長野/中野エリアNakano Campus
Nakano Campus Preschool
Greeting from the Head of Campus
Kenneth Nicolaysen
Head of ISN Nakano Campus
施設長あいさつ
Igor Coric
南松本キャンパス | 施設長
Timetable
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08:30 – 09:40 | Reception | ||||
| 09:30 – 10:30 | Morning Circle Time | ||||
| 09:30 – 10:30 | Inquiry Time | Phonics | Gym lesson | Park visit | Inquiry Time |
| 10:30 – 11:30 | Phonics | Outside play | Inquiry Time | Park visit | Outside play |
| 11:30 – 13:00 | Lunch and recess | ||||
| 13:00 – 14:35 | Swimming lesson | Nap time | |||
| 14:30 – 15:15 | Japanese Math | Japanese Math | Japanese Math | Japanese Math | Project/Club activity |
| 15:20 – 15:40 | Afternoon Circle time | ||||
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
Rie Kuribayashi
Founder and Head of School
Ole Kenneth Nicolaysen
Head of Nakano Campus and Grade 3/4/5 Hoomroom Teacher
Miho Watanabe
Office
Noah Wong Jun Xian
Milky Way and Grade 1 Homeroom Teacher
Elina Hill
Preschool Homeroom Teacher
Hiroka Miyake
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Yu Metsugi
Grade 1 Japanese and Math Teacher
Nao Ogihara
Assistant Teacher
Kaori Sakurai
Grade 3 Japanese and Math Teacher
Sayaka Ikeda
Grade 4/5 Japanese and Math Teacher
Kodai Yokokawa
P.E. Teacher
Miyuki Mochizuki
Music Teacher
Chisaki Maejima
Head of HR
Tatsuya Yamagishi
Shuttle Bus Driver
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: JPY44,000 per Month 3-Year-Old Class and Older: JPY25,000 per Month | End of Previous Month | Admission is possible from the month after the child’s 2nd birthday. The tuition for the 3-year-old class mentioned here reflects the amount if utilizing the monthly JPY37,000 exemption under the Free Early Childhood Education and Childcare program. If the conditions for the exemption are not met, the fee for the 3-year-old class will be JPY62,000 under the 2024 special discount rate. |
| 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. |
- 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 Information: 0269-38-1229
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
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM – 6:30 PM
Holidays: Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays, Summer 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.
Please fill out the admission application form specifically prepared by the school for Category 1 Certification 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 2025.
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.
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.
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 |
