California, USA, immersion experience
On 7 August, 2019 by KlausAdventurous students spent almost two weeks in California, nine nights at Homestays, five days at Hilltop High School, two weekends, including a visit to Disneyland. It was a wonderful time. Special thanks to all the wonderful students and staff at Hilltop High School, who really made the trip awesome and unforgettable. July 26-28 arrive in
Thank you Aya
On 1 July, 2019 by KlausThank you to Aya from Vancouver in Canada who came to the school to do a month’s work experience. Her kindness and friendliness was very much appreciated.
Farewell Kiano
On 31 January, 2019 by KlausKiano joined our second year too class for most subjects, creating great relationships, which fostered international understanding and aided ourv students to improve their English language skills. In more linguistically challenging lessons, he improved his Japanese skills practicing hard at his desk, or joined other classes, such as calligraphy and gym to learn more actively,
British Hills Yamamura Kokusai English Study Trip
On 28 December, 2018 by KlausYamamura Kokusai sent 22 students to British Hills this year on a fully immersive English program. Christmas at British Hills! From before departure, students had to prepare themselves in English, including a very crash course on British history. Culture lessons included cooking, snooker and calligraphy.
New Zealand Trip
On 8 October, 2018 by KlausThe second years passed a memorable week in New Zealand. Highlights include farmstay, from which students return with fond memories and great desire to speak English, museum, Agrodome, and Maori show, in which our students excelled at the haka!
School Festival
On 11 September, 2018 by KlausYamamura kokusai School Festival ran over the weekend of the 15th and 16th September. Thank you to the record numbers who visited us to see what our students are up to. Schedule (open to public) Saturday 15th September, from 10:30-15:00 Sunday 16th September, from 9:00-14:00 Saturday Performance Schedule (Finished) 10:35 Yosakoi Dance Troupe 11:15 Dance
International Students
On 1 September, 2018 by KlausWelcome Eva and Kiano. Eva comes from France, and Kiano joins us from Australia. They will be with us long into the next year. We hope they enjoy their experience at Yamamura Kokusai High School, the kindness of our students and have great experiences in Japan. We are sure to learn a lot from you,
International questionnaire
On 31 August, 2018 by KlausStudent union and English club students took to the streets of “Little Edo”, or Kawagoe, to interview international tourists. Thank you to everyone we spoke to for your kindness and patience in the sultry heat.
Canada Study Trip
On 8 August, 2018 by Klaus20 students came back from the Canada study trip. They spent twelve days in Victoria on the west coast, enjoying the kindness of their Canadian hosts and the beauty of the city. Their English has made great progress.
America Bowl
On 23 July, 2018 by KlausYamamura Kokusai raised two teams to compete in the first ever America Bowl, a quiz on American culture and history. The students performed very well against top high schools from across Japan.