Philosophy

ミッション     Our mission

Hiroshima International School will engender in students a will to achieve excellence, demonstrate  integrity, and behave in socially and environmentally responsible ways within an environment that fosters a love and understanding of learning, sensitivity to other cultures, and a lifelong commitment to world peace and the sustainability of humankind and our planet.

広島インターナショナルスクールは、学びへの情熱、異文化への感受性、そして世界平和と地球環境への 献身 をはぐくむ場となります。このような場において私達は、生徒達の内面に、卓越、誠実、責任ある行動への志を涵養します。

ビジョン   Our vision

To ensure that our students are prepared for life-long learning and outstanding citizenship anywhere in the world.

卒業後、世界の何処に居ても生涯にわたって学ぶ姿勢と優れた市民性を発揮できる人材を育成します

Guiding Philosophy

• To provide a world-class education through effective and innovative teaching based on the principles and objectives of the International Baccalaureate.
• To provide our students with essential skills, knowledge, understanding, attitudes and techniques and with opportunities to apply them.
• To provide a safe, supportive and positive learning environment that meets the social, emotional, intellectual, physical and spiritual needs of each student.
• To provide opportunities for students to work both independently and collaboratively with the goal of helping them to learn to solve problems, meet challenges and develop a respect for the aspirations and perspectives of others.
• To provide a truly international education that prepares children to play a full and active role as global citizens and leaders.
• To provide opportunities for students both to develop a strong sense of their self-identity and to be able to express this.
• To engage integrally in the opportunities for learning afforded by the cultural and linguistic diversity of our location and community.
• To provide opportunities for students to foster a commitment to world peace based on a spirit of mutual understanding and cultural respect.
• To provide an educational program where English is used as the main language of instruction and mother tongues are valued and supported.
• To recruit and retain faculty and staff of the highest quality and to encourage their continued professional development.
• To foster a sense of community among the students, parents, faculty, administration and Board, based on open communication, mutual respect, cooperation and concern.
• To act as a model school for others that share our ideals and beliefs.
  
  

  Adopted: September 18, 2012