Annual Report 2024-25
This report is our opportunity to inform and inspire our global community. Here, you will find highlights of the 2024-25 academic year and updates on how we have pursued our unique school mission.
Table of Contents
Leadership Insights
Mamoru Taniya
The 10th anniversary event was a time to deepen our conviction that UWC ISAK has been a school built by students and their peers — and that it will continue to be so in the future. Each student has helped shape the school by thinking for themselves, taking action, and creating change. This spirit is the driving force of ISAK and our hope for what lies ahead.
The transition from motto to vision has also clarified ISAK’s core values. Rooted in the spirit of “One Life” — the philosophy of living one’s life to the fullest while staying connected to others and to nature — it carries a powerful message: your life is yours to shape.
With this vision in mind, I truly believe that ISAK students will face global challenges such as division and climate change head-on, and become the ones who build a better future by connecting across national and cultural differences.
Lin Kobayashi
The global situation continues to grow more complex, and divisions are deepening. It’s easy to say we should “understand diverse perspectives,” but the challenge of putting that into practice is something we feel every day.
Now in our 11th year, thanks to the continued support of our community of supporters, we’ve once again been able to provide scholarships to 70% of our students. This has allowed us to sustain a learning environment rich in both depth and diversity. We are deeply grateful to our community of supporters for making this possible.
In a time like this, nurturing young people who can act with conviction feels more urgent than ever. This year, we witnessed the launch of the Alumni Action Fund (AAF)—a new initiative to invest in UWC ISAK Japan graduates as they take their first steps into society. The fund’s first investment is a startup founded by an alum working to bring digital transformation to Japan’s manufacturing sector through AI.
One of the most memorable moments of the year came during our graduation ceremony in May, when a student shared these words in her farewell speech:
“Wars around the world. The anxious eyes of classmates. A growing number of unprecedented natural disasters. Is the future really something to look forward to? Is it even safe? I found myself starting to lose confidence.
“But I learned at ISAK: We cannot afford to wait. We cannot stay silent. We must speak. We must act—through dialogue. Even when we disagree. Especially when we disagree.
Trying to understand another’s perspective is the clearest way to show you truly care.”
There are things our generation couldn’t accomplish—but perhaps they can. With renewed hope for the future and a shared sense of purpose, we step into the next year together.
To our community of supporters who make this possible, to the faculty and staff who meet daily challenges with dedication, and to our Board of Directors, Councilors, and Auditors—thank you for walking alongside us.
Arden Tyoschin
This past year at UWC ISAK Japan has been a powerful reminder that learning extends far beyond the classroom—it’s a way of approaching life with curiosity, intention, and a readiness to grow.
One of the most significant steps we’ve taken this year is the elevation of our school motto to our vision: One life | Realize your potential | Be a catalyst for positive change, serving as a daily call to action and the heartbeat for our community,
Our students continually answer that call in remarkable ways, from wellness workshops, to sustainability initiatives, to fieldwork on medical poverty and access to healthcare. Their leadership has been bold and meaningful.
These are not just school projects, they are expressions of deep care, agency, and a desire to make a difference, so deeply needed in this tumultuous world. At ISAK, we also see hope. Our students strive to live our mission as undaunted altruistic visionaries, with a strong grounding in practical solutions. While they may not always get it right, they learn from their mistakes and recover from setbacks.
As we reflect on this year, I want to thank our wonderful community for continuing to challenge the status quo. In this next year, we look to our new Strategy – watch for community stories throughout next year!
Thanks to our students, their families, our faculty and staff, alumni, and the dedication and generosity of our Board, Council, Founders and Supporters, your belief in our vision makes it possible for our students to grow into the kind of leaders the world needs most.
We end this year not with certainty, but with conviction, that even in a tumultuous world, there is hope. And that hope lives in the actions, voices, and vision of our students.
Mission & Vision
This year, we began aligning our core statements to better reflect the purpose and culture of UWC ISAK Japan. The most visible change is the adoption of what was previously our motto as our new vision:
Our Vision
The ISAK Leadership Model
- Identify what is most important and needed
- Take action in the face of discomfort
- Use diversity as strength
- Support others in this practice
The above vision and approach helps us live our ‘why’,
our UWC Mission Statement
By The Numbers (2024-25)
199 Students
Year in Review
10th Anniversary Celebration
In August, we marked 10 years since UWC ISAK Japan’s founding. Students, alumni, families, and supporters gathered to reflect on how far we’ve come—and to look ahead. The day was filled with connection, celebration, and a shared sense of purpose.
