Umeda Campus

Takatsuki North Directions to the Gate Takatsuki Muse Campus General Hospital Via JR Lines Aijinkai Via Lines Rehabilitation Hospital Takatsuki Muse Campus West for TAKATSUKI MUSE Gate Aurora Mall SEIBU Pedestrian Campus Department Store bridge 7-1 Hakubai-Cho, Takatsuki-Shi, Takatsuki City Osaka 569-1098 Imamura ● ● Medical AL.Plaza Kodomoen Kosodate Sogoshien College Tel:+81-72-684-4329 Center Hospital Takatsuki JR Kyoto Line Okuwa TAKATSUKI MUSE Campus Dermatology The Takatsuki Muse Campus is a 7-minute Clinic for Osaka for Kawaramachi walk from the JR Takatsuki Station and a Takatsuki Sumitomo Mitsui 10-minute walk from the Hankyu Takatsuki- Department Store Banking Corporation 2017~2018 shi Station. Takatsuki-shi School Guide for Umeda Hankyu Kyoto Line KANSAI UNIVERSITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL TAKATSUKI MUSE CAMPUS Preparing students for a global future from a new knowledge base. Kansai University’s educational philosophy encapsulates Exceptional Academic International “practical study.” This approach refers to harmonizing Abilities Understanding The Takatsuki Muse Campus, a modern, thirteen-storied facility Working on developmental content Learning skills that can form a theory and practice so as to bring to bear in one’s daily based on the concept of student bridge to the people of the world located within walking distance of JR Takatsuki Station, opened autonomy while mastering the while expanding one’ s horizons life, what one has learned. This philosophy also serves basics and fundamentals and ability to understand the as the foundation of instruction at Kansai University perspectives of others its doors in April 2010. Our campus bears the name “Muse” Solid Character Elementary, Junior High, and Senior High schools. It Seeking to foster high ethical which, in Greek mythology, was a name bestowed upon the standards and dignity takes advantage of the capacity to deliver a 12-year goddesses of knowledge and the arts. integrated educational program on a single campus A Healthy Body Rich Sensibility Offering programs suited to Moving from the stage at which which nurtures students with good character, high ethical individuals’ stages of physical and students sense the wonder of emotional development connecting with people and nature standards, dignity, strength, and flexibility. to the stage at which leadership is cultivated

Twelve Years of Learning

Pursuing the learning cycle and “spiral-up” education Students are given the motivation to learn through an understanding of the learning Muse Learning cycle. This asks students to consider, “what to study”, “why to study”, and “how to Kansai University use what one has learned”, so that they master basic academic abilities. This approach to education focuses on endowing students with exceptional academic Comprehensive Coursework Elementary School abilities in a progressively evolving manner through a “spiral-up” curriculum. This Learning was developed with a view to connect all 12 years at school through repeatedly exposing students to content while deepening their understanding.

Cultivating exceptional academic abilities and the ability to think Through extensive class time (including seven hours of English each week), fieldwork, international exchange, and practical experiments, students not only acquire simple knowledge, but also acquire exceptional academic abilities that Kansai University are backed up by theory. Furthermore, the school uses its ICT environment to help students develop the ability to use what they have learned in Junior High School each subject, cultivating the skills needed to organize their thoughts and express them clearly to others. The school harnesses its exceptional education environment to offer students an education that seeks to empower them to achieve their goals after graduating in our increasing international and information-oriented society.

Focusing on enriching fundamental academic abilities and cultivating research skills Kansai University Senior High School’s curriculum is distinguished by the Department of Safety Science, a specialized program that prepares students for additional study on the university level. Normal subjects are progressively enriched with specialized subjects with a view toward students’ continuation of their studies at Japan’s elite and highly selective national universities. In addition, the Senior High School earned the designation of Kansai University Super Global High School (SGH) from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology this academic year. The school is dedicated Senior High School to preparing students to serve as global leaders by having them refine their project-based studies, which focus on cultivating students’ ability to explore the world around them, while conducting graduation thesis research on topics such as global society and global business. As long as they meet minimum grade average requirements, students are eligible for admission to Kansai University under an internal advancement program. Starting during the eleventh-grade year, classes are organized on the basis of humanities and science tracks as well as course of future study (grouping together students who plan to pursue their studies at Kansai University or a national university) according to their future plans and grades.

Offering students an exceptional, coordinated education —from Kansai University Elementary School to University and Graduate School Kansai University is a general university that consists of 13 faculties, 15 graduate schools Partnership with and the Japanese Language and Culture Program Preparatory Course (Bekka). The Elementary School, Junior High School, and Senior High School make extensive use Kansai University of university resources; for example, by having university students participate in Elemen- tary School classes. All three schools work to enrich their educational activities through partnerships with various faculties at Kansai University, including the Faculty of Safety Science on the Muse Campus and the Faculty of Informatics on the Takatsuki Campus.

■Total Student Enrollment (as of August 2017) Elementary School Boys Girls Total Junior High School Boys Girls Total Senior High School Boys Girls Total First Grade 26 36 62 Seventh Grade 77 53 130 Tenth Grade 72 86 158 Second Grade 21 39 60 Eighth Grade 47 78 125 Eleventh Grade 70 77 147 Third Grade 31 30 61 Ninth Grade 57 60 117 Twelfth Grade 71 74 145 Fourth Grade 25 34 59 Fifth Grade 28 35 63 Sixth Grade 28 36 64

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INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL As International Understanding Education is essential today, Kansai University Elementary School and Kansai University Junior/Senior High School continue to expand student opportunities for international exchange.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Grade 3 Letter and Video Letter Exchanges Far away across the seas, our KUES grade three students take part in an exchange program with Longman’s Hill Primary School in Yorkshire, England. As there is an eight-hour time difference between us, communicating live poses a Displays and Exhibits Holiday Card Exchange challenge. We instead decided to exchange written letters to each other, and then follow up by creating video letters of our school, which we then send for the other partners to see. It’s a great first step in a creating new, strong and meaningful friendship with our friends from overseas.

A lecture from the House of Joy staff A child in House of Joy. Huajin Elementary language exchange (Grade 2) from the orphanage in Philippines. (6th Grade)

Exchange with China (3rd Grade) Children in Cambodia (6th Grade) Hands on material from abroad

Grade 4 Online Video Exchanges Connecting with the world. Still far away, but roughly within the same time zone, our KUES Grade 4 students take part in their first live English online video exchanges with Cromer Primary School in New South Wales, Australia. Using the Polycom system, we connect From the second grade to the sixth, students at KUES are are conducted. Students are continuing to work together directly with other nine and ten years old. from the land down under. High resolution, clear sounds, great ideas, and introduced to a wide variety of cross-cultural activities and search for ways to help that are thoughtful and mean- smiling faces make these exchanges a popular event during our English classes. Each student has the opportunity to with different countries throughout the world. Each grade ingful. think of questions, present ideas, and develop quizzes to share with our friends from Australia. We always learn something focuses on a particular part of the globe where they learn Projects and experiences such as these have left many of new, and always are left wanting to learn more. about the different systems, languages, and cultures of our students with a deeper understanding of the world these fascinating places. around them, and have built relationships that are contin- Our early and middle year students start off these online ually growing. exchanges by connecting with countries such as South Korea, Taiwan, and China, while the older grades partner up with India, the Philippines, Cambodia, and others. The focus on our early and middle years exchange programs is to help students see new perspectives, as well as stoke their imaginations of life beyond Japan. Students are given the opportunity to question, explore, and enjoy not only the other countries’ culture, but also to learn more about their own. The upper grade students take these online and cross-cultural exchanges a few steps further. Through collaboration, research, and the desire to help solve problems abroad, a wide range of task-based activities

