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The Embassy ofSwitzerland

Japanese Red CrossMedical Center

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Japanese Red CrossCollege of Nursing

University ofthe Sacred Heart

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EDUCATIONFOR THE WORLD STAGE

International Course

GUIDE BOOK 2017

JAPAN

EDUCATIONFOR THE WORLD STAGE --EDUCATION FOR PEOPLE WHO WANT MORE--

THE TOEFL iBT® SCOREOUR STUDENTS AIM FORSOME STUDENTS HAVE SCORED OVER 118, OUT OF A MAXIMUM SCORE OF 120

19100MORE THAN

01 Hiroo Gakuen International Course Guide Book

EDUCATIONFOR THE WORLD STAGE --EDUCATION FOR PEOPLE WHO WANT MORE--

ACADEMIC GOALSAs a school specially designated to accept returnee students, Hiroo Gakuen

has, for a number of years, achieved a high performance in the fi eld of language

learning. The International Course, dedicated to this aim, focuses on developing

our students’ abilities to enable them to play an active part in the international

community. Under its educational philosophy of “Symbiosis and Autonomy”,

Hiroo Gakuen strives to create an environment of mutual encouragement. The

International Course nurtures students who can be ambitious and disciplined

but also caring of others. We hope to produce students who are both culturally

refi ned and highly linguistically capable.

31COUNTRIESOVERSEAS COUNTRIESWHERE STUDENTS HAVE LIVED

THE TOEFL iBT® SCOREOUR STUDENTS AIM FOR

19PEOPLE NUMBER OF FULL TIME FOREIGN TEACHERS

THIRTEEN HUMANITIES SUBJECT EXPERTSSIX MATH AND SCIENCE SUBJECT SPECIALISTS

Hiroo Gakuen International Course Guide Book 02

SEARCH FOR INSPIRATION,AND ESTABLISH YOURINDEPENDENCE

Hisae Uematsu - Having inherited and now

continuing a long tradition as a designated school

for returnee education and research, we hope to

nurture internationally minded students who can

take an active role in society. We are continuing to

improve the quality of our teaching, and last year

again increased the number of full-time foreign

teaching staff. Each student has his or her own

MacBook Pro, which they use to do research and

make presentations. We really try to include ICT

in every aspect of our education style. The use of

ICT as a learning tool is one of the main tenets of our

teaching philosophy and students are encouraged to

approach learning in a proactive manner.

Student - I have Canadian parents, but grew up

in Japan. Since I was young I have hoped to study

at a university overseas. On the international

course I've been able to study alongside students

of varied cultural backgrounds. I get the feeling

on an almost daily basis that being with friends

who have high aims themselves helps to

incentivize individuals to give their own opinions.

I have enjoyed a lot of extra-curricular activities

and am currently taking part in the Google

Science Fair international contest. To this end,

I am working with friends on an ion engine for

satellites.

Hisae Uematsu - He is eager to absorb

knowledge; he enjoys challenging himself and

seeing how far he can go, while also keeping

in mind how he can make a real contribution to

society. He is blessed with having friendly rivals

and it generates a synergistic effect.

Fostering growth by bringing together diverse individuals into a rich international environment.

INTER V IE W

Hisae Uematsu Head of the International Course 11th Grade Senior High School International Course Student

1 : 1 2STUDENTS

The number of student ICT leaders supporting each class

in junior high school.

All International Coursestudents have their own

computers.


SEARCH FOR INSPIRATION,AND ESTABLISH YOURINDEPENDENCE

Student - In the future I'd really like to study

aerospace engineering so I aim to enter a

prestigious U.S. university. To make my dreams

become a reality I intend to take the SAT®. I'm

getting ready for that at the moment.

Hisae Uematsu - Since junior high, he has been

taking online courses at a foreign university and

has already gained a number of credits. The fi rst

time he took the SAT®, he was pleased to get an

excellent score in math. To help our really able

students reach their dreams of studying at top

overseas universities, we are continuing every

year to consult with and build connections with

a number of foreign educational institutes. We

spare no efforts in helping our students realize

their dreams and fully supporting them in

whichever fi eld they have interest.

