Educational Horizons: The 4th PCD Global Campus Japan Forum Insights
On February 17, the 4th PCD Global Campus Japan Forum was held at the U.S. Embassy in Japan, organized by the U.S. Embassy Commercial Service. The forum aimed to share the latest updates on the US Dual Diploma Program (DDP), an innovative online initiative allowing students to earn high school diplomas from both the U.S. and Japan simultaneously. Approximately 80 participants, including school principals and educators from about 50 DDP partner schools, attended this informative event.
The forum commenced with opening remarks from Eric Podzorski, a U.S. Second Secretary at the embassy. This was followed by a keynote address from Hiroyuki Kamai, Director of the International Education Division at Japan's Ministry of Education. Both speakers highlighted the necessity for further collaboration between the U.S. and Japan, not only in security and economic relations but also in international education. They elaborated on recent educational policies and support initiatives for international students from both countries.
Additionally, representatives from the three educational institutions jointly operating the DDP—Providence Country Day School (PCD), Hudson Global Scholars (HGS), and the Japan-U.S. Academic Consortium (JAAC)—shared insights into cutting-edge educational content, future global strategies, and implications for secondary education in Japan. The atmosphere was vibrant, with attendees actively taking notes, and a reception following the forum fostered lively information exchange among participants.
The DDP allows students in Japan to participate in a fully English-language online live learning environment. This program is backed by the esteemed Providence Country Day School located in Providence, Rhode Island, which provides a certified curriculum through HGS for students to earn diplomas equivalent to that of PCD. The DDP has established academic partnerships with a total of 40 universities across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., France, Germany, Australia, Malaysia, and Dubai, ensuring a 100% guaranteed recommendation for admission to all partner institutions for students graduating with specified GPA benchmarks from both U.S. and Japanese high schools.
In Japan, the JAAC inaugurated the DDP in 2021, focusing on creating a robust network of schools that actively endorse this program, consisting of 57 member institutions as of February 2026. The program has been witnessing a consistent rise in student enrollment, with approximately 90% of students completing the curriculum and obtaining diplomas from the prestigious PCD. Such a high completion rate makes this online education program notably successful. Furthermore, the program supports graduates equally aspiring to further their studies domestically and internationally, showcasing a comprehensive guidance system that is a significant strength of the DDP.
Looking ahead, the PCD Global Campus Japan plans to further expand its national network of partner schools by the end of 2026. This effort aligns with both governments' aspirations to strengthen educational exchanges between the United States and Japan, promoting collaboration in the international education landscape.
For inquiries regarding the US Dual Diploma Program, you may contact: PCD Global Campus Japan, [email protected], or call 03-6281-8968 during business hours (Weekdays 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM). Additional information can be found on the following websites:
The forum commenced with opening remarks from Eric Podzorski, a U.S. Second Secretary at the embassy. This was followed by a keynote address from Hiroyuki Kamai, Director of the International Education Division at Japan's Ministry of Education. Both speakers highlighted the necessity for further collaboration between the U.S. and Japan, not only in security and economic relations but also in international education. They elaborated on recent educational policies and support initiatives for international students from both countries.
Additionally, representatives from the three educational institutions jointly operating the DDP—Providence Country Day School (PCD), Hudson Global Scholars (HGS), and the Japan-U.S. Academic Consortium (JAAC)—shared insights into cutting-edge educational content, future global strategies, and implications for secondary education in Japan. The atmosphere was vibrant, with attendees actively taking notes, and a reception following the forum fostered lively information exchange among participants.
The DDP allows students in Japan to participate in a fully English-language online live learning environment. This program is backed by the esteemed Providence Country Day School located in Providence, Rhode Island, which provides a certified curriculum through HGS for students to earn diplomas equivalent to that of PCD. The DDP has established academic partnerships with a total of 40 universities across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., France, Germany, Australia, Malaysia, and Dubai, ensuring a 100% guaranteed recommendation for admission to all partner institutions for students graduating with specified GPA benchmarks from both U.S. and Japanese high schools.
In Japan, the JAAC inaugurated the DDP in 2021, focusing on creating a robust network of schools that actively endorse this program, consisting of 57 member institutions as of February 2026. The program has been witnessing a consistent rise in student enrollment, with approximately 90% of students completing the curriculum and obtaining diplomas from the prestigious PCD. Such a high completion rate makes this online education program notably successful. Furthermore, the program supports graduates equally aspiring to further their studies domestically and internationally, showcasing a comprehensive guidance system that is a significant strength of the DDP.
Looking ahead, the PCD Global Campus Japan plans to further expand its national network of partner schools by the end of 2026. This effort aligns with both governments' aspirations to strengthen educational exchanges between the United States and Japan, promoting collaboration in the international education landscape.
For inquiries regarding the US Dual Diploma Program, you may contact: PCD Global Campus Japan, [email protected], or call 03-6281-8968 during business hours (Weekdays 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM). Additional information can be found on the following websites:
- - Providence Country Day School: https://www.providencecountryday.org/
- - Hudson Global Scholars: https://hudsonglobalscholars.com/
- - Japan-U.S. Academic Consortium: https://ibes.jaac.co.jp/
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