Previous Essay Questions (Foreign Students and Others (residing in Tokyo))
April 2025 ~ March 2026
April
What skills would you like to develop at Kokusai High School? And what is your reason for wanting to develop those skills? Also, how do you plan to develop them? Please explain your ideas.
(50 minutes in about 300 words)
September
Write about what new things you have learned through communication with other people. Explain with reasons what you have learned from these experiences and how you will use it in your high school life.
(50 minutes in about 300 words)
April 2024 ~ March 2025
April
At Kokusai High School, one of the goals is “to understand and respect Japanese culture and traditions, and at the same time, to understand, respect, and communicate with people from different countries, nations, and cultures. “Why do you think it is important to do this? Think about a specific example, and answer the question with reasons.
(50 minutes in about 300 words)
September
In a society built by people of different cultural backgrounds working together, what do you think each person should consider? Give specific examples and explain your thoughts.
(50 minutes in about 300 words)
April 2023 ~ March 2024
April
The goal of Kokusai High School is to encourage a rich international view and excellent foreign language skills in our students. We hope that they will work together to make a better world.
At Kokusai High School, how would you like to use your foreign language skills? Think about a specific case, and answer the question with reasons.
(50 minutes in about 300 words)
September
How would you use the problem-solving skills you have learned and the experiences you have had as a leader during your time abroad in your high school life? Support your opinion with reasons and examples.
(50 minutes in about 300 words)
April 2022 ~ March 2023
April
What do you think is important when communicating with people who have different cultural backgrounds from yours during your school life? Support your opinion with reasons and example.
(50 minutes in about 300 words)
September
In your opinion, what skills are needed to be a person trusted by the people of the world? Support your opinion with reasons and examples.
(50 minutes in about 300 words)
April 2021 ~ March 2022
April
What did you learn from studying a new language? Write your opinion based your own experience.
(50 minutes in about 300 words)
September
What did you learn or acquire through your life and culture in your country or community? How do you hope to make the most of your experience at Kokusai High School? Support your opinion with reasons and examples.
(50 minutes in about 300 words)