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ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Graduation Trip – To the Land Down Under!!! Our 6th graders from the class of 2016-2017 have been ation trip to Australia. The excited children waved goodbye city of Brisbane. Our students had the wonderful opportuni- host families either took them out or had an Aussie-style preparing for their graduation trip for years: studying to their parents at Kansai International Airport. After a ty of attending different classes, and participating during barbie at home in the evenings. English, learning about Australian culture, and participating layover in Singapore, we arrived at Brisbane Airport. Our lesson time as if they were students of the school. They in exchanges with Australian students. On October 21 five-day itinerary was packed with activities. These includ- were also treated to Aussie-style barbeques (barbies). For Our return flight touched down in Osaka on October 27th. 2016, they embarked on a trip they would remember for the ed petting koalas at the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, two nights, the students stayed with the most hospitable You can see it on the children’s faces. They have grown rest of their lives. For some, it was their first trip outside of tasting various strange and wonderful fruits at Tropical Fruit Australian families. Immersed in an English environment, it immensely during the past five years. Ask any of our 6th Japan. Yet, for most of them, it was their first time to experi- Paradise, throwing boomerangs and playing the didgeri- was a great opportunity for our students to practice their graders if their graduation trip to Australia was worthwhile. ence an authentic homestay in an English environment. doos at the Wantok Centre aboriginal village, and shopping language skills. All of them gave their self-introductions We are certain they would reply with great enthusiasm, in English on the beautiful Gold Coast beachfront. We also while showing prepared pictures of their families to their “Definitely Mate!” It was Kansai University Elementary School’s fourth gradu- visited our partner school, Birkdale State School, near the Australian host family. They had an amazing time, as their

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JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Junior High School Ninth-Grade Culture Festival School Trip to Canada (9th Grade) Ninth graders at the Junior High School held a Japanese In October 2016, the ninth graders from Junior High Culture Festival to showcase traditional Japanese games. School went on a nine-day trip to Canada. While there, The goal of the event was to foster communication through they held a Japanese Culture Festival in which they Japanese culture. International students from Kansai enjoyed exchanges with local students through introduc- University and foreigners living in Takatsuki city were ing some aspects of Japanese culture such as, origami, invited. summer festivals, and calligraphy. Their host families Kansai University Elementary School students also came welcomed the students into their homes as true family to the Festival and had a great time joining in the activities. members, and they had fun communicating in English. Sometimes the ninth graders found it difficult to express They were also separated into groups based on different themselves in English but they did their best to communi- research topics and conducted fieldwork in Vancouver. cate with gestures and by cooperating with other mem- During the trip, they enjoyed the natural beauty of Canada bers of their group. A Japanese Culture Festival will also as well as multi use of what they had learned in their three be held during the Junior High School trip to Canada in years at Junior High School. October 2017, they plan to introduce Japanese culture to Canadian people as well.

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JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL / SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

English Day Intensive two-day English programs are offered to 7th graders and 8th graders. The 8th graders develop their self-expression skills in English, in preparation for their planned study tour to Canada in the 9th grade. They also undertake activities including discussions and presentations about history, geography, and other information related to their destination. A program is provided for the 7th graders from Taiwan from Japan to, under the direction of native English-speaking teachers, to Japan to Taiwan learn how to perform in a play in English and how to express themselves and then present their accomplishments by working in collaboration with their classmates. These programs are conducted entirely in English.

English Performances Since 2010, when Kansai University Junior/Senior High School was founded, performances in English have been Short-term Exchange Program with Taiwan delivered by several students from 7th to 11th grades as part of their English lessons. Since our school attaches Kansai University Junior High School concluded a student school studied in Taiwan. This school year, the sixth year importance to expressing one’s ideas, opinions, and exchange agreement with the Junior High School Division, of the program, KUJHS welcomed three participants from feelings, students are usually given a lot of chances to the Affiliated Senior High School of National Taiwan Normal July 10 to 16. They participated in a homestay at our express themselves in English class. As for this program, University (JHSNU) in 2012. Since then, a one-week student’s homes. During the week, the students from the students are chosen from each class perform skits and exchange program has been conducted each July in Taiwan made a presentation on their daily lives and gave presentations (mostly self-composed ones), story telling Japan, and each March in Taiwan. Students on both sides some musical performances. Students from both sides and recitations in front of a large audience, composed of participate in a homestay, attend lessons with their hosts, were able to learn more about each other and gained students, parents, and teachers. go on excursions, and spend a weekend with their host many valuable experiences through this program. families. From March 18th-24th,2017 three students from our

STUDENT VOICE Intensive Training Course of English In the 11th grade, students debate about a specific topic in English, being divided into supporters and opponents, OH Ayana (J3B) The aim of this is to improve the level of their English skills so that they can use the English vocabulary that they have I went to Taiwan in March. I had a very good time during this learned practically. trip. I could make new friends and they are so kind and funny. They always made me happy! I was so nervous before going The preliminary rounds of the English Debate Contest are to Taiwan, but my partner made me such a good plan. I think held in each class with the support of Kansai University this was a very important experience for me! I could check students and international exchange students. The teams my English level and speak English as much as possible. We don’t usually have such conversations with foreigners. I was advancing to the final round debate in front of all the 11th glad to meet them. graders. At the conclusion of the Contest, a professor from Also, I could go to lots of places. For instance, Taipei101, a museum, a library,Jiufen and so on. Kansai University offers comments, which should help This was a precious experience for me! I don't want to forget students further improve their English skills and help them these memories and I want to meet my Taiwanese friends again! I want to get in touch with them more and more. gain global understanding through this experience.

