さいたま市立大宮国際中等教育学校

Saitama municipal Omiya International Secondary SchoolIn a world no one has ever seen, what kind of future will you create?

Principal Akira Sekita

Principal’s message:
Recent developments in technology, especially the emergence ofgenerative AI (Artificial Intelligence), have become a prominent issue invarious domains, including the media. As the world changes rapidly, theskills of inquiry, problem-solving, and collaboration will become morevital. With such a competitive future, our school aims to cultivate
individuals who will pioneer the creation of a better world. To that end,
the school’s mission is to foster students with future-orientedcompetencies and a global outlook through comprehensive academic
and extra-curricular activities offered by the school.

To realize this mission, our school maintains three fundamental features:
1. As the first secondary school (combined junior high school and high school) in
Saitama Prefecture, every learner undergoes a systematic and continuous learning
experience through a meticulously designed 6-year curriculum which takes advantage of
special provisions in the educational standards for secondary schools.
2. As an International Baccalaureate World School authorized to implement the Middle
Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP), we are committed to educating
our students using problem-solving and inquiry-based strategies that teaches learners thesignificance of learning and how to learn.
3. Our school has adopted Saitama City’s 3G Goals of "Grit", "Growth", and "Global" as
its tenets. We are nurturing the future citizens of the world to face unknown problems andchallenges without fear, who will cooperate with others to find a way to the best solutions.
In addition, in 2023, for the first time since the opening of the school, we were able to conduct
overseas educational trips for third, fourth-, and fifth-year students. These study trips strengthen
our mantra of promoting learning with both global and local perspectives.
Uninterrupted by high school entrance examinations, during the six years in MOIS (Municipal
Omiya International Secondary School), students acquire the necessary skills to be a part of therealization of a better future for themselves and the world, together with their new companions
sharing the same high aspirations. That is what we mean when we tell students and families
that MOIS students are "learning how to create the future of the world."
We are looking forward to welcoming you.

LEARN TO MAKE THE FUTURE OF THE WORLDAt Omiya International Secondary School, we create learning opportunities that challenge ourstudents to overcome obstacles without fear, embrace uncertainty, discover new possibilities, andconstruct value from the unexpected while enjoying the process. In addition, we also design
educational activities that lead to our students creating real connections with people in local andinternational society and learning from their diverse perspectives and experiences, which will bebeneficial for their future goals in the real world.
Through our curriculum, students are develop the 3G’s: Grit (the ability to persevere), Growth(the ability to continuously grow), and Global (the ability to broaden one's horizon) over the courseof 6 years. In addition, we also nurture true academic skills such as the ability to engage in lifelong
learning, independent think and the ability to create new value through their own thinking andreasoning that empower our students to understand and explore diversity from a globalperspective.

Our Aim for Students
Graduates with Future-ready Skills

Graduates have the capacity to create their own plans, carry out research,
participate in discussions, and effectively convey their thoughts, which allows
them to address problems autonomously.
Graduates with International-Mindedness

Graduates are proficient in cross-cultural communication and have acquired
innovative thinking skills that equip them to be active in different situations.

Graduates who contribute to building a better world

Graduates are actively involved in learning with others, teaching each other,and volunteering for various causes, which helps them develop tolerance andcooperation with others.

Growth mindset
In a learning design where planning, inquiry,
action, and reflection are equally emphasized,
the growth mindset is a philosophy that allows

Grit mindset
Having GRIT means being passionate. It
is the mindset to persevere over time tostudents to learn by proactively connecting
every experience to their growth.

accomplish objectives and the mentality
to complete all tasks without giving up.

Global mindset
The global mindset means having anattitude that embraces differences in age,personality, and values while striving to
make a positive impact as an individual,with the goal of creating a better world.