Nurturing internationalism through cooperationin learning.

Crossing Borders, Flying Higher and Higher.

Make great steps forward by identifying your goals.

INTER V IE W

Hisae Uematsu Head of the International Course AG(Advanced Group) International Course 9th GradeSG(Standard Group) International Course 9th Grade

Student (SG) - I fi rst heard a presentation given in English when

I visited the Keyaki Festival as an elementary school sixth grader.

It really motivated me to join the international course when I saw

a junior high school student, not much older than me, confi dently

presenting their ideas in front of a group of people. Right after I joined

this course, I was a bit overwhelmed by the lessons and discussions

conducted fully in English, but with the help of my classmates who

speak English well, I am now able to communicate effectively and

participate in complex discussions in English too.

Student (AG) - Owing to the fact that I lived abroad for twelve years

and returned to Japan when I was in the sixth grade of elementary

school, I was painfully aware that Japanese was one of my weaker

subjects. I have lots of friends now who have been in Japan all their

lives. It's great to learn from them.

Hisae Uematsu - The international course classes are made up

of Advanced Group (AG) students, who already speak English, and

Standard Group (SG) students, who start from the basics. I feel that

the AG and SG students help each other and motivate each other to

learn and grow.

Student (SG) - I aim to pass the Pre-1st Grade Eiken test before I

graduate from junior high. Also, once I have passed the in-school

selection exams for the Australian study abroad program, I will begin

preparing for my time overseas. During their time at Hiroo Gakuen

students should identify their strengths and try to build on them.

Student (AG) - I am now working towards passing the Eiken Grade

One test. To really confi rm my own future goal, I want to make the

most of the opportunities given to me, and attend events like science

fairs and law court hearings to help expand the limits of what I can

possibly achieve.

Hisae Uematsu - I was impressed with the way our two students

who worked as class representatives were able to show the individual

nature of our students and at the same time, bring them together

and exhibit a high degree of leadership. As a whole class, and while

respecting each person's individual character, we were able to draw

out the best from each other. And, on top of increasing the number of

students who are interested in studying abroad, we have also raised

the number of students actually studying overseas. The school

continues to work hard to strengthen ties with foreign universities to

increase our students' chances at studying anywhere in the world.


Under Article 1 of the Japan Education Act students who study in English at Hiroo Gakuen can receive the Japanese Junior and Senior High School Graduation Certifi cates.

Article 1 of the JapanEducation Act

PROGRAM OFSTUDY


Students in the Advanced Group are predominantly returnees and already have a high level of English. While we aim to strengthen their understanding of Japanese culture and their command of the Japanese language, we aspire to cultivate critically thinking and internationally-minded students.

This group is for students who are learning English and wish to play an active part in the international community. Their English level is not tested upon admittance. By learning English they can then go on to study in Japan or overseas.

AG

SG

INTERNATIONAL

DOMESTIC

MEDICAL ANDSCIENCE

47%

29% 24%

INTERNATIONAL

MEDICAL ANDSCIENCE

89%

11%

Course choices made by our AG students entering senior high school in 2016.

Course choices made by our SG students entering senior high school in 2016.


7th Grade 9th Grade 11th Grade8th Grade

Junior High School

10th Grade 12th Grade

7th Grade 9th Grade 11th Grade

Senior High School

8th Grade

Junior High School

10th Grade 12th Grade

Advanced Group（AG）

Domestic Course Domestic Course

Medical and Science CourseMedical and Science Course

International Course（＊Advanced Group）

Standard Group（SG）

INTERNATIONAL COURSE

DOMESTIC COURSE MEDICAL AND SCIENCE COURSE

Please note that, as a general rule, students are unable to change from the International Course during the three years of junior high school.

In junior high school the International Course is divided into two groups : the Advanced Group, who are taught primarily in English, and the Standard Group, which starts with the basics and aims to improve the students’ English ability. In senior high school, all students belong to the Advanced Group. All students who successfully complete the course are awarded a Japanese Junior or Senior High School Graduation Certifi cate. The aim of our senior high school program is to develop the students’ ability and potential for tertiary study mainly in prestigious overseas universities, or at the highest level in Japan. Particular focus is put on preparing students for SATs® and AP®exams as well as for university applications.

