Luther Senior High School and Aoba-Japan International School Joint Program
Program Information and Application Requirements

1.

ProgramThis program is a hybrid curriculum between Luther Senior High School in Kumamoto and Aoba-Japan International
School in Tokyo for students who will study mostly in English and go on to higher education. Students whocomplete the curriculum will receive the Global Leadership Diploma (GLD) offered by Aoba-Japan International
School. This high school diploma allows students to apply for and attend universities around the world including
North America, South America, Europe, Africa, and Asia, and Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, et al.) A Japanesehigh school diploma cannot be obtained through this hybrid curriculum.
※The GLD program requires two years of study and is Aoba-Japan International School’s personalized high school
pathway. It can be taken in-person or online and is accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) andthe New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). The GLD covers Grades 11 and 12. If thestudents have not completed schooling up to grade 10 or cannot provide transcripts, they are first required to take ayear of classes called the Transdisciplinary Learning Units (TDU). The classes of TDU are specifically designed tosupport students during the transition into Grades 11 and 12. These three years, spanning Grades, 10, 11 and 12,
are equivalent to the three years of high school in Japan. For more details regarding the GLD, see the AobaJapan International School website.
Students will take approximately 30% of classes in-person, mostly in Japanese and 70% of classes online withAoba-Japan International School. All lessons will be taken at the Luther Senior High School campus.
【In-person classes】approx. 10h (out of 32h)/week
Potential Subjects: Japanese for foreigners, PE, Music, Home Economics, Individualized English, etc. These
subjects are taught in Japanese except for Individualized English which are taught by native English teachers.
※Currently, no Japanese tutors or support is provided to facilitate for the Japanese classes.
【Online classes】approx. 22h (out of 32h)/week
Online classes for the GLD offered by Aoba-Japan International School will be taught in English separate fromJapanese students. Individual support regarding classes is available from Aoba-Japan International School staff
online. In the event that students have to leave Japan halfway through their degree requirements, they cancontinue to take classes even after returning to their home countries.

While participating in this hybrid program, students can benefit from both aspects; the campus life of Japanese highschool students at Luther Senior High School and a curriculum taught in English with Aoba-Japan International
School. By doing so, students can experience new culture in Japan, but also prepare for university in English withan international curriculum.
After-school extracurricular activities and clubs are also available for students in this program. The library, musicpractice rooms, and other such school facilities are available for students to use after school. Teachers, especially
the American English teachers, are also available for students’ questions. Students can join the following clubs:【Athletic Clubs】
Basketball, Volleyball, Handball, Japanese Archery, Track and Field, Swimming, etc.
【Cultural Clubs】
Choir, Brass Band, Calligraphy, Tea Ceremony, Flower Arrangement, String Ensemble, etc.

Sample of a weekly schedule
MondayTuesday

WednesdayThursdayFriday8:30~8:45

Morning Worship

Morning Worship

Morning Worship

Morning Worship

Morning Worship

1st hour (50 mins)
8:50~9:40

English Logicand Expression

HomeEconomics

Japanese forforeigners

Biblical StudiesArt2nd hour (40 mins)
9:50~10:30

P.E.

HomeEconomics

Japanese forforeigners

English Logic andExpression

Art

3rd hour
10:30~11:10
4th hour
11:30~12:10
5th hour
13:30~14:10

GLD with Aoba-Japan International School(on Luther High School Campus)

6th hour
14:10~14:50
7th hour
14:50~15:30

After-school extracurricular activities at Luther Senior High School

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Timing of Enrollment

The school year for this joint program begins in late August and ends in July. In the event that students cannot
begin the school year in Japan, they could begin taking Aoba-Japan International School classes in their homecountry online, and then move to the Luther Senior High School campus later. (Conversely, as mentioned
previously, in the event that students have to leave Japan halfway through their degree requirements, they cancontinue to take classes even after returning to their home countries.) Students are accepted at any time, butarrival in August is preferred.

3. Entrance Exam Procedure
The application for the joint program can be downloaded by following the link on the Luther Senior High School
website. It can be completed online and submitted via the website. After the application is assessed/verified, thestudent will be notified on how to take the entrance exam.
Procedure after submission
Step one: Screening of application by Luther Senior High School and Aoba-Japan International School
Step two: Interview in English and exam in English (including English essay）※ Interview in English: In order to test student’s English proficiency, communication skills and assess
motivation for learning.
※ Exam in English:

In order to test basic academic skills in English with general questions acrossvarious subjects like math, science, etc.

After the application process has been completed, applicants will receive notification of the results. Accepted
students will receive an acceptance letter from Luther Senior High School, along with an approval letter from AobaJapan International School within two months.

4.

Tuition and Other Costs
Tuition: Approx. ¥2,000,000 (annually)（１）Payment Information
Description

AmountPayment Due Date

Tuition¥2,000,000

To be advised

Technology Fee¥45,000

To be advised

Entrance Fee¥0waived

Application Fee¥0waived

Total Amount¥2,045,000

To be advised※ No reimbursement of tuition, fees, or payments of any kind will be given upon the voluntary withdrawal
or dismissal of a student from the program.

（２）The following items are provided by the school upon enrollment.
①Student Insurance②Annual Health Screening④PE Uniforms (Summer / Winter)⑤Gym Shoes③School Uniforms（Summer / Winter）⑥School Pin⑦Bible and Hymnal※The cost of ordering additional or replacements for any of the above items must be paid by the parent/guardian
and will be billed separately.
（３）A separate invoice will be sent to the parent/guardian for the following:
Required as neededItems

Amount (Tax Included)

School Trip

To be determined

Mock Exam(s)To be determined

Religious Retreat

To be determined

Club Activities

To be determined

Textbooks

To be determined

OptionalItems

Amount (Tax Included)

Summer Cardigan (For Girls)¥6,800Winter Cardigan (For Girls)¥7,800School Shoes (Black Leather)¥8,000 (For Girls) ¥8,800 (For Boys)

Coat (For Girls)¥24,780

Slippers¥1,700School Bag (LG Logo)¥5,000Backpack (LG Logo)¥7,500Sweater (For Boys)¥6,100Swimming Suit

¥4,400 (For Girls) ¥2,800 (For Boys)

Socks

¥500

For Graduating Students
Items

Amount (Tax Included)

Graduation Fee (required by Aoba)¥50,000※Please prepare your own computer, tablet, etc.

5. Other Information
Chinese and English speaking staff are available for the support of the students and to facilitate communication
between home and school as needed.

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Click here to apply (Please select "Online" for the campus to be selected on the way.)

https://portals.veracross.com/aoba/form/contact_admission/contact_admission_auto-account/account-lookup