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About us

Overview, mission, and educational objectives

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The school's tradition of liberalism and generosity encourages lifestyles that are based on endeavor, creation, and contribution.

The mission of our school is to raise true leaders who can contribute to and be active members of the international community. We aim to become a yardstick for secondary education in Japan by implementing research regarding secondary school education, while having practical training sessions as a laboratory school of the University of Tsukuba.

Inheriting the legacy of Komaba Agricultural Sciences

This school was established as an affiliated school of University of Tsukuba. Since its foundation in 1947 as junior high school of the Tokyo College of Agriculture Education, we have contributed to the advancement of secondary education through collaboration with Faculty of Agriculture of Tokyo University of Education and, currently, with the College of Agro-Biological Resource Sciences and the Bureau of School Education of University of Tsukuba. Through educational research, practical training programs, and teacher training, we continue to contribute to the development of secondary education in Japan.

Approximately 850 students are enrolled in the junior and senior high schools, supported by about 80 staff members, including 45 dedicated educators. The integrated six year curriculum emphasizes not only cultivating strong academic ability but also fostering learning that respects student autonomy and embraces diversity.

Our educational philosophy is embodied in the school's guiding aspiration: "To pursue a life of challenge, creativity, and the advancement of human welfare, grounded in a spirit of freedom and openness." We aim to cultivate individuals who challenge themselves with intelligence, without being bound by conventional frameworks, who create new value through independence and imagination, and who contribute their accomplishments to society.

Student centered culture is a distinctive feature of our school. Students plan and manage major school events including the athletic, cultural, and music festivals every year. Through these collaborative endeavors, students learn responsibility, self governance, and creativity with their peers. Another hallmark of our tradition is the rice paddy learning program conducted in the historic Kellner Rice Field, which originated from the Komaba Agricultural School established in the early Meiji era. First year junior and senior high students participate in rice planting and harvesting, learning firsthand appreciation for nature, food, and the value of labor—an experience unique to our school.

Extracurricular activities, including club activities and student government, are vibrant and integral parts of daily school life. Students across grades support one another, and the environment encourages each individual to explore personal interests, express individuality, and grow with confidence—academically, culturally, and socially.

We are committed to developing educational practices that anticipate an inclusive and global society. This vision reflects the essential role of education in a future where people of diverse backgrounds coexist and collaborate across nations and cultures. Grounded in this philosophy, we offer learning experiences that deepen understanding of diversity and foster responsible engagement with society. Amid rapid social change, we seek to cultivate individuals who can recognize emerging challenges, think critically and independently, and translate their learning into meaningful contributions to the future.

Naoki Takaya
Principal
Junior & Senior High School at Komaba, University of Tsukuba
Professer
Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences University of Tsukuba
Naoki Takaya