On being a Japanese UWC
A message from our Head of School Malcolm McKenzie
What does it mean to be a UWC? Is there one answer to this question? There are 18 United World Colleges, sharing the same label and brand, but existing in very
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Junita’s journey: Empowering Women in Liberia
Empowerment through Education and Leadership
Amidst the chaos of a country plagued by teenage pregnancy, drugs, and risky behaviors among its youth, one young woman rises to make a change. Junita, a member of UWC ISAK Japan’s Class of
Mayuki –for diversity and passion in Japanese education
Leading the Way in Education: Mayuki’s Inspiring Journey
Meet Mayuki, an inspiring alum from Nagaoka, Japan, who is leading the charge in revolutionizing education for her peers. By Grade 7, she had already developed a passion for exploring new
A Culture of Forgiveness
A letter from Head of School Malcolm McKenzie to the UWC ISAK Japan Community on a culture of forgiveness.
December, 2022.
I am pleased to be writing to you as this year ends, because it has been a momentous year,
A story of community to mark UWC’s 60th year
One-of-a-kind education produces one-of-a-kind solutions
This year marks the UWC movement’s 60th anniversary and presents us with an opportunity to reflect on the unique qualities of the movement. At the end of 2021, those qualities came to
A Day in the Life of a UWC ISAK Japan student
Written by Emilė (Lithuania / Class of 2024) from our school newspaper ISAK Insider. Pictures by Bernard (Hong Kong / Class of 2024) and Federico (Portugal / Class of 2024)
6:30-7:00 – Wake up.
Some of us are early
Denzel (Zimbabwe) published his first novel!
A story from Zimbabwe
In December 2021, Denzel (Zimbabwe / Class of 2019) self-published his first novel, Shame and Anger (left picture in the hands of his History teacher Ms. Hasham). It is the second volume of a trilogy
Ainu, diversity and indigenous cultures in Japan
From November 17 to 19, UWC ISAK Japan Grade 10 students received a special visit from an Ainu family. It deepened their understanding of cultural diversity and indigenous cultures in Japan. Ainu representatives led workshops about their language, art, and textile motifs.
Thai Alumni Launch Game for Waste SDGs
A talented team comprised primarily of Thai UWC ISAK Japan alumni Thailand won a Thai SDG Game Fest award for their multi-player video game educating about waste management in a fun way. The game, titled ‘ read more »
High School in a Forest
In late August 2022, Kai (Japan / Class of 2021) returned to the UWC ISAK Japan campus. He met with some of his former teachers, but the primary purpose of his visit was to check in with a particular
