About
Liberty International School serves the expatriate and local community of Tsukuba with an internationally focused, American-system education. It emphasises project-based learning, social-emotional learning, student agency and digital literacy, with SAT preparation and university pathways.
Key facts
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Curriculum
American
Ages
Ages 4–18
Students
150
Language
English
Type
International school
- Nationalities
- 26
- Founded
- 1999
- Term dates
- Three terms from April to March
- School day
- 09:00-15:00
- Entry process
- Eal test, Maths test, Interview
Curriculum and academics
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Curricula, explainedAmerican curriculum
American curriculum
Kindergarten to Grade 12 · Ages 5–18
Grade-by-grade like US schools; students graduate by earning course credits, often with AP courses in high school.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
- Teachers
- 31
Campus and school life
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Sports
- Soccer
- Cricket
- Lacrosse
- Bouldering
Arts
- String instruments
- Guitar
- Drama
After-school activities
- Business Club
- Soccer Club
- Cricket Club
- Lacrosse Club
- Bouldering Club
- String Instruments Club
- Guitar Club
- Drama Club
- Farming Club
- Student Council
- Health Committee
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More details
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Academics
Curriculum
Common Core-aligned curriculum with compulsory Japanese, project-based learning and Honors courses. Formative, mid-term and summative assessments run each term.
- English Language Arts
- Mathematics
- Science
- Social Studies
- Japanese
- Arts
- Physical Education
- Project-Based Learning
- Honors courses
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Academic calendar
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Wellbeing
Social and emotional learning (SEL)
Places emphasis on social-emotional learning, aiming to build resilience, empathy and self-awareness.
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Parent experience
History
The school was established in 1999.
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Facilities
Facilities overview
Operates two campuses in Hiratsuka, Tsukuba: Shimo Hiratsuka and Higashi Hiratsuka.
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Extra-curricular activities
Academic and intellectual
The Business Club explores business ideas and marketing strategies.
- Business Club
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Arts and creative
Offers string instruments, guitar and drama clubs.
- String Instruments Club
- Guitar Club
- Drama Club
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Cultural and language
Social and hobbies
Sports clubs include soccer, cricket, lacrosse and bouldering.
- Soccer Club
- Cricket Club
- Lacrosse Club
- Bouldering Club
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Community and service
The Health Committee promotes wellness and health awareness in the school.
- Health Committee
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Leadership and professional
Student Council represents the student body and builds leadership and collaboration.
- Student Council
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Languages
Language provision
Instruction is in English, with Japanese taught as a compulsory language.
- English
- Japanese
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Admissions
Admissions
Applicants submit a form, transcripts and recommendations, then take English and maths assessments and an interview. Applications are accepted year-round, subject to space.
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Location
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Shimo Hiratsuka Campus: 342-16 Shimo Hiratsuka, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan; Higashi Hiratsuka Campus: 698-1 Higashi Hiratsuka, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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