ABOUT RIKKYO NIIZAENGLISH INFORMATION
Philosophy
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Education Based on Christianity
Rikkyo Gakuin's founding spirit is a set of principles based on education through Christian values. Based on this founding spirit, we have instituted a time for prayer in school life and also established teaching about Christianity and the Bible. While we respect the spirit of freedom, we also focus on education that emphasizes such subjects as "moderation and forgiveness", "adoration and humility", "orders and manners", in various situations such as periods for learning and research, the relationship between teachers and students, socialization with friends, and club activities.
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Integrated Education System at Rikkyo Gakuin
Rikkyo Gakuin aims to achieve a genuinely Integrated Education System with a view to higher education, as opposed to a typical unified junior and senior high school education system. The objective of this unique system is to develop capabilities for the pursuit of truth through clear objectives and cooperation. The education and learning steering committee has been established to consider educational reform throughout the whole of Rikkyo Gakuin, and educational cooperation between junior/senior high schools and universities is promoted.
History
| 1874 | Bishop Williams establishes a small private school in Tsukiji. |
| 1883 | The school is named Rikkyo School. |
| 1899 | Renamed as Rikkyo Junior High School. |
| 1922 | Rikkyo is also accredited as a university under the University Order. |
| 1923 | Rikkyo Junior High School is moved to Ikebukuro due to a school building fire caused by the Great Kanto Earthquake. |
| 1948 | The old style Rikkyo Junior High School system is abolished as a result of educational system reform. Rikkyo Senior High School, Rikkyo Junior High School and Rikkyo Elementary School are established. |
| 1960 | Rikkyo Senior High School is moved to Niiza. |
| 1964 | Rikkyo Senior High School begins its first overseas study tour. |
| 1969 | Rikkyo Senior High School begins U.K. Summer School. |
| 1985 | One year overseas study to Episcopal High School in U.S.A. begins. |
| 1990 | Rikkyo Senior High School begins Summer Study Tour in Australia. |
| 2000 | Rikkyo Senior High School is renamed Rikkyo Niiza Senior High School and Rikkyo Junior High School is established in parallel. |
| 2001 | One year overseas study to Brighton Grammar School begins. |
| 2014 | Rikkyo Niiza Junior and Senior High School inaugurates the new Main Building, Gymnasium and St. Paul's Field. |
Curriculum
| Subject | 1st Grade | 2nd Grade | 3rd Grade |
| Japanese Language |
5 | 5 | 5 |
| Social Studies | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Mathematics | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Science | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Music | 2 | 1 | １ |
| Art and Design | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Health and Physical Education | 3 | 4 | 3 |
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Technical Arts and Home Economics |
2 | 2 | 1 |
| Foreign Languages | 6 | 5 | 6 |
| Chapel/Christianity | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Special Activities | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Integrated Studies | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 33 | 33 | 33 |
| Subject | 1st Grade | 2nd Grade | 3rd Grade | |
| Japanese Language | Integrated Japanese Language | 5 | - | - |
| Contemporary Japanese Language B |
- | 3 | 2 | |
| Classics B | - | 2 | 2☆ | |
| Classics Reading | - | - | 2☆ | |
| Progressive Contemporary Japanese Language |
- | - | 2☆ | |
| Geography and History |
World History B | 4 | - | 4▲ |
| Japanese History B | - | 4★ | 4▲ | |
| Geography B | - | 4★ | 4▲ | |
| Civics | Politics and Economy | - | - | 2・2▲ |
| Ethics | - | - | ||
| Contemporary Society | - | - | 2 | |
| Mathematics | Mathematics I | 3 | - | - |
| Mathematics II | - | 4 | - | |
| Mathematics III | - | - | 2■ | |
| Mathematics A | 2 | - | - | |
| Mathematics B | - | 2 | - | |
| Statistical Data | - | - | 2■ | |
| Science | Basic Physics | - | 2 | - |
| Basic Chemistry | 2 | - | - | |
| Basic Biology | 2 | - | - | |
| Advanced Physics | - | - | 4▲ | |
| Advanced Chemistry | - | 4◎ | 4▲ | |
| Advanced Biology | - | 4◎ | 4▲ | |
| Health and Physical Education | Physical Education | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Health | 1 | 1 | - | |
| Art | Music I | 2◆ | - | - |
| Art and Design I | 2◆ | - | - | |
| Crafts Production I | 2◆ | - | - | |
| Calligraphy I | 2◆ | - | - | |
| Foreign Languages |
English Communication I | 4 | - | - |
| English Communication II | - | 4 | - | |
| English Communication III | - | - | 4 | |
| English Expression I | - | 2 | 2 | |
| English Conversation | 2 | - | - | |
| Home Economics | Basic Home Economics | 2 | - | - |
| Information | Information Study by Scientific Approach |
- | 2 | - |
| Religion | Bible | 2 | - | - |
| Elective | Option | - | - | 6-8 |
| Integrated Studies | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Special Activities | Homeroom | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 35 | 35 | 31-33 | |
* In regard to the subjects marked with ☆, ★, ■, ▲, ◆ and ◎, one course with each symbol should be selected.
