| Location | 1-3 Wakaba, Mihama-ku, Chiba-shi, Chiba |
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| TEL. | (+81)43-271-1221 |
| Website | https://www.shibumaku.jp/ |
| Membership | 2009 |
2025 Annual Report
Biodiversity, Oceans, Disaster reduction/prevention, Climate change, Energy, Environment, Cultural diversity, World heritage/intangible cultural heritage/regional cultural properties, International understanding, Peace, Human rights, Gender equality, Welfare, Sustainable production and consumption, Health, Dietary education, Poverty, Biosphere reserves, Geoparks, Global Citizenship Education (GCED), Other related areas
School Philosophy and Educational Activities
Our school is guided by the following three educational principles:
1) to develop students’ ability for self-directed inquiry and independent thinking
2) to foster a sound sense of ethics
3) to cultivate the qualities required of global citizens
1. Education to foster self-directed inquiry and independent thinking
One of the fundamental goals of our educational practice is to develop students’ ability to research independently and think critically. As part of this effort, students engage in a research project throughout their three years of high school.
Students’ interests are diverse. These research projects value each student’s individual ideas and aim to nurture their unique talents. Using a variety of methods such as fieldwork and experiments, students ultimately compile their findings into a research paper.
2. Programs to Cultivate Global Citizenship
〈Second Foreign Language Courses: Chinese, German, French, and Spanish〉
〈Long-Term Study Abroad and Admission to Overseas Universities〉 (As of January 2026)
・Four students have returned from studying abroad (three in Grade 10 and one in Grade 11)
・Two students are currently studying in the United States
・Four international students from Slovakia, Denmark, Germany, and Italy have been accepted
・Academic guidance and counseling for students aiming to enter overseas universities
・This academic year, students were admitted to a total of 49 overseas universities, mainly in the United States
・Seven students advanced to overseas universities in North America, Oceania, Asia, and Europe
〈Training Programs, International Conferences, Exchanges, and Mutual Understanding〉
May
Online cultural exchange with Beijing Yuetan Middle School (China) conducted in Japanese
June
・Faculty members from Shenzhen Middle School visit Shibumaku
・24 students from Kevin School (Beijing) visit Shibumaku
July
・27 students from Peking University Affiliated High School visit Shibumaku
・Overseas training program using Tobitate! Study Abroad JAPAN (1 student, Grade 10, Toronto, Canada)
August
・Next Generation Leaders Development Program(19 students, Grade 10 spent 8 days at Harvard University, Boston, Massachusetts)
・Asia Youth Leaders Program
(3 students, Grade 10, Tokyo; organized by AEON 1% Club; participants from across Asia)
Theme: “Qualities Required of Future Leaders” — discussions conducted in English
・India Study Tour (15 students, Grades 10–11; 8 days in Delhi)
September
・Reciprocal exchange programs
‣Students from Waikato Schools, New Zealand (60 students, approximately two weeks of homestay)
‣Students from Raffles Institution, Singapore (7 students, approximately one week of homestay)
・World Scholar’s Cup 2025 Tournament of Champions、Bangkok Global Round
(3 students (Grade 11), 9 students (3 Grade))
October
・Six faculty members from Beijing Kevin School (exchange partner for school trips) visit Shibumaku
・School trip to China (141 Grade 11 students; Beijing and Xi’an)
November
・SOLA 2025 (17 participants from Grades 7–11; hosted by Shibuya Senior High School)
・Online English conference by junior and senior high school students
・Students from Vasant Valley School, India visit Shibumaku
(15 students; approximately one week of homestay and hotel stay)
・Peking University Asia Youth Exchange Program(Grades 9–10)
Theme: “The Wonders of Water”
Supported by the Ministry of Education of China
・Exchange among six schools: four Chinese schools and two Japanese schools
December
・Vietnam Study Program (9 students, Grades 10–11; one week in Hanoi)
February (Scheduled)
・International Research Presentation Conference (2 students, Grade 11; hosted by Chiba University)
March (Scheduled)
・English Language Program in the United Kingdom (16 students, Grades 10–11)
・Singapore Study Program (8 students, Grade 10)
