Guiding Statements
At UWC ISAK Japan, our Guiding Statements serve as the cornerstone of our educational philosophy. While our foundation is rooted in the UWC mission, our statements reflect our commitment to a diverse and inclusive community, responsive to the needs of our learners’ nationalities, cultures, identities, and faith communities. Our Mission and Guiding Principles inform our approach to learning, and our statements reflect our values and drive us forward.
School Motto
Our school motto reflects our hopes for and dedication to all UWC ISAK Japan students as they journey through one of the most important and exciting times of their lives. As one of the principal founders of the United World Colleges liked to say: There is more in each one of us than we think. At UWC ISAK Japan we try to harness that potential to make positive changes in communities small and large, near and far.
UWC ISAK Japan’s Mission Statement
We believe not only in the power of education, but also in the power of young people to become catalysts for positive change. We aim to create an environment where students learn to identify what is most important and needed, take action in the face of discomfort, use diversity as a strength, and support others in this practice. Students design and implement projects while with us that exemplify this practice.
UWC Mission Statement: A Shared Mission
The 18 United World Colleges across the globe all share a common mission, focused on education for peace and sustainability for all. When this attitude is connected to our school motto and school mission, amazing opportunities arise, and powerful actions are initiated.
Global Citizenship & Learning Definitions
Global Citizenship
As global citizens, we are firstly human. We are eager to serve local and global communities in meaningful and sustainable ways, so
- we take initiative and respond by making positive impacts of any scale, using entrepreneurial skills where appropriate,
- we actively support eco-responsible actions,
- we are curious about and respectful of other cultures and backgrounds in the context of universal human rights,
- we are able to reflect on ourselves, embrace the many facets of diversity, and be responsible and empathetic towards others,
- in the face of current and future adversities, we are open-minded, inclusive and resilient.
With transformational leadership at our core, at ISAK, both in and beyond the classroom,
- we promote creative wondering, problem-solving, and intercultural understanding by designing thought-provoking, relevant and practical learning experiences,
- we see leadership opportunities in all that we do,
- collaborative and purposeful learning environments promote curiosity,
- we meet learners where they are, and focus on the process as well as the outcome,
- we are challenged to expand our capacities, allowing us to embrace new selves, and to become change-makers.
Safeguarding
Keeping children safe is everyone’s responsibility at UWC ISAK Japan. In keeping with the mission and values of the UWC movement, we believe that every child and young person, regardless of age, has at all times and in all situations a right to feel safe and protected.
