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Our Vision

Ikubunkan exists solely for the welfare of the students.

Our Purpose

Ikubunkan helps the students to have, pursue, and accomplish their dreams.

Headmaster

Principal Yoshio Kamakura has served as Headmaster of Ikubunkan Global High School (IGHS) since 2022, following his tenure as vice principal at a private junior and senior high school in Tokyo. Guided by the motto “Choosing your pathway from the world map,” he has led extensive reforms through the school’s signature Dream Education program, designed to help students gain admission to prestigious universities around the world. Under his leadership, by the spring of 2025, approximately 40% of graduates advanced to overseas universities, with 28 students earning offers from institutions ranked in the Times Higher Education World Top 100—a category in which only the University of Tokyo and Kyoto University represent Japan. The education website Inter-edu.com recognized IGHS as the No. 1 school in Japan for the percentage of students entering overseas universities directly after graduation. Principal Kamakura continues to expand global learning opportunities, including the establishment of the Honors Class in 2024, which prepares students for admission to the world’s leading universities, and the launch of the Honors Foundation Class for junior high school students, scheduled to begin in the coming years.   Education MS in Education from Walden University CSML from Harvard Graduate School of Education

2026 Academic Year: Major Curriculum Overhaul
Two Classes to Choose From

– Honors class –

In partnership with the prestigious U.S. high school Wayland Academy, this class enables students to earn both Japanese and American high school diplomas. From the first year, students follow both Japanese and U.S. curricula—a liberal arts program that includes STEAM education—with subjects in mathematics, science, and social studies primarily taught in English. By graduation, students will have earned dual diplomas. Individual research projects are also conducted in English. Early, globally oriented guidance prepares students for admission to top global universities (within the top 100 of THE World University Rankings).

▶Aspirational Destinations
World-leading universities (overseas)
Designated high school-university integrated programs (domestic and overseas)

– Liberal Arts class –

We cultivate “international standard comprehensive abilities” by fostering a broad-based education that encourages multifaceted thinking and approaches. Additionally, students develop specialized expertise in specific fields through SDGs exploration and individual research.

Through short-term overseas study programs (planned destinations include Silicon Valley, USA, as well as Rwanda or Bangladesh), students experience both the forefront of global innovation and the realities of the Global South, linking their personal research themes with solutions to societal challenges.

Building on the specialized expertise acquired through individual research, we aim for a global dual-application strategy—applying to both domestic and international universities—to help students achieve their future academic and career paths.

▶Aspirational Destinations
Overseas Universities
Top-tier Domestic Private Universities
Designated High School-University Collaborative Programs (Domestic)

 

– Honors class –
■Earn a U.S. high school diploma from the prestigious Wayland Academy. Wayland Academy is one of the top boarding schools in the United States and is renowned for its Liberal Arts education and College Prep (university preparation) programs. Of the 21 credits required for graduation, 15 credits are substituted with coursework at Ikubunkan Global High School, and the remaining 6 credits are completed via online courses. This enables students to obtain both the Japanese high school diploma and the Wayland Academy diploma simultaneously.Additionally, admission to at least one of Wayland Academy’s partner universities is guaranteed, along with exclusive scholarships. Partner universities include globally ranked institutions such as the University of Sydney, the University of Manchester, and the Australian National University.
Message from the Head of School
	Welcome to Wayland Academy! Through our partnership with Ikubunkan Global High School, we offer the Dual Diploma Program to prepare students for future careers and experiences. We also work closely with students as they seek acceptance at the best universities in the US, and around the world. This inspiring program and partnership will undoubtedly leverage the talents and the character of our amazing students, the excellence and expertise of our two great academic institutions, and the complete commitment to each individual student as we make an important, positive impact on the world. Jason Warnick / Head of School Wayland Academy

Unique Immersion Education*

At Ikubunkan Global High School, our International Studies Department offers specialized English subjects unique to our curriculum. In the Liberal Arts class, students take courses such as Debate and Discussion and Integrated Science, while in the Honors class, subjects in mathematics, science, and social studies are primarily taught in English. Within our bilingual, interactive liberal arts environment, students develop practical English skills.

*Immersion education is an approach where a foreign language is used as the medium of instruction for other subjects.

Immersion Courses

 L  Liberal Arts (LA):Debate and Discussion, Integrated Science, Essay Writing, etc.

 H Honors:Humanities, Robotics Design, US History, Math, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Civics, etc.

