Nagoya International School
Web: www.nis.ac.jp
2008-2009
Nagoya International School is a private, coeducational day school that offers an educational program from preschool through grade 12 for students of all nationalities. The School was founded in 1964. The school year comprises two semesters extending from the last week of August to January 30 and from the first week of February to June 18.
Organization: The School is governed by a 7- to 9-member Board of Directors, elected or appointed 2-year terms. The School is incorporated in both the United States and Japan and has been designated as tax-exempt under Section 501 (c) (3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. The Japanese Ministry of Education has granted the School status as a legal school body.
Curriculum: The curriculum offered is U.S. college preparatory. Courses are also taught in English-as-a-Second-Language, Spanish, and Japanese language/history/culture. Art, music, and physical education are part of the regular program. Nagoya International School is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organization. NIS holds membership in the National Association of Independent Schools, Japan Council of International Schools, and the East Asia Regional Council of Overseas Schools.
Faculty: In the 2008-2009 school year, there are 40 full-time faculty members, including 24 U.S. citizens, 6 host-country nationals, and 10 third-country nationals.
Enrollment: At the beginning of the 2008-2009 school year, enrollment was 340 (PS: 14; Kdg.-grade 5: 153; grades 6-8: 87; and grades 9-12: 86). Of the total, 97 were U.S. citizens; 123 were host-country nationals; and 120 were third-country nationals. Of the U.S. enrollment, 5 were dependents of U.S. government direct-hire or contract employee, 43 were dependents of U.S. business and foundation employees, and 49 were dependents of other private U.S. citizens.
Facilities: The school facilities include 3 instructional buildings, a sports field, and ample play areas set on 8 acres of a park-like campus. Two of the 3 buildings were fully renovated in 2004, and the third building, which includes a gym, was completed in 1999. The sports field and elementary play area were renovated with artificial surfaces and age appropriate equipment in 2006.The Middle School was expanded and renovated in 2008. Classroom facilities are modern, and the School boasts a very robust wireless network. All rooms are carpeted, air-conditioned, and equipped with computers.
Finances: In the 2008-2009 school year, about 95 percent of the School’s income derives from regular day school tuition and fees and the remainder from gifts and earnings from permanent funds and endowments. The annual tuition rates are as follows: PS-grade 5: $13,400; and grades 6-12: $15,000. (All fees are quoted in U.S. dollars)
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