Yoshimochi Independent Academy Yanagigaura High School (Official Website)

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Important notice from our school

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●Certificate issuance at the counter [Reception hours] Monday to Friday 9:00-16:00
*Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays. Please contact us in advance to inquire about holiday periods.

School Guide 2026 released

Latest school information

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2025-10-30

About short-term study abroad at NEW ERA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL from Mongolia

2025-10-23

The 79th National Sports Festival Women's Soccer Team won second place[club]

2025-10-21

Homepage renewal announcement

2025-10-17

We have concluded a high school-university collaboration agreement with Meiji University of International Health and Medicine.

YANAGIGAURA HIGH SCHOOLL

About Us

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A Fading Dream: Inheriting the Will

Yanagigaura High School is located in the center of the spacious Usa Plain in Oita Prefecture.
As evidenced by their 11 appearances at the Koshien tournament,
With the goal of "opening up the dreams of each and every student,"
All faculty and staff work together as a team.
Students will be able to fully develop their innate personalities and abilities,
The qualities to thrive in the dream-filled 21st century,
This school allows students to develop a rich humanity.

Department and course introduction

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A wide range of learning options to open up your future.

Yanagigaura High School values the dreams and individuality of each student and offers a variety of learning opportunities to maximize their potential. The general education department offers 3 courses: Physical Education, International, and General. Whether you're striving to achieve great things in sports, wanting to excel on the global stage, or simply wanting to carefully consider your future at your own pace, we offer specialized learning tailored to each student's goals. Furthermore, the nursing department offers in-depth study of specialized knowledge and skills, allowing students to aim to become nurses who can work on the front lines of medical care in the future. We will do our utmost to help you discover who you want to be and take the first step towards achieving that goal.

general course

Physical Education Preparatory Course

PE higher education course

Developing athletes who can perform on the world stage.

The Physical Education Preparatory Course aims to develop students into people with a harmonious balance of willpower, intelligence, and physical strength, and offers a curriculum that teaches deep specialized knowledge and advanced techniques, as well as fosters the ability to maximize one's abilities.

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●Characteristics of the Physical Education Preparatory Course

[Club Activities] Baseball Club / Men's Soccer Club / Women's Soccer Club / Men's Basketball Club / Judo Club / Kendo Club / Karate Club / Track and Field Club / Golf Club

Feature ①: Developing spirit, intelligence, and body
Developing a harmonious personality with "spirit, intelligence, and physical strength."

Feature ②: Unique curriculum
Our unique curriculum, which includes Sports I, II, III, Introduction to Sports, and General Studies, provides instruction in deep specialized knowledge and advanced athletic techniques.

Feature ③: Extensive facilities
The largest baseball and soccer field in the prefecture.

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general course

Regular course

General course

Acquire business skills that will help you succeed in society.

In addition to basic academic skills through general subjects, students aim to acquire a wide range of knowledge through a variety of studies such as integrated learning, information, and career paths. Students also learn the knowledge and skills necessary for business and aim to pass certification exams.

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●Features of the regular course

Feature ①: Practical education
Although it is a general education department that offers a wide range of practical education, including general studies, information, and business.

Feature ②: Guidance tailored to each individual's personality
We provide instruction and education that is tailored to the diverse personalities of each student.

Characteristic ③: Realizing diverse career paths
In addition to employment, we also offer a variety of career paths, including continuing on to university or vocational school.

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International
Lifts&Trails

International course

A course for international students and returnees.

Students will learn Japanese language, Japanese culture, history, etc. By the time of graduation, they aim to obtain Level 1 of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test and go on to university.

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●Features of the International Course

Feature ①: Enhanced Japanese language education
Three Japanese language teachers are assigned.
We provide high-quality Japanese language education.

Feature ②: Obtaining qualifications for entering domestic universities
The goal is to obtain the Japanese Language Proficiency Test N1 or above, and students will also work towards various qualifications with the aim of entering a university in Japan.

Feature ③: Deepening understanding of different cultures
Through classes such as cross-cultural understanding and comprehensive inquiry, as well as through hands-on learning, students will deepen their understanding of Japanese culture, traditions, and styles.

Department of Nursing Basic course/specialized course

Nursing Department

Aim to become a nurse in the shortest time possible through a 5-year integrated education program. 100% employment rate after graduation!

To go on to university or vocational school after graduating from high school and become a nurse, it takes up to 8 years and exams, but at our school you can become eligible to take the national nursing exam in the shortest possible course of 5 years.

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●Characteristics of the Department of Nursing

Feature ①: Become a nurse at the earliest age of 20!
At the age of 20, you can become eligible to take the entrance exams for not only nursing but also midwifery and public health nurse schools.

Feature ②: Comprehensive hospital scholarship system
Students can receive scholarship loans from hospitals affiliated with our school.

Feature ③: Experience practical training at a hospital from your 1st year!
A comprehensive curriculum that allows students to learn skills that will be immediately useful in the medical field from their 1st year.

Feature ④: Job opportunities spread across the country
Job opportunities are expanding not only in the local area of Oita, but also in hospitals in Fukuoka, Okinawa, Kansai, and Kanto.

\ Flying into the future! Yanagigaura LIFE/

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