International understanding and exchange is an important part of life at Hachioji High School.
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Home-stay - Students are offered the choice of either a home-stay in Denver, USA, or Brisbane, Australia. Study-Abroad – Hachioji High School sends students to its sister high school in Brisbane, Australia for year-long and short term study abroad programs. Foreign Students - Hachioji High School accepts several foreign students each year. In recent years, students from Senegal, Germany, America, Malaysia, New Zealand and Brazil have studied along side their Japanese classmates. Foreign students also have Japanese language classes taught by Japanese as a second language teacher. Wind Orchestra - Hachioji High School's wind orchestra travel to the European Youth Orchestra Competition where in past years it has achieved top awards and prizes. Art Study Tour – Every 3 years, art course students are invited to participate on a tour to Europe to visit well-known art galleries and historic sites. School Exchanges - Hachioji also hosts school visits from abroad. In recent years Chinese school students have visited on a number of occasions and interacted with students. Hachioji’s sister school in Brisbane, Australia also makes regular visits. |