Bunka Suginami Canadian International School

The school focuses on a competency-based educational model that prioritizes the student's academic, social, and emotional development. It utilizes the British Columbia curriculum to foster core competencies in critical thinking, communication, and social responsibility. The approach is designed to move beyond rote learning, encouraging students to apply knowledge creatively to solve real-world problems.

The school offers a bilingual Double Diploma programme for grades 7-12, combining the Japanese curriculum with the British Columbia (BC) curriculum. Junior high students (grades 7-9) study core subjects including Mathematics, Science, English Language Arts, and Social Studies, alongside a 'DD Prep' programme. Senior high students (grades 10-12) follow a rigorous BC-based curriculum including subjects like Composition, Pre-Calculus, Chemistry, Physics, and Career Life Connections, with opportunities to prepare for optional Advanced Placement (AP) examinations.

Graduates earn both the Japanese High School Certificate of Graduation and the British Columbia Dogwood Diploma. The school reports that 91% of recent graduates earned the Dogwood Diploma with an 'Honours' designation. Alumni have been accepted into highly ranked universities across Japan, Canada, and Europe.

Admissions are managed by the host school, Bunka Gakuen University Suginami Junior and Senior High School. Prospective students must demonstrate grade-appropriate Japanese language proficiency to succeed in the bilingual Double Diploma program. Entrance examinations are held at multiple times throughout the year for entry into Grade 7 and Grade 10, with specific pathways available for domestic, returnee, and transfer students.

The school is located in the Minami Asagaya neighbourhood of Suginami City, Tokyo, a ten-minute walk from Asagaya Station. Students are integrated into the campus of the host school, Bunka Gakuen University Suginami Junior and Senior High School, which serves approximately 1,400 students. The school provides access to a digital e-Library for student research and study resources.