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The primary language of instruction at Hakuba International School is English. All students study Japanese at a level suitable for their abilities, from beginners to first-language speakers, for at least one calendar year in the upper school and throughout middle school. The school offers the option to study additional world languages. The school provides language support for non-native English speakers, including first-language English speakers and multilingual learners, to improve English reading, writing, and speaking toward university readiness.
Hakuba International School is a small international boarding and day school in Japan’s Hakuba Valley (Nagano Prefecture), near the site of the 1998 Winter Olympics. For 2025–26 it serves Grades 7–11, with plans to reach Grades 7–12 by 2026-27. English is the language of instruction and all students study Japanese at an appropriate level. The school describes a university-preparatory program built around its “Human Flourishing Curriculum,” and it uses project-based learning alongside social-emotional learning. A distinctive feature is its calendar structure: six-week project “bursts” separated by weeks that include outdoor expeditions. Boarding life is supported by two dormitories (girls’ and boys’) that together house almost 50 students.
