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The school is located in Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture, and is Japan's first full-boarding international high school (grades 10-12). The campus blends modern facilities with traditional Japanese design in a forest setting that experiences four distinct seasons. Kamiyama Academic Center (KAC) is the main administrative building, housing classrooms, a library, study areas and meeting rooms; Asama houses the cafeteria and science labs. The Accord Center (TAC) is a multi-purpose venue for assemblies, performances and humanities classes. The Creative Center and Health & Wellness Center are in development to host arts programs and provide counseling, fitness and lifestyle services. Residential housing provides two-person or four-person bedrooms in houses for 12-18 students, with a living room/lounge and kitchenette, supervised by House Mentors and Residential Advisors.
On-campus facilities include a full-sized gymnasium and a sports field. Off-campus facilities at nearby Kazakoshi Park offer curling, skating, swimming, fitness and martial arts. The campus location and facilities support a variety of sports and outdoor activities throughout the year.
Kamiyama Academic Center is the main administrative building with classrooms, a library, study spaces and meeting rooms. Asama houses the cafeteria and state-of-the-art science labs. The Accord Center serves as a venue for assemblies, performances and humanities classes. The Creative Center and Health & Wellness Center are in development to host arts programs and provide counseling, fitness and lifestyle services. The curriculum combines leadership development, design thinking, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP).
Clubs & Activities includes 30+ clubs and competitive sports with student-led opportunities. Core Activities are grouped into seven categories: Peace & non-violence, Stewardship & sustainability, Creativity & entrepreneurship, Japanese culture, Global affairs, Diversity & Inclusion, and Leadership. Core Sports include Tennis; Boys Volleyball; Girls Volleyball; Boys Basketball; Girls Basketball; Gym & Fitness; Swimming; Badminton; Boys Soccer; Girls Soccer; Dance; Cross Country Running; Kyudo; Bouldering/Rock Climbing; Rugby; Track & Field; Curling; Triathlon; and Aikido. Student-Led clubs allow students to start or lead activities and manage budgets with faculty support.
UWC ISAK Japan is a co-educational, full-boarding high school in Karuizawa, Nagano. It opened in 2014 as International School of Asia, Karuizawa (ISAK) and joined the UWC movement in 2017. Students study in Grades 10–12. Grade 10 is described as “Pre-IB” with a leadership and project-work focus, and Grades 11–12 follow the IB Diploma Programme (including TOK, the Extended Essay and CAS). UWC ISAK Japan empowers transformational leaders to make a positive impact now and in the future. As Japan’s first full-boarding international high school, we educate intellectually curious, compassionate, and innovative students from diverse backgrounds.