One Year of Intensive Overseas Study(※Available for interested students starting in the 2026 academic year)

At Ikubunkan Global High School, our overseas study program offers an immersive one-year experience at a different local school. In an environment where students have no familiar faces and cannot rely on Japanese, they learn to confront solitude and overcome numerous challenges. Through these demanding experiences, students achieve remarkable personal growth.

Three Features of the Study Abroad Program

・Study in the same classes as local students
・Full-time study abroad
・Graduate in three years thanks to our credit transfer system
Approximately 80% of students achieve an English proficiency level equivalent to Eiken Grade Pre-1 or higher 
※Spring 2025 graduating class

Canada 🇨🇦(LA)

In Canada, known as an immigrant nation, you can experience a wide variety of cultures and engage in numerous cross-cultural experiences. Canadian schools emphasize career education, offering a diverse range of practical courses such as business, programming, digital art, and more.

USA 🇺🇲(Honors)

In the United States, a global economic leader, you can experience the cutting edge of various fields such as business, technology, and art. American high school education is characterized by a broad, practical curriculum that emphasizes student self-expression and active, independent learning.

New Zealand 🇳🇿 (LA)

In New Zealand, surrounded by stunning natural beauty, you can enjoy a peaceful lifestyle in a lush environment. Moreover, the country boasts high educational standards, offering advanced educational programs on an international level.

English Proficiency (IELTS) of 87 Graduates (Spring 2025)
Score	Students (Total)	Approx. Eiken Level	Reference Level
≥8	1	High Eiken 1	World’s Top University Application Level For universities such as Harvard and MIT (among the U.S. Ivy League), the recommended IELTS score is 7.5, and the required score is 7.0.
≥7.5	6	Medium Eiken 1
≥7.0	7	Low Eiken 1
≥6.5	20	High Eiken Pre-1	Overseas University Application Level (Equivalent to the level required for admission to highly competitive private universities in Japan) For Canada’s “Big Three” (e.g., University of Toronto, University of British Columbia) and Australia’s “Group of Eight” (e.g., University of Sydney, University of Queensland), the application requirement is 6.5.
≥6.0	38	Medium Eiken Pre-1
≥5.5	67	Low Eiken Pre-1

*77% of the Spring 2025 graduates have reached CEFR B2 (Eiken Pre-1) level or higher.

Connect with the World, Contribute to Social Change

At Ikubunkan Global High School, students lead inquiry-based projects and independent research aimed at contributing to the achievement of the SDGs. They set their own themes and goals, engaging with real-world issues through group work, fieldwork, and more. They also conduct on-site research, experiments, and other activities. Ultimately, each student chooses a specific topic to investigate in depth and compiles their findings into a research report or academic paper.

Through these SDG-focused explorations and individual research, students acquire a broad range of practical skills vital for success on the global stage. These include a proactive approach to problem-solving and social engagement, foundational research and investigation methods, and the ability to write reports and papers in English.

External Academists (2023–2024 Achievements)
Ecology	Urban Development
Kyoto University Graduate School / Ecosystems (Biology)	Hokkaido University Doctoral Program / Psychology
Human Science	Business
The University of Tokyo Doctoral Program / Cognitive Science	Red Arrow Therapeutics (Ph.D. from the University of Tokyo) / Nanomedicine (Medicine)
STEAM	Public Policy
Tokyo University of Science Doctoral Program / Electrochemical Next-Generation Batteries	Josai International University School of Pharmacy & Former Harvard Medical School Researcher / Reproductive Medicine
Media Art
Kyoto University Doctoral Program / Language Arts

We have launched collaborations with external academists for SDGs-focused research activities and individual research projects. Top-level young researchers from institutions such as the University of Tokyo, Kyoto University, and Hokkaido University provide direct guidance to students of Ikubunkan Global High School.

Ikubunkan’s SDGs Inquiry Cycle　KEY POINTS

External academists (young researchers) are assigned to each seminar.

Five research lectures are offered:

1. The fundamental significance of research and its social mission.
2. Research implementation methods (the research cycle).
3. How to formulate a research question.
4. Methods for conducting literature reviews (references).
5. Key points for data collection and analysis.

Ai GROW* is introduced to quantify students’ competencies (behavioral traits) through inquiry activities.

*Ai GROW is an evaluation tool that utilizes AI to objectively visualize students’ thinking skills, expressive ability, judgment, and proactivity.

