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\ud83c\udf99Interview: Choosing ISN \u2014 A Balance of Global Education and Nature-Rich Childraising<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Parent of ISN student \u00d7 ISN Staff<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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ISN Staff:<\/strong>
Thank you for joining us today. First, could you tell us what brought your family to Japan?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Parent:<\/strong>
Sure. We were originally living in Hong Kong, and our children were attending an IB school there. When we started thinking about relocating to Japan, we searched the IB website and discovered ISN. We saw that there were campuses in Matsumoto and Nagano City, and that\u2019s when we reached out to the school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ISN Staff:<\/strong>
What motivated your decision to move to Japan as a family?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Parent:<\/strong>
My wife is Japanese, and we wanted to be closer to her parents. But what really made the move possible was knowing that ISN was here \u2014 that our kids could continue with an IB-style education even after moving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ISN Staff:<\/strong>
How has life been in Nagano?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Parent:<\/strong>
It\u2019s been wonderful. One of the things we love is how many events and outdoor activities there are for children. Coming from a dense city like Hong Kong, having four distinct seasons is refreshing. Plus, winter sports like skiing are just 30 minutes away. And the cost of living here is relatively low, which makes Nagano a very comfortable and affordable place to raise children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83c\udf0d Balancing Japanese Culture with an International Environment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

ISN Staff:<\/strong>
How has your family\u2019s experience been at ISN so far?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Parent:<\/strong>
It\u2019s exceeded our expectations. Our children are able to immerse themselves in Japanese culture, but at the same time, we\u2019ve been able to connect with other international families through the school. It\u2019s the perfect balance \u2014 experiencing Japanese life while maintaining English-speaking and international ties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ISN Staff:<\/strong>
What kind of future do you envision for your children?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Parent:<\/strong>
Ultimately, we want them to be free to choose their own path. Whether they decide to attend university in Japan or abroad, we want them to have the language and cultural foundation to do either. Maintaining their English skills and international outlook is very important to us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83c\udf93 Unexpected Growth and Skills<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

ISN Staff:<\/strong>
Has anything about your child\u2019s growth surprised you?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Parent:<\/strong>
Yes \u2014 their presentation skills, for one. Our daughter has become so confident using PowerPoint. Honestly, she might be better at it than I am! She\u2019s very comfortable speaking in front of others and putting together solid presentations. That\u2019s something I didn\u2019t expect at such a young age, and I believe it\u2019s thanks to ISN\u2019s approach and IB-style learning. Opportunities like that are hard to come by in more traditional school settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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