FAQ｜Inter-highschool

FAQ

【Questions about the school, learning, and school life:】

Q: Will you tell me about school?
Q: How do you evaluate students?
Q:I live abroad; can I enroll?
Q: How long do I need to graduate?
Q: Can I transfer my credits from previous school?
Q: Will you describe your support system?.
Q: Do I have to participate in school events?
Q: How do I meet others and socialize?
Q: Will you tell me about the school in the USA？
Q: Can I go to Japanese university?
Q: Can I prepare for study abroad?
Q: Will you tell me about after graduation?
Q: Do I have to take the entrance examination?

Q: Will you tell me about school?

Tokyo Inter-High School is an international online high school established in the year 2000 in Tokyo, Japan.
Students can study subjects of their choosing in either Japanese or English. Moreover, students can enroll and graduate from anywhere in the world and at any time of the year.
Upon the completion of the required credit hours, students will receive an official Washington State high school diploma from Alger Independence High School.
(For details please call 0120-327-181 Questionnaire form)

Q: How do you evaluate students?

The school evaluates credits based on how much students have achieved in terms of their personal goals.
The credits are also evaluated through daily study records and the quality of the outcomes.
Through this evaluation process, the school and student repeat a learning procedure of PLAN, DO, and SEE to measure the student's improvement in their ability to plan and complete assignments, and achieve their ultimate goals.

Q: I live abroad; can I enroll?

YES.
Students can enroll and begin studying from anywhere in the world.
In fact, students sometimes enroll in the "College Entrance Course" while still residing in a foreign country in order to prepare for college entrance examinations in Japan.
Since the school uses e-learning through the Internet, students do not have to return to Japan simply to prepare for college entrance examinations.

Q: How long do I need to graduate?

The Washington State Government requires at least 20 credits (i.e., a minimum of 3,000 study hours) to graduate from high school.
Assuming that students have sufficient transferable credits from previous schools, they can graduate in as short a period as six months.
Some students take one to two or even more than three years to graduate.

Q: Can I transfer my credits from previous school?

A:YES.
Students’ credits from Japanese or overseas high schools, including Asia, South America, the Middle East, Europe, USA, etc., will be transferred.
Also, the school will count 3rd year credits from Japanese middle schools towards high school graduation.

Q: Will you describe your support system?

A:A student’s personal learning coach will be his/her private teacher/advisor.
The learning coach does not "teach" the subjects under study, such as math, science, English, etc., but instead guides each student through his/her entire learning process.
More specifically, the coach will help each student choose and create his/her own learning subjects and assist them in the process of learning and achieving his/her goals.
This learning coach method is based on a unique system called "Learning Success - Discover Your Child's Learning Style," developed in the US.
In the "College Entrance Course" two more teaching specialists, an English teacher and a college entry counselor from the TOFL Institute, will work alongside the private learning coach.

In the "Special Course of College Entry," two more teaching specialists from the TOFL Seminar Institute will work in conjunction with Inter-highschool's private personal learning coach. TOFL's English teacher teaches English, and TOFL's college counselor helps students with their overall college entry strategy, such as selection of the most appropriate colleges and the preparation of applications.

Q: Do I have to participate in school events?

A: NO.
The school encourages students to participate in school events and activities, although these activities are not mandatory.
The school holds many events throughout the year. For example, professionals from many fields are invited as guest lecturers for open classes.
The school also organizes conferences, seminars, excursions, parties, etc., year around.

Q: How do I meet others and socialize?

A:Students usually meet up with one another in such places like student clubs, culture schools, athletic clubs, hobby clubs, and through many other activities.
Students can interact and communicate with those who have similar interests and goals.
Additionally, students use school web functions and sites, such as e-mail, Internet chat and white boards, to communicate and interact with each other.

Q: Will you tell me about the school in the USA？

A:Alger Independence High School is located in the state of Washington in the United States.
It is a famous online school with a thirty-year history of excellence.
The school is also a member of the National Association for the Legal Support of Alternative Schools (NALSAS) in the USA.
After students submit their grades to Inter-High School, the final grades are reviewed and approved by Alger Independence High School.

Q: Can I go to Japanese university?

A:The school offers a "College Entrance Course" for students who wish to enter Japanese universities.
In this program, classes offered by the TOFL Institute, a highly respected English preparatory school for SAT, TOEFL, TOEIC, and essays, are part of the accredited study subjects for Inter-High School.
In addition to the school's private learning coach, there will be an English teacher and a college entrance counselor available to support the students.

Q: Can I prepare for study abroad?

A:The school also offers a "Study Broad Course", a program for students who wish to pursue higher education at universities overseas.
The school and the TOFL Institute jointly support students in selecting the best-fit universities for them, and assist in the preparation of the necessary documents for applications.
In addition to the school's private learning coach, an English teacher and a study abroad advisor support the students in this course.

Q: Will you tell me about after graduation?

A:Since 2001, many students have been accepted by universities, colleges, and vocational schools in Japan and overseas.

Q: Do I have to take the entrance examination?

A:No tests. The school will review the students' backgrounds　and hold interviews according to the protocol for the Admission Office Examination Process.