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1. Basic Information about BCS/Bunsugi Double Diploma Course
- All the students are registered as BC high school students as well as Japanese Bunsugi students.
- Students can engage in a Canadian curriculum in addition to the Japanese curriculum.
- Students can experience Canadian/Western-based education even though they are in Japan.
- Upon successful completion of both programs, students will be granted a BC High School Diploma with their Japanese High School Diploma
- Students should have proficiency in both English and Japanese to be successful. It is recommended to have EIKEN pre-level 2 English and high school level Japanese.
2. About BC Curriculum
- Top five educational Programs in the world (PISA, 2015).
- All the classes of BSCIS are taught in English.
- Competency-based education fosters a deeper learning that can not be developed by test-based education or cramming.
- All BCS teachers are British Columbia, Canada certified.
- Focusing on higher-order thinking skills (Bloom’ s Taxonomy).
- Incorporating a wide range of Western teaching strategies and learning experiences.
- learning activities such as creative writing, research skills, problem-solving skills, group work, oral presentation, etc.
- Annual Inspection by BC MOE ensures the quality of BC education.
3. The BC Dogwood Diploma
- The BC graduation program is a 3-year program leading to the award of the Dogwood Diploma. The Dogwood Diploma is recognized by universities throughout the world. Universities in the West evaluate the students based on their Grade 12 course marks. The marks are a combination of exams and course work.
- As part of the BC program we will offer Advanced Placement (AP) courses in Grade 12. AP is a special program accepted by top universities for gaining points for admission and/or exempted pre-requisites for 1st year courses and/or direct placement into the 2nd year university courses (e.g. University of Toronto (ranked #20), University of Tokyo (#23), University of British Columbia (#32)).The BC Ministry of Education will send students’ transcripts directly to universities to ensure a smooth process.
4. Application and Success at Western Universities or Japanese universities
Application to Canadian Universities
For information regarding application to Canadian Universities, please read the following document:
For information regarding application to Canadian Universities, please read the following document:
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Advantages for Western Universities
Comparison between BCS students and other Japanese students:
The University of British Columbia (BC) / Utrecht University (NL) / University of Groningen (NL) / Masaryk University (CZ) / Temple University Japan (JP) / Camosun College (BC) / Selkirk College (BC) / Yukon College (YK) / Irvine Valley College (US)
Comparison between BCS students and other Japanese students:
- BCS students will have already experienced the same type of teaching style, learning activities (creative writing, problem-solving skills etc.) and expectations that students encounter in Western university classrooms.→ BCS English immersion data indicates a better indicator of university success.
The University of British Columbia (BC) / Utrecht University (NL) / University of Groningen (NL) / Masaryk University (CZ) / Temple University Japan (JP) / Camosun College (BC) / Selkirk College (BC) / Yukon College (YK) / Irvine Valley College (US)
Advantages for Japanese Universities
Tokyo University of Foreign Studies / Waseda University / Sophia University / International Christian University / Rikkyo University / Chuo University / Gakushuin University / Ritsumeikan University / Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University / Tsuda University / Japan Women's University / Kanda University of Foreign Studies / Musashi University / Dokkyo University / Juntendo University / Kanagawa University
- English skills (All the classes of BC curriculum are done in English)
- We are in discussion with some universities in Japan, to admit BCS students with the special “recommendation” exam.
- Important: Japanese Universities are now trying to change their admission system: they are conducting examinations that measure
applicants’ knowledge and comprehension right now, but in five years (in 2020), new tests will be developed to measure applicants’
critical thinking skills as well. So, this BC program will be useful even if you think of entering Japanese universities.
Tokyo University of Foreign Studies / Waseda University / Sophia University / International Christian University / Rikkyo University / Chuo University / Gakushuin University / Ritsumeikan University / Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University / Tsuda University / Japan Women's University / Kanda University of Foreign Studies / Musashi University / Dokkyo University / Juntendo University / Kanagawa University
5. Refund Policy
- Tuition fees will be charged in four equal payments throughout the year. If students withdraw from the BC program, they are refunded the monthly amount and do not pay the next quarterly installment.
6. Dispute Resolution
- Should parents have any disputes while their child/ren are enrolled in the BC Offshore School; translated information called The Dispute Resolution Process is available to parents in the BC Office.
