ABOUT THE SCHOOL

Institute of Science Tokyo High School (“Science Tokyo High School”) is the new name for Tokyo Tech High School of Science and Technology as of October 1, 2024, following the establishment of Institute of Science Tokyo (“Science Tokyo”), as a result of the merger between Tokyo Institute of Technology and Tokyo Medical and Dental University. Science Tokyo High School is the only national high school of science and technology attached to a national university in Japan. It is a co-educational high school (grades 10 - 12) with approximately 600 students, and is located in the central area of Tokyo, by Tamachi Station (JR Yamanote Line).

Educational Philosophy

Science Tokyo High School fosters students with fundamental academic skills, practical abilities, international perspectives, knowledge and civilities necessary as members of society, and also nurtures students’ independence and creativity so that they can contribute to society with comprehensive scientific and technical perspectives.

Special Features of Science Tokyo High School

Science Tokyo High School offers advanced science and technology education that is linked from high school to university. As a high school associated with a national university, we have a mission to conduct research on education, looking toward the future.

As a Super Science High School (SSH) designated by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) since 2002, we aim to nurture “human resources in science and technology who will be internationally active”. In addition, we nurture “global technical leaders specialized in science and technology” as part of the Super Global High School (SGH) network starting in 2021. We offer high school education with the objective of fostering human resources who will collaborate to build the world’s science and technology in the 21st century.

Collaboration with Institute of Science Tokyo (“Science Tokyo”)

In collaboration with Science Tokyo, we conduct research on science and engineering education. As the only science and technology high school affiliated with a national university, we offer advanced education and have classes taught by Science Tokyo faculty. In addition, Science Tokyo faculty members offer advice and feedback at the Grade 12 project study presentations.

Fields of Specialization

Science Tokyo High School has five fields of specialization: Applied Chemistry, Information Systems, Mechanical Systems Engineering, Electrical and Electronics, and Architectural Design. Students study general subjects in Grade 10, and divide into these fields of specialization in Grade 11. Students conduct full-scale experiments and lab work, and acquire in-depth knowledge and skills in their specific field, which are not possible at regular high schools.

International Activities

Science Tokyo High School has an Agreement for Cooperation with De La Salle University Integrated School in the Philippines, and the two schools has been conducting annual international exchange since 2011. Due to COVID-19, between 2020 and 2023, the exchange was restructured as an online joint research program, and from 2024, the exchange has been upgraded to a hybrid joint exchange program consisting of face-to-face exchange and joint research. In addition, we are a member of the International Science Schools Network (ISSN) and participate annually in the International Student Science Fair (ISSF). We have also participated in and have received awards in other international fairs, including the Singapore International Mathematics Challenge, the Korea Science Academy Science Fair, the Thailand-Japan Student Science Fair, and the Thailand International Science Fair. Furthermore, we conduct joint project studies with other schools, and have participated in study trips to United States, Thailand, People’s Republic of China, and Taiwan. We are committed to enhancing our international activities to expand the international perspectives of our students.