Welcome to the UWC ISAK Japan Portal!

• First-Time Users: Create your account using one of the Single Sign-On (SSO) options for your existing Google or Microsoft account so that you can submit an application form and/or access your checklist.
• If you do NOT have an existing Google or Microsoft email account: Click on the 'Create an Account' button. You will receive a verification email upon account creation, asking you to confirm your email address within 24 hours of receipt. Please make sure to check all spam and promo folders. If you do not verify in time, no worries, as you can simply click on the 'Resend Verification Email' link at this login screen.

Need Help? Contact the Admissions Office at: admission@uwcisak.jp or visit our Parent Help Center.

※下記情報は、本校ウェブサイトにて日本語で掲示されております。日本語でお読みになる場合はこちらよりご確認下さい：https://uwcisak.jp/ja/

Note: If you have been nominated to UWC ISAK Japan for Grade 11 entry through the UWC National Committee (NC) or Global Selection Process (GSP), you will receive an email with instructions about how to create an account. Please wait for our email and ignore the information below regarding applications for our Grade 10 program.

Grade 10 Application for UWC ISAK Japan

Eligibility Criteria - Grade 10 2026 Entry

If you wish to apply for Grade 10 entry in 2026, you must meet the following criteria:

• You must be currently enrolled in the equivalent of US Grade 9 / UK Year 10 / Japanese middle school Grade 3 at the point of application and will have completed this grade by August 2026. 
• You must have been born between January 1, 2010 and December 31, 2011.

Program Description - Grade 10 (Pre-IB Year)

Our grade 10 program provides a pre-IB year that lets you develop your leadership skills while preparing for the IB Diploma Program. 

Joining UWC ISAK Japan from Grade 10 gives you the opportunity to participate in UWC ISAK Japan’s signature leadership program while building your academic skills to prepare for the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP). 

In our Pre-IB program, you will enjoy studying in small classes with students from a variety of cultures and backgrounds. Small, discussion-based classes give you exposure to many different perspectives and help you develop critical thinking habits and the opportunity to express your views. Group projects and individual presentations are also a common part of the UWC ISAK educational experience, helping you develop teamwork, leadership, and communication skills.

Application Process

Step 1: Create an account. If you already have a UWC ISAK Japan account on Finalsite, you do not need to create a new account. Important: Make sure to record and remember the email and password used for your account. 

Step 2: Submit the registration form. This is a simple form that will take approximately 15 minutes to complete. After submitting this form, the Office of Admissions will verify your eligibility for Grade 10 entry (within one week of submission).

Step 3: If your eligibility is confirmed, you will receive an email with a link to access the full online application form. Please check your spam/junk email folder if you do not receive the email. Click on the link and you will be directed to the application form. 

Step 4: The full application consists of several sections; some must be completed by you, the applicant, and some must be completed by your parent or guardian. You will also be asked to upload copies of the required documents. In addition to answering several short and long answer questions, you will also need to submit two videos. In order to complete these tasks to the best possible standard, you should allow plenty of time to complete your application.

Step 5: You will be asked to review your full application before submission. Applications will be processed by the Office of Admissions and first-round results shared by email.

Step 6: Applicants who are successful after the first round will be invited to participate in the final assessment, consisting of an interview and additional selection activities. 

Application Documents

You will need to submit the following items as part of the online application. The deadline for all of these is the same as the deadline for the online application. More detailed information is provided in the online application.

• A profile picture/passport-style photo
• Passport, Identity Card, or other official document that confirms your date of birth.
• Academic transcripts for the current year and two previous years
• You will need to provide us with the details (name and email address) of one academic reference and one non-academic reference as part of the application process. The academic reference should be a teacher and the non-academic reference should be an adult who is not related to you and knows you well (piano teacher, sports team coach, leader of a volunteer organization, etc.) 
• OPTIONAL: Any awards or certificates you have received that you are particularly proud of and would like to share with us.
• OPTIONAL: Financial Assistance Request Form and supporting documents. Important: if you plan to apply for financial assistance, please see our School Fees & Financial Assistance page for complete details
• Non-refundable application fee (20,000 JPY)*

*Fee Waiver: Applicants whose parents/guardians earn less than 5000 USD a year or equivalent will be considered for an application fee waiver. Please start the application and follow the instructions for more information.

Ready to Start?

When you are ready to get started, please follow the instructions in the portal to submit your registration form. 

Questions? 

Please see our website for detailed information about our high school. If you need further assistance, please contact our Admissions Office by email at admission@uwcisak.jp.