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Why NUCB International College?

Studying at NUCB International College (NIC) provides high school students from around the world with a unique opportunity to study in a progressive academic programme with top class resources on the picturesque Nagoya University of Commerce and Business campus in the suburbs of Nagoya. Students will acquire highly developed thinking and personal skills which will allow them to have multiple career pathway options both in Japan and abroad. They will live and study in an international community with a wealth of cultures, perspectives and experiences for them to draw from as they hone their qualities as leaders and team players with the capacity to shape the future global society.

⇨ Why Study in Japan?

Driven by our Educational Philosophy, outlined below, our ambition is for every student to reach her or his potential and make a contribution to society. In simple terms, we want students to be the best that they can be individually without fear of competition or failure. We endeavour to ensure that motivation comes from within so that it is constructive and enduring and not driven by competition or comparisons. The academic and pastoral support programmes and overall experience at NIC, put students on a path to lifelong achievement via the garnering of real skills and connections with quality teachers, professors and colleagues in a caring and collaborative environment.

The school is located in greater Nagoya, Japan's third most populous city and home to the country's greatest concentration of automobile, fine ceramics, aerospace, and other high-tech industries. It is known as the transportation hub of the country, making travel to other destinations fast and easy. Furthermore, the Chubu Centrair International Airport is easily accessible from the city center and functions as a convenient transit point for domestic flights and a key gateway to overseas.

Educational Philosophy

We believe…

in the capacity of all to develop and improve

in valuing and respecting all

in supporting and encouraging all those in our community

in the IB and Case Method approaches to learning

success comes from endeavour and innovative thinking

We collaborate...

to get the best results for all

by inclusive practices

by seeking diverse perspectives

to improve the global society and environment

to be effective leaders and team members

We achieve...

by trying new ideas and approaches

by utilising and acknowledging current research

by building identity and character

by developing people and learning skills

by performing to the best of our ability and reflecting upon our mistakes

Advantages of NIC

NUCB International College offers a variety of supportive systems and environment, such as student dormitories and scholarships, to enable students to work hard and enjoy a fulfilling campus life.

Active Learning & Case Method

NIC places a high value on Active Learning and the Case Method approaches to teaching and learning. Case Method is an innovative method of teaching which allows students to work on complex real-world problems. Teachers are trained in Case Method approaches as part of regular professional development.

International Programme

Students studying at NUCB International College are able to graduate with two high school diplomas for matriculation to international and domestic Japanese universities. The school is currently in the process of applying for authorisation as an International Baccalaureate World School, and hope to deliver the academically prestigious Diploma Programme (DP), which is recognised by the best universities worldwide as the premier university matriculation programme.

Student Support

NUCB International College has an advanced student support programme to monitor and assist students' from entry to graduation and beyond.