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JAAC – Japan-America Academic Center

About JAAC

Cultivating Global Leaders for Over 40 Years

The Japan-America Academic Center (JAAC), operated by IBES Corporation, is a pioneering organization in international education. For more than four decades, we have been designing and delivering distinctive, high-quality programs for schools, local governments, and educational institutions throughout Japan.

Our global network spans universities, high schools, vocational colleges, and language institutes across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, the Nordic countries, Latin America, and Asia—including Malaysia and Taiwan. In addition, JAAC collaborates closely with ministries of education and leading educational organizations worldwide.

Our mission is clear: to nurture young people in Japan who will thrive as global leaders. To this end, we provide study abroad opportunities, scholarship programs, customized training (both overseas and in Japan), and innovative online learning solutions.

Divisions

Study Abroad Division

Since 1987, JAAC has supported more than 2,000 Japanese students in earning degrees at over 300 universities worldwide, primarily in the United States. Since 1993, our programs have expanded to include long-term and short-term high school study abroad opportunities in North America, Oceania, and Europe.
We specialize in academic study abroad programs, enabling Japanese students to pursue full-time education alongside local students in accredited institutions abroad.

International Training Division

Established in 2013, this division has organized short-term overseas training programs for more than 6,000 participants, in collaboration with over 50 schools, municipalities, and private education providers. Leveraging JAAC’s global academic partnerships, we deliver programs that extend beyond language study to incorporate substantial academic and cultural content.

Program features include:

  • Academic training in collaboration with prestigious universities worldwide
  • Original programs co-designed with global education partners
  • Customized training aligned with the educational objectives of each institution
  • Open-enrollment opportunities for individual students

Domestic Training Division

Since 2014, JAAC has been implementing international education programs within Japan for schools, universities, and corporations. Our flagship program, SLICE (Critical Thinking Program with Harvard University Students), has become a leading model for fostering analytical and intercultural skills.
We also develop training programs in collaboration with international students in Japan and offer tailored corporate training for young professionals.

Examples include:

  • Critical Thinking programs conducted by visiting Harvard University student teams
  • Intercultural understanding workshops led by international graduate students in Japan
  • Pre-departure and re-entry training for overseas study programs
  • On-campus workshops and corporate training for young professionals

PCD Global Campus Japan Division

As the Japan branch of the PCD Global Campus, which extends across 25 countries, this division operates a Dual Diploma Program (DDP). The program enables Japanese junior and senior high school students to graduate simultaneously from their local school and an accredited U.S. high school through online study.

Highlights:

  • Development of academic English proficiency required by top universities worldwide
  • Guaranteed admission to nine high-ranking partner universities
  • Eligibility for merit-based, non-repayable U.S. university scholarships
  • Pathways to leading Japanese universities through comprehensive entrance exams

Global English Campus Japan Division

Enhancing Japan’s English Education with CLIL-Based Online Learning

In today’s academic and professional environments, conversational English alone is insufficient. Success in higher education and on the global stage requires the ability to read, write, analyze, and debate in English.

Our CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning) online program is built on authentic U.S. school curricula, allowing students to learn subjects such as science and social studies in English while simultaneously acquiring advanced language proficiency.

The program combines AI-powered adaptive learning with live, interactive classes taught by TEFL-certified native English-speaking instructors, ensuring both academic rigor and personalized support.