Bunka Suginami Canadian International School
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About
Bunka Suginami Canadian International School is a certified British Columbia Offshore School for grades 7-12. Students earn the Japanese High School Certificate and the British Columbia Dogwood Diploma through a partnership with Bunka Gakuen University Suginami Junior and Senior High School.
Key facts
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Curriculum
Canadian · AP
Ages
Ages 12–16
Students
276
Language
English, Japanese
Type
Bilingual school
- Founded
- 2015
- Ownership
- Foundation
Curriculum and academics
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Curricula, explainedAP
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High school, by subject · Ages 15–18
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Licence
一条校: a school under Article 1 of the School Education Law; diplomas carry full Japanese school-system eligibility (transfer, high-school and university entrance).
More details
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The essentials
Country affiliation
A certified British Columbia Offshore School in Japan; graduates receive the British Columbia Dogwood Diploma.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Governance and ownership
Operates in partnership with host school Bunka Gakuen University Suginami Junior and Senior High School, part of the Bunka Gakuen educational foundation.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Teaches the British Columbia curriculum using a competency-based, concept-based approach focused on core competencies such as critical thinking and communication.
- British Columbia curriculum
- Core Competencies
- Japanese High School Certificate
- BC Dogwood Diploma
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
Established in 2015. The host school has a history of over 50 years.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Bilingual teaching
Students study bilingually in Japanese and English within a double diploma programme alongside host school students.
- Japanese
- English
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions are handled by the host school, which requires grade-appropriate Japanese ability; entry routes exist for Grade 7 and Grade 10.
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Location
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Minami Asagaya neighbourhood, Suginami City, Tokyo, Japan
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