On the Domestic Course, classes are aimed at preparing students to enter noted public universities and prestigious private universities. The Medical and Science Course students are offered the opportunity to study at an advanced level for both medical and scientifi c specialties. All the courses cover the needs of students wishing to enter any of a wide range of faculties.

Senior High School

※These are the results from 2016.　The results differ every year.

Solely at discretion of the school, an opportunity exists for students to change courses at the end of their 9th and/or 10th grade.However, to do so, they must have reached a certain standard.

EDUCATION



THE POWER TO DISSEMINATE INFORMATION

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

MacBook Pro / MOODLE NETWORK

To create individuals capable of actively contributing to in the international community, we believe both a deep understanding of culture and the possession of an accurate body of knowledge are essential.

We note with pleasure that the online learning program has been very successful. In junior high, some students, who were particularly intrigued by what they had learned online, have taken online courses at prestigious overseas universities.

Students on the International Course enthusiastically take part in speech contests and debate competitions. Thanks to their efforts and the high level of education they receive at school, they have achieved many creditable positions over the last few years.

2007

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

Participation in the Junior 8 Summit as Japanese Representative in the Group of 8 Heiligendamm Summit in Germany

First All-Japan Spelling Bee Runner Up

Twenty-third All-Japan High School English Speech Contest Runner UpTokyo Private High School Speech Contest Fourth Excellence Award

Third IPC English All-Japan Speech Contest (prize awarded)Forty-Second ECC Mayor of Honolulu All-Japan Youth Speech Contest High School Division Runner UpInternational Trade Challenge Domestic Fighting Spirit AwardAll-Japan English Junior High School Debate Contest Pre-Contest WinnerFirst Clark/IPC Trophy Junior High School Student English Recitation Contest Runner Up

Fourth All-Japan Spelling Bee Runner UpThirty-third National High School Student English Language Speech Contest Tokyo Regional Final WinnerThe 2013 Asian Youth Human Resource Development Program National RepresentativeThe 2013 National English Business Idea Contest WinnerParticipated in the FedEx Express/Junior Achievement International Trade Challenge2013 IPC English Recitation Contest Winner and Runner UpNational High School English Presentation Contest Runner UpThird Annual Sophia University All Japan High School English Speech for the John Nissel Cup Runner Up

Dokkyo University 16th National High School German Speech Contest Final Part III Free Style Category Champion7th Annual Kango Bashi World High School Chinese Speech Contest 3rd Place4th Annual National Junior High School English Debate Tournament Runner Up

4th Annual National Junior High School English Debate Tournament Best Debater Award 66th Annual Takamadonomiya All Japan Junior High School English Speech Contest Fourth PlaceJapan English Profi ciency Test Association United States Ambassador's AwardInternational Pacifi c College and International Pacifi c University English Speech Contest Mayer's Commendation Science Castle 2014 3rd Place / Fuji Xerox Prize Tsukuba Science Edge 2015 English Poster Session Prize 3rd PlaceHigh School Student's Education Regeneration Conference Akie Abe Prize International Trade Challenge 2014 Runner Up (Awarded at World Championship)National High School Translation Contest Outstanding Student Award

Runner Up in the All-Japan Round (International Competition Participant)Asian Youth Development Program in Okinawa 2015 Japan RepresentativeTELL Anti-Bullyng Film Contest First Prize45th Mayor Of Honolulu Cup - All Japan Youth Speech Contest Third Prizes World Scholar s Cup 2015 :- Individual Debate Top 10% - Individual Writing 10th Place- Honor Medalists 13th Place- Team Writing 7th Place

※ Each year, this part shows the winners of the contest.

In order to encourage students to learn, and to fi nd the right attitude towards learning, everyone will have a MacBook Pro of their own.

• Through the use of their MacBook Pro, it is 　 hoped that students will do research and prepare presentations, thus developing an active learning style.• Since 2012 we have operated a Moodle Network (e-learning platform) and supported online learning.

NB: Students are required to buy their own MacBook Pro on admission to the school.

