Nakano Campus Elementary School｜UNESCO Eco Park Learning

UNESCO Eco Park
(Shiga Highlands)

A provider of the environmental learning programme, in nature recognised for its value worldwide.

Modelled on Gojo

The programme follows our Gojo elementary school, which holds Article 1 school accreditation, almost exactly.

The northern peaks

We actively build outdoor activities around the region’s remarkable natural setting.

Middle school
from 2028

We are preparing secondary provision that continues on from the elementary years.

Mary Rose Jareno

Head of ISN Nakano Campus

Hello there! Welcome to our school community!

My name is Mary Rose Jareno. I am honored to serve as the Head of Campus here at the International School of Nagano – Nakano Campus, situated in a quiet residential neighborhood with several nearby parks, providing an ideal environment for commuting and outdoor play. It is a privilege to lead a vibrant learning environment where students are encouraged to explore, grow, and thrive.

With over 15 years of teaching experience across all levels—including preschool, elementary, junior high school, and adult English learners—I bring a deep understanding of how students learn and grow at every stage of life. This broad perspective informs my commitment to creating a nurturing, inclusive, and inspiring school environment for every learner.

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri
08:00 – 08:40	Free time
08:45 – 09:00	Morning meeting
09:00 – 09:45	Inquiry (English)
09:45 – 09:50	Break
09:50 – 10:35	Inquiry	Music lesson	Inquiry	P.E.	Inquiry
10:35 – 10:55	Recess
10:55 – 11:40	Inquiry
11:40 – 11:45	Break
11:45 – 12:30	Inquiry
12:30 – 13:20	Lunch
13:20 – 13:25	Prep for cleaning
13:25 – 13:35	Cleaning
13:35 – 13:40	Prep for Japanese lesson
13:40 – 14:50	Japanese lesson	Japanese lesson	Japanese lesson	Japanese lesson	Club activities
15:00 – 15:05	Break
15:05 – 15:25	Afternoon meeting
15:25 – 15:30	Break

Timetable for Grade 1 and 2, school year 2026–2027. Timetables vary by class, year group and term.

We publish every cost, so that you can judge education as an investment that returns.

Elementary School 2026‑2027

Item	Amount	When	Notes
Enrolment fee	¥30,000	On enrolment	Non-refundable once paid
Tuition (monthly)	¥98,000 / month From April 2027: ¥107,500 / month	End of the preceding month
Tuition (annual)	¥1,176,000 / year From April 2027: ¥1,290,000 / year	End of March in the preceding year
Facilities and systems fee	¥125,000 / year	End of March in the preceding year
IB fee	¥10,000 / month From April 2027	End of the preceding month
School bus	¥10,000 / month	End of the preceding month
Meals	¥12,300 / month	End of the preceding month	Where a packed lunch is brought for reasons such as allergies, a meal administration fee of ¥4,000 applies
EAL lessons	¥1,000 per 30-minute session	End of the preceding month	For children joining mid-year or needing English support
Polo shirt	From ¥4,000
Sweatshirt	From ¥6,000
Hat	¥3,000
Recorder / Chromebook	Please ask us		No need to buy if you already have one at home

Amounts are subject to change. We will go through the current details with you during your visit.

Opening hours

Lessons

Mon–Fri 8:45–15:30Club activities run after school

Thinking of relocating here?

Nakano City runs a relocation desk with its own support programmes.

See relocation support

Learning Facilitator

What is a Learning Facilitator?

At ISN, we call our teachers Learning Facilitators.
Our Learning Facilitators are professional educators and classroom teachers who work directly with our students.

We intentionally use the term “Learning Facilitator” rather than simply “Teacher” because it reflects the approach to education that we value at ISN.

Rather than simply delivering knowledge or providing answers, our Learning Facilitators encourage children to ask, “Why?” “I wonder…” and “What if I try…?” They support students as they think for themselves, ask questions, explore ideas, and take an active role in their own learning.

From teaching to facilitating learning.

A Learning Facilitator learns alongside each child, supports their individual journey, and helps them discover and develop their potential.

That is what it means to be a Learning Facilitator at ISN.