ABOUT IWATSUKI HIGH SCHOOL
School History

Educational Goals
１　In accordance with the Fundamental Law of Education and the School Education Law, the school aims to provide higher general education and specialized education related to international culture, and to cultivate the qualities necessary to become effective members of national society.　

２　We strive to nurture young people of sound mind and body who are well educated, who love truth and justice, who value hard work and responsibility, and who have a self-motivated spirit.

３　To cultivate a broad and deep understanding of society, critical thinking skills, develop students' individuality, and allow them to choose a career path appropriate to their aptitudes.

４　Promote education for international understanding and develop human resources skills in order to be an active member in international society.

 
School Emblem

The school emblem was designed by Artist Masao Sekine, a Japanese-style painter from Iwatsuki Ward, and was enacted on April 1st, 1962. This is a design of Shira-Tsuru Castle, a historic site in the former Iwatsuki City. The flying figure symbolizes the passion of a young man burning with hope, and the pen embodies the student's for learning, which is the main text.

School Motto
Respect
Teamwork
Creation
 

Iwatsuki High School Future Design  "Iwatsuki High School I Plan"

It shows the future direction of Iwatsuki High School. This plan was named after the initials of Iwatsuki, with the hope that the students would make Iwatsuki High School the foundation of their happy lives and leave for our school with a love for themselves, others, for our country, and love for the earth.
 

Saitama Prefectural Iwatsuki High School “Three School Policies

[Gradation Policy (the image of students we seek upon graduation = the image of students we want to nurture)]

Iwatsuki High School takes root in the community. Based on the education of international understanding that we have cultirated througout our history, we send out people who will create a sustainable society.

Students who think, learn and act themselves.
Students who can consider problems from global perspectives, and act to solve.
 

[Curriculum Policy (Education at Iwatsuki High School)]

　In order to achieve the goal of human resource development (the image of students we want to nurture) as stated in the gradation policy, we organize curriculum for general high school education and specialized education related to international culture based on the educational goal, school motto “Respect, Collaboration, and Creativity” and the school image we aim to achieve. In addition, we will actively utilize ICT, external resources (Saitama City, universities such as Dokkyo University, etc.), overseas exchange schools, Japanese Red Cross Society, Rotary Club) and SDGs.

~Common to General Course and International Cultural Course~

A wide range of courses will be offered to accommodate diverse career paths, and a variety of elective courses will be offered to help students realize their career goals and satisfy their own intellectual curiosity.
In order to develop self-driven learners (active learners) with room for growth, we will practice independent, interactive, and deep learning in a variety of educational activities, including subject instruction.
To cultivate practical communication skills, language skills with a focus on English will be developed. In addition, students are encouraged to participate in various contests (speech contests, debate contests, English composition contests, etc.) as well as to take advantage of various certification tests (GTEC, Eiken, Nikken, Kanken, etc.).
Support challenges by actively providing a variety of learning opportunities such as the elective “International Relations”, lectures and workshops, overseas study (e.g. Australia) and web-based learning with other countries. In addition, we will provide opportunities for international exchange by accepting foreign students and exchange students.
To cultivate the practical ability to discover and solve local and global issues as well as to explore the self, we will implement a comprehensive time of inquiry, “From Iwatsuki to the World, and from the Present to the Future”.
Special activities (LHR, school events, student council activities), club activities, and volunteer activities will be utilized to foster the ability to identify and solve problems through collaboration, social skills, and the ability to overcome difficulties (resilience).
Systematic career guidance including self-exploration, experiential learning, and college preparatory courses will be provided so that students can achieve the best possible career path for self-fulfillment. Support for students who have decided their career path realize their first choice, Iwatsuki High School will also provide guidance for those students who wish to enter a higher education.

~International Cultural Course~

Specialized subjects include “General English,” “English Comprehension,” “Current English,” and “Intercultural Understanding,” while elective subjects include “Second Foreign Language” and “Japanese Language.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
A special lesson “Intercultural Seminar” will be held to expand global perspectives.
English Summer Camp (1st grade) will be held to develop practical English skills.
 

[Admission Policy (Expectations of all students who enter the school)]

Basic Acadmic Ability（or equivalent overseas education）Students must have acquired the basic knowledge and skills necessary to obtain a high school education through studies up to the completion of the program.
Intellectual Curiosity, Global Perspective：Have an interest in various phenomena occurring on the earth, cultures and lifestyles of countries around the world, and a desire to deepen their understanding and knowledge of these phenomena.　　　　　　　　　　　　　
Respect for Self and Others, Cooperation, Power of Work Hard：Have experience in school or community activities where they have cultivated a spirit of caring for themselves and others around them and have worked together to achieve their goals.

Hina Doll Clock
At the student entrance, there is a clock in the shape of a doll mound designed by painter Masao Sekine, which was also the city emblem of Iwatsuki City.

The male doll and female doll snuggle to form the character “人-person,” representing the harmony of humanity between human beings.