World-Class Early Childhood
Education Comes to Nagoya Sakae.
Opening April 2026
HEI Schools Nagoya Sakae is an innovative international preschool grounded in Finland’s National Core Curriculum for Early Childhood Education and the latest research from the University of Helsinki.
Through play-based exploration and a deep respect for each child’s individuality, we bring world-class learning to the heart of Nagoya, Sakae.
HEI Schools in numbers

25
HEI Schools
worldwide

1670
children
enrolled in HEI Schools worldwide

1611
teachers
in HEI Diploma programs worldwide
Why HEI Schools Is Recognized Worldwide

01
A Strong Academic Foundation and Research Partnership
HEI Schools was founded together with Professor Lasse Lipponen from the Faculty of Educational Sciences at the University of Helsinki. We also work in close cooperation with the Finnish National Agency for Education, ensuring our programs are continuously updated based on the latest educational research from around the world.
Our educational approach serves as a bridge between research and practice, constantly evolving to reflect new findings and best practices.
This strong partnership with academia is one of the key reasons why HEI Schools is highly respected across the globe.

02
Holistic, Play-Based, and Future-Ready Education
Academic Learning × Character Development
Every child has the right to learn and grow in a safe, supportive environment that empowers them to shape their own future.
At HEI Schools, we value each child’s individuality and provide a holistic education that nurtures not only academic skills, but also emotional well-being and social competence.
Our curriculum teaches core cognitive skills such as literacy and numeracy, while also fostering essential non-cognitive skills — including resilience, communication, and problem-solving — that research shows are vital for lifelong success.

03
A Globally Trusted International Brand
Over 4,000 Educators in 50+ Countries
The HEI Schools educational model and teacher training programs are used by more than 4,000 educators across over 50 countries on five continents.
HEI Schools Nagoya Sakae, opening in Japan, will be part of this vibrant global network of learning and collaboration.





