Fun and Active Learning

AGES 2 TO 6 YEARS OLD

International School in Nagoya

Hisaya International Preschool and Kindergarten

Looking for a friendly international preschool in Nagoya?
Welcome to Hisaya International Preschool and Kindergarten.
We offer a range of Montessori inspired, blended learning preschool and kindergarten classes for children ages 2 – 6 years old.
Every child deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and socialize in a safe school environment. At Hisaya International Preschool & Kindergarten, your child can learn, have fun and make new friends in a 100% English-speaking environment. Students learn the same academic and social skills as their peers in native English speaking countries. This makes it easy for students to seamlessly switch between schools in their home countries and here in Japan. 

How old are you?

Caterpillar Class

3, 4, or 5 times per week
Ages 2 yrs.
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Grasshopper Class

4 or 5 times per week
Ages 3 yrs.
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Butterfly Class

4 or 5 times per week
Ages 4-5 yrs.
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Porcupine Class

5 times per week
Ages 5-6 yrs.
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Caterpillar Class

3, 4, or 5 times per week

Ages 2 yrs.

Go

Grasshopper Class

4 or 5 times per week

Ages 3 yrs.

Go

Butterfly Class

4 or 5 times per week

Ages 4-5 yrs

Go

Centrally Located

Getting here is easy! We’re conveniently located in downtown Nagoya, near Oasis 21 in Sakae - just 2 a minute walk for even the littlest feet from the Hisaya-odori and Sakae stations on the Marunouchi (red) and Meijo (purple) and Higashiyama (yellow) subway lines. Take a look at our map or give us a call for directions.
Schedule a school visit

Contacting us is easy! We accept general questions and reservations for a school visit by web form and also by telephone at

052 962 0366.


All of our staff are bilingual and can answer all of your questions and set up a school tour. 


We’d love to show you the best preschool in Nagoya and we think you’ll see why Hisaya International Preschool & Kindergarten is a special place for your child to learn and grow.


Summary: Hisaya International Preschool at a glance


Hisaya International Preschool is an English-language preschool in Nagoya, Japan, serving children from approximately 24 months to 6 years.


The school combines Montessori teaching methods with play-based and inquiry-based learning in an English immersion environment.


Teachers hold teaching qualifications such as ECE, TEFL and TESOL certifications and teaching licenses. Programs are designed for both Japanese and international families.


We have small class sizes of up to 12 and a focus on language development, independence, creativity, and social-emotional growth.


Graduates continue to a variety of Japanese, international, and overseas elementary schools.


We also have a comprehensive after-school English program for families that chose public elementary school in Japan.

News & Blog

2 year old class - Caterpillar Class - Nagoya, Japan

Your Child's First English Class - 2 years old - Caterpillar Class

By Hisaya International Preschool • June 24, 2026
Hisaya International Preschool's CATERPILLAR CLASS is the very beginning of many children's school lives. Let's take a look at some examples of what a child can typically do when they begin the CATERPILLAR CLASS and how their skills grow by the time they are ready to graduate to the next level.

Why is craft time important?

By Happy Staff • May 1, 2026
During Craft Time, students practice cutting paper with scissors about three times a week. At first using scissors is difficult for many students, but with practice students gradually learn to hold the scissors correctly and cut straight lines.
Children reading in pre-school

Does your child love reading? They will at Hisaya International Preschool!

By Happy Staff • January 20, 2026
Mastering a language means mastering the 4 skills of that language: listening, speaking, reading and writing. This article talks about reading. Children usually begin reading simple c-v-c words around the age of 4 or 5. Of course, some kids are faster and some are slower but this is a good general rule.
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Early Morning and After School Classes and Daycare Service also available.