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SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Summer English Course in England From July 31 to August 13, 2016, 22 Senior High School In the afternoons, they enjoyed various activities such as School Trip to Hawaii students joined the Summer English Course, which took English conversation with native students, scone making, The 11th-grade senior high school students went to local businesses and institutions were outstanding. As place in Cheltenham, England. In the mornings, the and sightseeing in the Cotswolds and Oxford. On the last Hawaii from August 25th to September 3rd, 2016. Until many as 25 companies and facilities provided a chance students studied English and public speaking at St. days of the program, they enjoyed sightseeing and a 2014, similar trips had been to Singapore, but in 2015 the for our students to visit. These included, convenience Edward’s High School. They also paid visits to companies, musical in London. The program was a memorable one for destination for the overseas study tour was changed to stores, food producers, hotels, travel agencies, educa- stores, etc. so as to collect information for their speeches the participants. this American state. This year the third visit will be mid tional institutions, a farm, a pet hospital, an architectural about cross-cultural issues between England and Japan. october to november. office, a science technology institution, a radio broadcast- Our students broadened their intellectual horizons not ing station and even the Honolulu City Council offices. STUDENT VOICE STUDENT VOICE only on Oahu, but also Hawaii Island, which is richly Our students, divided into 30 groups according to their endowed with natural wonders such as Kilauea Volcano, research interests, concluded pre-trip research and created an awesome starry night sky from Mauna Kea State Park, questions for their field of inquiry. They were also respon- unique marine organisms and the like. Educational sible for the initial contact with persons in charge and programs were also prepared in cooperation with the arranged the visit schedule. All groups were warmly MIYAMOTO Itsuki (S2D) KAWASHIMA Hiroko(S2A)

University of Hawaii at Hilo on the ‘Big Island’. welcomed and successfully conducted their interviews It was a very good experience for me. These two weeks felt so short to me. The reason was that everything was Our students also enjoyed friendship program with two and research. The student groups reported their findings It was the first time to go to England and I was able to enjoy the trip, my first experience, things that I had never done and it was wonderful. schools on Oahu Island: James B. Castle High School to the whole grade before they left Hawaii and made final because my host family was very kind to me. Before I met my host family, I wasn’t nervous because people who I met in U.K. were so nice, I felt very nervous, but my host family was very kind and friendly to me especially my host family. During my homestay, they gave me good and Aiea High School. In these schools, our school gave presentations after they returned to school. and they talked to me a lot, so I was able to talk a lot. On Sunday, we experiences such as walking and yoga with my host mother and her presentations on K.U.S.H.S. and Japanese culture, while Other than visits to companies, our students went to Pearl went shopping to buy some gifts for my family. My host family advised friends, as well as a trip and errand to the fish & chips shop with my host me what things were good to buy as gifts, so I was able to buy many brother. the local students welcomed us by showing us their Harbor. They also had the chance to enjoy Hawaiian cultural things such as chocolate and tea. After we finished shopping, we took a I ran around the house and played Lego with my host brother and sister culture and taking our students on a campus tour. The events and food, beautiful beaches, shopping, and chatting little rest at home. After we took a rest, we played tennis. It was windy, so early at every morning. Also, I watched the Olympics on TV with my host it was very difficult to play tennis, but it was very exciting. On the last day parents and we were excited until late at night every day. On the first students on both sides benefited from the exchange with local college students. we spent with our host family, we held farewell party and did our Sunday, we went up the hill. They taught me about the town where they between the two countries. The 2016 trip to Hawaii was a great success thanks to the speeches. After we finished the speeches, we enjoyed the party with lived. The view from the hill was amazing, something I can’t see in Japan. our host families and friends. This trip was very exciting and I think this All my experiences were wonderful. This program became a good During the trip students participated in many educational students’ efforts and the support of the local people. was a good experience for me. I hope to go to England again. stimulation for my study of English. and recreational activities. Among these, the field trips to

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from Taiwan from Japan to Japan to Taiwan

Short-term Exchange Program with Taiwan Singapore Exchange Program

Kansai University Junior High School concluded a student STUDENT VOICE From November 14 to 20, 2016, we welcomed ten students STUDENT VOICE exchange agreement between the Junior High School Division, from Hwa Chong Institution, Singapore. They attended and the Affiliated Senior High School of National Taiwan Normal 11th grade classes in the morning and went on excursions University (JHSNU) in 2012. Since then, a one-week exchange in the afternoon. During their stay, they also participated program has been conducted each July in Japan, and each in an English debate with a team of four students from March in Taiwan. Students on both sides participate in a HIGUCHI Rikako (S2C) the 11th grade. The topic was “An agressive person is a HASEGAWA Rina (S3A) homestay, attend lessons with their hosts, go on excursions, better leader than good listener”. The debate was held conduct office visits, and spend a weekend with their host Last March, we went to Taiwan for about one week. We stayed at Ruys’ house in front of an audience of 11th grade teachers and students. I took part in the Singapore exchange program during spring vacation. In Singapore, we and could experience real daily life in Taiwan. I had a really precious and mainly spent ou' days going school, sightseeing or visiting companies. In Japan, as their families. This year, Kansai University Senior High School also valuable time. What impressed me most was school life. All of my classmates It was a valuable opportunity to explore opposing ideas and hosts, we took them to classes, went on an excursion with other buddies. started an exchange program with the JHSNU senior high school were so kind. I was moved by their hospitality. I really enjoyed talking with them. views on this important social issue. In Singapore, I was surprised by the enthusiasm of the students to study. We went to It was fun that we could share a laugh even if our first languages are different. division. At the farewell party, students from both schools enjoyed school and attended classes with our buddies. Classes in Singapore were different from Also, I was surprised at how much Japanese culture we could see. those in Japan. Many students shared their ideas and discussed with each other. And they From March 18th-24th, 2017, four students from KUSHS studied Last July, Taiwanese students came to Japan for about one week and stayed at sharing each countries’ traditional games. The whole also exchanged their ideas with their teacher, which means students and teachers can in Taiwan. This school year, KUSHS welcomed seven partici- our house. It was my first time to welcome an exchange student, so I wondered program was a great success. learn from each other. what it would be like. The photo on the top is of when we went to USJ with the I was also impressed by the kindness of our buddies. When we stayed in Singapore, they pants from July 10 to 16. They participated in a homestay at our Taiwanese students. It was a good oppotunity to improve our friendship. I hope took us to the places we wanted to go to and we bought some local foods there. Thanks student’s homes. During the week, the students from Taiwan she enjoyed life in Japan. Looking at her reaction, I was sometimes surprised that to their hospitality, we could learn more about Singapore’s culture. In Japan, we also had things I think are common in Japan are different from Taiwanese culture. a good time with them, but I regretted that I couldn't spare much time with them and made a presentation on their country, school, and daily lives in Through this program, I learnt a lot of things and I have a wider view than before. answer their questions about Japanese culture. front of all the students. The students from both schools fully I really hope that we will meet again. Finally, I think I really experienced a lot through this program. Though I had some problems, I enjoyed myself both in Singapore and Japan with my buddies. enjoyed the precious opportunity to learn more about each other. 0113 KANSAI UNIVERSITY KANSAI UNIVERSITY 14 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Gaining Appreciation for the World Through Global Friendship Building Using English

Comprehensive Learning Cultivating Global Citizens ■ Building Worldwide Friendships Students have many opportunities to make new international friendships during their six years at our elementary school. Through cross-cultural activities, students can gain a positive attitude towards people of different cultures and grow deeper in their international understanding. Students learn about various cultures and global issues. Through these experiences, students gain a new way to think about the world, view issues from new perspectives, and gain a sense of global cooperation to improve conditions in the world.

