UWC ISAK Japan

At UWC ISAK Japan we empower each other to be transformational leaders who explore new frontiers and make a positive impact today and in the future.

As Japan’s only full-boarding international high school (grades 10-12) and one of the newest members of the United World Colleges movement, we are making education a force to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future. UWC ISAK Japan is committed to educating intellectually curious, compassionate, and innovative students from around the world who are eager to make a difference.

Through our robust financial assistance program, we bring together students from vastly different socio-economic backgrounds for an education like no other.

Our Campus
Our campus is located in the Japanese mountain resort town of Karuizawa in Nagano Prefecture—only a short 60-minute bullet train ride from Tokyo Station.
Karuizawa offers scores of opportunities to experience the scenery, solitude, and local charm that make it an ideal place for a UWC School.

The UWC Movement
Motivated by a shared desire to make education a force to unite people, nations, and cultures for peace and a sustainable future, our school joined the UWC Movement in 2017.

High School
＜Leadership Program＞
Leadership is woven into the very fabric of UWC ISAK Japan. Across all aspects of living and learning, a common thread of leadership runs throughout and serves to tie together daily life, education, and our school’s leadership mission.

＜Education＞
Education at UWC ISAK Japan is designed to develop the next generation of transformational leaders. Beginning with our signature leadership and design thinking programs and extending through the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP), a UWC ISAK Japan education will equip you with the knowledge, tools, and mindset needed to be a changemaker.