Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
For the academic year 2023-2024, we have a total of 71 students, divided into two academic levels: 38 students in Grade 10 and 33 students in Grade 11. When operating at maximum capacity, our school will accommodate 225 students, distributed across three academic levels: Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12. Each level will consist of 75 students, organized into classes with a maximum of 25 students per class. |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
16 |
| Most common nationality |
Japanese, Thailand, China, Canada, Korea, USA, Mongolia, Taiwan, Australia, Mexico, Netherlands, Sri Lanka, Cyprus, Indonesia, Russia, Fiji. |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
While our school does not establish a fixed admission ratio, there is an approximate balance of 50% of Japanese students and 50% of students who are either foreigners or Japanese with dual nationalities. |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Excluding Japanese citizen teachers, the majority of our instructors are native English speakers. |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
We do not provide dedicated language support classes. Nonetheless, students have the option to seek assistance from their teachers during the Study Support sessions, which are available after classes, for 50 minutes three times a week. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Japanese language B and Japanese Language Ab Initio. |
| Max. number of students per class |
25 |
| Average number of students per class |
15 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
No, we don't employ teaching assistants. |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
All students and teachers use their own Apple MacBooks in classes for research, presentation and note-taking purposes. Each classroom is also equipped with large LCD display screens. The science department has a variety of technological apparatus to use during experiments. |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
If need be, the use of virtual classrooms is possible at NIC. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No, religious practices are not conducted at the school. Nevertheless, there is a prayer room provided for students' use at the boarding house. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
Students will complete International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme examinations across the 6 different subject groups. |
| Results in these examinations |
There is a maximum score of 45 points across the 6 subjects, including 3 points from the Core of the programme. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes. |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Grade 10 students get around 1 hour of directed homework per subject per week, and Grade 11 students get between 2 - 2.5 hours of homework per subject per week. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
Our school commenced its operations in September 2022, enrolling its inaugural cohort of Grade 10 students, who have not yet completed their studies. |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
No, we don't. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
No, we don't. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Applicants need to take the NIC entrance examination. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Evaluation is based on the below:
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| Waiting list |
No, there isn't. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
FTo apply for admission in September 2024, please note the following application deadlines: June 30th for Japanese nationals or individuals with Japanese residence status, and May 31st for students requesting the school to sponsor their student Visa in Japan. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Transfer students may be accepted to start from the second semester of the academic year, under specific conditions. |
| School start time |
School days commence at 8:30 AM with a homeroom session, followed by classes beginning at 8:45 AM. |
| School finish time |
The end times for subject classes range from 15:25 to 16:10, depending on the specific class schedule. |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes. Students are supervised at the Boarding House by NIC's House Supervisors. |
| School bus service available |
City buses have convenient stops both within and in front of the campus. Our boarding students do not require transportation to the school, as the school building is situated directly in front of the Boarding House. |
| School provided lunches |
As a fully residential school, we offer three daily meals within the Boarding House, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes, at a cost. |
| Uniform required |
Yes, on the weekdays and sometimes on the weekends for formal events. |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
The school offers a range of extracurricular activities, including: 1. The Engage Programme: This programme consists of activities in which students participate for a 3-month period, twice a week. Activity options change four times a year, providing students with relaxation opportunities after classes and before dinner. It promotes a well-rounded approach to student life at NIC and allows students to explore various physical, creative, and leisure pursuits. For the academic year 2023-2024, the activities include Japanese archery, Dance, Tabletop Games (1st quarter); Ikebana, Programming, Badminton (2nd quarter); Kimono-wearing, Golf, Tennis (3rd quarter); Kanji Calligraphy, Music, Frisbee (4th quarter). 2. Club activities: Students can participate in various club activities such as Weight training, Arts, Volleyball, Soccer, and Basketball (AY 2023-2024) Additionally, students may request permission to access the campus sports facilities during their free time on weekends. |
| Sports activities included |
The sports currently included in this year's Physical Education curriculum are: football, baseball, golf, Japanese archery, tennis, basketball, badminton, volleyball, and dance (subject to potential changes). |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
No. |
| Facilities at the school |
Boarding facilities, auditorium, science lab, art studio, library, nurse office. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Fitness room, archery range, baseball field, gymnasium, weight training gym, dance studio, athletics field, soccer field, American football field, rugby field, tennis court. |
| Grades/ages available for boarding |
We offer boarding for all of our students, from Grade 10 to Grade 12. |
| Boarding facilities at the school |
Our school offers at the Boarding House the following facilities:
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| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
NUCB International College is a world-class, co-educational boarding high school that nurtures the next generation of leaders. The school accepts a wide range of students from Japan and abroad and implements leadership education from an early age in a highly diverse environment. NIC is the only boarding school in central Japan accredited by the Ministry and Education, Culture, Sports, Science & Technology (MEXT) to offer two qualifications: the Japanese high school diploma and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). All subjects apart from language classes are taught in English, and all our students have the opportunity to be awarded the Bilingual IBDP Diploma. The school provides a safe and secure co-educational boarding environment with reference to international boarding standards. 'House Supervisors,' who are well-versed in psychological and health management, provide daily life support and regular individual counselling to ensure optimal support and guidance for each student. Through living with peers from different cultures and experiences, students develop the qualities required of the next generation of leaders. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
NIC aims to develop caring, innovative and ethical leaders with a frontier spirit who can create a peaceful and sustainable society. NIC's graduates will have the ability to bridge the gap between international cultures. The case method, first developed at Harvard Business School in 1922 and now commonly used in elite academic institutions worldwide, is incorporated into the teaching approaches for leadership education at NIC. Small classes enable personalized supervision by multinational faculty members with master's or doctoral degrees and faculty from affiliated top business schools. In addition, the Summer School for prospective students (July) and a preparatory course (the Bridging Programme) for September admission are offered in the Spring term. |