Fostering Academic Excellence English Our goal is to foster within each student lifelong learning while stimulating the ability to discover new ideas, dreams Cultivating English and solutions for the world. In addition, students are taught to utilize practical academic thinking skills and abilities in Beginning from first grade, students study English on a daily basis to strengthen their English listening place of simple memorization and cramming techniques. We provide opportunities for personal expression and and speaking skills. sharing of diverse ways of thinking with students from around the world through activities such as overseas exchanges, live cross-cultural face-to-face interactive classes via our ICT system, and visits to our school from ■ Beginning with the Basics Daily well-respected university professors and students. First and second graders have 15-minute English modules at the beginning of each day. As third and fourth graders, they continue to improve their listening and speaking skills, while also practic- ing to read and write during their three 45-minute class periods each week. By the time they reach fifth and sixth grade, students have four English class hours each week, studying English gram- mar using junior high school English textbooks.

■ International Understanding Students have opportunities to use their English while speaking to students in other countries. Third through sixth grade students enjoy cross-cultural exchange activities with students from such countries as America, Australia, and the UK, having live video conferences and exchanging gifts and letters to partner schools.

Developing pupils’ thinking abilities as a pillar of education ■ Overseas Travel In sixth grade, there is the opportunity to travel to an overseas school and study in classrooms overseas. In 2013, the first Principal of Kansai University Elementary School, group of sixth graders enjoyed meeting their partner school TANAKA Tatsuya friends at Birkdale State School, near Brisbane, Australia.

In the previous academic year, Kansai University marked the 130th anniversary of its foundation. Compared to the university’s long history, it should be said that Takatsuki Muse Campus, which is marking the eighth year since its foundation, has just begun its journey; but, we will aim to help pupils develop solid character through a 12-year integrated education program through elementary, junior high, and ICT Education senior high school, while following the spirit of practical academia, which is the university’s educational philosophy. As for the elementary school, where pupils start the 12-year integrated education program, we have decided on a school motto: “Think and Using information and communication technology (ICT) as a tool for clearer expression Act - Learn deeper with a higher vision.” In line with this, we have provided guidance and support aiming to help pupils think and act on of ideas and greater understanding their own initiative, not only in learning but also in everyday life. From the very beginning, we have focused on the development of pupils’ ability to think and promoted efforts through which pupils set ■ their own learning goals and explore their own ideas to find solutions while exchanging opinions with other pupils in each subject class and Increasing Imagination, Thought, other classes, including the MUSE learning program, which operates under the principle learning how to think competently in all and Expression situations. Through the use of computers and technology, students gain This academic year, the first graduates of this elementary school went on to senior high school. I hope that, even at senior high school, they skills to gather, organize, express and utilize information, maxi- will “Think and Act” well on their own initiative by fully exercising their thinking abilities that were cultivated at elementary school and mizing their ability to creatively expressive their ideas. will explore their own possibilities with their vision for the future. Meanwhile, as for pupils from the first to sixth grade of elementary school, I am sure that they will also fulfil their own potential by following in the footsteps of such graduates, which will help foster the ■ Educational Footprints using E-Portfolios traditions of the elementary school. E-portfolio is a computer system for organizing and storing Last year, Kansai University formulated Kandai Vision 150, looking ahead to the next 20 years. In this vision, the policy objectives of the important academic files of all students during their time at kindergarten and elementary, junior high, and senior high schools are listed: the further enhancement of unique educational content, Kansai University beginning from the first grade. Aiding students, strengthening of ties, expansion of international education, and establishment of an information dissemination system. teachers and parents, E-portfolio assists in charting academic To achieve these objectives, we, all the teachers, will work together as a team and strive to further improve and develop our education progress and organizing students’ wide range of studies. system, while placing importance on the educational content which has been developed.

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■Cultivating Intellectual Curiosity and Encour- ■Fostering a Proactive Approach to Reading Using Thinking Tools aging Thinking Through Modular Learning (Reading Time) Intellectual curiosity is stimulated through a variety of programs The school’s two libraries have diverse selections of appealing to Learn How to Use such as Reading Time and Muse Learning. These also help books that foster children’s intellects and sensibilities. During ～ Six Thinking Skills and Tools ～ students visualize their thinking processes. To increase students’ reading time, students listen to stories and read books that they One’s Mind appetite for learning, we help them ask questions and cultivate have borrowed from the libraries. A variety of reading activities lay Our goal is to develop students who actively doubts so that they can learn to think subjectively. the groundwork for students’ future ability to take a proactive Skill 1 Tool approach to reading in their own lives by improving both the extent address and solve problems—whether those Comparing Venn Diagram and quality of their exposure to the written word. problems are academic or social issues.

■ Cultivating the Ability to Think, Show Good ■Providing Classroom Instruction Through ■Utilizing Six Thinking Skills Skill 2 Tool Judgement, and Express Oneself Through Which Students Can Change to “Garner” A Full Muse learning activities are designed to help Classifying X Chart Language Activities Understanding Of The Basics students think in multiple ways with the use of six thinking skills. Once students have acquired Kansai University Elementary School values time spent listening to In order to assist students in mastering basic knowledge and skills these skills: 1) comparing 2) classifying 3) associ- stories and reading books. in each subject area, lessons are structured so as to endow each Tool ating 4) exploring from multiple perspectives 5) Reading experiences at a young age gives children a rich sensibility, student with an awareness of the underlying reasons for study. Skill 3 Concept assembling and 6) assessing, they can use them helps them master new words, and lays the foundation for using Once they develop an understanding of their studies, students are Associating Map in all the academic subjects such as arithmetic, language to enhance thinking ability. Educational activities at the encouraged to learn in ways that let them pursue the answers to science, and social studies. Through continual use school emphasize language activities as the basis for developing their own questions. Tool the ability to think, show good judgement, and express oneself by and practice of these skills, students will further develop their capacity to think. Fishbone building on students’ language abilities. Skill 4 Chart Exploring ■Thinking Tools and Rubrics as Essential Tools ▲▲▲▲▲ For each thinking skill, there is a corresponding thinking tool. For example, students use the Venn diagram for the skill of comparing, X chart for classifying, concept map for associating, fishbone diagram for exploring, pyramid chart for assembling, and PMI Skill 5 Tool Let’s create the best school in Japan together! chart for assessing. By using these tools, students are able to visualize the interrela- Assembling Pyramid Chart tionships between the various pieces of information. The image of each chart provides Vice-Principal of Kansai University Elementary School, NAGATO Motoi clues that help students determine what and how to think when faced with a mental task. These tools are essential for developing strong cognitive skills. Skill 6 Tool The teachers at Kansai University Elementary School have gathered from across Japan to create the best school in Japan. In regard to assessment, rubrics provide standards for measuring achievement in Assessing PMI Chart Our educational style, which is intended to strengthen pupils’ thinking ability, is drawing attention nationwide. It has also gained areas where quantitative evaluation may be difficult. Classification of S (super), A the deep trust of our pupils and their guardians, which means, our efforts have achieved a certain level of results so far. However, (adequate), B (generally satisfactory), or C (needs work), is used. These rubrics are our school’s efforts cannot really be evaluated unless we see how our pupils go through their lives. developed by teachers, and agreed upon in dialog with the students. Once the rubrics This academic year, the first graduates of this elementary school went on to senior high school. In light of this, we will continue to are determined, students approach their classwork with an awareness of clear learning develop our 12-year integrated education program through elementary, junior high, and senior high school. Although this year goals that specify what they should be thinking about and how they should proceed. marks the eighth year since the foundation of the elementary school, our challenge has just begun. Clear understanding is essential in order to maintain motivation and provide meaningful We teachers will continue to seek higher quality education and aim to be Japan’s best school together with our pupils. means for assessment.