UWC Day & ICE Festival
On September 21, we held a combined UWC Day and International Culture and Education Festival under the theme “Together We Change.” Over 150 guests joined us on campus for workshops, a flag parade, cultural booths, and a classical concert—celebrating the diversity that defines our community.
Fall Project Week
Grade 10s launched their first CAS projects with guidance from visiting entrepreneurs. Grade 11-12 students built on past work or shared final outcomes. The week gave students across all grades a chance to test ideas, reflect, and take action. See more on the Leaders’ Beacon Blog.
Gratitude Dinner
Led by the ICE Club, students hosted our annual Gratitude Dinner—a time to thank the staff and faculty who support them every day. Simple, sincere, and student-led, the evening captured the spirit of appreciation that runs through our campus.
SNOW Elections
We welcomed Naina and Akil as the new leaders of SNOW (Student Council). Outgoing president Niko passed the torch with this reflection: “Serving as SNOW president was a journey of self-discovery in pursuit of idealism.”
Our Town
The theatre program staged Our Town by Thornton Wilder—a story about everyday life and the moments that often pass unnoticed. The production was thoughtful, moving, and well attended, thanks to the work of a dedicated student team.
OpenAI on Campus
We were joined by members of the OpenAI team for a special opportunity to discuss the future of AI and its place in education. Their visit sparked questions, ideas, and honest conversations across campus. Special thanks to Gen Miyazawa for making the visit possible.
Spring Project Week & Entrepreneur Weekend
March saw the return of Entrepreneur Weekend, where students launched early-stage ideas over a fast-paced 54-hour sprint. The event was entirely student-led and built on momentum from last fall’s Startup Weekend in Nagoya. Read more on the Leaders’ Beacon Blog.
Discover Shinshu
Students explored Nagano’s culture and history through four Discover Shinshu trips—made possible by a generous donor. From Edo-period math puzzles to hikes on the Nakasendo trail, each journey offered new ways to connect with the region we call home.
Graduation, Annual Summit & Entrepreneur Weekend
We celebrated the Class of 2025 with a ceremony full of heart, gratitude, and community. That same week, our Annual Summit brought alumni and supporters back to campus for conversations about ISAK’s next chapter—including plans for new graduation pathways and expanded leadership programs. We closed the month with our most ambitious Entrepreneur Weekend yet, where students showed that ideas only matter if you act on them. Watch our student Arunabh’s highlights video here.
Short Programs
Students get a taste of UWC ISAK Japan and our experience is often a different way of education. Our main program is the Summer School, which first started in 2011, but we also run a Winter School program (since 2020). In total, 208 students had the opportunity to engage with us through our Short Programs in 2022-23 and we are constantly exploring new horizons to expand access to UWC ISAK Japan education!
Summer School
For 13-14 years old students
Since 2011, Summer School has pioneered the UWC ISAK Japan approach to education. Over 12 days in late July 2023, we welcomed 82 students from around the world to our campus in Karuizawa to explore leadership, culture, identity and more in a diverse environment. This year we had 40 nationalities represented and a team of 30 adults guide students through a life-changing experience. Summer School 2023 was rated with a 96% satisfaction level.
Winter School
For 12-13 years old students
Winter School is our Short Program that was born during the pandemic but has now gained a secure place in our yearly offerings. During Winter School 48 students were able to experience the beauty of our snowy campus, extensive Outdoor Education and classes around leadership, diversity and taking action. Winter School 2023 received a 94% satisfaction level from the students.
Financial Summary
At UWC ISAK Japan, diversity is not just something we value—it’s central to how our students learn and grow. Our community brings together young people from a wide range of backgrounds—socioeconomic, cultural, religious, and more. This mix of perspectives shapes a powerful learning environment and helps students develop the tools they need to lead in a complex world.
To support this intentionally diverse community, we offer a need-based Financial Assistance program. In FY2024 (April 1, 2024 – March 31, 2025), we were able to offer scholarships to 71.8% of our students. A large share of this funding comes from Furusato Nozei. We are grateful for the trust our donors place in us.
Our 10th anniversary fundraising effort, Celebrate & Sustain, brought together students, alumni, parents, faculty, and staff. The campaign fully funded the furnishing of our Phase 6 buildings and helped us strengthen our financial base.
