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Hiroshima International School was founded in 1962 to provide English-language education for expatriate and Japanese students in the Hiroshima area. Over its history it expanded to include secondary grades and now serves children from three to eighteen. The school moved to its current purpose-built site in 1986. The Thousand Crane Club has connected Hiroshima with hundreds of schools worldwide for more than twenty years, reflecting the school's international focus. The school teaches in English and Japanese, serving a diverse international student body.
The student body reflects a broad international mix with families from many countries. Community events include Hanami celebrations and the International Festival, which bring students, families and staff together. Diversity and inclusion are central to school life, reflecting the school's focus on peace and cross-cultural understanding. Parents and guardians participate in campus activities and celebrations through events coordinated with the PTA.
The HIS PTA's main objective is to support the school's mission, and membership is automatic for all teachers and parents with a child enrolled; there are no membership fees. The PTA coordinates fundraising and community events, including the annual International Festival organized by the Wolfpack volunteers. Volunteer opportunities are posted and families are invited to contribute through forms and signups. PTA activities include coordinating food stalls, raffles, performances, bazaar items, and snack shops during major events. Dates and calendars for PTA activities align with the HIS school calendar, with events such as Bonfire Night and Festive Eve noted in school communications.
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.