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A Day in the Life of a Kansai University Elementary School Student Annual Event Schedule Thanks to a rich educational environment, students at Kansai University Elementary School enjoy an exciting school life. In addition to learning a great deal every day, they develop a spirit of cooperation and enthusiasm while playing with their friends during recess and reading a variety of available books in the library. This page introduces a typical day of our A variety of activities throughout the year encourages students to grow, students at school. fostering a spirit of cooperation and a sense of accomplishment.

: Good : Modular : Library 7a.m.45 morning! 8a.m.25 Learning 10a.m.50 ˜Entrance Ceremony 4 April ˜Opening Ceremony ˜Overnight Learning Experience (Sixth Grade: Asuka)

˜Spring Trip 5 May ˜Rice Planting

Entrance Ceremony

“Good morning!” The new day begins with elementary Every morning, a 15-minute block of time is used for Students move to the elementary school’s Hatena and school students greeting each other energetically as Modular Learning. Students learn about Japanese, Waku-Waku Libraries for instruction on books. They ˜Foundation Day they arrive at school. arithmetic, and English; read books; and engage in use a diverse range of books as well as computers to June ˜Sports Festival other activities, including using computers. learn about themselves and the world. 6 ˜Overnight Learning Experience (Second, and Third Grades) ˜Ice Skating Experience : Music : Lunch : Cleaning 10a.m.40 12p.m.20 1p.m.00 （ Second and Third Grades） ˜Rural Homestay（Fifth Grade） 7 July Spring Trip

˜Summer Break 8 August ˜Learning about Peace in (Sixth Grade)

During music time, energetic singing voices reverberate After a warm lunch featuring a well-balanced and After lunch, it’s time for students to clean up their class- Sports Festival Overnight Learning Experience throughout the music room. Students develop rich nutritious menu, students can work hard during the rooms. Each student is responsible for a task as they ˜ expressive skills while having fun learning together day’s afternoon classes. work together to keep the school clean. Overnight Learning Experience（First Grade） about music. 9 September ˜Ice-skating Outing (First, Second, and Third Grades) : English : Social : Clubs and 1p.m.35 2p.m.30 Studies 3p.m.35 Committees

˜Class on Table Manners (Sixth Grade) 10 October ˜Interview Activities in Kyoto (Sixth Grade) ˜Overseas Study Trip (Sixth Grade:Australia) Ice-skating Outing Overseas Study Trip

˜University Foundation 11 November ˜Culture Festival

Fifth- and sixth-graders study English four hours every All classrooms have an electronic whiteboard. By Students participate in club and committee activities week. During this time, they develop the ability to effectively using this resource, teachers are able to from the fourth to sixth grades. Through these activities, communicate in English while having fun. make their lessons easier to understand so that they they develop autonomy and social skills. ˜Mochi-Making Party (rice cake) can concentrate on focused learning. December ˜Winter Break 12 Culture Festival ˜Fun Run Fostering a Healthy Body and Mind: Muse Children′s Club

A number of after-school courses in sports, art, culture, and other subjects are ˜“One Hundred Poems” Competition available for interested students. 1 January (Third and Fourth Grades)

Muse Children's Club Activities Tea Ceremony / Science Experiments / Pottery / Cooking / Calligraphy / Chinese Language / Lego Education / Abacus / Swimming / Mini-Basketball / Touch Football / Dance / Soccer / Igo (Traditional Japanese Board Game) / Eiken / programming ˜Open School FUN RUN Mochi-Making Party 2 February ˜Ski Camp (Fourth Grade) ˜English Presentations

˜Graduation Ceremony 3 March ˜Closing Ceremony

“One Hundred Poems” Competition

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■Six Years of Integrated Education Begins in the Seventh Grade Varied experiences for your future. Three years designated for the development of Three years designated for the development of self strong study skills and moral understanding. reliance from the foundations of self control. Is there something you enjoy doing? Do you have something you’d like to try? Having things like these naturally raises your motiva- Seventh grade Eighth grade Ninth grade Tenth grade Eleventh grade Twelfth grade tion. Trying new things with enthusiasm leads to gaining varied Learning to greet others, dress properly, and exhibit good manners experiences. Past experiences help us decide what we should do Moral Cultivating autonomy and leadership through the planning and orchestration of school events next. This is the ability to act with thought. By conducting this education Developing the ability to communicate effectively (international education) process continuously, you can enhance the ability to shape your life as you would like it. Cultivation of applied skills Thorough cultivation Concentrated study from a high level of fundamental of basic academic abilities to achieve goals Our school provides many opportunities to find a goal for your academic abilities future, to decide what to study in university, and to develop excep- • Establishing good study habits • Exposing students early on to senior high • Classes organized on the basis of tional academic capabilities and a solid character. In addition, our Cultivation • Cultivating intellectual curiosity (reading school-level classes humanities and science components as of academic time) • Acquiring basic skills by setting targets for well as course of future study school has established various programs and an environment where each subject • Summer and winter sessions, and ability • English education and international Principal of Kansai University Junior/Senior High School, understanding (seven hours per week) • Developing academic abilities with a good entrance examination preparation courses you can cultivate the ability to act with thought. We are constantly during seasonal breaks • Thorough follow-up according to individual balance between the sciences and refining our programs to offer the best opportunities possible for our TAJIRI Goro students’ level of proficiency humanities • Seminar-based practical learning programs students. • Assessment of proficiency from both Junior • Careful academic counseling in partnership and Senior High School instructors with students and parents

It is our hope that you have many new experiences while you attend Laying the groundwork for character development with Graduation research and project-based classes organized our school. The abilities to act with thought is developed by trying exceptional basic skills and a spirit of cooperation, a sense around seminars that allow students to independently Individual complete college-level coursework through safety science, a new things in a supportive environment, and it will be the driving study of responsibility, and the ability to consider the needs of others specialized department organized around a number of force in making your dream into reality. Having the ability to act with general subjects thought gives you the chance to lead a fulfilling life both in Japan and in a global environment. Continuation of studies at Kansai University, one of Japan’s national universities, or a dental, medical, or pharmaceutical school

To develop into persons capable of thinking about the future. A Wide Range of Activities are

