International School of Nagano Gojo Elementary

International School of Nagano (ISN) Gojo Elementary is the elementary school campus of the ISN network in Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture, serving students in elementary grades, typically ages 6 to 12. As part of an IB-accredited school system authorized for the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme, Gojo Elementary provides rigorous, inquiry-based education delivered entirely in English. The campus offers a complete elementary education that combines international academic standards with deep connections to the local Matsumoto community and Nagano natural environment. Students engage in interdisciplinary units of inquiry that develop critical thinking, research skills, and global awareness while maintaining Japanese cultural identity. ISN Gojo Elementary is part of the broader ISN network that includes preschool campuses at Shimauchi and Minami-Matsumoto, as well as middle school programs, creating a complete educational pathway from early childhood through middle school. The elementary campus draws families from across Matsumoto and surrounding areas who seek internationally portable education credentials combined with the benefits of living in Nagano Prefecture. Graduates are prepared for transition to international middle and high schools throughout Japan and globally. The school maintains the high academic and community standards that define all ISN campuses across Nagano Prefecture.