School Outline
Hyogo Prefectural International High School
About Hyogo Prefectural
Welcome to Hyogo Prefectural
Unique Background
This high school is comprised only of an International Course in Hyogo
prefecture,
Hyogo Prefectural International High School was established in 2003, emphasizing
English studies, and was registered as a Super English Language High School
(SELHi) by the countryfs Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science
and Technology, and given a 3-year-long governmental financial and professional
assistance for enhancement of English education of students and teachers.
It is registered as a Super Global High School (SGH) (2015-2019).
Please click here for SGH information in English.
‡T Vision of the School | What does this school aim to do ?
(1) To educate and train young people so that they can contribute to the global
community in the future
In the current world where every aspect of society is rapidly changing
due to globalization, a sense of multiculturalism is absolutely needed.
This school will continue to help its students acquire such sense by having
them consider various matters and problems in todayfs world, and train
them so that they can actively play a part in the global community.
(2) To train young people so that they can express themselves and be open to
different cultures and languages of the world
This school will help its students cultivate their identity, based on a
knowledge of
‡U Features of the School
(1)@Full-time high school on a credit system
Students may graduate when they earn all required credits. In the first year, students take compulsory lessons that are essential
to earning credits for graduation. In the second and third year, students choose from various lessons provided
according to each studentfs interests and needs. Students can focus on learning English, and can also allot more time to
scientific subjects.
(2) Interaction with
‡V School policies | What does this school actually do?
(1) To build up expressiveness and creativity of students --- an acquisition
of higher level linguistic ability
The basis of mutual understanding in an international society is how to
communicate in a mutually understandable language. From that point of view,
improving studentsf communicative skills is the most important thing and
English lessons are focused at this school so that the students will be
able to express themselves on a higher level.
(2) To broaden studentsf intellectual horizons and to enhance their multicultural
understanding --- an acquisition of an international point of view by participating
in CCC classes and in a study tour to foreign countries
As a gPeriod for Integrated Studyh, we have Cross-Cultural Understanding
, Contribution and Communication (CCC) classes for 1st and 2nd year students. In these classes, each student decides, studies and makes
a presentation on his/her own theme. The study tours to foreign countries, including the United Kingdom, Canada,
and the United States of America are conducted every year, and students
have the opportunity to see in these countries what they learnt by themselves
at school.
(*) Period for Integrated Study: This gPeriod for Integrated Studyh was introduced into
(3) To offer opportunities for students to study more widely and deeply
Various programs and activities, such as English speech, essay and debate
contests, and special lectures by professors and specialists from universities
and institutes are given to the students in order to encourage studentsf
motivation to study.
‡W Curriculum Features
(1) Smaller size of class
At this school, lessons are, as far as possible, given in a small class.
In English lessons, Discussion, Debate & Drama (DDD) classes, which
are small and quite unique to this school, are required of all 1st year students. Students work on their English speaking ability and improve
their creativity and ability to express themselves through interaction
with ALTs (Assistant Language Teachers) and classmates.
(2) Lessons to learn in, brush up, and utilize the English language
English lessons are given in English by ALTs and JTEs. Learning materials
include not only English textbooks, but also English broadcasts, English
newspapers, contents of webpages, and so on.
(3) Various choices for a second foreign language
Every student learns a second foreign language and culture in addition
to English. Choices are: French, German, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, and
Korean. A Japanese teacher and a native speaker of each language give lessons,
aiming to achieve the level where students should be able to carry out
everyday conversation. In classes, students also learn about various affairs
related to the country, including but not limited to: history, society
and the everyday way of life.
(4) Additional credits for successful results in qualifying examinations
Optional lessons for qualifying examinations, such as STEP(Society for
Testing English Proficiency,
(5) Various programs of international and multicultural activities
In addition to the regularly scheduled eInternational Seminarf with ALTs
, the school has exchange programs with schools in