We also continue to build our Endowment Fund—an important step toward long-term financial sustainability. This year’s contributions included a range of gifts, including stock.
*For FY2024, we are grateful for the extraordinary gifts received to celebrate our 10th Year Anniversary. To ensure the long-term stability of our scholarship program, we will continue to dedicate a portion of our resources each year to the UWC ISAK Japan Endowment Fund.
* Our students receive scholarship fully or partially from Furusato Nozei and other sources.
Alumni Stories
Each year, our alumni continue to demonstrate what it means to realise their potential and be catalysts for positive change — not in theory, but through action in their communities and fields of work around the world.
Japanese alum Junpei
Japanese alum Junpei is building a fast-growing AI startup with support from the Alumni Action Fund. Drawing on his experience at ISAK and the University of Tokyo, he co-founded a company focused on applying AI in practical, scalable ways. The venture has already attracted attention from investors and partners across Asia, and Junpei credits early backing from alumni mentors as key to its growth. Watch the video here.
From ISAK to Global Leadership: Viktor’s Journey of Growth and Impact
Viktor (Slovakia / Class of 2018) studied political economy and cyber law at UCL and Humboldt University before rising through the tech sector. He led global teams at Exponea and Bloomreach, and now serves as VP of Revenue Enablement at SAP Emarsys. Viktor often draws on his ISAK experience, especially around inclusive leadership. “The ISAK community lasts much longer than you think,” he says. Read more.
A Lifelong Commitment to Change: Ismat’s Journey of Education and Empowerment
Ismat Musafir (Afghanistan / Class of 2019) founded Education for Everyone (E4E) at ISAK to expand access to education in Afghanistan. Since then, E4E has built libraries and adapted to challenges like the Taliban’s restrictions on girls’ education. Ismat has pursued degrees in business and global management while continuing nonprofit work in Canada. “Being a catalyst for positive change is the most important value I carry with me,” he says. Read more.
Fueling Alumni Ventures: The Launch of the UWC ISAK Japan Alumni Action Fund
The Alumni Action Fund (AAF) is a JPY100 million initiative supporting startups led by UWC ISAK alumni. While independently operated and not financed by the school, the Fund is a powerful example of collaboration between our founders, Catalyst supporters, and alumni—grounded in a shared belief in our graduates’ potential to be catalysts for positive change. The AAF provides capital, mentorship, and long-term support, with plans to back 10–20 alumni-led ventures by 2030. Its first investment—an AI startup led by Class of 2022 alum Junpei—is already underway. Read the story here.
New Faculty & Staff
Andre Tyoschin
Danika Nowak
Fumika Azuma
Cari Ito
Lucy Twigger
Farah Omet
Sayo Iida
Saki Koh
Toshiyuki Okamoto
Donor Recognition
The generosity of our Founders, Catalyst Supporters, and donors who have made a life-changing education possible for students from around the world. Donations of every size support the mission of UWC ISAK Japan and we thank everyone who has contributed to our school. Please see the full list of our supporters here.
10TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY CAMPAIGN
We are grateful for all of the special supporters that have greatly contributed to our Endowment Fund and our 10th Year Anniversary Fundraising Efforts.
10TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY CAMPAIGN DONORS LIST
Yasushi Ando
Hidehiro Imatsu
Muneaki Masuda
Shusaku Minoda
Shigeru Sato
Hikaru and Michiyo Shimura
Shinichiro Watari
Ronna Chao
Charlotte Yew and Yew Lin Goh
Hidehiko Hayashi
Shin Horie
Mihoko Isogai and Mark Chan
Haruki Kamiyama
Ichiro Kawanabe
Hideki Kinuhata
Lin and Shigetoshi Kobayashi
Terumi and Yojiro Koizumi
Masahiro Koshiba
Takashi Murata
Michikatsu Ochi
Satoru Oshita
Katsunori Sago
Makoto Takano
Ken Takayama
Mamoru Taniya
Fumio and Yukiko Tateishi
The Chiu Family
Haruhiro Tsujimoto
Kotaro Yamagishi
Masakazu Yanagisawa
Seiji Yasubuchi
Suguru Miyake
NAMING RIGHTS DONOR LIST
Yasushi Ando
Hidehiro Imatsu
Shogo Kawada
Shigeru Sato
Hikaru and Michiyo Shimura
Junko Fukutake
Hitoshi Honda
Muneaki Masuda
Shusaku Minoda
Kotaro Yamagishi
HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS
Honjo Scholarship
Iuchi Scholarship
Makiko Suehiro Scholarship
Panetha Ott Scholarship
Shigeru Sato Scholarship
Teruko Honjo Scholarship
YKK Holdings Asia Scholarship
SUMMER SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS
Canyon Capital Japan Scholarship
HSBC Group Scholarship
GUEST SPEAKER SESSION
ABLE INC.
UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS
Davis-UWC Scholars Program
The Nippon Foundation Scholarship
PROJECT SUPPORTERS
Ichigo Asset Management, Ltd.
Landwell Inc.
Mizuho Financial Group, Inc.
MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings, Inc.
Rising Field Corporation
Tokyo Electron Ltd.
CORPORATE FURUSATO NOZEI
MEDIA DO Co., Ltd.
SHUEISHA, Inc.
CORPORATE SUPPORTERS
LIXIL Group Corporation
SECOM Co., Ltd.
airweave inc.
Morrison & Foerster LLP Registered Associated Offices of Ito & Mitomi
TMI Associates
IDEO Tokyo
Panasonic Corporation
McKinsey & Company Japan
Bain & Company, Inc
*Note that only supporters who meet certain criteria are published here.
University Matriculation
UWC ISAK Japan’s alumni community of over 590 members represents 127 different nationalities, each striving to bring positive change around the globe. Our alumni pursue higher education at prestigious institutions, including Ivy League universities such as Yale, Princeton, Cornell, and Brown; leading universities in their fields such as the National University of Singapore and the University of the Arts London; and top Japanese universities such as the University of Tokyo, Waseda, Keio, and International Christian University (ICU). UWC ISAK Japan graduates follow diverse paths, with many embracing gap years, volunteering, or entrepreneurial projects.
AUSTRALIA
Australian National University
University of Melbourne
University of Monash
University of Sydney
Trinity College
CANADA
Carleton University
Concordia University
Langara College
McGill University
Mount AIlison University
Queen’s University
Quest University
St.Thomas University
University of British Columbia
University of Toronto
University of Waterloo
JAPAN
Akita International University
Asia Pacific University
International Christian University
Kanazawa University
Keio University
Kyushu University
Musashino Art University
Nagoya University of Commerce and Business
Okayama University
Osaka University
Rikkyo University
Ritsumeikan University
Shibaura Institute of Technology
Sophia University
Tokyo International University
University of Tokyo
Waseda University
NETHERLANDS
Amsterdam University College
Delft University of Technology
Erasmus University College
Erasmus University, RSM
Leiden University
Radboud University Nijmegen
University of Amsterdam
University of Groningen
University of Maastricht
University of Twente
Utrecht University
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
REST OF EUROPE
CEU Cardinal Herrera University (Spain)
Eötvös Loránd University (Hungary)
IE University (Spain)
Saint Louis University Madrid
Semmelweis University (Hungary)
University of Ghent
University of Mannheim (Germany)
REST OF WORLD
Chulalongkorn University (Thailand)
Flame University (India)
Georgetown University Qatar
KIMEP University (Kazakhstan)
Mahidol University (Thailand)
Middle Eastern Technical University (Turkey)
Mahidol University (Thailand)
National University of Singapore
NYU Abu Dhabi (UAE)
Peking University (China)
Princess Srisavangavadhana College of Medicine (Thailand)
RMIT University Vietnam
SCAD Hong Kong
Sultan Qaboos University (Oman)
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
University of Hong Kong
Yale NUS (Singapore)
UNITED KINGDOM
Arts University Bournemouth
Cardiff University
King’s College London
Point Blank Music School, London
Queen Mary University of London
Royal Northern College of Music
SOAS University of London
University College London
University of Bath
University of Bristol
University of Dundee
University of Durham
University of Edinburgh
University of Exeter
University of Manchester
University of Sheffield
University of St. Andrews
University of The Arts London
University of Warwick
UNITED STATES
Babson College
Bard College
Barnard College
Bates College
Beloit College
Bennington College
Bentley University
Boston University
Bowdoin University
Brandeis University
Brown University
Carleton College
Carnegie Mellon University
Case Western Reserve University
Clark University
Colby College
College of Idaho
College of the Atlantic
College of William and Mary
