Message from Graduates

Graduating Class of 2015 SY Keiko University Environment and Information Studies dayone Co., Ltd. CEO

I could not be where I am today if it hadn’t been for GKA. Although I was not the strongest academically, GKA encouraged my curiosity and supported my activities outside of school.

While we transition from a knowledge-based society to a society that focuses more on one’s ability to think, GKA provides an appropriate environment for studying through not only the IB course but through the domestic course as well. The support I received academically and the critical thinking skills that I acquired from GKA are what helps me manage my career and company now.

GKA is really an amazing school!

Graduate of 2023　 Leiden University 　International Relations

The English skills I “naturally” acquired at GKA have been a driving force in paving the way toward studying at an overseas university, giving me the confidence to take on challenges in a global academic environment. The critical thinking and essay-writing skills I developed through the IB program have been indispensable tools for excelling in my studies abroad. Beyond academics, the diverse experiences I gained at GKA—such as participating in volunteer initiatives and debate competitions—have laid the foundation of my life. GKA is a place that nurtures the ability to shape the future and expands each student’s potential. I hope incoming students will also enjoy a fulfilling school life and that the GKA alumni network continues to expand across the globe.

Graduating Class of 2014 SY, IB Course Sophia University, Faculty of Humanities

The experiences I had at GKA are an extremely valuable part of my life now. GKA is where students can study hard, learn to think critically, be creative, and participate in many extracurricular activities. This is why students that graduate from GKA can think for themselves and live life how they wish.

Through experiencing a wide variety of cultures at GKA I have learned to be aware of how others feel and think.

Now, I am excited to learn and experience new things.

Graduate of 2019 Graduated from Tsuru Bunka University, Faculty of Liberal Arts, Department of International Education University of Helsinki, Master’s program in Changing Education

At GKA, we are given numerous opportunities for student-led learning. Our autonomy is respected, and we receive generous support from our teachers as we explore and inquire. Through classes and events, such as presentations, the experience of thinking creatively has significantly strengthened my sense of agency. The IB program encourages us to express our opinions on open-ended questions, which has greatly enhanced my critical thinking skills. Additionally, being immersed in English from a young age has not only improved my language abilities but has also fostered a mindset that allows me to confidently engage with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Graduating Class of 2015 SY Sophia University, Faculty of Global Studies

Being educated in English at GKA has greatly influenced choices I’ve made for my future.

I developed a curiosity in Africa through meeting and being taught by a Science teacher from Kenya at GKA. At Sophia University, I decided to learn more about Africa. Eventually, I want to see Africa with my own eyes and experience Africa first hand.
Therefore, I’ve decided to study abroad in the Republic of South Africa for a year. I hope to learn best what I can do for Japan and Africa while studying abroad.

English will continue to offer me possibilities in the future. I learned at GKA how to think about my future and make it a reality.

Graduate of 2019　Worked for Rakuten Group Inc

Graduate of 2019　Worked for Rakuten Group Inc
GKA has been the foundation that has shaped my life. The English language and critical thinking
skills I developed over 12 years of study there have been essential to my success in both university
and my professional career. Among all my experiences, studying abroad and completing the IB
program significantly helped me grow. Most importantly, my classmates—those with whom I
learned, collaborated, and competed—hold a special place in my heart. I truly owe who I am today
to GKA. Above all, my classmates, those with whom I learned and competed, are my special
treasures. I owe who I am today to GKA.

Graduating Class of 2016 SY Keio University, Faculty of Policy Management

Even more than my English skills, the biggest thing that I learned from my 12 years at GKA is the ability to enjoy learning.

It is the open and flexible learning style at GKA that has let me develop an active attitude towards learning where I can genuinely enjoy the process of encountering the new world.

As an undergraduate s tudent, I can say with confidence that the experience at GKA, including extracurricular activities, has fostered a solid foundation of critical thinking skills that are fully capable of tackling unknown issues.