Enishi International School

Enishi International School is located in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. The campus address is Kikui 2-12-32, Nishi Ward, Nagoya, 451-0044. It lies in central Nagoya with convenient transit options: from Nagoya Station, it is about a 12-minute walk or a 5-minute bus ride via bus

13 to reach the campus.

The school comprises an Early Learning Center (Foundation–Kindergarten), Primary School (Grade 1–5), Middle School (Grade 6–10), and High School (Grade 11–12). It is an IB World School authorized to offer the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP).

Enishi International School is a co-educational, day school. It operates as an international school offering IB programmes across its age range.

The school represents 23 nationalities. The languages of instruction are English and Japanese. The most common nationality is not publicly disclosed; the student body is international and diverse.

English as an Additional Language (EAL) support is available. A placement assessment determines EAL needs or other specialized assistance; the EAL program includes specialist teachers in a dedicated classroom, with additional fees if required. MAP and WIDA screenings are used to assess English and math proficiency during admissions, with transfer and transition support as needed.

There is no country-specific affiliation stated. The school operates in Japan and is governed under the Aichi Prefecture educational corporation (Gakko Hojin).

No religious affiliation is indicated in the school's materials.

Office hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm on weekdays. The Early Learning Center offers morning daycare from 8:00 am and after-school care until 6:00 pm. Primary students have a study hall until 4:30 pm, and after-school clubs run from 3:40 pm to 4:20 pm.

Enishi offers a school bus service with multiple routes: Red Bus (e.g., Nagoya Station / EIS), Blue Bus (e.g., Hoshigaoka, Motoyama, Kakuozan), Green Bus (e.g., Congress Center, Kanayama), and White Bus (additional routes). Routes connect major areas including Nagoya Station, Shiga Koen, Hoshigaoka, Motoyama, Kanayama, and surrounding districts; timetables may change with demand.

Enishi International School is an IB World School in Nagoya, Aichi, Japan, offering the full IB continuum (Primary Years Programme for Grades 1–5, Middle Years Programme for Grades 6–10, and Diploma Programme for Grades 11–12), with instruction in English and Japanese. The Early Learning Center (ELC) serves younger learners with developmentally appropriate education aligned with IB frameworks. In Primary, the PYP guides learning around six transdisciplinary themes with five subject areas, and the school supports a Japanese curriculum with Kokugo for native speakers and JAL for Japanese as an Additional Language. In Middle School (Grades 6–10), Enishi is authorized to offer the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), a five‑year framework built around eight subject groups and including the MYP Personal Project to foster inquiry, reflection, and global-mindedness. In High School (Grades 11–12), the DP is offered with two graduate pathways: the IBDP Pathway and the EIS Diploma Pathway/IB Certificate Pathway; students study six subject groups and complete the DP core (Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge, CAS) to earn an EIS Diploma, with a minimum of 24 points. Enishi has IB authorization as an IB World School since February 5, 2019, with Diploma Programme authorization achieved on July 8, 2022.

1. Determine starting year and grade placement. Enishi International School serves four levels: Early Learning Center (ELC, ages 1–6), Primary School (grades 1–5), Middle School (grades 6–10), and High School (grades 11–12). The age ranges are 1–6, 6–11, 11–16, and 16–18 respectively. Most children are admitted by August, but if vacancies exist, admission can occur throughout the year. Contact the Admissions Office to discuss starting grade availability and timing.

There are no scholarships offered by Enishi International School. A 5% discount is available for the second and third child in a family. The school also operates a Corporate Contribution Plan (CCP) for companies with expatriate employees, through which corporate contributions can support education; interested corporations should contact the Admissions Office for details.

The school does not operate a formal waitlist. Admissions are rolling and new students are admitted throughout the year when vacancies exist. Most students are admitted by August, but vacancies allow mid‑year entries as needed.