Colorado College
Colorado State University
Columbia University
Concordia College at Moorhead
Cornell University
Davidson College
Drexel University
Duke University
Earlham College
Fordham University
Franklin & Marshall College
Furman University
Georgetown University
Ithaca College
Kalamazoo College
Lake Forest College
Laguna College of Art & Design
Lewis & Clark College
Loyola Marymount University
Luther College
Macalester College
Methodist University
Michigan State University
Middlebury College
Minerva Schools at KGI
Mount Holyoke College
New York University
Northeastern University
Northwestern University
Nova Southeastern University
Oberlin University
Occidental College
Pace University
Parson’s School of Design
Pitzer College
Pomona College
Princeton University
Randolph Macon College
Rhode Island School of Design
Ringling College of Art and Design
Rutgers University
Sarah Lawrence College
Savannah College of Art and
Design
Santa Clara University
Skidmore College
Smith College
St. Lawrence University
St. Olaf College
Swarthmore College
The New School
Trinity College
Tufts University
Union College
University of California – Berkeley
University of California – Davis
University of California – Los
Angeles
University of Chicago
University of Florida
University of Hawaii at Manoa
University of Maine
University of Michigan
University of North Carolina
University of Oklahoma
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pittsburgh
University of Richmond
University of Rochester
University of Southern California
University of Texas at Austin
University of Utah
University of Virginia
University of Washington
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Vanderbilt University
Wake Forest University
Wartburg College
Washington and Lee University
Washington University in St. Louis
Wellesley College
Wheaton College
Whitman College
Williams College
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Yale University
Governance
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Lin Kobayashi (CHAIR)
Mamoru Taniya
Ronna Chao
Kenji Govaers
Yasushi Hatakeyama
Shusaku Minoda
Ryo Ohira
Toru Shimada
Arden Tyoschin
ADVISORY BOARD
Fumio Tateishi (CHAIR)
Yasushi Ando
Heang Chhor
Yasuchika Hasegawa
Hidehiko Hayashi
Ryusuke Honjyo
Kenji Hosokawa
Hidehiro Imatsu
Kakutaro Kitashiro
Yojiro Koizumi
Hiroko Kono
Masahiro Koshiba
Mariko Magnan
Paul McInerney
Takashi Murata
Shigeru Sato
Teruhide Sato
Hikaru Shimura
Michiyo Shimura
Kan Suzuki
Makoto Takano
Yasuhiro Wakebayashi
Kotaro Yamagishi
Kimiya Yamamoto
Masakazu Yanagisawa
Charlotte Yew
STATUTORY AUDITOR
Tony Insung Cha
Kaori Sugimoto
COUNCILS
Gen Miyazawa (CHAIR)
Hideaki Arai
Matt Cheng
Tatsuya Hayashi
Boon Bee Hew
Masahisa Ikeda
Tomonori Ito
Kei Iwashita
Lin Kobayashi
Shin Ji Low
Lorier Reygel
Keiko Sato
Mariko Shimizu
Yasunori Lin Tsumura
Founders & Catalyst Supporters
FOUNDERS
(listed by date of contribution)
Mamoru Taniya*
Lin and Shigetoshi Kobayashi
Yuriko Takahashi
Kimiya Yamamoto
Masakazu Yanagisawa
Rika Aoi
Fumio Tateishi
Michiyo and Hidehiko Hayashi
Hiroko Kono
Hidehiro Imatsu*‡
Fumiko Ozawa (Kanenobu) ‡
Brian Nelson
Masahiro Koshiba*
Masaru Kojima
Einosuke Yoshino
Gen Kato
Takashi Inoue
Shotaro Tanaka
Takashi Murata ‡
Makoto Takano
Takeshi Natsuno
Hiroaki Mizutani
Shogo Kawada
Teruhide Sato
Kohei Matsuki
Nobuyuki Idei
Kakutaro Kitashiro
Tomoharu Inoue
Tomonori Ito
Kotaro Yamagishi
Heang Chhor
Eiichi Miyazawa
Amane Nakashima
Yasuro Koizumi
Ogawa Scholarship Foundation
Hideki Kinuhata
Ichiro Miyake
Ryusuke Honjo
Edward Suzuki
Yuichiro Sugahara
Haruhiro Tsujimoto
Shin Horie ‡
Ken Takayama
Koichi Saura
Ishibashi Foundation
Katsunori Sago ‡
Masakazu Iwakura
Haruki Kamiyama*Masatada Kobayashi
Kazutoshi Kobayashi
Mariko and Jacques Magnan
Kaji Family
Shigeru Sato*
Takeda Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Taizo Hasebe
Shinichiro Okumoto
Junko Fukutake*
Hitoshi Honda*
Terumi and Yojiro Koizumi
Yasushi Ando*
Hiroyuki Arita
Mikiko and Toshio Iwasaki
Yoko Takeda
Noriko Yamaguchi
Seiji Yasubuchi
Shinji Kimura
Shusaku Minoda*
Toshio Himuro
Nonaka Institute of Knowledge
Hoppy Mina Co., Ltd.
