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Hokkaido International School provides a character-rich environment with formal social-emotional learning and counseling. The school has a part‑time on‑site counselor offering individual services and classroom support. Elementary daily classes include character education based on the Virtues Project, the HUSKIES learner outcomes, and the CASEL framework. In middle school and high school, a dedicated homeroom block on Monday, Thursday, and Friday supports SEL and college/career readiness through Unifrog. The Strategic Plan 2022–2027 identifies Focus Area 2 as Socio‑emotional learning and Child Protection.
The school emphasizes learning support and inclusion as part of its Strategic Plan 2022–2027. The Student Support framework describes counseling services and the ability to locate outside assessment resources, with an emphasis on inclusive education and differentiated support.
English is the language of instruction. ELL support is provided in the secondary program through push‑in and co‑teaching methods within mainstream classes.
Mental wellbeing is supported through on‑site counseling, SEL curriculum, and dedicated time in the school program for social-emotional development. Counseling services are complemented by college and career planning support for upper grades.
The school adheres to safeguarding policies aligned with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and JCIS/WASC accreditation requirements. A formal Child Safeguarding policy outlines staff obligations, student protection protocols, and related guidelines.
Hokkaido International School (HIS) in Sapporo opened in 1958 and is located in Toyohira-ku at 1-55, 5 jo 19 chome Hiragishi. The campus is accessible by subway, with directions provided from Odori Station to Sumikawa Station, followed by a 5–7 minute walk to the school. HIS offers education from the Early Years (ages 3–4) through Grade 12. In the Early Years, classrooms are described as Reggio Emilia inspired. At the elementary level, the school follows the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), while the middle school uses the International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC). In high school, students can take Advanced Placement courses, including the AP Capstone program with Seminar and Research, alongside a range of other AP subjects. Outdoor Education is identified by the school as an important part of the middle and high school curriculum, making use of Hokkaido’s natural environment as part of students’ learning experiences.