・School Trip to New Zealand (All Grade 9 students; approximately two weeks on the North Island)
3. Peace Education Activities
・School trip to Hiroshima (Grade 10 students)
4. Disaster Prevention and Earthquake Education
・School Trip to Tohoku (Grade 8 students, October)
・Joint Program with Kanda University of International Studies
“Futaba Town Well-Being Inquiry Program” (November)
5. Other Educational Activities
・Lectures by the Head of School (All grades, year-round)
・Mock Trial (Grade 9, November)
・Career Guidance Program (Grade 11, October)
・SDGs Project Club: Beach clean-up activities (Inage Beach area)
・High School Library Committee: Used book fair management during the school festival
・Junior High Student Life Committee: Red Feather Community Chest
Fundraising Project and UNIQLO Clothing Collection Project
・Beautification Committee: Eco-cap recycling campaign
・Biology Club: Activities centered on animal and plant care and exhibitions to raise environmental awareness among students
・Facilitator Training Program (April, four sessions)
・ESD Research Group (Chiba Prefectural High School Education Research Association)
・World History Course in English (13 sessions per year)
・Creative Writing Class in English (14 sessions per year)
Annual Work Plan
2026 Academic Year Activity Plan
1. Independent Inquiry and Critical Thinking Essay Project
Students engage in essay writing based on independent research and critical thinking.
2. Activities to Foster Global Competence
・Second Foreign Language Courses
・Implementation of Long-Term Study Abroad and Hosting Programs
・Participation in International Conferences, Research Meetings, and Training Programs
〈Training Programs, International Conferences, International Exchange, and Mutual Understanding〉
February (2025)
・International Research Presentation Conference (hosted by Chiba University) (2 students, Grade 11)
English research presentations and workshops conducted by faculty members and students from overseas universities, international students, and high school students from within Chiba Prefecture.
March (2025)
・UK Language Training Program (16 students, Grades 10–11)
・Singapore Study Program (8 students, Grade 10)
・School trip to New Zealand (Grade 9)
Waikato and Wellington (North Island), approximately two weeks
・Peking University Asia Youth Exchange Program (Grades 9 and 10)
Sponsored by the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China
May
・Online Exchange Program with Beijing Yuetan Middle School(Japanese–Chinese)
July
・Beijing Yuetan Middle School visit Shibumaku
・ESD Research Meeting
(ESD Division, Chiba Prefectural High School Education Research Association)
August
・Asia Youth Leaders Program
(Hosted by AEON 1% Club; participation by high school students from across Asia; English-based exchange)
・SOLA 2026 (Grades 7–11; hosted by Shibuya Senior High School)
September
・Students from Waikato Schools, New Zealand visit Shibumaku
(Visited during the Grade 9 New Zealand Training Program)
・Students from Raffles Institution, Singapore visit Shibumaku
(Visited during the March Singapore Training Program; Grades 10–11)
October
・School Trip to China (Grade 11; Beijing and Xi’an)
November
・Students from Beijing National Day School visit Shibumaku
・Students from Vasant Valley School, India visit Shibumaku
(Visited during the August India Study Tour; homestays)
3. Peace Education
・School trip to Hiroshima (Grade 10)
・School trip to Kyushu (Grade 11)
4. Disaster Prevention and Earthquake Education
・School trip to Tohoku(Earthquake and Disaster Prevention Studies; Grade 8; October)
・University–High School Collaborative Program with Kanda University of International Studies
“Futaba Town, Fukushima: Well-Being Inquiry Course” (November)
5. Other Activities
・Lectures by the Head of School (All junior and senior high school grades; year-round)
・Mock Trial Program (Grade 9; November)
・Career Guidance Program (Grade 11; October)
・Beach Clean Activities conducted by the SDGs Project Club (Cleanup activities around Inage Beach)
・Management of a Used Book Fair by the High School Library Committee
・”Red Feather Campaign” and “UNIQLO Clothing Donation Project”
by the Junior High School Student Life Committee
・Eco-Cap Recycling Campaign by the Environmental Maintenance Committee
・Facilitator Training Course (April; four sessions)
・World History Lecture Class in English (13 sessions per year)
・Creative Writing Class in English (14 sessions per year)