Okada Memorial Club
Ichiro Kawanabe
Shuhei Morofuji
Suguru Miyake*
United Managers Japan Inc.
Akiyuki Nagase
Yoko Takai
Makiko Suehiro
Keizo Fujitake
Shinji Yoshizawa
Koki Uchiyama
Yasuhiro Wakebayashi
Mei Yu
Takahisa Fujitake
Jun Furukawa
Toru Shimada*
Nobuo Sayama
Hitoshi Kashiwaki
Ayako Yoshida (Masako and Hiroshi Sasaki)
Yi Shi
Paul and Maki McInerney
Takashi Kawamura
United States-Japan Foundation
Yasushi Fujita
Muneaki Masuda*
Maki and Yasu Hatakeyama
Masahisa Ikeda
Tsuguhiko Kadokawa
Ken Aoyama
CATALYST SUPPORTERS
(listed by date of contribution)
Yasumasa Manabe
Takanori Nagasaka
Naruatsu Baba
Satoru Oshita
Xiaolei Sun
Yew Lin Goh
YKK Holding Asia Pte Ltd.
Yoshiaki Fujimori
Junko Hamamoto (Mori)
Haruo Nakamura
Akira Kosugi
Genki Shiota
Tamotsu Kosano
Ryo Ohira
Riso Kyoiku Iwasa Foundation
Hattori International Scholarship Foundation
Ryo Abe
Takahiro Sugawara
Hiroyuki Watanabe
Hikaru and Michiyo Shimura**
Shinichi Yamamoto
Yuki and Makoto Arima
Koichiro Hashimoto
Mizuho Financial Group, Inc.
Mariko and Tatsuya Hayashi
Byking Inc.
Ken Tamagawa
Kenji and Jun Govaers
Yusuke Umeda
Riku Sugie
Isao Ogata
Hideki Kaneko
Yuki Ikejiri
Hideo, Misako and Fumie Iuchi**
Yoshikazu Tanaka
Michikatsu Ochi
MEDIA DO Co., Ltd.
Shinichiro Watari**
Ichigo Asset Management, Ltd.
Sotaro Ishii
Kana and Hiro Yoshikawa
Katsuya Uenoyama
Tomoya and Miyako Nishikawa
Haruko Kato
Haruki Satomi
Ronna Chao
Mihoko Isogai and Mark Chan
The Chiu Family
Masahiko Kono
Norio Otsuka
Yoshihiro Iwakami
Yuzo Kumakiri
Hiroko Kamiyama
Messages From Our Community
"Attending UWC ISAK Japan changed not only (our son)’s life but ours as well. This was an incredible experience for (our son), from an academic stand- point but also introducing Japanese culture to the whole family. He had the opportunity to learn from many other cultures through his peers. UWC ISAK exceeded our expectations and it will have a special place in our hearts."
"Our gratitude extends far beyond academic achievements. We are amazed by the holistic approach that UWC ISAK Japan takes towards education, focusing not only on intellectual devel- opment but also on nurturing the personal, social, and emotional growth of each student."
We are immensely grateful for the strong sense of community that our daughter has found at UWC ISAK Japan. Being part of a diverse and inclusive community has allowed her to build lifelong friendships, develop cross-cultural understanding, and appreciate the beauty of different perspec- tives. We are deeply moved by the warmth, kindness, and support that she has received from her peers, teachers, and the wider UWC ISAK Japan community.
Having completed her 10th grade year during ISAK’s 10th anniversary year, our daughter has grown in so many ways that none in our family anticipated ... We are grateful to ISAK for giving our daughter the chance to benefit from the myriad opportunities that come with attending a UWC school. As ISAK continues to grow beyond its 10th year, we look forward to seeing in how many more ways our daughter will grow along with it during her remaining two years as an ISAK student.
