Students Attend Yale Young Global Scholars Conference in Beijing
February 22, 2017
Four ISAK students, Vidya (Indonesia), Zoe (Cayman Islands), Appy (India) and Tiyi (France), attended the
Category: News & Events
ISAK Student Union – Leadership in Action!
February 19, 2017
When the idea of creating a student council at ISAK came up, students were vociferous
Valentine’s Day at ISAK – Love Comes in All Shapes & Sizes
February 14, 2017
The Valentine season at ISAK has been filled with love of many kinds–not just celebrating
Japanese Pottery Lessons!
February 10, 2017
Last Sunday, students got a lesson in one of Japan’s oldest art forms: ceramics. A
UWCIO Statement in Response to U.S. Immigration Ban
February 2, 2017
While ISAK is still six months away from officially becoming the 17th member of the United
Academic Spotlight: Design Innovation
February 1, 2017
This post was contributed by ISAK’s Design Innovation and Science teacher, Izumi Tsurumi. Ms. Tsurumi received
Hitting the Slopes in Karuizawa!
January 29, 2017
Nagano, host to the 1998 Winter Olympics, is known for its various snow sport attractions,
Students Hold TED-ed Event, Me, Myself & I
January 28, 2017
On January 28, ISAK’s TED-Ed club hosted its first official event, featuring a variety of
Outdoor Excursions Scheduled For Winter/Spring 2017
January 23, 2017
There are some exciting day and weekend trips planned for Winter/Spring 2017! The excursions are open
March On! Women’s March in Tokyo
January 21, 2017
Kanna, Dil, Mrs. Fitz, Dr. Ayre, Dr. Bigler, and Mrs. Lachance headed into Tokyo last Friday
Academic Spotlight: G-11 Chemistry
January 18, 2017
This post was contributed by Mr. Tuggy’s Chemistry class! Mr. Tuggey has been teaching IB chemistry
Miss Porter’s School Visits ISAK
January 14, 2017
On Friday, January 13, sixteen students and their accompanying teachers from Miss Porter’s School in
Welcome Back to a Winter Wonderland!
January 10, 2017
After a much needed winter break, ISAK students and faculty have returned to campus from
ISAK’s Got Talent!
December 16, 2016
Last night, ISAK students gathered together to celebrate the end of the semester and the upcoming
Academic Spotlight: Mandarin ab initio
December 14, 2016
This post was contributed by Ms. Yaling Chien, ISAK’s Mandarin Chinese teacher. Ms. Chien is
International Day – A Celebration of Diversity at ISAK
December 9, 2016
In celebration of our diversity, ISAK hosted its annual International Day Festival on November 19.
Evening of Gratitude Celebration
December 2, 2016
Last week students organized an “evening of gratitude”, with activities to encourage everyone to think
TEDx Club Attends TEDx YOUTH Tokyo
November 29, 2016
On November 20th, several students in the ISAK TEDx group headed to Tokyo together to
Academic Spotlight: Grade 10 Mathematics
November 27, 2016
This post was contributed by ISAK mathematics teacher, Mr. Benoit Lachance. Mr. Lachance loves teaching mathematics
MUN Team Earns Invitation to UN Headquarters
November 19, 2016
We are proud to announce that the ISAK MUN (Model United Nations) team finished first
Ikebana – Bringing the Art of Nature Indoors
November 14, 2016
A handful of students and faculty, guided by school counselor Hashimoto-sensei, held an ikebana workshop
Academic Spotlight – Mr. Sgarbossa’s English Class
November 11, 2016
This post was contributed by ISAK’s English department chair, Mr. Simone Sgarbossa. Mr. Sgarbossa teaches ToK and
ISAK Students Watch as the U.S. Elects a New President
November 10, 2016
Yesterday, from 9:30 to 13:30, many teachers and students watched the US presidential election live
Fall Project Week – Change-makers in Action!
November 7, 2016
ISAK’s Project Week is a unique time of year for students to build and practice
