Located in central Nagoya, Enishi International School (EIS) is distinguished as an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School offering a comprehensive continuum through the Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma Programmes. The school provides a close-knit, multicultural learning environment that emphasizes inquiry-based education, critical thinking, and global mindedness. This seamless, full-continuum IB pathway makes EIS an appealing choice for families seeking a recognized international pre-university education in the region.
What teachers and parents say
Positives
- Central, convenient location in downtown Nagoya near Nagoya Station, making daily commutes much easier than suburban alternatives.
- Full IB continuum accreditation, offering the recognized PYP, MYP, and DP pathways from early childhood through high school.
- Dedicated and approachable teachers, with parents frequently highlighting caring staff and an encouraging, close-knit community.
Negatives
- Below-market teacher compensation, with forum discussions frequently citing modest salaries (~¥300,000/month) and minimal benefits or relocation support.
- Heavily local/bilingual student demographic, leading some educators and parents to note that English proficiency and classroom dynamics mirror an immersion school more than a traditional international school.
- Address
- 2 Chome-12-32 Kikui, Nishi WardNagoya, 451-0044Japan
- Website
- https://enishi.ac.jp/
- [email protected]
- System
- IB
- Curriculum
- IB Diploma, IB Middle Years, IB Primary Years
- Enrollment
- 225
- Faculty
- 32
