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Aoba Japan International School and iCLA's Strategic Partnership

Aoba Japan International School (AJIS), managed by Aoba International Educational Systems Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Aoba-BBT, has announced a strategic academic partnership with Yamanashi Gakuin University’s International College of Liberal Arts (iCLA). This collaboration aims to enhance the quality of higher education available to AJIS students by promoting international perspectives and diversity.

Expanding International Education Pathways

Situated at the foot of Mt. Fuji, iCLA is one of Japan’s premier liberal arts institutions, offering all classes in English amidst a rich cultural environment. Its diverse faculty and student body have established iCLA as a highly regarded site for international education. AJIS, which offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) program from kindergarten through high school, focuses on inquiry-based learning and aims to provide a seamless transition from secondary to higher education. This partnership bolsters the support system for students, both on-campus and online, helping them navigate their future academic paths.

Through this collaboration, AJIS graduates will receive preferential opportunities for admission into iCLA’s undergraduate programs, along with enhanced support for entrance consultations and scholarship availability. This is a significant advantage for students seeking an international learning environment within Japan.

The curriculum at iCLA embraces an interdisciplinary approach to Japanese culture, fostering critical thinking, curiosity, and intercultural understanding—qualities that align closely with AJIS’s educational aims of nurturing autonomy, inquiry-based learning, and a global perspective.

Educational Collaboration Across Japan, Asia-Pacific, and the World

Both AJIS and iCLA are committed to cultivating essential 21st-century skills such as adaptability in rapidly changing environments, ethical leadership, and international liberal arts competence, supported by shared educational values. AJIS operates several campuses across Tokyo and provides a flexible learning environment through its online platform, Aoba Global Campus (AGC), allowing students to learn regardless of time and location. The new partnership creates a blend of in-person and digital learning experiences, offering a diverse and seamless educational approach to learners both domestically and internationally.

Additionally, the partnership will enhance programs that promote bilingual education and cross-cultural exchanges, focusing not only on academic growth but also on developing skills and mindsets necessary for success in the global community.

A Model for Future Education through Partnership

This partnership marks a critical step towards realizing an innovative educational model that utilizes the strengths of both AJIS and iCLA to support students' international learning and academic mobility. As Japan positions itself as a hub for international education in Asia, such organic linkages between secondary and higher education are expected to redefine the concept of learning itself and serve as a foundation for training the next generation of global leaders.

AJIS and iCLA are committed to advancing practical collaborations that aim to develop individuals with diverse values and an international perspective, focusing on the future of education.

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