Yamamura International High School


Yamamura International High School is a Japanese high school in Sakado, Saitama, Japan. It follows the Japanese national curriculum. It is a member of Yamamura Gakuen, which includes Yamamura Gakuen College and Yamamura Gakuen High School.

History

In 1922, Yamamura School was founded as a school for girls by Fumiyo Yamamura on the present site of Yamamura Kokusai. In 1959, as another school opened in Kawagoe, Saitama, the school on the present site was renamed Yamamura Second Girls' High School. In 1991, the school was renamed Yamamura Kokusai Girl's High School and in 1991 it became co-educational: Yamamura International High School.

Present day

The school competes in national and international competitions. Its dance team recently won the regional finals and is ranked eighth in the whole of Japan. They are frequently televised, appearing alongside Japanese idol dance groups. Baton twirling and Yokasoi troupes, and biology club often shine on the national stage.
The school has an advanced course, a life design course, an English course and a regular course. It promotes international understanding through sister school exchanges, foreign travel, and accepting students from overseas.
The school purchased a second sports ground and has been promoting its baseball and soccer teams.
The school buildings have featured in Japanese film and television, including Mop Girl, Papa and Daughter's 7 Days and Kuro no Onna Kyōshi.