Gunma Kokusai Academy, Private international school in Ota, Japan
Gunma Kokusai Academy is a private international school with two locations in the city: the elementary campus sits in Nishi-honcho while secondary education operates in Uchigashima-cho. Both sections deliver instruction in English and Japanese, combining two language systems in daily classroom work.
The school was founded in 2005 after Ota City received recognition as a special education zone in 2003. This designation enabled the creation of an innovative school with an international focus.
The school creates an international learning environment where students use English and Japanese daily and work with teachers from different countries. This bilingual education shapes the everyday school experience and prepares students for global communication.
Students can choose between a domestic course and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program at the secondary level to prepare for universities worldwide. These course options allow different educational paths based on student goals.
Several middle school students achieved TOEIC English scores above 900 out of 990 points, surpassing the level of typical Japanese university students. These remarkable results show how effective the bilingual learning approach is.
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