North London Collegiate School (UK)
is a top independent day school

NLCS Kobe
is preparing to open
in August 2025

Start Here. Go Anywhere.

At NLCS Kobe, we honour the educational heritage of our founding school in London, England whilst embracing core Japanese values that emphasise community and personal growth. Our mission is to inspire each student to discover their passions and make a meaningful contribution to society. With a global outlook, we nurture an appreciation for diverse perspectives, all while preserving the essence of Japanese culture and heritage. As part of a school network with deep roots in the UK, NLCS Kobe is poised to offer a unique blend of international educational excellence and Japanese tradition, fostering a dynamic exchange of ideas and learning. This global approach enriches our students’ experiences, broadening their horizons and deepening their understanding of the world.

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A Message from our Principal

Matthew Williams / Founding Principal

When we open our doors in 2025, North London Collegiate School Kobe will offer outstanding opportunities academically, pastorally, and beyond the curriculum. We will guide our students to follow their passions and develop a global perspective, whilst maintaining strong links to both our heritage in the UK and the traditions and culture of Japan.

The school will be selective, providing students with an academically ambitious education that aims to challenge and stretch each individual in order for them to find their passions and aspire to make a difference in the wider world.

From the day we open in Kobe, we will offer your children an exceptional education, outstanding pastoral care and world class experiences. My team and I will know your child as an individual, who will be given the education and opportunities to thrive in modern Japan and the interconnected world we all live in. They will travel, they will be challenged, they will be supported, and they will thrive as we work in partnership to develop them into global citizens.

Each of the NLCS international schools have achieved outstanding academic success, adapting an NLCS education to their particular cultural setting. Our school will be rooted in Japanese traditions with a global outlook, uniquely placing us as the premium school for Japanese and international families in the region.

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Welcome from our Founding Principal

We honor the educational heritage of NLCS in London
whilst embracing core Japanese values

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Our Educational Philosophy

The NLCS educational philosophy is built on three core pillars, drawing from over 170 years of pioneering history at NLCS (UK). We believe that with the right support and guidance, students will thrive both academically and socially. We avoid 'labeling' students or limiting their potential. Our school fosters a supportive, collaborative environment where children are encouraged to discover their capabilities rather than focus on their limitations.

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Curriculum Overview

At NLCS Kobe, we offer our students a unique, academically challenging, international curriculum with a clear commitment to Japanese heritage and culture. Our curriculum ensures that all learners develop a sophisticated command of the English language with a focus on internationalism and a deep commitment to sustainability, diversity, creativity, languages, mathematics, humanities and sciences. We celebrate the diversity that makes up our school and commit to learn from differing perspectives that enrich our global community. We ensure that our students are happy and healthy and that they develop the knowledge and skills that enable them to make a positive difference to the world.

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The Campuses will be located in Rokko Island and Rokko Mountain

NLCS Kobe opens its doors in August 2025, as the newest overseas branch of NLCS schools. Our school is a selective co-educational day school for students from grade 1 to 6. The school is based in the AsiaOne building on Rokko Island, Kobe, with good access to the commercial centres of Osaka and Kobe, as well as the airport and port areas.
Our senior school welcomes students in grade 7 in 2026. Admissions will extend to all grades in the senior school when we move to our dedicated Rokko Mountain site and is set to become a thriving and dynamic community where academic excellence and a love for learning are nurtured. At NLCS Kobe, we are committed to providing an education that is rooted in the outstanding traditions of NLCS (UK) while being tailored to retain a strong linguistic and cultural identity for our students in Japan. Our goal is to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary for success at leading universities around the world.