As an IB world school offering the International Baccalaureate
Middle Years Program and Diploma Program, our schoolcommunity is engaged in deep learning that is concept-based,inquiry-driven and contextualized for an ever-changing world.
Being a MOIS student means developing ownership over yourlearning and a sense of self-agency over the six years of ourrigorous curriculum. Graduates will be prepared for the uncertaintyof the present and leave with a sense of responsibility to the worldthat is unfolding in front of them. Not only does our school provide aBrad Semans
uniquely challenging academic environment, but also creates anatmosphere of exploration in which students can plan and implement their own events, leadworkshops for other students, and develop research projects in collaboration with others in theschool and out. In our current school year, we are happy to see another cohort of students enter
the Empowerment Stage and start their paths of learning while students in the Achievement Stageare putting their knowledge and skills to the test in the real world around them. We would like towelcome the next class of students to become members of our IB World School Community.
IB CoordinatorExploring the Future with Omiya International Secondary School
Learning System
Inquiry-based Learning and ICT Use
We follow an inquiry-based learning approach, where we constantly explore, inquire, and reflect
in a variety of settings. We make use of ICT to enhance students' learning and encourage activelearning. Every student is provided with a computer to take with and use in each class andscenario. Moreover, all classrooms and specialty rooms have projectors with a digital blackboard
feature that enable presentations anywhere. Furthermore, students receive assistance over thesix years until the university entrance exam by collecting data in personal portfolios, keeping
digital records of learning in online learning management systems, sharing videos and discussing
learning through online chats. One part of our online suite of applications, Classi, supports
individual learning by reviewing student's daily activities, improving metacognitive skills, andfostering relationships between teachers and students and among students.
We also utilize Microsoft Teams and Zoom to keep students’ learning uninterrupted while weoffer personalized learning opportunities by assigning tasks based on their learning progress
through the Study Suppli online learning application. By engaging in dialogue that meets various
needs and using ICT for actions that link with a broad spectrum of external stakeholders, we
aspire to cultivate students who can proficiently and seamlessly carry out inquiry activities andcontribute to the world.
3G Project (Grit, Growth, Global)
Students tackle problems that are rooted in both local and global issues.
Students will develop the skill to express their ideas in Japanese(English), communicate with each other, and discover optimal solutions
through teamwork. Moreover, students will foster the mindset of learning
autonomously and the traits and capacities needed to solve problems ina group.
LDT (Learner Directed Time)
This is a self-directed learning session that takes place every other
Saturday. Students can choose to participate in activities planned byexternal organizations such as universities, research institutes, medical
associations, and volunteer groups or they can open their own
workshop according to their chosen theme. They can also present thefindings of their 3G Projects to students, parents, and other students
from outside the school. Students can adjust their time allocation according to their needs tofurther enrich their learning.

ALL English
The students enjoy a variety of engaging English activities before theystart their day. They practice their English expression skills throughpresentations, journals, and letters to their international friends. These arejust some of the activities done to enhance their confidence and fluency inEnglish.
Subjects
At every subject learning starts with one sophisticated question. From
there, the learning expands and deepens. When learning explores thecore and context of things, it not only boosts enthusiasm and involvement,
but also creates links between different subjects.
English Inquiry
Native English teachers facilitate immersion education for two credits per
week throughout the six-year secondary school curriculum. The students
will engage in interdisciplinary learning in English and constructconnections among various subject areas. This will enable them not only
to acquire in-depth knowledge, but also to develop interculturalcompetence through diverse writings.

Learning Activities that Leverage the Links between the School and theOutside World to Enhance Learning Quality
Various activities Outside of Class
Service as Action
Students constantly investigate and take action on what we can contribute to the local andglobal community.
MOIS Shop
It is a school-based venture that utilizes the students’ creativity.
MOIS Career Workshop
Students learn from parents who work in different professions and enhance theircomprehension of the connection between work and society.
MOIS CUP
Students also participate in debate competitions to develop their abilities in discussion, debate,
critical thinking, English, and Japanese languages.
MOIS Mock Trial
Mock trials are conducted in English using folk tales and literary works as the basis for cases.
English Gym
Students attend English Gym to enhance their English competencies. They can access one
gym and pursue their own learning goals in English.
Beyond the classroom, there are many exciting workshops. By understanding the linkwith society and experiencing things first-hand, the learning quality become richer.