Elementary School 2025 – 2026
Registration Fee	JPY30,000	At Time of Enrollment	Refunds cannot be issued after the payment has been made.
Tuition Fee	JPY98,000 per Month	End of Previous Month
Bank Transfer Fee	JPY165 per Month	The Following Month
School Lunch Fee	JPY5,500 per Month	End of Previous Month
Facility Maintenance Fee	JPY125,000 per Year	Once a Year, in March of Previous Fiscal Year	Refunds cannot be issued after the payment has been made.
Shuttle Bus Fee	Based on route and schedule; please inquire at the campus office.	End of Previous Month
Afterschool Program 2025 – 2026
Special Language Support (EAL)	JPY2,500 per Lesson	The Following Month	For students enrolling mid-term or those requiring English support until they achieve the required English level.
Gojo Campus Afterschool Program	JPY2,500-4,500 per Month	End of Previous Month	Based on schedule; please inquire at the campus office.
Shimauchi Campus Afterschool Program	Free
Pick-up Extension Fee	JPY1,000 per 10 minutes	The Following Month	Gojo Campus: After 16:50 Shimauchi Campus: After 18:30
Others 2025 – 2026
Chromebook	Current Market Price		Used in class from Elementary School Grade 1.
Reading Folder	Current Market Price	The Following Month	The school will provide the student with their first reading folder. In case of loss or damage, parents are required to purchase the replacement.
ISN T-Shirt	JPY2,800	The Following Month	Available for purchase at the time of enrollment or mid-year. Please place your orders at the office.
ISN Polo Shirt (110-120cm)	JPY4,000	The Following Month	Same as above.
ISN Polo Shirt (SS-3L)	JPY4,500	The Following Month	Same as above.
ISN Full-Zip Sweatshirt (110-150cm)	JPY6,000	The Following Month	Same as above.
ISN Full-Zip Sweatshirt (SS-3L)	JPY6,500	The Following Month	Same as above.
ISN Half-Zip Sweatshirt (100-150cm)	JPY5,500	The Following Month	Same as above.
ISN Half-Zip Sweatshirt (SS-2L)	JPY6,000	The Following Month	Same as above.
Hat	JPY3,000	The Following Month	Same as above.

The costs above include tax.
We kindly ask parents for their cooperation in providing shared items, participating in tasks such as playground and school maintenance, snow removal, and more. Thank you for your understanding.
The above fees are subject to change without prior notice. Costs may fluctuate due to revisions in consumption tax or other regulations.
For registrations or changes, please submit your request by the 15th of the previous month. If you wish to take a leave of absence, please inform us at least one month prior to your absence.
For transfers, please notify us at least one month before the transfer date. Payments to the school will be required until, and including, the month following the notification.

入学手順

1. Enrollment policy 入園入学について

ISN プレスクール/小中学部は、性別、人種、信仰、出身の国による差別なく、2 歳から14 歳までのお子様の入園/入学を認めています。特別な対応の必要なお子様は、他のお子様たちに問題なく生活を送ることが出来るとスクールが判断した場合、入園/入学を認められます。

2. 入園説明

入園に関しては、個別に対応いたします。各キャンパスへお問合せください。
時間：平日9:15〜又は3:00pm〜(要予約)
会場：南松本キャンパス、島内キャンパスクラス内見学30 分、説明・質問応答30 分程度。
TEL：0263-87-5971(南松本キャンパス)
TEL：0263-88-6562(島内キャンパス)
TEL：0263-87-8418(五常キャンパス)

3. 定員

南松本キャンパス(担任数)
2歳児：2クラス1クラス12名(各1+アシスタントティーチャー)
年少：1クラス20名(各1+アシスタントティーチャー)
年中：1クラス25名程(各1+アシスタントティーチャー)
年長：1クラス25名程(各1+アシスタントティーチャー)

4. 利用日時

開園時間7:30〜19:00(南松本キャンパス、島内キャンパス)

