North London Collegiate School (NLCS) Kobe

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Founded In2025

North London Collegiate School NLCS Kobe is part of the globally recognised NLCS family, bringing its long-standing academic heritage to the Kansai region. The school delivers a rigorous international curriculum in English, underpinned by a strong emphasis on scholarship, critical thinking, and academic excellence. Alongside this, Japanese language, literature, and cultural understanding are embedded within the curriculum, ensuring students develop both global perspective and local context while preparing for leading universities worldwide.

The school currently operates from its campus on Rokko Island, equipped with facilities that support academic, creative, and physical development. A purpose-built senior school campus is planned on Rokko Mountain, designed to expand the school’s offering with additional learning spaces and a broader co-curricular environment.

Across both phases, NLCS Kobe places strong emphasis on pastoral care and holistic development, supporting students to grow into confident, well-rounded individuals within an internationally minded community.

 

NLCS Kobe, 1 Chome Kōyōchōnaka, Higashinada Ward, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan Get Direction

Detailed Information

EDUCATION LEVEL :  Pre-SchoolPrimarySecondary

CURRICULUM :  International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP/IBPYP)

STARTING AGE : 5 years old
FOREIGN LANGUAGES TAUGHT : No

About The Principal

Matthew Williams

Matthew Williams

Principal

Matthew Williams is the Founding Principal of North London Collegiate School Kobe, leading the establishment of the school as part of the globally recognised NLCS family. With a strong background in education and leadership, he brings a deep understanding of the NLCS ethos, centred on academic excellence, intellectual curiosity, and individual development. He has played a key role in shaping the school’s vision, admissions approach, and early outreach, ensuring alignment with NLCS’s long-standing academic traditions while embedding the cultural context of Japan. Known for his commitment to supporting students to achieve their full potential, Matthew leads with a focus on high standards, pastoral care, and the development of globally minded learners within a supportive and ambitious school environment.

Annual Fees

2025 - 2026
Grade 1 (Age 5): ¥ 2,800,000
Grade 2 (Age 6): ¥ 2,800,000
Grade 3 (Age 7): ¥ 2,800,000
Grade 4 (Age 8): ¥ 2,900,000
Grade 5 (Age 9): ¥ 2,900,000
Grade 6 (Age 10): ¥ 2,900,000
Appication Fee: ¥ 35,000
EAL (English As Additional Language):
All fees is indicated in ¥ and is inclusive of GST (Goods and Service Tax) are correct at the time the information was provided. The age group requirement for each grade may differ. Kindly visit the respective school page or contact the school directly for updates to the fees at the time of admissions.
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