Curriculum
The curriculum at Kochi Nishi differs according to Courses. Due to the intensive workload of English subjects, some courses are not made available to English Course students.
| Course selection | Specialized courses for the English Course |
|---|---|
| Japanese: Japanese subjects are core subjects for students in both courses for 3 years. History A/B: Students choose one A and B subject from Japanese History, World History, and Geography. A subjects and B subjects must not be the same. Students will study A subjects in year 11 and B subjects in year 11 and 12. Science: Students must study Basic Physics and Basic Chemistry or Science and Human Life, and choose one or two from Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Earth Science. Mathematics: First year courses are core subjects. In year 11, besides the core subject Math Ⅱ, students will choose from either Japanese Writing or a further advanced course Math B. Others: Will differ according to student's choice of school. |
Comprehensive English: Core subject for 3 years. Establishes thorough understanding of grammar and critical and analytical reading skills. Power English(Ⅰ-Ⅲ): Core subject for 3 years. Focuses on communication, debating, and intensive writing. Classes are conducted in English. Global Education(Ⅰ,Ⅱ): Core subject for 2 years. Senior essay is required for graduation. EPP (English for Professional Purpose)/ EAP (English for Academic Purpose): Students must select either one of these subjects in their senior year. EPP places weight on listening and speedy translation skills and aims for a more natural command of English, while EAP places more weight on writing and TOEIC preparation. |
HIGH SCHOOL COURSE OFFERINGS 2012
| Japanese | Foreign Languages | Mathematics | Science | Geography & History |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ・Japanese Writing ・Comprehensive Japanese ・Contemporary Japanese Language ・Classical Literature ・Classical Literature Reading ・Inquiry of Contemporary Japanese |
・Oral Communications ・English ・Reading ・Writing ・Comprehensive English ・English Comprehension ・PE I,II,Ⅲ ・GE I,II ・EAP/EPP ・International Current Affairs |
・Mathematics I,II,Ⅲ* ・Mathematics A,B,C* ・Exercises in Math I,II,Ⅲ* |
・Basic Physics* ・Basic Chemistry* ・Science and Human life ・Biology ・Chemistry ・Physics * ・Earth Science* ・Exercises in Physics/Chemistry/ Biology/Earth Science |
・World History A/B ・Japanese History A/B ・Geography A/B |
| Civics | Health | Arts | Home Economics | Commerce |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ・Contemporary Society ・Ethics ・Politics and Economy |
・Physical Education ・Health |
・Music I,II*,Ⅲ* ・Fine Arts I,II*,Ⅲ* ・Calligraphy I,II*,Ⅲ* |
・Home Economics ・Food Design* ・Childcare Education at the High School Level* |
・Computer A |
NOTES: Courses with an asterisk (*) on the upper right are only available to General Course students.Courses in italics are unique to English Course students.