Classes

ExtracurricularActivities

Information andCommunications

Technology

Symbiosisand

Autonomy

Zero Period　The ten-minute learning opportunity before the fi rst period is known as zero period. AG students use Tensei Jingo (a famous daily editorial from the Asahi newspaper), a text that helps them improve their Japanese reading and critical thinking skills. At other times, they use this period to work on their math skills. In October of the 9th grade, all students take the PSAT®. Zero period is used to study for this test when applicable. Individual learning is encouraged with each student identifying his or her own needs.

AG Math and Science (junior high school)　The content taught in the AG math and science classes is closely linked to that of the Domestic Course. The textbooks used by the AG students are all in English, but the foreign teachers on the AG course are in constant consultation with the teachers on the domestic side and the progress being made is closely coordinated.

AG Japanese (junior high school) AG students entering Hiroo Gakuen have a wide range of experience and ability in Japanese. Each individual has a differing level of profi ciency. From 7th grade, students in the AG are taught modern Japanese, classical literature and

classical Chinese literature. If it is decided that the particular junior high school AG student has a high enough level, then that student can attend classes with the Standard Group.

AG Social Studies　Both English and Japanese are used to teach geography, history and civics. Texts written in both English and Japanese are used and a balance of both languages is promoted in the acquisition of knowledge in social studies. This is also an excellent opportunity for students to learn practical, useful language not covered in the regular English or Japanese classes.

Class features

CURRICULUM



Science Stream

Grade

Subject

English ReadingⅡ

English WritingⅡ

Advanced Literature or Modern Japanese

ChemistryⅠor

Political Science andArt

Drama Theatre

AlgebraⅡGeography

P.E.

Health

Technology

Homeroom

11th Grade

♯ of Hours

4

2

4

4

3

1

1

4

2

2

1

1

1

JapaneseJapaneseJapanese




EnglishEnglishEnglish











AP Calculus AB

AP Mechanics

Total

4

4



Grade

Subject

English ReadingⅠEnglish WritingⅠMedia Communications

AlgebraⅠTrigonometry

Japanese

Introductory Chemistry

Integrated Science

World History

Modern Society

Art

P.E.

Health

Homeroom

Total

10th Grade

♯ of Hours

5

2

2

4

3

4

2

2

3

2

1

2

1

1

34

34
















Media Communications

Cultural Theory

World History

Art History

Total

＊Media Communications

Cultural Theory

Political Science

World History

Ethics

Total

＊ Elective Subjects

2

2

3

1

3

1

3

3

2

EnglishEnglishEnglish EnglishEnglishEnglish




EnglishEnglishEnglish EnglishEnglishEnglish

34

Grade

Subject

English ReadingⅢ

English WritingⅢ

ChemistryⅡ or

Economics and

Art

＊ EthicsⅡ or

＊Art History

＊Drama Theatre

＊ Advanced Literature or

＊Japanese Writing

Japanese Expression

P.E.

Home Economics

Homeroom

12th Grade

♯ of Hours

4

2

4

3

1

2

1

1

2

2

3

2

1EnglishEnglishEnglish

















AP Calculus BC

＊ Statistics

Electricity & Magnetism

Total

5

3

4




27～ 34

5

3

3

3

1

2

2

1

5

7

3

3

3

1

2

2

1

3









English:3English:3English:3

EnglishEnglishEnglish:::333

Japanese:2Japanese:2Japanese:2














Grade

Group

Subject

English

Algebra

Geometry

Modern Japanese

Classical Japanese

Science 1

Science 2

Science Experiments

Geography

Art

Music

P.E.

Health

Technology

Ethics

Homeroom

Total

7th Grade

AG SG

♯ of Hours ♯ of Hours


1

1

2

1

2

1

1

34




Grade

Group

Subject

English

Algebra

Geometry

Modern Japanese

Classical Japanese

Science 1

Science 2

Science Experiments

History

Art

Music

P.E.

Health

Technology

Ethics

Homeroom

Total


1.5

1.5

2

1

1

1

1

34



5

3

3

3

1

2

2

1

5

7

3

3

3

1

2

2

1

3



























8th Grade

AG SG


Grade

Group

Subject

English

Algebra

Geometry

Modern Japanese

Classical Japanese

Science 1

Science 2

Science Experiments

Civics

Art

Music

P.E.

