長野エリア長野キャンパス
Nagano Campus Preschool
Greeting from the Head of Campus
Kenneth Nicolaysen
Head of ISN Nagano Campus
Blog
Nagano Rainbow ~ From my tiny toes to your big heart!( February 12th-14th) 2025.02.15
Nagano Milky Way: Love is All Around Us (Feb. 10th-14th) 2025.02.15- Nagano Shooting Star – Trip the the fire station (February 3rd-7th) 2025.02.15
- Nagano Aurora – Happy Heart’s Day Everyone (February 12th-14th) 2025.02.15
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).
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:30 – 09:20 | Reception / IB time(free play, centers, craft) / Clean up time | |||||
| 09:30 – 10:00 | Morning 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 – 13:00 | Lunch, clean up, free play | |||||
| 13:00 – 14:00 | Reading | Writing | Reading | Swimming (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 – 15:00 | UOI 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 – 15:15 | Snack time | |||||
| 15:20 – 15:45 | Afternoon Circle Time: Story / Developmental goals / Best students / Songs | |||||
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08:30 | Reading | Homework Check and Set | Reading | Bus Leaves 8:40 for Nagano | Recess | Homework Check and Set |
| 09:00 | UOI | English Grammar | UOI | P.E Program (Bi-weekly)@Nagano | Music Practice (Bi-weekly) G2 11:10-11:50 G3 11:55-12:34 | UOI |
| Music Theory (Bi-weekly) | ||||||
| 12:00 | Lunch time, Clean up, Free time | Pack Lunch | Lunch time | Lunch time, Clean up, Free time | ||
| 13:00 – 14:00 | G2 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 |
| 15:15 | Recess | |||||
| 15:30 – 16:00 | Diary, 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
Rainbow Homeroom Teacher
Rie Fujisawa
Office Staff
Jeramel Wada
Rainbow Homeroom Teacher
Yu Metsugi
Aurora Support Teacher
Hiromi Yazawa
Shooting Star Homeroom teacher
Ma. Anna Rosario T. Gascon
Aurora Homeroom Teacher
Hideo Minemura
Bus Driver
Yukari Suzuki
Assistant Teacher
Miho Watanabe
Office Staff
Tomomi Saso
MilkyWay Homeroom Teacher
Nao Ogihara
Assistant Teacher
Mary Rose Jareno
MilkyWay Homeroom Teacher/ PYP Support
Ole Kenneth Nicolaysen
Head of Nagano Campus / Shooting Star Homeroom Teacher
Daniel Taku Frisby
PYPC Leader / Teacher Trainer / Elementary Class Homeroom Teacher
Rie Kuribayashi
Founder and Head of School
Akiko Kubicek
Aurora Homeroom teacher
Admissions
School Fees
| Category | Cost | Payment Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entrance Fee | 2-Year-Old Class: JPY35,000 3-Year-Old Class and Older: JPY150,000 | During the Admission Process | Includes facility fee for the first year. |
| Tuition Fee | 2-Year-Old Class: JPY64,000 per Month 3-Year-Old Class and Older: JPY88,000 per Month | End of Previous Month | Admission 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 | ||
| Hat | JPY1,600 | ||
| Extended Childcare Fee | JPY7,000 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 Fee | JPY9,000 per Month | End of Previous Month | If 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 Fee | JPY1,000 per 10 Minutes | As Needed | Please adhere to the designated pick-up time. |
| Shuttle Bus Fee | JPY9,000 per Month | End of Previous Month | Advance registration is required. |
| Facility Fee | JPY125,000 per Year | Once a Year, in March of Previous Year | From the second year after enrollment. |
| Category | Cost | Payment Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entrance Fee | JPY30,000 | During the Admission Process | Refunds cannot be issued after the payment has been made. |
| Tuition | Monthly Payment: JPY98,000 per Month | End of Previous Month | Admission 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 Fee | JPY125,000 per Year | Once a Year, in March of Previous Fiscal Year | |
| Shuttle Bus Fee | JPY9,000 per Month | End of Previous Month | |
| Polo Shirt | JPY4,000 | ||
| Sweatshirt | JPY4,500 | ||
| Hat | JPY3,000 | ||
| Recorder | Please inquire at the Campus Office. | If a student already has it at home, there is not need to purchase. | |
| Chromebook | Please 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 Child | Third Child Onwards | |
|---|---|---|
| If 2 or more siblings are enrolled in ISN Preschool | Tuition Fee 30% Discount | Tuition Fee 40% Discount |
| If siblings are enrolled in ISN Elementary and Preschool | Tuition Fee 15% Discount | Tuition Fee 20% Discount |
| If 2 or more siblings are enrolled in ISN Elementary | Tuition Fee 10% Discount | Tuition Fee 15% Discount |
| Facility Fee (Preschool), Facility Maintenance and System Management Fee (Elementary) | Discount Available | Discount 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
| Eligibility | At least one parent must be from a country where English is a native language and English must be the primary language used at home. |
| Availability | 2 students per class |
| Grade Level | From Preschool (3-year-old class) to Middle School Grade 9. |
| Application Period | Applications 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.