レポート
REPORT
2023/02/11
- 郁文館グローバル高等学校
2024 Introduction of Ikubunkan Global High School
▶▶School Profile 2024-2025(PDF, 3.993kB)◀◀
Our Vision
Ikubunkan exists solely for the welfare of the students.
Our Purpose
Ikubunkan helps the students to have, pursue, and accomplish their dreams.
Subject Philosophies
Japanese
Cultivate ability for Japanese in order to broaden their future perspective
Social Studies
Support the student to mature with an interest and opinion on social issues
Mathematics
Cultivate the students’ ability to discover and resolve problems with logic
Science
Encourage the students’ interests in natural phenomena and resolve problems
English
Support mastery of the fundamentals of English and gain a rich communicative ability
Fine Arts
Cultivate the powers of expression drawn out through natural beauty
Headmaster
| Yoshio Kamakura
After serving as a vice principal at a private high school in Tokyo, he joined Ikubunkan Global High School in April 2022. In addition to his role as the Headmaster of the school, he also leads the SDGs Promotion department. Drawing on his experience leading an NGO focused on international cooperation and supporting education in developing countries, he is dedicated to advancing global education aimed at nurturing individuals who can contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Under his guidance, students have achieved successful admission to prestigious universities abroad.
MS in Education from Walden University |
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Classes
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| Liberal Arts class | Honors class |
| Students acquire a broad range of knowledge across subjects and develop “international standard comprehensive skills” that enable them to think and approach subjects from multiple perspectives. In the first year, students take science immersion classes and learn about developing countries in the Global South, and in the second year, they study abroad in Canada or New Zealand for a year, utilizing their expertise based on individual research and aiming for a global career path. Students will also be able to take advantage of their expertise based on personal research and pursue a global career path. | The Dual Diploma Program (DDP) is a partnership with Wayland Academy, a prestigious U.S. high school. (In the second year, all students study abroad in the U.S. for one year to obtain two high school diplomas, one from Japan and the other from the U.S. Through strategic career guidance and preparation from early on, students aim to enter one of the world’s top universities (ranked in the top 100 by THE World University Rankings). |
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| ■Obtain a diploma from Wayland Academy, a prestigious high school in the U.S. Wayland Academy is one of the top boarding schools in the United States and a traditional school with a strong reputation for Liberal Arts education and College Prep. Students can earn a Japanese high school diploma and Wayland Academy diploma at the same time by taking 15 of the 21 credits required for graduation at Ikubunkan Global High School and 6 credits at their study abroad school and online courses. |
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| ■Students can also earn a College Advisement at Wayland Academy, which is a college preparatory partnership with one of the world’s top universities (ranked in the top 100 by THE World University Rankings). College Advisement at Wayland Academy is a college advisory program by Wayland Academy. In this program, each student is assigned a dedicated college counselor who will assist them in all aspects of the college advising process. In addition, students are guaranteed admission to at least one of Wayland Academy’s partner universities, plus a unique scholarship. |
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English Immersion Program
Ikubunkan Global High School offers a unique English immersion program for students in the Liberal Arts class and Honors class. In the first year, Liberal Arts students take Integrated Science and Honors students take Introductory Biology as required subjects. In the third year, Honors students take Biology, Graphic Arts, and Sustainable Studies as required electives.
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Grade 1 Humanities / Debate & Discussion L H / Introductory Biology H / Integrated Science L / Essay Writing L H
Grade 2 Robotics Design / US History / Graphic Arts & Media / Fitness( PE)/ Math / Chemistry / Physics / Political Science / Business
Grade 3 Sustainable Studies H / Biology H / Graphic Arts H / SAT&IELTS Prep. L H
* L … Liberal Arts class H … Honors class *Subjects in blue letter are Wayland Academy program (electives are underlined) and curriculum abroad (example).
Curriculum
Study Abroad Program
The study abroad program at Ikubunkan Global High School is a serious study abroad program in which all students study abroad for one year at a different local school. In a harsh environment where they do not know anyone and cannot use Japanese, the students face solitude and grow dramatically through overcoming repeated difficulties and challenges.
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| Canada 🇨🇦 | USA 🇺🇲 | New Zealand 🇳🇿 |
| As an immigrant nation, Canada offers a wide variety of cross-cultural experiences in a diverse range of cultures. Career education is emphasized in Canadian schools, and there is a wide variety of practical classes in business, programming, digital arts, and more. | The world’s leading economic powerhouse, you will be exposed to the cutting edge of business, technology, art, and many other fields. American high school education is characterized by a broad and practical curriculum. Students are encouraged to express themselves and learn independently. | Surrounded by beautiful nature, New Zealand offers a peaceful life in a green environment. New Zealand has a high standard of education and is internationally recognized as one of the best in the world. |
Immersive Education Through Personal Research
Ikubunkan Global High School, under the slogan “Creation of New Value,” offers student-led “collaborative seminars” to help students acquire a broad range of liberal arts and cultivate the ability to think, identify problems, and solve them. The collaborative seminars, held jointly by first-year and third-year high school students, consist of eight seminars, each with a wide variety of themes, including Ecology, Urban Development, Public Policy, STEAM, Humanities, Business, Media Art and International Studies. Students take the initiative in these activities to deepen their practical learning by working together with the collaborators based on their own awareness of the issues at hand. Through group work across the school year and fieldwork with people outside the school, students acquire the ability to work collaboratively and the practical skills needed to be active in society.