Home Economics

Ethics

Homeroom

Total

9th Grade

AG SG



1

1

3

2

1

1

34



5

3

3

4

1

1

2

1

5

7

3

2

4

1

1

2

1

4


























SAT® Hiroo Gakuen Highest Score SAT® Hiroo Gakuen student average

SAT® Results

JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

2016 TIMETABLE

Liberal Arts Stream Liberal Arts Stream

Science Stream

27～ 34

MathematicsMathematics WritingWriting

790 5112200 1720720 676

TotalTotal


Critical Reading

533

Critical Reading

690

EDUCATIONALSUPPORT


CAREER EDUCATION AND CONNECTED STUDY

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8

9

10

Special Hiroo Gakuen Lecture Series

Space and Astronomy Camp

Robot Program

DNA Expertise Course

Prestigious University Tours

Tsukuba Science Tour

Judicial Trial Lectures & Visiting Tokyo District Court Hearing

Industry Leader Guest Lecture

Special Lab all in English

Creative Lecture

Program Name Program Name


Table showing universities and courses into which International Course students including SP students※ were accepted

Table showing universities into which Hiroo Gakuen students were accepted in 2016

SUCCESSFUL APPLICATIONS TO DOMESTIC UNIVERSITIES

SUCCESSFUL APPLICATIONS TO OVERSEAS AND DOMESTIC UNIVERSITIES

OVERSEAS

DOMESTIC

This part shows the universities that accepted International Course graduates.

※ SP students : Students who had been taking English lessons in the International Course.

2016

35

7

24

90

37

55

53

5

75

35

68

42

64

14

National University

Public University

School of Medicine and Faculty of Medicine

Waseda University

Keio University

Sophia University

Tokyo University of Science

International Christian University

Meiji University

Aoyama Gakuin University

Rikkyo University

Chuo University

Hosei University

Gakushuin University

University University Number of students acceptedNumber of students accepted

This pie chart shows the percentages

of overseas and domestic universities

our students were accepted into.This is

for students who graduated in the years

from 2013 to 2016.

Universities into which International Course

students have been accepted

University

University

Course2016 2015

2015

2014

2014

2013

2013Course

Number of students accepted

Number of students accepted

Boston College

Boston University

Brandeis University

Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London

City University of New York, Baruch College

College of Wooster

Comenius University

Connecticut College

DigiPen Institute of Technology

Eugene Lang College

Grinnell College

Middlebury College

New York University

Palacky University, Olomouc

Savannah College of Art and Design

Simon Fraser University

SOAS, University of London

St. Lawrence University

University College London

University of Bath

University of British Columbia

University of California, Berkeley

University of California, Los Angeles

University of California, Santa Barbara

University of Massachusetts Amherst

University of Surrey

University of Toronto

University of Victoria

Aoyama Gakuin University

Doshisha University

Hosei University

International Christian University

Keio University

Meiji University

Rikkyo University

Ritsumeikan Asia Pacifi c University

Sophia University

Tokyo University of Science

Waseda University

Undeclared

Undeclared (College of Arts and Science)

Undeclared

Curatorial Studies

Liberal Arts

Philosophy

Faculty of Medicine

Philosophy

Computer Science

Culture and Media

Liberal Arts

Undeclared

Undeclared

Liberal Arts

Faculty of Medicine

Interactive Game Design and Development- Game Design

Bachelor of Business Administration

ICC Foundation Course

Philosophy

Economics and Mathematics

Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering

Liberal Arts

Business and Hotel Management

Physics, Integrated Sciences, Engineering Physics

Arts and Science

Undeclared (Letters and Science)

Undeclared (Humanities)

CommunicationUndeclared (Public Health & Health Science Department)