First Grade Personal Research Poster Example (5 Pages)  

Third Grade Personal Research Report Example (15 Pages)

2025 Global High School Achievements
	FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) Rising All-Star Award

2024 Global High School Achievements
	FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC)  Rookie All Star Award Participated in the FIRST Championship in Houston

2023 Global High School Achievements
	FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) Grand Priz Participated as a member of a team in Canada

2022 Global High School Achievements
	International Students Symposium Bronze Medal “Predicting and Countering Power Failures Caused by Solar Flares”
	Tokyo High School Cultural Exchange Contest, Natural Sciences Department Special Prize in Biology “Hemp for use in Biomass Fuel”
	Techno Idea Contest “Well Fought” Prize “Maintaining the Crispiness of Cornflakes”
	JAXA International Water Bottle Rocket Contest 4th Place in the World

Historical Accolades

Paths Chosen from the World Map Graduates of Ikubunkan Global High School pursue higher education at a wide range of universities both in Japan and abroad. Every year, many students are admitted to top-ranked overseas institutions and prestigious domestic private universities. Among the 87 students graduating in Spring 2025, 27 were accepted by universities ranked in the Top 100 of THE World University Rankings and over 58 by those in the Top 400. Some even go on to study medicine at international universities, expanding their fields of achievement across the globe. ▶View Detailed University Admission Results THE World University Rankings 2025 – Top 100 Admission Results TOP100🏆28　TOP400🏆60 *Spring 2025 Graduates: 87 students

Reference: THE World University Rankings 2025 – Japanese Universities

University of Tokyo (28)　Kyoto University (55)　Tohoku University (120)　Osaka University (162)　Nagoya University (201–250)　Kyushu University (301–350)　Hokkaido University & Tsukuba University (351–400)　Keio University (601–800)　Waseda University (801–1000)

Spring 2025 – Top Nationwide Overseas University Admission Rate

For a cohort of 87 students, a total of 125 admissions were secured, achieving an admission rate of 142.5%.

