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International Liberal Arts Course ILAコース

The ILA course attracts students who have their own unique dreams, many of whom aim to go on to a university overseas.
ILA provides educational support to meaningfully help learners think deeply about their futures and consider who they want to be and how they can make that future into a reality.

Anja Sueyoshi(Germany)
Ludwig-Maximilian University Munich

Knowledge and skills only for risk takers

Acquiring Academic English, Creativity and Critical thinking skills

If you are curious and seek knowledge beyond grades and certificates, then you have come to the right place. The OIS ILA course is unique, unlike any other! Advanced humanities and science courses? Sure, you will find plenty here! And yet we offer more…
From traditional Okinawan arts such as Bingata to developing mental skills through mindfulness practice, we offer a holistic curriculum to help you develop lifelong skills. If self-growth through challenge in a community of like-minded individuals is something you might enjoy, then the OIS ILA course is definitely the right one for you!
If the thirst of any person who seeks truth can be quenched only after their journey of self-discovery has advanced, then we, at the OIS PSTA, kindly challenge you to begin your next quest…
We, at the OIS PSTA, therefore, kindly challenge YOU to join us!

もし皆さんが、成績や修了証を越えた本物の知識を得たいなら、ILAコースはそれにふさわしい学びの場です。
人文科学の教科では、卓越した教養を身につけることができます。 また、紅型などの伝統工芸を通して情操を養い、総合的なカリキュラムで生涯にわたって必要なスキルも育成されます。 ここには、好奇心を持って果敢に挑戦できる仲間がいます。探究心を持ち、挑戦し続けた者にしか得られないものがあります。私たちOISは、飛躍をめざす皆さんを常に全力でサポートします。OISから新たな一歩を踏み出しましょう！

A robust English acquisition program with “no one falls behind” small class sizes

The ILA course prepares students to become who they want to be when they enter university by strengthening their four communication skills in English.
Students will be able to check their progress through examinations such as TOEFL and EIKEN to measure their improvement.
Their three years of study in the ILA course will provide a cornerstone for liberal arts education which will allow students to continue to pursue their subject and career of interest once they join a university.

Becoming globally-minded beyond the boundaries of the humanities and sciences

Our society faces a variety of problems from local issues, international relations, and the natural environment, to politics and the economy.
In order to confront and solve these problems, our world needs internationally educated individuals with knowledge of both the sciences and humanities.

Deep learning to become a truth seeker who can respond and act fairly

In ILA, we place importance on understanding diversity first before coming to a single, correct answer.
Students will develop the ability to communicate their own opinions while recognizing and respecting those of others to reach a mutual understanding.
Even though our society is inundated with information over social media, our learners know how to make the right choices and to not take the messages of others at face value.
To that end, we investigate truth and learn how to be globally minded.

Not centered on textbooks or exams: Teaching that values students' inquisitiveness and effort

Cross-curricular and inquiry-based strategies are essential for deep learning. The process by which students develop their own questions, strive to solve them, and derive answers (truth) through repeated inquiry is the most important part of inquiry-based learning. This is not an education bound by tests and exams where there are set answers.

Integrated English

Becoming globally minded requires practical English skills. Students acquire these communication skills by developing their reading comprehension, essay writing, presentation, and debate skills necessary not only for university life, but also for this modern age.

Integrated Japanese

In Integrated Japanese, students do not read to understand the feelings of the characters and the author’s thoughts from a textbook, rather they are guided to produce their own original answers, such as creating their own life plan in consideration of their opinions on the author’s worldview. For this reason, our Japanese classes do not only teach reading comprehension, but also integrate music and art so that students can use their literary perspective to actively explore questions without answers.

Global Issue Inquiry

This program aims to deeply understand global issues and challenges that transcend borders and to explore solutions for them. It approaches social, economic, and environmental issues from an international perspective, building a comprehensive global understanding. Beyond developing analytical skills for complex problems, it emphasizes linking learned knowledge to concrete activities and acquiring the ability to implement sustainable solutions.

Community Service

Students engage in 30 hours of community service activities annually, such as beach cleanups, used clothing collection, volunteering at children’s cafeterias, interpreting at world events, and advocating for PFAS issues during marathons. Students plan, execute, and reflect on how they can contribute to society.

OIS mid-term study abroad program

OIS Mid-term study abroad program

●Experiencing Differences

To study and understand the different languages and customs of different countries.

●Knowing Your Weaknesses

To grow through opportunities born out of difficulties that arise out of daily conversation, manners, and emotions presented from life abroad.

●Hitting Your Target

To consider why to study abroad as food for thought is the essence of studying abroad as it becomes an opportunity to take ownership of your future.　

Monterey Bay Academy Study Abroad Program

Location
California, USA
Time
Mid-August to Late December
Accommodations
Dormitory (Male or Female) on the MBA campus Type of School: Co-educational Boarding School

Partner with an international student support organization. Japanese support is available.

Napa Christian Campus of Education Study Abroad Program

Location
California, United States
Time
Mid-August to late December
Accommodations
Homestay
Type of School
Co-educational

Currently accepting 12 international students from 9 countries around the world (including high school students).

Grade level varies based on the course. For the latest information, please refer to our website.

Please feel free to contact us if you need any further information.

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