Electronic Engineering with Audio Visual Systems

Faculty of Arts and Science

Management Studies

School of Business

School of International Politics, Economics and Communication

Institute for the Liberal Arts

Global and Interdisciplinary Studies

Liberal Arts

Faculty of Law

Faculty of Environment and Information Studies

School of Global Japanese Studies

College of Business

College of Asia Pacifi c Studies

Faculty of Liberal Arts

Faculty of Law

Faculty of Science and Technology

School of International Liberal Studies

School of Political Science and Economics

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1

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1

1

1

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1

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1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

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1

1

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1

1

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OVERSEASDOMESTIC

57% 43%

CLUB ACTIVITIES

AikidoBadmintonBasketballCheerleading Dance KendoRhythmic GymnasticsSkiing and SnowboadingSoccerSoftballTable TennisTennisTrack and FieldVolleyball

ArtBrass BandBroadcast CalligraphyCodingCooking and CraftsDebateDrama English ConversationFilmGoInformation TechnologyInter PressKotoLiterary IllustrationMathematical ResearchModel RailwaysMusic PhotographyPop Music ScienceSpanishTea CeremonyVolunteer

SPORTS CLUBS

CULTURE CLUBS


CLUB ACTIVITIES SCHOOL EVENTS 2016 CAMPUSCALENDAR

10 October

11 November

12 December

1 January

2 February

3 March

Entrance Ceremony7th Grade Schole School Camp10th Grade Schole School Camp

Winter Holiday

Club Training CampsStudy Abroad Programs

Opening Ceremony 9th Grade School Trip

School FestivalPSAT® (9th Grade)

Opening CeremonySAT® Test Center

11th Grade School TripSAT® Test Center

Sports Festival

Ball Game TounamentOpen Classes

Music Festival

Summer HolidayClub Training Camps Study Abroad Programs

Graduation CeremonySpring Holiday

4 April

5 May

6 June

7July

8 August

9 September


FACILITIES

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FAQ

No. Students are not allowed to come to school by bicycle.

Students are allowed to bring mobile phones to school. However, there are rules governing the use of phones. They can only be used after school. In junior high school, phones must be handed to the homeroom teacher for safekeeping at morning assembly. Valuables are also handed to the

teacher at this time. Phones and valuables will be returned during afternoon assembly.

There are about thirty thousand titles available in the library. On admission to the school all students are given a library card. Students use this card to borrow up to three books at a time. Books can be borrowed for up to one week. The library has an OPAC (Online Public Access Catalog) service available for students to check on the status of books which are currently being

borrowed or on reserve. If any student wishes the library to add a title to its collection, he or she should fi ll out a Purchase Request Form. This form will be passed to the book selection committee for purchase approval. For study purposes, students can borrow laptop computers and iPads from the library. By signing in, students can also use the library from 7:15 AM for private study. After making arrangements with a full-time member of the faculty and in consultation with the librarian, parents may also borrow books from the library.

Q Are students allowed to travel to school by bicycle?

Q Are students allowed to bring mobile phones to school?

Q What facilities does the library provide?

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48 30000 24The number of books we have in our library.

The number of hours we have a security

presence at our school.

Number of days of emergency ration supplies (per student).

The number of solar panels we have in place.

6

Hiroo Gakuen has a counselor’s room specifi cally for such an event. Two counselors are available during school time for the students to speak to. Consultation sessions for parents or guardians can also be arranged.

Yes. However, students returning to Japan are required to take a provisionary test beforere-joining the school.

Hiroo Gakuen ensures the safety of students by providing 24-hour electronic security and by having security personnel on duty at the front entrance. In addition to this, the identities of all visitors are confi rmed and CCTV cameras are in place in all areas of the school. The school stockpiles a wide range of equipment in case of an emergency. This includes 6 days' food and water, blankets, batteries and helmets. If an earthquake warning of fi ve or above on the seismic intensity

scale is received, then an alarm will be sounded.

No. Students are not allowed to get motorcycle or driving licenses.

Yes. Classes are held on Saturday mornings.However, as a rule, there are no classes on 3rd or 5th Saturdays.

Hiroo Gakuen owns Fujimi Schole, an off-campus facility in Nagano prefecture.

Q If students have something they are worried about, what should they do?

Q Are security measures in place?What about in the case of naturaldisasters like earthquakes? Q Are students allowed to get

motorcycle or driving licenses?