| Ecology | Urban Development | Public Policy | STEAM |
| Humanities | Business | Media Art | International Studies |
First Grade Personal Research Poster Example (5 Pages)
Third Grade Personal Research Report Example (15 Pages)
| 2023 Global High School Achievements | |
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FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) Grand Priz Participated as a member of a team in Canada |
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International Students Symposium Bronze Medal “Predicting and Countering Power Failures Caused by Solar Flares” |
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Tokyo High School Cultural Exchange Contest, Natural Sciences Department Special Prize in Biology “Hemp for use in Biomass Fuel” |
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Techno Idea Contest “Well Fought” Prize “Maintaining the Crispiness of Cornflakes” |
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JAXA International Water Bottle Rocket Contest 4th Place in the World |
Historical Accolades
2016 Business Contest for 40,000,000 People – Best Idea Award |
2023 Performance of Haka at the New Zealand Embassy |
2017 Ambassador of Maori Culture Collaboration |
2015-2018 Working together with retired Japanese ex-pats in Canada |
2014 Collaboration with Fukushima Government for Rebuilding the Community |
2017 Global Link Singapore |
2016 Collaborative Education with Public Schools in the Congo Republic |
2016-2018 Collaborate Fashion Shows with the Paris Collection |
University Destinations
Graduates of Ikubunkan Global High School enter a wide variety of universities in Japan and abroad. Every year, many of our students are accepted into top-ranked universities in the world, as well as public and difficult-to-enter private universities in Japan. In the past 5 years (2017-2021), 27 students have been accepted into the Top 100 and 54 into the Top 200 of THE World University Rankings. Some of our students have gone on to study at medical schools overseas, and their fields of activity are expanding all over the world.
| Ikubunkan Global student results (2017-2021) | ||
| 🏆 27 Offers to THE World University Rankings TOP100 |
🏆 54 Offers to THE World University Rankings TOP200 |
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Offers to overseas universities |
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| Japan 🇯🇵
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
United States 🇺🇲 Azusa Pacific University Baylor University Bunker Hill Community College Bucknell University Bennington College California State University Long Beach California State University Northridge California State University San Marcos Chapman University City College of San Francisco College of DuPage College of Wooster Connecticut College Dean College Denison University Diablo Valley College Earlham College Emerson College Everett Community College Florida Southern College George Mason University Gettysburg College Grinnell College Hawaii Tokai International College Highline College Hofstra University Hampshire College Indiana 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 Merced College Middlesex Community College Minnesota State University Moorhead Monterey Peninsula College Northeastern University Ohio Wesleyan University Olympic College Pasadena City College San Diego State University Santa Barbara City College Santa Monica College St. Lawrence University Stonehill College Temple University Transylvania University Truman State University University of Arizona University of California Davis University of California Santa Cruz University of Massachusetts University of San Francisco University of Washington Bothell University of Wisconsin Superior Washington College Washington & Jefferson College Western Nebraska Community College Western Wyoming College Wheaton College Winona State University Woodbury University
Canada 🇨🇦 Langara College Okanagan College University of British Columbia University of Toronto University of Victoria University of Waterloo Western University York University
United Kingdom 🇬🇧 University of St. Andrews University of Sussex University of York University of Edinburgh King’s College London University of Manchester Lancaster University University of Liverpool University for the Creative Arts
Switzerland 🇨🇭 Business and Hotel Management School
Hungary 🇭🇺 Semmelweis University
Spain 🇪🇸 Les Roches International School of Hotel Management |
Lithuania 🇱🇹
Vilnis University
Turkey 🇹🇷 Sabanci University Koc University Middle East Technical University
China 🇨🇳 Nankai University Peking University
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
Korea 🇰🇷 Korea University Yonsei University
Malaysia 🇲🇾 Asia Pacific University INTI International Monash University Malaysia SEGi University Sunway University Taylor’s University UCSI University University of Malaysia University of Nottingham Malaysia
India 🇮🇳 Christ University
New Zealand 🇳🇿 Auckland University of Technology IPU New Zealand University of Canterbury
Australia 🇦🇺 Bond University Griffith University James Cook University The University of Sydney University of Sunshine Coast University of Tasmania |
Our Accreditation
FAQ
Ⓠ Demographics of Students
While these numbers fluctuate each year, this year we have seen approximately one in five 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 2024-2025, and we anticipate having around 20 students in the inaugural class. We expect this number to grow to approximately 30 students over the next few years.
Ⓠ English Classes in the Honors Program
For detailed information about the English classes in the Honors Program, you can refer to our curriculum document for Honors class starting from next year. Here’s the link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fAuR3W0FPavAtjM5ioK8Yf_b8QHosjWM/view
Ⓠ 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