○１号認定
月火水木金9:00〜16:00 休日(土日祝日、お盆、年末年始、その他スタッフ研修日、イベント日の午後)

○2 号、3 号認定(標準時間)
月火水木金土7:30〜18:30 休日(日祝日、年末年始)
※スクールが用意する1 号用の入園申込用紙にご記入ください。

○2 号、3 号認定(短時間)
月火水木金土8:30〜16:30 休日上記同様

5. 入園/入学願書受付

○受付期間
2024年9月1日〜9月15日それ以降は募集人数に達した時点で受付を締め切ります。

○幼稚園部分(1号認定) 入園受付
スクールへ入園申込書を提出
※スクールが用意する1 号用の入園申込用紙にご記入ください。

幼稚園部分の入園入学希望が募集人数を上まわる場合は園の規定により選出されます。
１)ご兄弟がISN に入園されている
２)ご両親のいずれかがご家庭内で英語で生活している。
①入園/入学申込書のご提出(郵送可)
※申込日当日に定員数に達した場合、その後の申し込みはご希望に応じ待機園児の枠で受付。
②入園/入学登録料お支払いのご案内を郵送。お支払い確認後、入園承諾書を郵送いたします。
③入園/入学に関する資料(スクールのしおり、年間行事表など)を2025年2月頃に郵送いたします。

○保育部分(2号・3号認定) 入園受付
松本市に入園申込書を提出
※松本市が用意する入園申込書にご記入ください。

松本市役所にて必要書類をご案内します。入園の利用調整及び選考は松本市が行います。定員に達し次第〆切となります。令和6 年度入園の受付は10月ごろ松本市を通し始まります。
・1 次申込み申込期間10〜11月ごろ
・2次申込み申込期間2月ごろ
新規申し込みのご家庭は、基本的に松本市にお住まいの方が入園対象となります。市外にお住まいの場合、「広域利用申請」を行い、認定を受ける必要があります。

6. 支払方法

毎月口座からの自動引き落としで学費（特別徴収料）・保育料(3 号認定のみ)・その他備品費用等のお支払いをお願いしております。該当する前月の28 日(土日祝は翌営業日)に引き落としされます。
※登園開始月は、当月分のお振込みをお願いします。

7. 待機のリスト

幼稚園部分の枠で空きが出た場合は先に予約のご家庭よりご連絡をさせていただきます。

Admission Procedure

1. Enrollment policy

ISN Preschool, Elementary and Middle School accept children aged 2 to 14 for admission without discrimination based on gender, race, religion, or nationality. Children requiring special accommodation may be admitted if the school determines that it can sufficiently support their development and that they can integrate successfully into the school environment without issues for other students.

2. Orientation

For admission inquiries, please contact each campus directly. Orientation visits can be arranged on weekdays, at 9:30AM or at 3:15PM (reservation is required). Visits include a 30 minute Classroom tour and a 30 minute Explanation/Q&A session.

Contact Information: 0263-87-8418

3. Hours

Monday to Friday, 8:30AM – 6:30PM

Holidays: Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays, Obon holidays, New Year holidays, other staff training days, afternoons on event days.

4. Application Form Submission

Application Period
From September 1 to September 15. Applications will close once the maximum number of applicants is reached.

Please fill out the admission application form specifically prepared by the school and submit it to the school.

Submit the admission application form (submissions by mail are also accepted).
If the maximum capacity is reached on the application day, subsequent applications will be placed on the waiting list, subject to availability.
A notice for payment of the admission registration fee will be sent by mail. Once the payment is confirmed, an admission approval letter will be mailed.
Admission materials (school handbook, annual event schedule, etc.) will be sent around February.

If the number of applications during the application period exceeds the available slots, selection will be made according to school regulations:

The child’s siblings are already enrolled at ISN.
One or both parents use English as part of daily communication at home.

5. Payment Method

We kindly request that childcare fees, English program fees, and other costs be paid via automatic withdrawal from your account each month. The withdrawal will occur on the 28th of the preceding month (or the next business day if the 28th falls on a weekend or holiday).