Offers in the past 5 years
Japan 🇯🇵 Akita International University Hitotsubashi University Kyushu University Ochanomizu University Osaka University Nagoya University University of Tsukuba Tokyo University of the Arts Kochi University Wakayama University Hiroshima University International Christian University Tokyo Metropolitan University Yokohama City University National Defense Academy of Japan Keio University Waseda University Sophia University Tokyo University of Science Meiji University Gakushuin University Rikkyo University Aoyama Gakuin University Chuo University Hosei University Doshisha University Ritsumeikan University Tsuda University Seijo University Seikei University Meiji Gakuin University Musashi University Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University Tokyo City University Nihon University Toyo University Komazawa University Senshu University Temple University Japan Campus   Australia 🇦🇺 Bond University Deakin College (F) Edith Cowan College(F) Griffith University James Cook University Monash University Queensland University of Technology RMIT University, Melbourne (F) The University of Sydney The University of Sydney Taylors College (F) University of Melbourne University of New South Wales University of New South Wales College(F) University of Queensland University of Queensland College (F) University of Sunshine Coast University of Tasmania University of Technology Sydney College (F)   Canada 🇨🇦 Langara College McGill University Okanagan College Simon Fraser University – Fraser International College(F) University of British Columbia University of Toronto University of Victoria University of Waterloo Western University York University   China 🇨🇳 Nankai University Peking University Shenzhen University   Czech 🇨🇿 Czech Technical University in Prague   Germany 🇩🇪 University of Europe for Applied Sciences (F)   Hungary 🇭🇺 Semmelweis University   India 🇮🇳 Christ University   Ireland 🇮🇪 Trinity College Dublin (F)   Italy 🇮🇹 John Cabot University Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma UniCamillus International Medical University   Korea 🇰🇷 Korea University Taejae University Yonsei University	United States 🇺🇲 Arizona State University Azusa Pacific University Baylor University Bunker Hill Community College Bucknell University Bennington College California State University Los Angels California State University East Bay California State University, Fullerton California State University Long Beach California State University Northridge California State University San Marcos California State University, Stanislaus Chapman University City College of San Francisco College of DuPage College of Wooster Connecticut College Dean College Denison University DePaul University Diablo Valley College Earlham College Emerson College Everett Community College Fordham University Florida International University Florida Southern College George Mason University Gettysburg College Grinnell College Hawaii Tokai International College Highline College Hofstra University Hampshire College Illinois College Indiana University Indiana University Bloomington Iowa State University Juniata College Kalamazoo College Kapiolani Community College Knox College Kansas State University Lane College Lane Community College Lewis & Clark College Los Angeles City College Luther College McKendree University Miami University Michigan State University Merced College Middlesex Community College Missouri University of Science and Technology Minnesota State University Moorhead Monterey Peninsula College Northeastern University North Carolina State University Ohio Wesleyan University Olympic College Oregon State University Pasadena City College Rockford University Rutgers University-Camden Rutgers University-New Brunswick San Diego State University Santa Clara University San Jose State University Stevens Institute of Technology State University of New York Buffalo Santa Barbara City College Santa Monica College Snow College St. Lawrence University Stonehill College Temple University Texas A&M University – Galveston Campus The Ohio State University The University of Minnesota TwinCities The University of Alabama The University of Illinois at Chicago The University of Texas at San Antonio Transylvania University Truman State University University at Buffalo, The State University of New York University of Arkansas University of Arizona University of California Berkley University of California, Irvine University of California, Los Angeles University of California, Riverside University of California San Diego University of California Davis University of California Santa Cruz University of Central Oklahoma University of Colorado Boulder	University of Iowa University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign University of Maryland, College Park University of Massachusetts University of Massachusetts Amherst University of Michigan-Flint University of San Francisco University of South Carolina University of Virginia University of Washington Bothell University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire University of Wisconsin-Madison University of Wisconsin Superior Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Willamette University Washington College Washington & Jefferson College Webster University Western Nebraska Community College Western Washington University Western Wyoming College Wheaton College Winona State University Woodbury University Worcester Polytechnic Institute   United Kingdom 🇬🇧 Cleveland State University University of St. Andrews University of Edinburgh University of Sussex University of York University of Edinburgh King’s College London King’s College London International Foundation Programme(F) Kingston University(F) University of Manchester Lancaster University University of Liverpool University for the Creative Arts   Lithuania 🇱🇹 Vilnis University   Malaysia 🇲🇾 Asia Pacific University INTI International Management and Science University Monash University Malaysia SEGi University Sunway University Taylor’s University UCSI University University of Malaysia University of Nottingham Malaysia Crew Lounge   Netherlands 🇳🇱 Amsterdam University of Applied Science   New Zealand 🇳🇿 Auckland University of Technology IPU New Zealand University of Canterbury   Singapore 🇸🇬 Nanyang Technological University   Spain 🇪🇸 Les Roches International School of Hotel Management   Sweden 🇸🇪 Jönköping University   Switzerland 🇨🇭 Business and Hotel Management School　 University of Gothenburg     Taiwan 🇹🇼 Chinese Culture University Ming Chuan University National Chengchi University National Cheng Kung University National Kaohsiung University of Hospitality and Tourism National Normal University National Taiwan University National Taiwan University of Arts National Tsing Hua University   Turkey 🇹🇷 Sabanci University Koc University Middle East Technical University

Our Accreditation

CEEB Code: 000035
UCAS Code: 43555

College Board

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Ikubunkan Global High School is registered with College Board. Our CEEB code is 000035.

SAT®, AP®, and College Board® are registered trademarks of College Board which is not affiliated with and does not endorse Ikubunkan Global High School.

The Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS)

The Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) is an organization that processes applications for undergraduate courses at universities and colleges in the UK. UCAS is an intermediary between the students and the universities they are interested in. All the students have to do is create a single UCAS application form and apply with it for multiple courses and institutions, which generally have two main deadlines throughout the year. A unique, centralized process which includes everything from collecting documents, paying fees, and communicating with the university to finding out all the information and advice applicants need greatly simplifies things for students. In addition, UCAS is used for both UK nationals and international students.
Ikubunkan Global High School is registered on UCAS. You can set Ikubunkan Global High School (code: 43555) as your high school when you are applying to universities in UCAS.

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FAQ

Ⓠ Demographics of Students
While these numbers fluctuate each year, this year we have seen approximately one in four of our first grade class come from households of mixed or non ethnically Japanese families. We celebrate and value the diverse backgrounds of our student body, and every member of each class is regarded as family.
Ⓠ Number of Honors Students in Each Class Year
The Honors program is set to begin year 2025-2026, and we anticipate having around 30 students in the inaugural class.
Ⓠ Entry Test Information
Past papers can be found on our website. Please visit the following link for access to the past papers: https://www.ikubunkan.ed.jp/ghs_examinee

Location

2-19-1, Mukogaoka, Bunkyoku, Tokyo, 1130023 Ikubunkan Yume Gakuen

Contact Us

Email: info@ikubunkan.ed.jp
Tell: 03-3828-2206 (From foreign countries)+81-3-3828-2206