Kansai University was founded in 1886, and this year is its 131st year. An Implemented in our Super Global High School (SGH) early president of Kansai University, Juntaro Yamaoka, said, “Education at school is too isolated from the real world. Placing importance on the coordina- -Fostering the ability to inquire, investigate, and research tion between theory and practice, we shall nurture citizens who can truly contribute to our nation and society. That is the core of education at those Kansai University Senior High School (KUSHS), designated in 2014 by the Ministry of Education, principles in Kansai University,” and he advocated the following four princi- Culture, Sports, Science and Technology as a Super Global High School, has endeavored to develop ples to realize practical academia: increasingly globalized graduates. 1.Harmonizing theory and practice. Since KUSHS was founded in 2010, it has, through project-based learning, been teaching its students how 2.Encouraging physical education. to find their own research themes, approach their issues logically, solve problems, and present their 3.Acknowledging the importance of studying foreign languages. research. 4.Nurturing an international mindset. To achieve these goals, KUSHS has provided students with various activities. They have two hours a The age we live in is changing at a terrific speed, is much faster than the age week for advancing their project-based learning. In the 10th grade, they visit Kansai University teachers’ in which Yamaoka lived. It is no longer an age where we can get by just by Vice-Principal of Kansai University Junior/Senior High School, offices learn how to conduct research and what is required to conduct research. They also make visits to global companies in Kyoto as part of their research. In the 11th grade, they go on a study tour to Hawaii, following the majority. Everyone needs to think and act proactively. IJIRI Makoto Albert von Szent-Gyorgyi, the Hungarian scholar who discovered vitamin C, where they make field trips to local companies and institutes to collect information for their research as said, “Discovery consists of seeing what everybody has seen and thinking what well as enjoying scenic places and an exchange program nobody has thought.” with local high schools. They also make presentations on Around 2040 to 2050, when you are playing central roles in our society, how their field trips in English. In the 12th grade, all the different will the age in which you live likely be? It is important to think students give presentations on their graduation theses about future generations, or coming centuries, for the sake of your children written in the 11th grade as a recapitulation of the and grandchildren. project-based course. Some of them make abstracts of To this end, you need fundamental knowledge and skills, as well as the ability their theses. to think, judge, and express yourselves. KUSHS has exchange programs with counterparts in With a well-developed educational environment, our school aims to develop Singapore and Taiwan. During the exchanges, participants students into persons of solid character with high ethical standards and human have debates on global issues, go on field trips, and give decency, by fostering exceptional academic abilities, healthy bodies, rich presentations about their research. sensitivity, and international understanding. These programs are administered in close coordination I hope that you will strive to do your best at school, acquire a high-level of with Kansai University and other institutions. education and good manners, and grow to be role models who can be respected.

21 KANSAI UNIVERSITY KANSAI UNIVERSITY 22 JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Cultivating action-from-thought with a view to the future Kansai University Senior High School holds Information Sessions on Kansai University’s Faculties, in which students from the 7th to the 12th grade can participate. At this event, we invite professors and lecturers from the 13 faculties of Kansai University to introduce each faculty and give simulated lectures. Participating in several faculties’ sessions may help students choose a humanities major or a science major, learn about the faculties, and choose their own educational path for the near future.

■Curriculum ■Seminar (study trip) Kansai University Junior High School supports student growth by Number of class Seventh Eighth Ninth hours per week grade grade grade holding seasonal seminars.

1 In spring Japanese Japanese Japanese 2 Language α Language α Language α Spring is the season for entering a new school, moving up a 3 grade, and meeting new friends and teachers. At the begin-

4 Japanese Japanese Japanese ning of their junior high school lives, seventh-grade students β β β 5 Language Language Language complete projects in Omihachiman, Shiga prefecture. They 6 take put in some Geography Geography 7 special programs Civics and build inter- 8 History History personal relation- 9 ships and make 10 a lot of friends 11 Algebra Algebra Algebra there. 12 13 Geometry Geometry Geometry 14 Six Learning in Junior High School hours 15 of class Mathematics Seminar Mathematics Seminar Mathematics Seminar Kansai University Junior High School offers classroom instruction and programs that stimulate students’ intellectual every day In summer-autumn curiosity. We emphasize the development of good judgement and decision-making in everyday school life, the cultivation 16 from Eighth-grade students go to Hikigawa, prefecture. α α α of moral character, and, we foster a sense of pride in belonging to Kansai University. In addition, by hosting lectures from Monday Science Science Science 17 through They have three days with the local people there. The students professionals in a variety of fields, we cultivate a holistic outlook to encourage students to look beyond the classroom. 18 Friday learn how to communicate with people they are meeting for the Science β Science β Science β 19 first time through 20 Science Seminar farming or fishing. They learn a lot 21 English English of things for the 22 Textbook Textbook English overseas trip to 23 Textbook Canada they will 24 take in the ninth 25 English English grade. Expression Expression 26 English Expression 27 Music Music Diversified experiences help students 28 Art Art Music Information Sessions on Kansai University’s Faculties 29 Art carve out their future. Health Health Kansai University Senior High School holds Information Sessions 30 and and Physical Education Physical Education Health on Kansai University’s Faculties, in which students from the 11th to Vice-Principal of Kansai University Junior High School, 31 and the 12th grades can participate. At this event, we invite professors Four Physical Education Akira 32 Home Home and lecturers from the 13 faculties of Kansai University to hours of Economics Economics class on 33 Technology Technology Home Economics Technology introduce each faculty and give simulated lectures. Participating We at Kansai University Junior High School provise a system of 12-year integrated Saturdays education under which students in the elementary, junior high, and senior high 34 Class Activities Class Activities Class Activities in several faculties’ sessions may help students choose a schools learn in a single school building. Pupils and students of different ages gather 35 Ethics Ethics Ethics humanities major or a science major, learn about the faculties, together in the 13-story school building, just like one big family. 36 Integrated Studies Integrated Studies Integrated Studies and choose their I hope that all the students I interact with will become persons who are honest with own educational Seventh graders have seven hours of classes once a week. themselves, are always humble, and can feel empathy for others. Eighth and ninth graders have seven hours of classes twice a week. path for the near Genuine persons can be honest with themselves and also are capable of accepting others’ advice, from which they can learn lessons for the future. future. Humble persons can build good relationships with, and show consideration for those around them, and can also communicate with others from a shared perspective. Empathetic persons are capable of being aware of those who are struggling with tough or difficult times, and are also kind to them. We hope that students who learn at this school will acquire such attitudes and grow into citizens who can make a difference in society after gradua- tion.

23 KANSAI UNIVERSITY KANSAI UNIVERSITY 24 SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Cultivating self-realization and the ability to learn while developing an empathetic outlook and fostering Action-from-Thought skills.

