Saniku offers a six-year integrated educational system that combines the junior high school with the senior high school. This structure enables the school to merge the strengths of both standalone junior high school —where students assume responsible roles — and the efficiency and consistency of an integrated educational system. As students from the junior high school come together in high school, a depth and richness in learning and community life emerges that no single school could produce alone.
The school’s educational philosophy is to “develop each student’s God-given intellect to its fullest potential, nurturing the ability to think and act independently.”
Hiroshima Saniku Gakuin pursues a balanced curriculum, avoiding excessive focus on specific subjects or university entrance exams. The goal is to foster deep insight through independent thinking.
Until the first year of high school, all subjects are compulsory, ensuring a well-rounded foundation. From the second year onward, students can choose from a wide range of elective subjects, allowing them to tailor their schedules according to their future paths.
Dormitory life is central to the school's curriculum. From 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. every evening, all students engage in supervised study time for review and preparation.
Beyond academics, the dorm provides many opportunities to discuss and reflect together on daily issues, fostering debate and communication skills naturally through shared living experiences.
The overall student-to-teacher ratio is 8:1, with each class consisting of only 25 students.
This small-group approach ensures that no student’s weaknesses are overlooked and allows for instruction that aligns closely with individual levels of understanding.