Tel. 055-287-9577
New Life International School
Admissions
New Life International School welcomes inquiries from all interested students. Students are accepted throughout the year.
Admissions Requirements and Procedures
Welcome to New Life International School!
If your family lives in Japan, please feel free to contact the school on weekdays from 8:40–4:30 at 055-287-9577. You are also welcome to reach us in the evenings or on weekends at 090-6014-2663 or K12@nliskofu.com.
If your family is currently living outside Japan, please email us at K12@nliskofu.com or call +81-55-287-9577 during school hours. Evening and weekend calls can be made to +81-90-6014-2663.
Student Entrance Requirements
All students must meet the following four requirements:
1. Age & Grade Placement
Students are placed primarily by age. Grade 1 begins at age 6, with an April 1 cut-off date. This requirement may be adjusted for students transferring from overseas or from schools with different calendars.
2. English Language Requirement
All students are interviewed and assessed to determine English proficiency and readiness.
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Students complete an oral English interview (10–20 minutes).
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At least one parent is interviewed in English or Japanese.
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Overseas families may complete interviews online.
Students entering Grades 2–5 with limited English may be accepted if highly motivated and willing to attend after-school ESL classes (additional fees apply).
Students in Grade 6 and above must be able to speak, read, and write in English.
3. Reading & Math Skills
All students take reading and math assessments (30–60 minutes) to determine placement and support needs.
4. Agreement to School Policies
At least one parent must read and agree to the NLIS Handbook and school policies. Students are also expected to follow school rules. Upon acceptance, families submit required documents, including contracts, health records, and permission forms.
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Transfers for English Students, Homeschoolers, and Japanese School Students:
NLIS welcomes transfer students and offers flexible placement. Support is provided to help students make up missed credits and transition smoothly. Permanent records, transcripts, and a letter of recommendation are required for all students.
Uniform Requirements
School T-shirts
All elementary students are required to wear the NLIS school t-shirt every day. At the time of this printing, the short-sleeved t-shirts are 1,600 yen, and the long-sleeved shirts are 2,000 yen. We have school t-shirts available in black, white, and blue. Please see any office staff if you are interested in purchasing a shirt. In winter, students wear navy or gray sweaters.
Uniforms for Grades 7 through 12
Junior high and high school students wear school uniforms. They wear a navy blazer, trousers, a white shirt, a tie for boys, a bow tie for girls, and sweater vests in winter. The girls can wear trousers or a plaid skirt.
Junior high and high school students must wear a school t-shirt during PE and field trips. They also wear a school jacket for PE during the winter.
Free Days
Occasionally, the school will call a "free day." On these days, students may wear whatever they want as long as it is modest and clean. Note: Every Friday will no longer be a "free day."
Badges
All NLIS elementary students are required to wear a school badge on any day they are not wearing a school shirt. In the winter, the badge should be on the coat or jacket the child wears to school. The first badge is free. If a child needs more, each additional child costs 300 yen.