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English is the language of instruction across the school, and Japanese is taught as a language within the curriculum to support bilingual literacy. Both English and Japanese are used in teaching and learning. Non-native English speakers receive English as a Second Language (EAL) support from a specialist teacher. The IB framework (PYP, MYP, DP) guides language development across grades and ages 3–18.
Hiroshima International School uses English as the language of instruction across the school. Japanese is taught as a language and integrated into the curriculum, with both languages used for learning. The school is committed to developing bilingual learners and provides English as a Language (EAL) support from a specialist teacher. The IB World School structure serves students from ages 3 to 18, offering the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme.
Hiroshima International School (HIS) is an IB World School founded in 1962 and located in Kurakake, Asakita-ku, on the edge of Hiroshima in a quiet residential district. Students follow the IB Primary Years Programme (ages 3–11), Middle Years Programme (Grades 6–10), and Diploma Programme (Grades 11–12). English is the language of instruction, and Japanese is taught as a subject. The campus facilities listed by the school include a large gymnasium, library, music room, art room, dance studio, science laboratory and an enclosed playground. A distinctive feature is the Thousand Crane Club: each year students deliver paper cranes sent from around the world to the Children’s (Sadako) Monument in Peace Memorial Park.