■Curriculum (2017 academic year) ■Extensive Education in International Number Eleventh grade Twelfth grade Understanding of class Tenth grade In order to lay the groundwork for future success in an inter- hours Humanities Science Humanities Science per week national society, Kansai University Senior High School offers Modern a curriculum focusing on developing “action-form-thought” in 1 Modern Japanese Modern Japanese English. Through English language study and a variety of 2 Japanese B B international exchange programs, it cultivates a global Integrated B 3 Japanese Language Classics outlook and the abilities to gather information, express opin- Classics ions, and, actively participate in conversations and negotia- 4 B B Classics tions. 5 B

6 World History English Language Study Exchange Programs Ethics (Comprehension & language skills) (Joint classes & videoconferences 7 A World with overseas partner schools) History Japanese 8 Contemporary Research Language Society 9 Exercises THINK × ACT Japanese Mathematics (Developing “action-from-thought” in English) 10 JapaneseHistory B / History B III Geographty B 11 Geography B Learning in Senior High School Mathematics Overseas Study Tours Assessment I Kansai University Senior High School offers instruction emphasizing the formation of each individual’s common 12 (promoting international (English proficiency tests: Eiken, Mathematics understanding & communication) GTEC, etc) sense and sense of responsibility to help students develop self-confidence and self-awareness as adults. 13 Exercises Mathematics Comprehensive learning programs take a scientific approach to safety and peace of mind in order to stimulate α Exercises 14 β students' intellectual curiosity. The process of completing a graduation thesis research project requires students to Mathematics Geographty A / A Contenporary Society ■Partnership with Kansai University apply what they have learned and serves to help them develop research and study skills. At the same time, 15 Science Exercisesα Science Exercisesβ The Senior High School invites professors from various students develop solid character by planning and organizing various school events. 16 Kansai University faculties to give seminars and lectures in Basic Physics Physical Education thinking skills, review and judge student presentations, cover 17 Mathematics Science specialized topics for extra-curriculum classes, and, provide 18 Research guidance to students during project-based classes. This Basic Biology in-depth guidance combined with the appeal of specialized 19 English Communication knowledge, stimulates intellectual curiosity, while enhancing 20 Mathematics III student's learning. Physical Education II 21 Health Electives: Electives: ■Data on educational paths after graduation 22 Two credits Two credits in each in each (for the 148 students who graduated in FY 2016) 23 Art subject subject Mathematics students select students select Most graduates took one of the following educational paths: three subjects )( three subjects )( 24 Music B Japanese Mathematics • Kansai University: 94 graduates 25 Basic Mathematics Science • Highly selective national universities (, Chemistry 26 English English English Osaka University etc.): 27 graduates Acquire the grounding to be a global leader, Communication Chemistry Science Geography In addition, many graduates entered universities for medi- 27 I Basic cine, pharmacy, and medical science, and some went Biology demonstrate your capability to act with thought. 28 abroad to study. Safety and Science 29 Technology Vice-Principal of Kansai University Senior High School, II 30 English Expression I AKAMATSU Masahito Biology / 31 Physics Safety and Environmental Kansai University Senior High School aims to develop students’ kodoryoku, Disaster Prevention 32 II which means the ability to act, or more specifically, to identify issues on one’s Information 33 Safety and own, consider and analyze solutions through various studies and fieldwork International Society 34 Physical Education II activities, and then disseminate results of such activities. A major distinction of Project-Based Learning our school is that we develop kodoryoku. 35 English in Safety Science Our school was designated as a Super Global High School (SGH) in 2014, and 36 Homeroom (ESP)

we have been making an effort to provide activities, mainly investigational activities, with the goal of helping students grow as innovators 37 English Safety and Natural who can help establish and maintain a sustainable global environment. Communication Regional Disaster 38 II Development Prevention First-year students learn how to identify issues in their daily lives, investigate them, and then solve the issues by working in groups. 39 Safety and Second-year students are given individual themes, write research papers related to the themes by comparing the advantages of Japan with Environment II those of other nations, and investigate them from a global perspective. 40 English (Biology) Expression We provide these activities to help students grow as global citizens who have global perspectives. II Safety and Safety Science Research II ScienceⅡ (Physics)

Project-Seminar Kansai University Homeroom

Homeroom 25 KANSAI UNIVERSITY KANSAI UNIVERSITY 26 JUNIOR / SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Daily Life of students of Junior/Senior High School Club Activities Club activities are provided so as to be compatible with study. Students enjoy lively school life surrounded by the blessed learning environments. Students pursue their activities with making good use of the enriched facilities, such as all year round usable indoor heated They study a lot of things and develop their enriched personalities day by day. swimming pool, artificial lawn ground, splendid ice arena using together with college students, multi-media classroom equipped with the latest ICT apparatus, English specified room always connecting everywhere of the world, music specified room equipped with exercise booth, and so on. According to the club activities students can get an extra sense of accomplishment different from usual learning activities and absorb a lot of matters from the intercourse with their senior and junior schoolmates. A daily school life of Junior High School student

Junior High School and Senior High School / Clubs & Circles : Attendance : Reading : English 8a.m.15 at school 8a.m.30 Time 8a.m.50 Class

‘Good Morning!’ Morning greetings of the students Everyday students read their favorite books for 10 Both Japanese and native teachers instruct English Ice Skating Team J S Soccer Team J S Swimming Team J S Japanese Boxing Team J S can be heard everywhere on campus. minutes to develop their reading abilities. class easy to understand. A day of school life starts!

: Lunch : Natural : Club 12p.m.40 Time 1p.m.30 Sciences 3p.m.40 Activities

Basketball Team (Boys) J S Basketball Team (Girls) J S Lacrosse Team (Girls) J S English Newspaper Club J S (Kandai Muse-paper)

Freshly made nutritionally balanced lunch service is Through experimental learning, students are able to After school a lot of students enjoy club activities provided by the school. learn right knowledge and acquire thinking abilities with their friends. Some activities are conducted about various questions and problems about natural together with Senior High School students sciences.

Japanese Tea Ceremony Club J S Flower Arrangement Club J S Wind Orchestra J S Fieldwork Club J S A daily school life of Senior High School student

: Attendance : Reading : World 8a.m.15 at school 8a.m.30 Time 8a.m.50 History A

Multimedia Club J S Art Club J S Noh Drama Club J S Chorus Club J S

‘Good Morning!’ Moring greetings of the students Everyday students read their favorite books for 10 This class is integrated with geography and civics to can be heard everywhere in the campus. minutes to develop their reading abilities. foster the abilities to see the society from various A day of school life starts! viewpoints. Maps and other learning materials are displayed on the electronic board.

: Lunch : English Expression : Club 12p.m.40 Time 1p.m.30 Class 3p.m.40 Activities

Dance Circle J S Science Circle J S Photography Circle J S

●Ice Skating ●Basketball ●English Newspaper ●Wind Orchestra ●Noh Drama ●Dance Circle ●Soccer(Boys) ●Lacrosse(Girls) (Kandai Muse-paper) ●Fieldwork ●Chorus ●Science Circle ●Swimming ●Japanese Tea Ceremony ●Multimedia ●Photography Circle ●Japanese Boxing ●Flower Arrangement ●Art

Students take their lunch in their home class or use Students learn practical English by the native English After school a lot of students enjoy club activities with *The Ice Skating Team meets at the ice arena on the Takatsuki Campus, home to Kansai University’s Faculty of Infomatics a restaurant at North Hall. teacher. their friends. Some activities are conducted together J Junior High SchoolS Senior High School with Junior High School students.

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Annual Event Schedule

A variety of activities throughout the year encourage students to grow, fostering a spirit of cooperation and a sense of accomplishment.

