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Greeting from the Head of Campus

Kenneth Nicolaysen

Head of ISN Nagano Campus

Hello there!

Thank you for taking the time to visit our school and learn more about what we offer. My name is Kenneth Nicolaysen, and I am thrilled to be the head of Nagano campus at the International School of Nagano.

I’ve been a part of the Nagano campus since we opened our doors in 2019. Initially, I started as a teacher for our Nursery class, but as of the start of our 2023 school year, I took on the role of head of the Nagano campus. It’s been quite a journey seeing how we’ve grown over the years, starting with just a few students and now having a bustling community of learners. It’s been an exciting time to be a part of this school, and I’m honored to have witnessed its evolution firsthand.

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The preschool and elementary classes are housed under one roof at Nagano campus. This arrangement serves a dual purpose: younger students have role models to admire, while older students can showcase their independence. Across all classes, the common thread is “Fun,” ensuring that students enjoy their learning experience.

Incorporating fun activities and games into the learning process can enhance engagement and retention of information. Having fun while learning also promotes creativity and innovation, allowing individuals to explore and develop their unique interests and talents.

Our teachers prioritize creating a fun and joyful learning environment for all their students. When learning English feels like work, students quickly lose interest. We aim to make speaking English at school a natural part of communication with teachers and friends rather than something they must actively consider. This approach helps students stay engaged and motivated to learn, leading to a stress-free and enjoyable time at school.

Learning English can be a blast, especially for our young learners who get to sing and dance their way to fluency! We ensure all lessons and activities are conducted in English to give students and teachers ample opportunities to practice the phrases and vocabulary they’re working on.

Our school is dedicated to providing a fun and nurturing environment for our students, and we would be honored to have you join our community. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or want to schedule a tour. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

Timetable

Below are example of a weekly timetable of the 5-year-old class and the Grade 2 and 3 Elementary class (School year 2024 – 2025).

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
07:30 – 09:20Reception / IB time(free play, centers, craft) / Clean up time
09:30 – 10:00Morning Circle Time / Tea break
10:00 – 11:40
10:55 – 11:35		UOI
UOI
Free Play
Centers
Craft
Park		Dance
Leave school
10:15

Lesson
10:40-11:10

Arrive school
11:40		UOI
Free Play
Centers
Craft
Park		Music
10:35-11:05


UOI
Free Play
Centers
Craft
Park		UOI
Free Play
Centers
Craft
Park
11:40 – 13:00Lunch, clean up, free play
13:00 – 14:00ReadingWritingReadingSwimming
(Bi-weekly)

Leave school
13:00

Lesson
13:30-14:00

Arrive school
14:30		UOI
Free Play
Centers
Craft
Park
etc


Japanese
13:30-14:00		Phonics
14:00 – 15:00UOI
Free Play
Centers
Craft
Park		UOI
Free Play
Centers
Craft
Park		UOI
Free Play
Centers
Craft
Park		UOI
Free Play
Centers
Craft
Park		UOI
Free Play
Centers
Craft
Park
15:00 – 15:15Snack time
15:20 – 15:45Afternoon Circle Time: Story / Developmental goals / Best students / Songs
MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
08:30ReadingHomework Check and SetReadingBus Leaves
8:40 for Nagano		RecessHomework Check and Set
09:00UOIEnglish GrammarUOIP.E Program
(Bi-weekly)@Nagano		Music
Practice
(Bi-weekly)
G2 11:10-11:50
G3 11:55-12:34		UOI
Music Theory
(Bi-weekly)
12:00Lunch time, Clean up, Free timePack LunchLunch timeLunch time, Clean up, Free time
13:00 – 14:00G2
Japanese
(60 Mins)
13:30-14:30

G3
Japanese
(60 Mins)
13:30-14:30		G2
Japanese
(90 Mins)

G3
S.T.E.A		G2
Swimming
13:00-14:30
(30 Min Lesson)

G2
Reading
14:30-15:30

G3
Japanese
(90 Mins)		UOI,
Science,
Gym, Home Economics		UOI,
Science,
Gym, Home Economics		Art
15:15Recess
15:30 – 16:00Diary, Reflection and Goal setting

Extracurricular Activities

Spring

April

  • Welcome Ceremony
  • Observation Day
  • Spring Festival

May

  • Class Photoshoot

June

  • Observation Day
  • School Open Day

Summer

July

  • Bus Trip
  • Summer School
  • P.E. Lesson Observation Day

August

  • Afternoon Circle Observation Day
  • Play Date
  • Science Fair

September

  • Sports Festival
  • Dance Lesson Observation Day
  • IB Workshop for Parents

Autumn

October

  • Autumn Festival
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences
  • Security Drill
  • Bus Trip
  • Halloween Party

November

December

  • Christmas Show
  • Puppet Show

Winter

January

  • Swimming Lesson Observation Day

February

  • IB Workshop for Parents
  • Music Concert
  • Tennis Lesson Observation Day

March

  • Graduation Ceremony

Staff

Izumi Atou

Izumi Atou

Rainbow Homeroom Teacher
Rie Fujisawa

Rie Fujisawa

Office Staff
Jeramel Wada

Jeramel Wada

Rainbow Homeroom Teacher
Yu Metsugi

Yu Metsugi

Aurora Support Teacher
Hiromi Yazawa

Hiromi Yazawa

Shooting Star Homeroom teacher
Ma. Anna Rosario T. Gascon

Ma. Anna Rosario T. Gascon

Aurora Homeroom Teacher
Hideo Minemura

Hideo Minemura

Bus Driver
Yukari Suzuki

Yukari Suzuki

Assistant Teacher
Miho Watanabe

Miho Watanabe

Office Staff
Tomomi Saso

Tomomi Saso

MilkyWay Homeroom Teacher
Nao Ogihara

Nao Ogihara

Assistant Teacher
Mary Rose Jareno

Mary Rose Jareno

MilkyWay Homeroom Teacher/ PYP Support
Ole Kenneth Nicolaysen

Ole Kenneth Nicolaysen

Head of Nagano Campus / Shooting Star Homeroom Teacher
Daniel Taku Frisby

Daniel Taku Frisby

PYPC Leader / Teacher Trainer / Elementary Class Homeroom Teacher
Rie Kuribayashi

