SHOTO Junior High School Shoto Junior High School is located in the most exclusive residential district in Tokyo, and has been known as a prestigious public school providing a high level education since its foundation in 1949. The school aims to provide the most unique education, with all the students being offered the stimuli to attain high general academic achievement and English communicative competence whilst maintaining a Japanaese identity. English-oriented School 2004 The English-oriented school aims at developing the student's capacity to cope with “ globalisation.” To achieve the aim: 　1)   English classes have only a small number of students and will be organized according to levels of achievement 　2) Classes for other subjects, such as, music, art, PE, etc. will be partly delivered in English. 　3) A sequence of short lessons in English is delivered every morning. 　4) Communication in English is encouraged on as many occasions and opportunities as possible. 　5) Extra activities in cooperation with English speaking schools and students will be promoted. 　6) Japanese or foreign students from overseas will always be welcome. 　7) Education of Japanese language, tradition and culture remains highly valued. 本編に戻る