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Japan, Hiroshima
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The school provides a holistic learning community that emphasizes wellbeing and global citizenship through its IB program structures and diverse activities. The Class and Features pages outline language learning pathways, support for non-native speakers, and a range of experiential learning options.
The school states support for language learners with native Japanese and native English teachers available to assist students in classes and daily activities.
The school teaches in English and Japanese, and students can take all classes in English. Native Japanese and native English teachers provide language support.
The school coordinates a social, emotional and ethical learning strand integrated with its IB framework to foster well-being and ethical development among students.
The school operates as a formal IB World School with established policies and procedures typical of international programs.
Hiroshima Global Academy (HiGA) is a public boarding junior and senior high school in Osakikamijima, an island in the Seto Inland Sea, about 1.5 hours from Hiroshima. The school offers the International Baccalaureate: the Middle Years Programme (Grades 7–10) and the Diploma Programme (Grades 11–12). HiGA supports learning in both English and Japanese, and notes that some DP subjects can be studied in either language depending on a student’s ability; it also provides individualized Japanese language courses. Student life includes dormitory living across grades and nationalities. After-school, students can join A4LC clubs such as science, sports, instrumental ensemble (big band jazz), and an art-and-technology group; a student A4LC team has competed in FIRST LEGO League and qualified for a national competition.