Q Are there any classes on 　 Saturdays?Q Can students who have returned to

Japan after a long-term study abroad program, re-join the school?

UNIFORM

FUJIMI SCHOLE

FUJIMI SCHOLE(Nagano prefecture)

HIROO GAKUEN

Budojo (Martial Arts Ring)

Library

School Campus

ICT Room

Sports Field

Basement Gymnasium

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MESSAGES

I would like to become an author. At present, I'm studying at the University of Toronto. On top of my academic studies, I am also reading philosophy as well as writing my own essays and poetry. At Hiroo Gakuen we held discussions that enabled us to really get to the heart of the matter. After class we were able to talk to our teachers. For homework we were asked to write essays and create presentations. Through these methods I was not only able to learn as a student, but also to grow as a human. Similarly, we were able to keep abreast of the issues of the day. We carried out research and learned about things that matter in today's world: feminism, government, and community. In addition to becoming familiar with how media views our society, we also gained critical thinking skills that, in my opinion, allow me to confi dently put forward my own opinion.

On the international course students and teachers work closely together to solve both academic problems and any diffi culties students may have about their future studies. Each student's feelings are respected and they are given advice on an individual basis. In the future I'd like to be able to make use of the fact that I'm bilingual to have a useful role in international society. To achieve that, I want to attend a university overseas. To do this I would like to study a variety of subjects in English and try to increase my knowledge of different areas. Similarly, the study of the Japanese language and Japanese culture is also important in preparing us to go out in the world.

On the International Course our classes are designed to maximize the opportunities our students are given to carry out research, complete reports and give presentations. Students learn to discover problems for themselves. They are then asked to solve those problems by carrying out the necessary research and then announcing the results to their classmates. In math lessons students learn the basics and practice their skills. They are then given guidance as they work with fellow students

to answer complicated math questions. Students’ knowledge and understanding are deepened through discussion and debate. Students’ learning comes from teachers, from their own investigations and from the exchange of opinions with classmates. The educational philosophy of Hiroo Gakuen, ‘Autonomy and Symbiosis’ is realized in English on the International Course. By instilling this spirit in our students, we aim to help them become active members of society.

With the future goal of working in management or public relations for a multinational company, I chose to study at UCLA. At university I’m lucky to be with so many highly educated and intelligent classmates. Everyday is stimulating. As well as lessons, I’ve joined a group of Japanese students committed to cultural exchange and an NPO in my sorority. Going forward, I would like to expand the fi elds in which I operate and take on more of a leadership role. At Hiroo Gakuen, I was able to compete with friends and cultivate my own character through study. On top of this, I have become a kind of representative of Japan at this university and feel that this has led me to deepen the knowledge of Japanese history and culture which I had learned.

The fact that there are a limited number of students in each class and that our teachers are never very far away make studying on the Hiroo Gakuen International Course a very attractive proposal. Of course one of the special things about our course is that most of the lessons are conducted in English and there are a great many opportunities to hold discussions and give presentations. I always try to keep in mind that we should fully participate in discussions. It's important to organize your thoughts and be able to present them coherently in front of the group. In the future, I hope to study at an Australian university and eventually, after graduating, get involved in local politics. At the moment, with the help of my teachers, I'm preparing for exams like the SAT® and AP®.

We don't just learn at our desks,we are also taught to think.

We are encouraged to set ambitions, achievable goals.

Discussion and communication are key to organizing and developing ideas.

We aim to help our students become active members of society.

In the rarifi ed atmosphere of UCLA, development can really be felt.

