International School of Nagano

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Matsumoto, Japan

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Preschool· International school· Primary/Secondary Education

International School of Nagano Reviews | Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars (6 reviews)

International School of Nagano is located in Matsumoto, Japan on 1 Chome-2-2 Minamimatsumoto. International School of Nagano is rated 4.4 out of 5 in the category preschool in Japan. We are an international school located in Matsumoto city, Nagano, with 120 students aged from 2 to 10. We believe in fostering international mindedness, while treasuring our culture, environment, and neighbours. ISN is an IB (International Baccalaureate) candidate school. ISN is an English immersion school. We offer counseling for all of our students on future career and educational decisions. Whether it’d be; future entrance to international schools or schools abroad, Japanese speaking schools, future educational prospects or entrance to other renowned institutions for future career possibilities. ISN classrooms steer away from rigid teacher-student dynamics, and one way information flow, to open a more conversational approach. We also allot time for our students to express their thoughts and feelings on diverse subjects. In order to create an environment in which children take responsibility for their learning, student discussions are very important. ISN teachers have the flexibility to revise their own teaching methods, in a way that bests accomplishes the task of raising students’ desire to learn. ISN’s learning environment is not only connected to its school, but also to society, and to the world. Because of this, both students and teachers of ISN support the society, and are striving to broaden their learning environments. Understanding the relationship between our society and the world in the past, present, and future will help our students prepare for their own futures, and help them to be successful. For students, teachers, and the region, a life that fits with the era of internationalization, an environment learning system, approach is used at ISN. In order to meet the needs of a changing society, we implement an environmental learning approach. These children stand at the starting line of their role in a worldwide society, and in order to succeed in this global task of betterment, we help them learn through this system.

Address

1 Chome-2-2 Minamimatsumoto

Phone

+81 263875971

Company size

11-50 employees

Headquarters

Matsumoto, Nagano

Founded

2012

Open hours

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A.S. Miller

I previously worked as an English program after-school teacher and program coordinator for ISN. During my time, ISN was very young and in the process of defining itself and it was amazing to watch the teachers, staff, and students build this amazing school from the ground up - both literally and figuratively! The environment was focused always on the children and helping them to grow and reach their fill potential with a strong variety of English and Japanese classes and activities in the beautiful, fresh Nagano area. Throughout the years, I continue to follow the school's progress online and it is wonderful to see them continue to grow. My time with ISN is a time I treasure always. Now I have small children of my own and hope whole-heartedly there will be a day when they can experience life at ISN too!

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Serena H

I was a preschool teacher with ISN. It was such an enriching experience for me! Having taught preschoolers in Singapore for the past 10 years, I relocated to Matsumoto with my family. We settled down quickly many thanks to the school! My fellow colleagues were amazing - knowledgeable and kind. The students were adorable, eager to learn and their families supportive too. We still keep in touch! Well, things were not always rosy or went as planned. Yet, the school would rally together, seek solutions and move forward. It is this ISN spirit of perseverance and teamwork that will stand the school in good stead for many more years to come. Being the only international school in Matsumoto and an IB school too, I think are notable achievements. Keep going ISN, especially in the midst of this unpredictable pandemic. All the best! Ganbatte!

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Rachael C

International teachers rarely last more than a year because the conditions are so terrible. No big summer break, no team culture. The principal of the school doesn’t have an education degree but writes a lot of the education documents. I worked here and it was the worst teaching job I ever had. Since I left 6 teachers have left in 18 months. Most of the international teachers aren’t native English speakers.

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Thomas Rezendes

My daughter comes to this school.

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Watson Lindsay

This school's quality education should be known to more people and be valued by the community.

斉藤奈美

先生達の熱意のお話を知り合いのママさんに聞いて見学しました。個性を見てもらえるのは嬉しいです。公園でたまたま会ったISNの子ども達と遊んでもらいました。みんな優しいですね。