Entrance Ceremony Sports Festival Culture Festival School Trip to Canada Exchange Program (Singapore) Short-term Study Abroad Trip

Spring(Omihachiman) Seminar CheeringCheering at theat the All Kan-Kwan Games Culture Festival English Day Winter Walking English ITC

Off-campus Learning (Kyoto) Hosting of Short-term Exchange Students (from Taiwan) Culture Festival English Day Christmas Concert Graduation (SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL)

Presentation of Graduation Research Exchange Program (Taiwan) English Trainning Course Autumn Seminar “One Hundred Poems” Competition Graduation (JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL)

˜：Common Event ˜：JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL ˜：SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL 4 April 5 May 6 June 7 July 8 August 9 September 10 October 11 November 12 December 1 January 2 February 3 March

˜Entrance Ceremony ˜First Semester ˜Sports Festival ˜First Semester ˜Summer English ˜Culture Festival ˜School Trip to Canada ˜Autumn Seminar ˜Second Semester ˜“One Hundred Poems” ˜Graduation ˜Academic Year Mid-Term Mid-Term Examinations Training Course (Ninth Grade) Mid-Term Competition Final Examinations ˜First Semester Examinations No.1 ˜Off-Campus Learning No.2 in England ˜First Semester Final ˜Disaster Drills Examinations (Seventh Grade) Opening Ceremony (Eleventh Grade: Osaka) Examinations ˜Off-Campus Learning ˜Graduation ˜Cheering at the ˜Hosting of Short-term (Eighth Grade) ˜Comprehensive ˜Winter Walking ˜Lecture for Students ˜Global Education Kan-Kwan Games Exchange Students Education Presentation Wishing to Apply to ˜Closing Ceremony Orientation from Taiwan ˜School Trip to Hawaii ˜English Presentation National and Public (Tenth Grade) ˜Kansai University (Eighth Grade) (Eleventh Grade) ˜SGH Research Universities ˜Short-Term Study Campus Visit Presentation ˜Academic Year Final Abroad Trip in Taiwan ˜Overnight Learning (Seventh Grade) ˜Overnight Learning ˜Off-Campus Learning (Tenth and Eleventh Grades) Examinations (Eighth and Tenth Experience Experience (Tenth Grade:Kyoto) (Twelfth Grade) Grades) (Seventh Grade) ˜Off-Campus Learning (Eighth Grade) ˜Hosting of short-Term (Eighth Grade: ) Exchange Students ˜Final Examinations ˜Preparatory Lessons ˜Spring Seminar (Ninth Grade: Kyoto) ˜Off-Campus Learning (from Singapore) (Twelfth Grade) (Ninth Grade) (Eleventh Grade:) ˜Presentation of ˜English Intensive Graduation Research Training Course (ITC) (Twelfth Grade) (Tenth Grade)

˜Kansai University ˜Short-Term Study Campus Visit Abroad Program (Tenth Grade) in Taiwan / Singapore

29 KANSAI UNIVERSITY KANSAI UNIVERSITY 30 Facility Information

The advanced Takatsuki Muse Campus is ideally suited to act as a new Think × Act facility. This uniquely designed campus provides infrastructure support for the development of exceptional academic ability, including electronic blackboards in all homeroom classrooms. Other facilities such as a computer lab with the latest equipment and an indoor heated swimming pool allow students to develop well-rounded personalities in a high-quality educational environment.

■Kansai University Takatsuki Muse Campus (East Bldg) Open Space (JHS/SHS) Multimedia Room (ES) English Language Workshop Room (ES) R Rooftop Garden

Senior High School Homeroom Classrooms, Physics Room, 13F Computer Room, Medium Lecture Room, Chemistry Laboratory Senior High Senior High School Homeroom Classrooms, Multimedia Room, Biology Room (JHS/SHS) Cooking Room (JHS/SHS) Grade-specific Floor (ES) School 12F Geology & Safety Science Room, Biology Room ZONE Senior High School Homeroom Classrooms, 11F English Language Workshops 1, Clothing Room, Cooking Room

Junior / Junior / Senior High School Library, Arts & Crafts Rooms 1 and 2, Senior 10F Multi-subject Preparation Room High Computer Room (JHS/SHS) Elementary School Library Elementary School Library School Principal’s Office, Junior/Senior High School Staff Room, Administration Office, ZONE 9F Academic & Career Counseling Room, Nurse’s Office, Counseling Room, Guidance Room, Broadcasting Room

Junior High School Homeroom Classrooms, 8F Music Rooms 1 and 2, Practice Booths 1 to 4 Junior High Junior High School Homeroom Classrooms, English Language Workshops 1 and 2, Multipurpose Room, Tea Ceremony Room Homemaking Room (ES) Grade-specific Floor (ES) School 7F Large Meeting Room ZONE Junior High School Homeroom Classrooms, 6F Technical Arts Workshop, Small Meeting Room School Student Council Room

Science Laboratory, Arts & Crafts Room, Multimedia Room, 5F Tea Ceremony Room, Homemaking Room, Student Council Room, Teaching Material Preparation Room Multimedia Room (JHS/SHS) Rooftop Broadcasting Room (ES) Home Classroom with an Electronic Blackboard Elementary School Homeroom Classrooms, Music Room, 4F Practice Booths 1 to 4, Broadcasting Room

Elementary Elementary School Homeroom Classrooms, School 3F Elementary School Library ZONE Elementary School Homeroom Classrooms, 2F English Language Workshop, Meeting Room, Arts & Crafts Room (JHS/SHS) Junior High School Home Classroom Swimming Pool Elementary School Entrance

Principal’s Office, Elementary School Staff Room, Administration Office, 1F Multipurpose Room, Nurse’s Office, Counseling Room, Guest Reception Room, Junior / Senior High School Entrance, Kitchen,Guest and Staff Entrance

Medium Lecture Room (JHS/SHS) Junior/Senior High School Library Arena Athletic Field

31 KANSAI UNIVERSITY KANSAI UNIVERSITY 32 The start of Kandai Vision 150 —In this age of diversity, Kansai University must stand out and become a leading force—

Celebrating 130 years since inauguration in 2016 The goal of Kansai University is to foster individuals with innovation, creativity and the strong willl that will lead the way to a bright future.

Kansai University Senriyama Campus University Schools and Faculties Kansai University Kansai University Graduate Schools Specialist Professional Graduate Schools ●Faculty of Law ●Graduate School of Law ●School of Law ●Faculty of Letters ●Graduate School of Letters ●Graduate School of Accountancy ●Faculty of Economics ●Graduate School of Economics ●Graduate School of Professional Clinical Psychology ●Faculty of Commerce ●Graduate School of Commerce ● ● Takatsuki Campus Takatsuki Muse Campus Faculty of Sociology Graduate School of Sociology ●Faculty of Policy Studies ●Graduate School of Informatics Preparatory Course for International Students ●Faculty of Foreign Language Studies ●Graduate School of Science and Engineering ●Japanese Language and Culture Program Preparatory Course (Bekka) ●Faculty of Health and Well-being ●Graduate School of Foreign Language ●Faculty of Informatics Education and Research ●Faculty of Safety Science ●Graduate School of Psychology ●Faculty of Engineering Science ●Graduate School of Safety Science ●Faculty of Environmental and Urban Engineering ●Graduate School of East Asian Cultures

Senriyama Campus Campus Umeda Campus ●Faculty of Chemistry, Materials and Bioengineering ●Graduate School of Governance

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