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:
Gojo Campus: 0263-87-8418
Minami Matsumoto Campus: 0263-87-5971
Shimauchi Campus: 0263-88-6562

3. Capacity

2-Year-Old Class:
2 classes, 12 students per class (1 homeroom teacher + 1 assistant teacher per class)

3-Year-Old Class:
1 class, 20 students (1 homeroom teacher + 1 assistant teacher)

4-Year-Old Class:
1 class, approximately 25 students (1 homeroom teacher + 1 assistant teacher)

5-Year-Old Class:
1 class, approximately 25 students (1 homeroom teacher + 1 assistant teacher)

4. Hours

7:30AM – 7:00PM (Minami Matsumoto Campus, Shimauchi Campus)

Category 1 Certification
Monday to Friday, 9:00AM – 4:00PM
Holidays: Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays, Obon holidays, New Year holidays, other staff training days, afternoons on event days.

Categories 2 and 3 Certification (Standard Hours)
Monday to Saturday, 7:30 AM – 6:30 PM
Holidays: Sundays, public holidays, New Year holidays.

Categories 2 and 3 Certification (Short Hours)
Monday to Saturday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Holidays: Sundays, public holidays, New Year holidays.

5. Application Form Submission

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

Category 1 Certification Admissions
Please fill out the admission application form specifically prepared by the school for Category 1 Certification and submit it to the school.

Steps for Kindergarten Admission:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Admission materials (school handbook, annual event schedule, etc.) will be sent around February 2025.

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

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

Category 2 Certification Admissions
Please fill out the admission application form provided by Matsumoto City and submit it to Matsumoto City.

The Matsumoto City Office will guide you regarding the required documents. The adjustment and selection process for admission will also be conducted by Matsumoto City. Applications will close once capacity is reached. Admission for the school year 2025 will open around November.

• First Application Period: November
• Second Application Period: February

Families submitting new applications are generally required to reside in Matsumoto City. For those living outside the city, a “Wide Area Usage Application” must be submitted, and approval must be obtained. Please contact Matsumoto City for further details.

6. 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).

7. Waiting List

If a spot becomes available, the parents on the waiting list will be contacted first.