FAQ

Q: Does AIS use the free childcare policy system?: A: Does AIS use the free childcare policy system? Yes, Aichi International School is certified as an unlicensed childcare facility that meets the standards set by the national and Nagoya city governments, so it is eligible to take advantage of the “free early childhood education and childcare” program.
Q: Is there public transport available close to AIS?: A: Yes, there is a bus stop just a five-minute walk from the school, and Hoshigaoka train station on the Higashiyama subway line is only a ten-minute walk. Some of our elementary school children also use bicycles to get to AIS.
Q: Can AIS families easily transition to public or private Japanese schools after finishing at AIS?: A: Yes, many of our elementary school families continue their education at local public schools after AIS. Before starting at AIS, these families coordinate with their local school to ensure their child remains part of the public school system while attending AIS. This arrangement makes it easy for students to transition smoothly back into a Japanese public or private school if needed, ensuring a seamless educational journey. If you have any questions about this process, please feel free to contact us at 052-788-2255 or admin@aisnagoya.net.

Q: When does the application period start?: A: For Grade One and Turtle (3 years-old) new entrants, applications are accepted from September. Admissions for Grade One applicants new to AIS are processed following the priority application period for current AIS Orca students. For other grades, admission applications can be accepted at any time during the school year.
Q: What is the eligible age for enrollment?: A: Children are accepted for each kindergarten or elementary school grade according to their age as of April 2nd each year. The age for Turtle is three years old as of April 2nd.

Q: Do you have an entrance examination?: A: All applicants and their parents are interviewed to ascertain whether AIS would be a suitable place of learning for the child. When deemed necessary, a short test may be required to ascertain ability. Please note that the final decision regarding admission is made in writing by the representative chairperson of the school.

Q: How much does it cost in a year?: A: As for tuition and other fees including an enrollment fee, please refer to “Tuition and Fees”. Other expenses related to activities such as summer/winter/spring schools and after school programs in which students enroll voluntarily are collected separately.
Q: Is it possible to pay tuition and school fees on an installment plan?: A: Tuition and school fees can be paid in term-based installments; however, please note that an administration fee of 2,200 yen is incurred per installment.

Q: Do you provide school bus service?: A: No, we don’t. It is necessary for kindergarten students to be escorted by their parents on the way to and from school. Elementary students require permission from parents to come to school or go home unaccompanied.
Q: Do you provide school lunch?: A: We can provide school lunch, but we don’t have a cafeteria. Students choose either ordering school lunch (which we order from a school lunch delivery company) or bringing lunch from home.

Q: What schools do AIS students go to after they graduate?: A: Mainly they go to private junior high schools in Japan. Please see “Future Paths” page for details. However, some students have graduated to go overseas or to international schools within Japan.

Q: Can we have a tour of your school?: A: Yes. We also encourage you to visit our school on Open House (Information Session) days scheduled throughout the year. Please see the “Open House” page for details. We are also happy to arrange individual visits.