About Nisai

Nisai is a WASC-accredited school, an organization headquartered in California, USA. It is an educational organization that accredits schools from early childhood to grade 12 (equivalent to senior high school) and universities.

Nisai's courses are accredited by OCR Cambridge, which stands for Oxford, Cambridge, and the Royal Society of Arts. It is accredited by the UK's most prestigious institutions. Nisai was the first in the world to be accredited to offer a fully online Cambridge International education and has a long history of providing high-quality education.

All courses are taught by experienced native English-speaking teachers. If you are not confident in your English at this stage, your teacher will work with you to develop all four skills efficiently according to your current level of English ability.

The more students progress in their studies at Nisai, the earlier they will acquire the ability to use English in a global context. Children who enroll at Nisai are placed in the most suitable class according to their learning ability, and in a learning environment where they study together with students from other countries, they develop an international outlook and ability, and grow up to be global human resources. Of course, they will also be able to demonstrate great strength in English examinations and other certification qualifications. The ability to receive an international education while attending school in Japan, with the feel of a cram school, is one of Nisai's strengths, as it is offered completely online.

Japanese high school students who graduate from Japanese high school are not able to go directly to an overseas university like their overseas counterparts. In order to go to an overseas university, students must improve their English language skills (at least IELTS 6.0) and then attend a foundation course, known as a university preparatory course, established by each university. The current mainstream is to complete this process before going on to university. This takes more time and costs more than for students from other countries.

However, by taking Cambridge International A-Levels and gaining an international qualification, students can prove that they have the same academic ability as those who have completed the Foundation Course and can go directly to a university overseas. Of course, by the end of the Nisai program, you will also have English language skills above IELTS 6.0. Please know that your options are wide and overseas. And you will have the ability to realize your dreams at Nisai and at Nisai University.

We hope that by taking the Cambridge program, which we are proud to offer, you will develop your skills and broaden your options for the future.

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About Trial Lessons

At Nisai, we conduct a trial lesson to ensure your satisfaction before enrollment. The process includes:

Cambridge Program

Do you know about the Cambridge Program?
It may not be widely known within Japan. We will introduce the Cambridge Program briefly here.

There are two major international education programs in the world, namely the International Baccalaureate (IB) and Cambridge (A-Level), which have recently gained fame in Japan as well. When looking at schools worldwide, the number of Cambridge schools generally exceeds that of IB schools. However, when examined based on individual countries, the distribution of schools adopting the Cambridge program is quite uneven.

Considering that Cambridge originated in the UK, it's no wonder that it is much more widely used in the UK compared to IB. Conversely, in the USA, while the difference is small, it's the opposite.

The situation varies by country in Asia. While there are more IB schools than Cambridge schools in Japan and Hong Kong, the number of Cambridge schools exceeds that of IB in China, Thailand, Malaysia, and India.

The International Baccalaureate (IB) program covers a broader range of subjects, allowing students to explore knowledge in various areas, although coping with the volume can be challenging. On the other hand, the Cambridge program involves selecting 3-4 subjects and acquiring specialized knowledge over time. For students, the Cambridge program is considered more flexible compared to IB, as there are no compulsory subjects, allowing science-oriented students to focus on science subjects and arts-oriented students to do the same with arts subjects.

University Admission

University admissions from international schools can be broadly categorized into two types:

Most international schools do not fall under the educational facilities listed in Article 1 of Japan's School Education Law (including Japanese kindergartens, elementary schools, junior high schools, and high schools). Therefore, instead of certification from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), students need international accreditation to be recognized for admission by schools in Japan and around the world.

Entry to Japanese Universities

When international school students take university entrance exams, most aim for the September exam slot. However, since many courses at Japanese universities start in April, some students also take exams in the April slot.

The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology recognizes students holding Cambridge International A-Level qualifications as having university entrance qualifications. Please also refer to the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology's Q&A (see Q5 & Q6 regarding Cambridge).

Additionally, there are universities offering programs conducted in English that allow direct application using A-Level grades. High school students attending Nisai can take AS & A-Level courses while attending Japanese schools, enabling them to obtain both Japanese and foreign graduation qualifications (Double Diploma), greatly expanding their university options worldwide.

Entry to Foreign Universities

The Cambridge International database provides detailed information on the acceptance status of Cambridge International qualifications at universities worldwide.

Japanese universities typically assess applicants based on their scores on standardized tests (such as the National Center Test for University Admissions) and the university's own entrance exams.

However, overseas universities conduct admissions evaluations by considering a combination of factors including English proficiency, extracurricular activities, essays, academic performance (including international qualifications like A-Levels), and high school grades. This holistic approach to admissions is a significant characteristic of universities abroad.

In other words, applicants are evaluated from the perspective of whether they would be suitable for the university, considering their high school experiences and endeavors. This differs greatly from the emphasis placed on test results in Japanese university entrance exams. Consequently, You will be put to the test as an individual.

Your options are open to the world. Consider studying at Nisai to broaden your horizons and gain access to more opportunities. It's undeniable that the learning experience at Nisai will be a significant asset even in your future career.

※Cambridge International AS & A Levels are taken annually by 175,000 students from 125 countries. Each learning program follows the British curriculum and is designed to prepare students for entry into foreign universities (equivalent to the first year of university study). A-Level qualifications are internationally recognized and serve as proof of academic ability required for admission to overseas universities. Holding A-Level qualifications expands options for attending foreign universities and greatly enhances prospects in the job market.