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Discover Wao High School's Online Open School for 2025

Wao High School, officially known as Wao Mirai Gakuen located in Okayama, is taking educational innovation to the next level with its Online Open School for the 2025 academic year. The institution is known for fostering communication and inquiry through a unique curriculum that emphasizes philosophy, science, and economics. With the goal of helping students grow their interests and engage in meaningful dialogues, the online open school invites middle and high school students, along with their families, to explore what makes Wao High School a standout choice in the realm of education.

The Shift Towards Online Learning

As we witness an increasing trend in online and correspondence learning, it’s reported that one in every eleven students is now enrolled in a correspondence high school. Many choose this path for positive reasons: the freedom to manage their time, the ability to pursue extracurricular activities, and the support that comes from a flexible learning environment. Wao High School epitomizes these benefits, and the online open school will showcase what life is like at Wao for prospective students.

Event Schedule

The Online Open School will feature intriguing student panels and educational explorations, scaffolded over several sessions:

• - May 24 (Saturday) 1 PM - 2:30 PM

Student Panel: What influenced your choice of Wao High School?
Philosophy Inquiry: What does 'freedom' mean in a school designed for freedom?

• - June 21 (Saturday) 1 PM - 2:30 PM

Student Panel: What is daily life like at school?
Economic Inquiry: Would having 1 billion yen ensure a secure future?

• - July 19 (Saturday) 1 PM - 2:30 PM

Student Panel: How do you utilize your flexible schedule?
Science Inquiry: Truth or Fiction? How pseudoscience reflects our world.

• - August 30 (Saturday) 1 PM - 2:30 PM

Student Panel: What is studying in a correspondence school like?
Philosophy Inquiry: Who is freer, Jomon people or modern humans?

• - September 20 (Saturday) 1 PM - 2:30 PM

Student Panel: What extracurricular activities does Wao High School offer?
Language Inquiry: The Festival of Japanese Language - Japanese words that traveled across seas.

To learn more about these events, visit Wao High School's Open School Page.

Wao High School's Mission and Vision

At Wao High School, our mission is to cultivate individuals who seek their happiness and contribute positively to society, equipped with rich knowledge and a sound heart. The vision is for students to derive their answers through philosophy and to pave their own path into the future, making this mindset commonplace.

Values that Guiding Educators and Students

For nearly five decades, Wao Corporation has relentlessly pursued the excitement of learning. The values are strongly rooted in:

• - Fostering a culture of dialogue and philosophical exploration that develops critical thinking skills.
• - Providing a support system that helps students achieve their dreams, whether in further education, study abroad, or entrepreneurship.
• - Connecting students from across the nation to a virtual campus where effective learning styles thrive.

Why Philosophy?

In today’s diverse and dynamic world, fixed answers are rare. Thus, individuals need to possess both a rich education and adaptable thinking to contribute to future societal frameworks. Philosophy serves as an endless dialogue where one refines their understanding of humanity, providing a lens to view current social issues through fresh perspectives. We at Wao High School aim for our students to have this enlightening experience through continuous reflection and exploration.

A Blended Learning Approach at Wao High School

Being a correspondence high school, Wao High School harnesses the advantages of both online and in-person learning. Students from all over Japan can connect through a virtual campus, engaging in collaborative learning experiences like homerooms and events. Our campuses in Okayama, Tokyo, and Osaka also support