Ritsumeikan Junior and Senior High School

Nagaokakyo, Kyoto

Ritsumeikan Junior and Senior High School (Nagaokakyo, Kyoto)

Ritsumeikan Junior and Senior High School, located in Nagaokakyo City, Kyoto, is a private co-educational institution established in 1905. Guided by the founding spirit of “freedom and innovation,” the school upholds an educational philosophy rooted in “peace and democracy,” as enshrined in the Japanese Constitution and the Fundamental Law of Education. The school respects each student’s individuality and strives to cultivate their potential to contribute meaningfully in the 21st century.

Designated as both a Super Science High School (SSH) and a Super Global High School (SGH) by Japan’s Ministry of Education, Ritsumeikan fosters high academic ability and encourages inquisitiveness through its dual focus on global and science education. Students actively participate in international exchanges, collaborative research on global issues, and scientific inquiry, all while developing cross-cultural understanding and problem-solving skills.

The school hosts the Japan Super Science Fair (JSSF) and Ritsu Super Global Forum (RSGF), welcoming students from around the world for academic exchange and dialogue. Through such initiatives, Ritsumeikan nurtures “individuals who create new values” and empowers students to lead in an increasingly interconnected world.

Ritsumeikan Junior and Senior High School continues to champion its mission of fostering globally minded, innovative leaders equipped to shape a peaceful and democratic society.

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Ritsumeikan Junior and Senior High School (Nagaokakyo, Kyoto)