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Japanese school in Hiroshima with junior and senior high divisions. Offers the IB Diploma Programme and English-immersion teaching, with a dormitory and entrance routes including self-recommendation and school exams.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Info checked 2026-11-08 · Fees 2027
Curriculum
IB Diploma
Language
Japanese, English
Type
Local school, international programme
- Founded
- 2006
- Boarding
- Yes
- Accreditations
- IB
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2027 school year
| Grade | Per month |
|---|---|
| 東医・早慶／国立大コース | JPY 39,000 |
| AIC IBディプロマコース | JPY 62,000 |
The school's document lists these amounts per period, so we show them as written.
One-off costs
- Application fee
- JPY 10,000
- Enrolment fee
- JPY 220,000
- Capital levy
- JPY 50,000
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Source: school website (checked 2026-11-08)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Entry process
- Written exam, Essay, Interview
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explained
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPNot here
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPNot here
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Languages
- Academics
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Country affiliation
The school crest symbolises Japan and New Zealand, and the name is an abbreviation of Academy for the International Community in Japan.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
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Boarding arrangements
A dormitory is available. Entry requires a one-time move-in payment, with monthly dormitory and meal charges.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
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Curriculum
Offers courses including the IB Diploma Programme, with several pathways chosen by future university goals.
- IB Diploma Programme
- 東医コース
- 早慶／国立大コース
- AIC IBディプロマコース
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
Each year students are admitted to top national universities and medical faculties, and the school reports many offers from overseas universities.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic calendar
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Extra-curricular activities
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Cultural and language
Overseas language training starts in junior high, and some students take part in or host international events.
- 海外語学研修
- 留学
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Source: Read from the school's website
Immersion programmes
In junior high, 14 of 34 weekly lessons are taught entirely in English, with about 21 native teachers covering many classes.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
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Accreditations
An IB-authorised school, described as the first such ichijo school in western Japan.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
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Admissions
Several routes include self-recommendation exams, school entrance exams, returnee exams and transfer admissions. Online application is used for junior high.
- 自己推薦入試
- 本校入試
- 帰国子女入試
- 転入学・編入学
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Location
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