International Exchange
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One Year Overseas Study to Brighton Grammar School (for 1st grade Senior High School Students)
Every year, one student from the 1st grade of senior high has a chance to study at Grammar Brighton School in Melbourne, Australia. The student experiences homestay and attends year 10 classes at Brighton Grammar School for the whole year.
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One Year Overseas Study to St. Paul’s School (for 2nd grade Senior High School Students)
Every year, one student from the 2nd grade of senior high has a chance to study at St. Paul’s School in Maryland, USA. The student experiences homestay and attends grade 11 classes at St. Paul’s School for the whole year.
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U.S. Summer Camp (for Junior High School Students)
We hold the U.S. Summer Camp for 3rd grade students in junior high along with students of Rikkyo Ikebukuro Junior High School. Participants visit California for about two weeks. The main lesson focuses on camping near San Diego. We aim to help students to learn English and foster international exchange through various local programs.
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U.K. Summer School (for Senior High School Students)
The U.K. Summer School program is designed for senior high school students. Participants go to an English language school in Cardiff, Wales, and experience homestay. Students of their generation from around the world join this program, which helps them participate in international exchange through various programs including language studies and sports.
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Local School Experience in Australia (for Senior High School Students)
The Local School Experience in Australia is designed for senior high school students. Participants go to Aquinas College and experience homestay for about three weeks. They develop practical English skills while attending classes with local students. In addition, communication with host families is one of the program's attractions.
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“Gap Year” Overseas Study (for 3rd Grade Senior High School Students)
The “Gap Year” Overseas Study program is designed for the 3rd grade senior high school students. Participants experience homestay for about one month and visit FLS International language school to take Intensive Academic English Program, which consists of about 100 hours. They develop practical English skills in attending the classes with students from different countries.
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Science Study Tour (for Senior High School Students)
The Science Study Tour is designed for senior high school students. The main purpose of this tour is to learn about the nature in Australia. Students spend about one week in Cairns, observing wild platypus and experiencing afforestation.
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Acceptance of Foreign Students
We ask our students’ families to be host families for short-term international students, and to support these students. Currently we have programs for Brighton Grammar School students visiting our school for 8 days, Aquinas College students for 4 days, St. Paul’s School students for 2 weeks, and St. David’s Marist Inanda students for 2 weeks. The visiting students enjoy experiencing Japanese culture and tradition by taking kendo, judo, calligraphy, and others, along with regular classes and after school club activities. Our students also have the chance to exchange cultural differences with them.
Annual Events Calendar
| 1st Term | ||
| Junior High School | Senior High School | |
| April | Entrance Ceremony Orientation Camp (1st Grade) |
Entrance Ceremony |
| May | Extension Study Tour (3rd grade) Science/Social Studies Field Trip (2nd Grade) Science Field Trip (1st Grade) |
Extension Study Tour (2nd Grade) |
| June | Midterm Examination | Midterm Examination |
| July | Term Examination Sports Day Music Appreciation Event Social Studies Field Trip (1st Grade) Summer Vacation |
Term Examination Sports Day Summer Vacation Local School Experience in Australia U.K. Summer School |
| August | U.S. Summer Camp Environmental Volunteer Camp in Kiyosato |
Environmental Volunteer Camp in Kiyosato Volunteer Camp in Haruna |
| 2nd Term | ||
| September | Athletic Meet | |
| October | Midterm Examination St. Paul's Festival (School Festival) |
Midterm Examination St. Paul's Festival (School Festival) |
| November | Autumn Vacation Social Studies Field Trip (1st Grade) Music Festival |
Autumn Vacation |
| December | Illumination Lighting Ceremony Term Examination Sports Day Art Appreciation Event (1st/2nd Grade) English Speech Contest Winter Vacation Science Study Tour Ski School |
Illumination Lighting Ceremony Term Examination Winter Vacation Ski School |
| 3rd Term | ||
| January | ||
| February | Marathon Race Election for President of Student Council Final Examination |
Marathon race Final Examination (1st/2nd Grade) |
| March | Art Appreciation Event (3rd Grade) Graduation Ceremony Spring Vacation |
Graduation Ceremony English Speech Contest (1st/2nd Grade) Spring Vacation New York Art Tour |
Club Activities
| Sports Club | ||
| Kendo | Bicycle Racing | Soccer |
| Judo | Swimming | Soft Tennis |
| Gymnastics | Table Tennis | Tennis |
| Basketball | Volleyball | Fencing |
| Baseball | Rugby | Track and Field |
| American Football※ | Karate※ | Golf※ |
| Mountaineering※ | Ski※ | Rowing※ |
| Equestrian※ | ||
| Cultural Club | ||
| Cinema | English | Photography |
| Brass Band | Chapel Guild （acolyte/choir） | Geography and History |
| Railway Research | Art | Literature |
| Science | Drama※ | Music※ |
| Chemistry※ | Astronomy※ | Biology※ |
| Rakugo※ | Jazz Society※ | Organist Guild※ |
| Shogi_Igo※ | ||
※Established at high school only.
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