A Life-Changing Summer
UWC ISAK Japan’s Summer School is an exciting opportunity for middle school students to live and learn together on our beautiful campus in Karuizawa, Japan.
Summer School brings together bright, curious, motivated young people (ages 13-14) from a diverse range of countries, cultures and socio-economic backgrounds for what many students say is a “life-changing experience.”
A Life-Changing Summer
UWC ISAK Japan’s Summer School is an exciting opportunity for middle school students to live and learn together on our beautiful campus in Karuizawa, Japan.
Summer School brings together bright, curious, motivated young people (ages 13-14) from a diverse range of countries, cultures and socio-economic backgrounds for what many students say is a “life-changing experience.”
Program Outline
Summer School focuses on leadership, mindfulness and design thinking, enabling students to become aware of themselves and others, to identify and solve problems individually and with a team, and to gain the inner strength necessary to overcome various real-world challenges. Students become more globally-minded as they develop the skills and confidence needed to become change-makers who can make a positive impact for the greater good.
Inquiry & Awareness
Students practice discovering and bringing attention to what is important for themselves and others, as a fundamental basis of leadership. They experience more about themselves and connecting with others.
Action & Empowerment
Students practice taking action based on their understanding of what is important for themselves and others. This happens both independently and collaboratively. They experience accomplishments—large and small—and feel empowered to do more and do it meaningfully.
Empathy & Diversity
Students practice approaching others with empathy, seeking understanding in their environment and with community members. They experience a diverse environment where they learn to acknowledge and understand different values and opinions.
Creativity & Growth
Students practice applying design thinking and leadership principles to create change in themselves and their communities, based on what is important and needed. They experience facing real challenges and solving real problems, bringing tangible growth for themselves and others.
Program Details
While attending Summer School is not a prerequisite for applying to UWC ISAK Japan for Grade 10, many students find Summer School an excellent opportunity to experience our school culture.
School dates: July 21, 2020 - August 3, 2021 (13 days)
Eligibility: Ages 13-14 as of July 15, 2021
Tuition: 485,000 JPY (Room and board included)
Application Fee: 4,000 JPY
Application Period: December 1, 2020 - February 14, 2021
Instruction Language: English
Financial Assistance: Please submit financial assistance form with the Summer School application. Financial assistance will be determined based on financial need.
Contact us with any questions: summer@uwcisak.jp
Yuina, Japan / Hong Kong
2016 participant
“It was the best summer school ever! I enjoyed it a lot, and learned a lot. I loved all of the teachers, classes, and other activities. Friends around me at UWC ISAK were very mindful, and each of them had a very strong opinion about global issues and other problems in the world. I had a very joyful time listening to their opinions. Again, thank you for giving me this opportunity, and I hope students coming next year will have the same experience.”
Ethan, Australia / Hong Kong
2016 participant
“I learned that UWC ISAK was a place of diversity where you could grow and change. I also learned that people accept your flaws and it was a kind and accepting community. UWC ISAK is a place where you can enhance your understanding of cultures and community.”
Dana, Thailand
2016 participant
“I have learned great skills and I have learned that awareness is one of the most important things. Being aware can help you practice most effectively, but it will also enable us to deal with situations more calmly. This is because when you are aware, you tend to notice what you are doing, and stop yourself. Awareness can also help us limit the amount of our unconscious moments.”
Christina, Taiwan / Singapore
2016 participant
The overall summer school experience is probably one of the best two weeks of my life. Even though I go to an international school, I haven’t met a group so bright and so diverse as this one. To be honest, when I first came here, I was a bit hesitant and unsure, but I have learnt more and grown more socially and have learnt so much about our world and the people in it than I have ever done before.
