Frequently Asked Questions
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What accreditation does the DISK have?
DISK is an IB World school. It is authorized by the International Baccalaureate to offer the Diploma Program, an academically challenging and balanced programme of education that prepares students, normally aged 16 to 19, for success at university level. IB World Schools all share a common philosophy - a commitment to a high quality, challenging, international education that is essential to academic, personal and social success.
For further information about the IB and its programmes, please take a look here.
For further information about the IB and its programmes, please take a look here.
WASC accreditation
DISK is a candidate school for ACS WASC (Accrediting Commission for Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges) accreditation which validates the quality of teaching and programs offered in schools.
For more information on ACS WASC please visit http://www.acswasc.org/
DISK is a candidate school for ACS WASC (Accrediting Commission for Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges) accreditation which validates the quality of teaching and programs offered in schools.
For more information on ACS WASC please visit http://www.acswasc.org/
When did the school open?
DISK opened its gates to the world on September 1, 2011. View about DISK.
What is the average class size?
DISK class sizes are generally small with an average of 3-10 students in each class.
What country does the DISK curriculum come from?
Our curriculum is not based on a particular country. We offer a seamless international curriculum of the highest standard globally, allowing our students to pursue their education anywhere in the world.
Does DISK have a dormitory?
DISK does not have a dormitory.
Do you offer transportation to and from school?
School buses run to and from the nearby train stations of: JR Hosono, Kintetsu Shin-Hosono, and Kintetsu Tomigaoka.
Students may also walk from Yamadagawa station (approx. 12 minute walk).
Students may also walk from Yamadagawa station (approx. 12 minute walk).
What are the school hours?
School hours are 8:30 to 15:30. Extracurricular clubs are offered from 15:35 to 16:25.
Are there dining facilities?
DISK students eat in their homeroom. DISK does not have a cafeteria.
What facilities does DISK have?
DISK is housed in a purpose-built facility. With great attention to detail, DIA facilities were built to provide flexible and safe learning environments for our students. The building houses fully equipped art rooms, music rooms, a fully air conditioned and heated gymnasium, library, chapel, science labs and classrooms with interactive whiteboards.
Updated Nov'22
