Hokkaido Ozora High School Information Session

Notice of Hokkaido Ozora High School Information Session

　This is an announcement for an information session at Hokkaido Ozora High School, located in Ozora Town, Hokkaido, which is a Sister City of Inagi City.

　We will welcome Principal Yusuke Otsuji of Hokkaido Ozora High School to Inagi City and hold an explanatory meeting as described below.

　We look forward to your participation.

• Hokkaido Ozora High School Information Session Guide (PDF 8.4MB)

Event Date

June 20, 2025 (Friday)

Event Time

From 6:30 PMto7:30 PM

Venue

2nd Floor, Community Promotion Plaza, Commerce and Industry Association Meeting Room

Application

Unnecessary

Cost

Free

Instructor

Hokkaido Ozora High School Principal Yusuke Otsuji

Contact Us

Inagi City Board of Education, Education General Affairs Division, Education General Affairs Section

042-378-2111 (Extension 616)

Message from Principal Yusuke Otsuji of Hokkaido Ozora High School

　Ozora High School accepts students from all over the country, and in the 2025 academic year, students have enrolled from 14 prefectures. More than 50% of the entire student body are dormitory residents.

　Including former students, we have enrollment records from 17 prefectures. Among them, many students come from the Tokyo metropolitan area, including Tokyo itself, and of course, there are also students who have enrolled from Inagi City.

Why do students from all over the country continue to enroll?

　This is solely due to the unique educational activities of Ozora High School. At Ozora High School, emphasis is placed on "fostering independence," practicing "active, interactive, and deep learning" in all classes, and promoting "boundary-crossing and inquiry" more than any other school.

　For example, about 10% of current students participate in short-term overseas study programs each year, greatly surpassing the national average of 1.4%. As a result, 2 out of 36 graduates advanced to overseas universities.

　With inquiry as the core, we also support comprehensive university entrance examinations, and as a result, 11% of students advance to national and public universities, including Tokyo Metropolitan University (approximately half of all students typically go on to university each year).

　Centered on such cross-border and inquiry-based activities to "foster independence," there are also the following features.

Hokkaido Ozora High School "Top 5 Things That Don't Exist"

1. There are no regular tests.

　This is to help students develop a habit of studying daily by conducting unit tests during class.

2. No timetable (70% of third-year high school students choose elective subjects).

　This is to "accommodate diverse career paths."

3. There is no fixed homeroom teacher system.

　The reason for having two homeroom teachers is to avoid mismatches between teachers and students. With two homeroom teachers, at least one of them can serve as a counselor for the students.

4. There are no detailed school rules.

　It is to consider "what kind of appearance is appropriate" according to the time, place, and occasion (TPO).

5. No history.

　Since it is the fifth year since the school opened, there are no long-standing traditions. However, there is room to "create the school," and students take the lead in planning new projects, events, activities, and systems.

 

　At Ozora High School, these are called the "Five Things That Don't Exist," but they all ultimately lead to "fostering independence."

　Because there are no regular tests, you must learn on your own.

　Because there is no timetable, you must think about your own path.

　Because there is no history, we must create our own school and make daily enjoyment.

Regarding the Information Session

　At Ozora High School, by fostering independence in this way, we are strong in comprehensive selection and also support university advancement.

　If there are any junior high school students who wish to carve their own path and soar nationwide and globally, we would be grateful if you could encourage them to consider enrolling in "Hokkaido Ozora High School."

　If there are any students who feel even a little concerned,

　From 6:30 PM on Friday, June 20, at Community Promotion Plaza 2nd floor

Please come and visit us. Current students from Inagi City mentioned above will also join us to explain the features of Ozora High School as well as actual school life and dormitory life.

　Thank you very much.

• Hokkaido Ozora High School Website(External Link)