About
Senior high school in Minami-ku, Fukuoka, Japan. Offers general, international (IB course), industrial, music, athletic and other departments, with club activities, an extracurricular program, and dormitories for some students.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Info checked 2026-11-06
Curriculum
IB Diploma
Language
Japanese
Type
Local school, international programme
- Founded
- 1956
- Accreditations
- IB
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Open days
- 2026-11-14
- Scholarships
- Yes
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB DP (Diploma)
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
- Sport
- STEM
- Performing arts
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- Device policy
- iPad programme
- Boarding
- Yes
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
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Facilities
- Library
- Sports field
- Gym
Sports
- Basketball
- Kendo
- Sailing
Arts
- 吹奏楽
- 音楽科
- 芸能コース
After-school activities
- クラブ活動
- パラマ塾
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More details
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The essentials
School day structure
Daily routines differ for commuting and dormitory athlete students. Classes start at 8:45 AM.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bus service
Some students commute by school bus. The pages describe a morning routine of getting off at a nearby bus stop.
- スクールバス
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Athletic course students live in dormitories. The pages list a girls' dormitory and a boys' dormitory.
- 女子寮
- 男子寮
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Uniform
Uniforms vary by season, with summer, mid-season and winter options. Navy and dark green check are the main colours.
- 夏服
- 中間服
- 冬服
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Food options
The school has a cafeteria and a shop on campus. Dormitory students receive meals there.
- 学食
- 売店
- 寮の食事
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
The school runs general and industrial departments. The international department offers an IB course.
- 国際科(IB)
- 普通科
- 製菓コース
- 音楽科
- アスリート特進コース
- ソーシャル心理科
- AIデザイン科
- 機械エンジニア科
- 自動車メカニック科
- コンピュータAI科
- 建築デザイン科
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Parent experience
Community
The Parama festival is open to the public. Students also take part in disaster preparedness drills.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
Besides the main building, the campus includes a cafeteria, library, workshops, grounds and dormitories.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Sports facilities include a central ground, a general athletic ground, a kendo hall and a gymnasium.
- 中央グラウンド
- 総合グラウンド
- 剣道場
- 体育館
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Academic facilities
Specialist facilities include computer, automotive and machine workshops, a pastry studio, a cooking room and a library.
- コンピュータ実習室
- 自動車実習室
- 機械実習室
- 製菓スタジオ
- 調理実習室
- 図書室
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Extra-curricular facilities
Extra spaces include an e-sports gaming room and a music hall.
- eスポーツ ゲーミングルーム
- 音楽堂
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Extra-curricular activities
Academic and intellectual
Academic events include kanji and English proficiency challenges, a knowledge contest, and word contests.
- 漢検・英検チャレンジ
- クラスマッ知
- ワードコンテスト
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Arts and creative
Arts activities include stage performances at the Parama festival and regular music department concerts.
- 音楽科定期演奏会
- パラマ祭ステージ
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Cultural and language
The school runs domestic and overseas school trips and overseas study programmes.
- 海外研修
- 修学旅行(国内・海外)
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Social and hobbies
The annual calendar includes a night sports day, an e-sports sports festival, and a sports class match.
- 夜の体育祭
- eスポーツ体育祭
- スポーツクラスマッチ
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Leadership and professional
Students plan their own school trips, aiming to build independence and responsibility.
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Languages
Immersion programmes
International department students can join a US university visit programme and an exchange at partner schools in Australia.
- オーストラリア交換留学
- ニューヨーク・ワシントンDC研修
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Admissions
Admissions
Admissions information covers open campus visits, Parama and general entrance exams, and online application.
- オープンキャンパス
- パラマ入試
- 一般入試
- WEB出願
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Scholarships
The school has a scholarship system, with recent notices calling for new applicants among incoming and current students.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
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