The Sapporo City Board of Education has established the following School Mission, which defines the school's purpose, the social role expected of it, and the vision it seeks to achieve. In addition, the school has formulated a Graduation Policy, outlining the qualities and competencies it aims to develop in its students, and a Curriculum Policy, which guides the design and implementation of its educational programs.

The following has been translated from Japanese into English. For your convenience, please check the following PDF for the Japanese version (February 4, 2012). School Mission and Policy.pdf [193 KB pdfファイル]

 

School Mission

To provide a learning environment that fosters student initiative through inquiry-based learning supported by the continuous six-year International Baccalaureate (IB) educational program, and to cultivate individuals who can contribute to and lead the future development of Sapporo and Japan from an international perspective.

 

School Policies

 

Graduation Policy

(Policy on the Qualities and Competencies to Be Developed in Students)

The school aims to:

  • Develop independent and self-directed learners.

  • Cultivate individuals with an international outlook and strong scientific literacy.

  • Foster individuals who can design and shape their own learning and future pathways.

  • Nurture a positive sense of self and respect for diverse values and perspectives.

Curriculum Policy

(Policy on Curriculum Design and Implementation)

The school will:

  • Utilize the International Baccalaureate (IB) educational program to develop well-rounded individuals with balanced intellectual, moral, and physical growth.

  • Enhance opportunities for inquiry-based learning not only in the natural sciences but also in the humanities and social sciences, while fostering the acquisition of fundamental knowledge and skills as well as critical thinking, judgment, and communication abilities.

  • Leverage the strengths of its specialized curriculum in mathematics, science, and English to develop broad scientific literacy, logical reasoning skills, and English proficiency as a tool for effective communication in a global society.