SCHOOL PROFILE
2023-24UWC MISSION
United World Colleges (UWC) is a global movement that makes education a force to unitepeople, nations, and cultures for peace and a sustainable future. At UWC, we inspireyoung people to put their talents and energy into social change, no matter which future
path they choose. We select promising, passionate students from all over the world, andgive them the knowledge, skills and confidence to make a difference. Our school mottoechoes this: One Life. Realize Your Potential. Be a Catalyst for Positive Change.

JapaneseInternational5614480 Nationalities
118 spoken on campus
45 Languages
200 89 Students
Grade 1276 Grade 11
35 Grade 10

70% Of students receive financial aid

32,681 USD Average aid per student

WHO WE ARE
In 2014, UWC ISAK Japan was established as the International School of Asia Karuizawa (ISAK). It embraced the UWC
ethos in 2017 when it transitioned into a coeducational boarding school, catering to students from grades 10 to 12.
Our boarding school experience nurtures well-rounded individuals, while our transformative university advisingprogram empowers students to realize their aspirations. Here, students learn the art of discerning priorities andresponding resiliently to challenges, harnessing the strength of diversity, and actively supporting others. Ourdistinctive educational approach seamlessly melds academics and leadership development within the tranquil
confines of a picturesque mountain town.

There are 18 UWC
member schools
across the globe

OUR CURRICULUM

In addition to the Japanese High School Diploma, we offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP), where students canpursue a number of IB Certificates (2 year courses) in selected subjects and the IBDP core elements.

IN THE CLASSROOM
Pre-IB (Grade 10) & Japanese High School Diploma
All students take eleven subjects which prepare them for the IB Diploma Program. The core subjects include courses in English, Science,Mathematics, Humanities,Visual Arts, Film, Japanese, and Physical Education.
IB Diploma Program (Grades 11 and 12)
Students study six subjects, three at higher level and three at standard level, plus Physical Education. Students are required to take Theoryof Knowledge (TOK), submit an Extended Essay (EE) and participate in Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS).

OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM
Stop and Clean
Like other Japanese schools, students, faculty, and staff clean everyroom, floor, and surface on campus each and every day.
CAS Leadership Projects
In addition to clubs and organizations, students develop, plan andput into action personal and group projects. Students devote 2 fullweeks each year to traveling all over Japan and the globe to further
their projects.

Student Agency
Students run hundreds of events on campus. Faculty play apurposefully small role in organizing these events, giving students thechance to practice leadership and organizational skills.
Outdoor Education
OEd is a core aspect of our unique educational experience. Students
engage in hands-on learning through diverse outdoor activities andfoster a connection with the natural environment.

ADMINISTRATIONUNIVERSITY ADVISORSACCREDITATION AND MEMBERSHIP

Malcolm McKenzie
Head of School
Kyle Morgan Thomas
Deputy Head of School

Jacob Bonnell
jacob.bonnell@uwcisak.jp
Danika Nowak
danika.nowak@uwcisak.jp

CEEB 680042

UCAS 41146

IB 049208

IB World School
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sport, Science and Technology - Japan
National Association of College Admission CounselingInternational Association of College Admission CounselingCouncil of International Schools Member School

COURSES OFFERED TO
THE CLASS OF 2024
Group 1English A: Literature
English A: Language andLiterature
Chinese A: Literature
Japanese A: Language andLiterature
Self Taught A
Group 2
Japanese ab initio
Mandarin ab initio
Spanish ab initio
Japanese B
English B
Spanish B (HL)
Chinese B

IB RESULTS IN
2022, 2021 & 2020

Group 4
Physics
Chemistry
BiologyComputer Science
ESS (SL)Group 5
Math AA
Math A&I (SL)

2023

2022

2021

Number of Candidates

3571

71

Average Pass Rate (%)

94.5

98.5

100

Average Pass Score

33.3

36.0

36.6

World Average Pass Score

32.6

33.8

34.4Group 6
Visual ArtFilm
TheaterGroup 3History
Global Politics
Economics
All courses offered at both Standard Level and Higher
Level unless otherwise noted.

In accordance with IBDP, all courses are graded 1-7,
except for TOK and EE, which are graded A-E.

UNIVERSITY ADVISING POLICIESStudents are limited to ten applications worldwide.
We do not rank students, weight courses or calculate GPA.
All students waive their right to review letters of recommendation.
If requested, UWC ISAK Japan reports academic disciplinary
infractions and any changes in the student's enrollment status.

NO AWARDS POLICYUWC ISAK Japan does not give awards in the academic or cocurricular area with the aim of nurturing a culture that fosters unity
among students and cultivates communal bonds.

UNIVERSITY ENROLLMENT OF UWC ISAK JAPAN GRADUATES 2023, 2022, 2021
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Berkeley
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Davis
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Angeles
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University of Florida
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Chapel Hill
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Worcester PolytechnicInstituteUWC ISAK Japan
5827-136 Nakagura
Karuizawa, Kitasaku-gun
Nagano, 389-0111 JAPAN+81 267 46 8623 | www.uwcisak.jp