
Sendai Ikuei Gakuen High School
Updated July 2026
Curriculum
Accreditations
Languages
Sendai Ikuei Gakuen is a comprehensive educational institution that includes Shukoh Junior High School and Sendai Ikuei Gakuen High School, recognized as an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School for both the MYP and DP programmes. It is also a Cambridge International accredited school, a BTEC center, a UPAA member, and a UNESCO Associated School.
Curriculum
Teaching approach
The school is committed to contributing to the development of private education, the formation of a democratic and cultural nation, and the promotion of world peace and human welfare. Its educational goal is to cultivate individuals who can fulfill their duties as family members, members of society, citizens of their country, and global citizens. The school integrates the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) into its management and educational planning.
Programmes
The school offers a diverse range of academic pathways, including the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), which is available in both the Foreign Language Course and the Shukoh Course. The IBDP is a two-year programme for students aged 16-19, featuring a dual-language curriculum (Japanese and English) covering six subject groups and three core requirements: Extended Essay (EE), Theory of Knowledge (TOK), and Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS). High school course offerings also include the Shukoh Course, Special University Preparatory Course, Foreign Language Course, Personal Advancement Course, Computer Science Course, Flex Course, and Skill Development Course.
Student support
Learning support
The school emphasizes student-centered learning and active participation. Teachers provide feedback through formative assessments to support student understanding and motivation, and IB faculty meet weekly to discuss cross-curricular integration and pedagogical strategies. Immersion classes and preparatory courses are available to help students develop the necessary ICT, research, and presentation skills required for advanced programmes.
Frequently asked questions(3)
- What curriculum does Sendai Ikuei Gakuen High School offer?
- Sendai Ikuei Gakuen High School offers IB MYP and IB Diploma.
- What accreditations does Sendai Ikuei Gakuen High School hold?
- Sendai Ikuei Gakuen High School holds accreditations including IB.
- Where is Sendai Ikuei Gakuen High School located?
- Sendai Ikuei Gakuen High School is an international school in Sendai, Japan.
Tuition & fees
No published fee schedule was found for this school.
Admissions
The school provides information for prospective students and parents through its admissions office, including dedicated contacts for Shukoh Junior High School and the International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes. Prospective students for the IB Diploma Programme (DP) undergo a selection process that includes English essays, interviews, and evaluations of academic performance and attendance. Information sessions are held in October for those interested in applying for DP classes.
Calendar
The school operates on an academic year that includes specific application windows for its programmes. For the IB Diploma Programme, information sessions are held in October, with official applications submitted in late February for the Foreign Language Course, and application forms submitted in October for the Shukoh Course, with classes commencing in January.
Facilities
About the campus
The school maintains extensive facilities across multiple campuses, including the Miyagino and Tagajo campuses. Campus amenities include specialized classrooms, libraries, science laboratories (chemistry and physics), and computer rooms (WIN rooms). Sports facilities are comprehensive, featuring baseball fields (including bullpen and batting practice areas), soccer fields, rugby fields, tennis courts, futsal courts, and halls for martial arts such as kendo, judo, and archery. Additionally, the school provides cultural and communal spaces such as tea ceremony rooms, auditoriums (e.g., Zelkova Hall, Glory Hall), and dedicated "Global Rooms" for international students.

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