University of Toronto1st Year

University of California,Los Angeles

Aiming for Communications Major, 4th Year, Gender Studies

9th Grade

Head of the International Course

11th Grade

Hisae Uematsu

One hundred and twenty years ago, in order to realize the aim of nurturing a philosophy of charitable philanthropy and independence, and after having observed English education fi rsthand, the pioneer of Meiji Era education Utako Shimodaaccepted the invitation to become the fi rst principal of this school. The six years of education at junior and senior high school provide one with friendships which last a lifetime, career choices, pastimes and personal development. They take you from child to adult. School should not be just about receiving an education. One can learn self-discipline, thoughtfulness and what it means to learn. Not just skills and techniques, but also what it means to be a useful individual. Over the past few years this school has developed a great deal, not only in the adoption of coeducation and the construction of a new building. More than this, the school has seen a rise in rating compared to other schools and an increase in the number of students heading to top-level universities. This school constantly looks to the future. We are surrounded by and run for youth. It can be seen that we are not just about putting students into prestigious universities, but also about giving them choices in life. This includes sports festivals, school festivals, camps and clubs, so that when students look back at their school life, they do so not just with pride, but also with fond memories. Through a myriad of school events, a variety of subjects and through meeting classmates with different experiences, our students, with the support of our staff, can go on to make themselves heard in the fi elds of science, medicine, business, research, the civil service and law.

In the seventh year of the Taisho Period, Earl Taisuke Itagaki, the interior minister, and his wife Kinuko, were central in the establishment of Junshin Girls' School in Hiroo, now Minami Azabu. The school has been instrumental in the development of education and continues to support education for the future.

MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL

HISTORY

SCHOOL BADGE


1918

1973

2007

2010

2011

2015

Foundation of Junshin Girls' School

（Principal・Utako Shimoda）Ministry of Education designates Junshin Girls'

School as a research center into returnee

education.

School renamed as Hiroo Gakuen Junior

and Senior High School, and reformed as a

coeducational institution.

International Department established. Selected

as the Japanese representative for Junior

Eight and participated in the G8 Heiligendamm

Summit in Germany.

First Standard Group of International Course

formed in Junior High School.

First Medical and Science Courses formed in

Senior High School.

First Medical and Science Courses formed in

Junior High School.

The school's initials HG are placed in the center amidst the school's emblem, the leaves of the zelkova (keyaki) tree.

School Building at the time of foundation.

Taisuke Itagaki Kinuko ItagakiFirst President

Utako ShimodaFirst Principal

〔自律と共生〕

Hiroshi TanabePrincipalTokyo University Honorary Professor Doctor of Science

OVERSEAS COUNTRIES WHERE INTERNATIONAL COURSE STUDENTS HAVE LIVED

5%

6%

5%

5%

5%

AUSTRALIA

TAIWAN

VIETNAM

HONG KONG

THAILAND

1%

1%

1%

1% 1%1%

1%

1%

1%

1%

2%

2%

3%

1%

1%

1%

1%

1%

1%

1%

1%

3%

2%

INDIA

KENYA

QATAR

PHILIPPINES

INDONESIA

RUSSIA

BANGLADESH

UAE

HELLENICREPUBLIC

IRELAND

UK

MALAYSIA

SINGAPORE

GERMANY

SWITZERLAND

FRANCE

CHINA

LUXEMBOURG

EGYPT

NORWAY

AUSTRIA

NETHERLANDS

UZBEKISTAN

OVERSEAS COUNTRIES WHERE INTERNATIONAL COURSE STUDENTS HAVE LIVED

5%

AUSTRALIA

TAIWAN

PHILIPPINES

INDONESIA

MALAYSIA

USA37%

CANADA

1%

1%

MEXICO

NEW ZEALAND

5%

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Omiya

7:11

Kitasenju

Nishinippori

Ebisu

Osaki HatchoboriHibiya

Kasumigaseki

Shonan-Shinjuku Line

Chuo Line

Yamanote Line

Tokaido Line

Marunouchi Line

Joban Line

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Ikebukuro

7:38

Akihabara

7:34

Shin-Urayasu

7:18

Shinjuku

7:44

Shinagawa

7:40

Hachioji

6:48

Yokohama

7:24

Kashiwa

6:59

Hiroo

AikuHospital



Hiroo Garden Hills




AiikuHospital



Gaien-Nishi-RoadGaien-Nishi-Road

Hiroo Garden Hills



Hiroo Station


ArisugawanomiyaMemorial Park

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AccessRecommended Departure TimesThese are the recommended departure times for arrival at Hiroo Gakuen at 8:00.

※ Times shown are the shortest transport times as of April, 2016.

Hiroshi TanabePrincipalTokyo University Honorary Professor Doctor of Science

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