Rie Kuribayashi

Founder and Head of School
Akiko Kubicek

Akiko Kubicek

Aurora Homeroom teacher

Admissions

School Fees

Preschool 2024 – 2025
CategoryCostPayment TimeNotes
Entrance Fee2-Year-Old Class: JPY35,000
3-Year-Old Class and Older: JPY150,000		During the Admission ProcessIncludes facility fee for the first year.
Tuition Fee2-Year-Old Class: JPY64,000 per Month
3-Year-Old Class and Older: JPY88,000 per Month		End of Previous MonthAdmission is possible from the day after the child’s 2nd birthday. For children in the 3-year-old to 5-year-old classes, kindergarten tuition subsidy applies, with a maximum exemption amount of JPY37,000 per month. From 2025, the 2-year-old class tuition will be JPY70,000 per month.
T-Shirt
Sweatshirt		JPY3,800
JPY4,500
HatJPY1,600
Extended Childcare FeeJPY7,000 per Month
JPY7,000 per Session		End of Previous Month
As Needed		Advance registration is required by the end of the previous month. For one-time use, registration is not required.
School Lunch FeeJPY9,000 per MonthEnd of Previous MonthIf a student brings their own lunch due to allergies or other circumstances, a school lunch management fee of JPY4,000 will be charged.
Emergency Extended Childcare FeeJPY1,000 per 10 MinutesAs NeededPlease adhere to the designated pick-up time.
Shuttle Bus FeeJPY9,000 per MonthEnd of Previous MonthAdvance registration is required.
Facility FeeJPY125,000 per YearOnce a Year, in March of Previous YearFrom the second year after enrollment.
Elementary 2024 – 2025
CategoryCostPayment TimeNotes
Entrance FeeJPY30,000During the Admission ProcessRefunds cannot be issued after the payment has been made.
TuitionMonthly Payment:
JPY98,000 per Month


End of Previous MonthAdmission is possible from the day after the child’s 2nd birthday. For children in the 3-year-old to 5-year-old classes, kindergarten tuition subsidy applies, with a maximum exemption amount of JPY37,000 per month.
Annual Payment:
JPY1,176,000 per Year		Once a Year, in March of Previous Fiscal Year
Facility Maintenance and System Management FeeJPY125,000 per Year
Once a Year, in March of Previous Fiscal Year
Shuttle Bus FeeJPY9,000 per MonthEnd of Previous Month
Polo ShirtJPY4,000
SweatshirtJPY4,500
HatJPY3,000
RecorderPlease inquire at the Campus Office.If a student already has it at home, there is not need to purchase.
ChromebookPlease inquire at the Campus Office.If a student already has it at home, there is not need to purchase.
  • The above fees are subject to change without prior notice. Event participation fees will be collected separately during the event periods throughout the year. At ISN, we kindly request parents’ cooperation with tasks and contributions of supplies on a voluntary basis. Thank you for your understanding.

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 Number: 026-217-7166

Sibling Discount

When siblings attend ISN, the following discounts apply to tuition fees for the second and subsequent children. Please note that families benefiting from special campaign pricing are not eligible for the sibling discount. Additionally, the sibling discount does not apply to costs other than tuition and facility/system management fees.

Second ChildThird Child Onwards
If 2 or more siblings are enrolled in ISN PreschoolTuition Fee 30% DiscountTuition Fee 40% Discount
If siblings are enrolled in ISN Elementary and PreschoolTuition Fee 15% DiscountTuition Fee 20% Discount
If 2 or more siblings are enrolled in ISN ElementaryTuition Fee 10% DiscountTuition Fee 15% Discount
Facility Fee (Preschool),
Facility Maintenance and System Management Fee (Elementary)		Discount AvailableDiscount Available

Scholarships

Students who meet the following conditions are eligible to apply for the ISN scholarship program, which provides partial tuition exemptions during their enrollment in Elementary and Middle School programs. Please note that the scholarship does not cover the admission registration fee, facility maintenance costs, evening after-school program snack fees, event fees, shuttle bus fees, ISN T-shirt costs, and other charges.


Application Guidelines

EligibilityAt least one parent must be from a country where English is a native language and English must be the primary language used at home.
Availability2 students per class
Grade LevelFrom Preschool (3-year-old class) to Middle School Grade 9.
Application PeriodApplications open with the acceptance of admission application forms and close once the capacity is reached.

The following countries are considered eligible for the ISN Scholarship Program application as being countries where English is a native language: Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, The Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Canada, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, New Zealand, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, The United States, The Philippines, and Singapore. For the eligibility of other countries please consult the campus office. The final decision on eligibility for the ISN Scholarship Program will be determined through an interview.

If you wish to apply, please contact the campus office via the inquiry form or email admin@isnedu.org with the subject line “Application for the 2024-2025 ISN Scholarship Program.” Please note that sibling discounts are not applicable if multiple siblings are applying for the scholarship.

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