School Director
Every child has a brilliant personality and unlimited potential. I want each student to show their personality in any environment and live their precious life to the fullest. With that principle in mind, Kumon Kokusai Gakuen is always thinking about educational activities that value each and every student, greatly expand their potential, and fully support their growth during this important period in their lives.
The school's name includes the word "international" because students should leave the school with a global perspective so that they can eventually take leadership roles in the world and solve various problems.
Future generations must face challenges, such as environmental, ethnic, political, economic, and educational issues, that transcend national boundaries. I think what is necessary for human beings living in the 21st century is the will to seek challenges and boldly pursue them while being able to respect the differences and needs of others.
Rinko Kumon Director
School Principal
The society of the 21st century is changing at an astonishing pace. While the rapid advance of AI brings us great convenience, it also forces us to confront the question of what uniquely human strengths are truly necessary. Around the world, conflicts persist and social disparities widen, and too often we see people vilifying or excluding those with different views. It is precisely in such times that we need the ability to think for ourselves and arrive at our own answers—and to engage in dialogue and collaborate with others.
Since our school first opened, we have set as our goal the cultivation of “independent 18-year-olds”—students who can identify challenges on their own, work diligently, and devise their own solutions. In our relaxed environment, free from rigid school rules, students are encouraged to think for themselves, hold discussions, and take charge of planning both their everyday school life and special events. By mixing with peers from diverse backgrounds and viewpoints, they sometimes experience conflict—but in doing so they learn what it truly means to acknowledge and respect those who are different. Through their learning here, we hope our students grow not just for their own success but into adults who can act for the good of society and the world.
Even if you’ve not yet decided on a specific path, six years of varied experiences at this academy will reveal new sides of yourself. Being an “international person” does not simply mean having lived abroad or speaking foreign languages. If you have a passion for learning more about Japan and the wider world, for discussing with friends how to create a better future, and for realizing a peaceful society, then let us build the next chapter of Kumon Kokusai Gakuen together.
Akiko Kumon Principal