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Masayoshi Shimizu Educational Foundation of Ota Kokusai Gakuen Chairman

“A commitment to English education is like confronting Japanese culture and traditions” was what many people argued when they criticized my idea of establishing GKA. However, we grabbed the opportunity to become the first structural reform zone school. Since then GKA has been treading the path for educational reform. Now, we are a school nurturing students with top level of English proficiency in Japan. The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology announced a plan to increase the number of schools certified to offer the internationally recognized IB (International Baccalaureate) Diploma Programme (DP) to 200 as a way of fostering human resources with effective work skills and ethics in the globalized community. Japanese universities are also in the process of accrediting IBDP qualification. IBDP courses are conducted primarily in English therefore only a few Japanese high schools can meet this IB requirement. The proposed plan suggests that educational policies of the government or universities are now headed in the direction similar to GKA. GKA is full of unique characteristics making us a pioneer school for innovative trends in society and education in Japan. Within the Japanese educational structure, GKA is a future-orientated school. The commitment of the GKA teachers and staff is carrying on the joyful task of assisting students to meet standard expectations. Believing that “I am glad I established GKA,” I feel flattered when I see children demonstrate their creativity and critical thinking skill through confidently expressing their thoughts both in English and Japanese.

Teresita-Salve R. Tubianosa, PhD
Elementary School Principal

The past few years, we explored many possibilities to move our school to new heights which will capture the essence of who we are and our aspirations.

We have been sowing and nurturing the seeds of GKA’s vision. We share multiple responsibilities to discover new ways of teaching and learning. After more than a decade, we still and will continue to evolve within our learning environment to contribute to a shared transformation.

Everyone forms parts of a journey and an emerging story as we grow in a collective community.
Together, we will become stronger and more resilient as agents of positive change. Each year, we will
have a new story to tell and share.

Hiroyuki Kaneko　Secondary School Principal

GKA was founded in 2005 and celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2025.

We have been providing our students with a unique educational experience that focuses on developing their abilities through unique educational practices. After receiving 6 years of English Immersion Education at the elementary school, students at the secondary school continue their education fostering open-mindedness and high academic achievement.

We believe that an education should provide students with the ability to be flexible in their thinking and improve the quality of their lives.

Our goal is to provide each student with the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue their interests and secure a bright future.