Each dormitory house is designed for 10 students from different grade levels and nationalities. Rooms are available for single and double use with roommates. The shared living room is a place for students to socialize with each other.
The dormitory houses are secure. Infrared sensors, security cameras, electric lock gates and fences surround the buildings. Entrance is through an administrative building which is permanently tended by staff. Male and female houses are separate and students cannot go freely between the two. House staff are always on duty to support, counsel and guide students.
A typical weekday
Wake-up and preparation for the day, including a health check
If you got sick or injured, promptly inform the members of your unit or the staff of the dormitory management building.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Nutritionist and cafeteria staff will prepare well-balanced meals with a focus on Japanese cuisine.
School life
Students move from one classroom to another when lessons change. Lunch can be taken at the cafetorium or cafeteria.
After School Activities
Students may use school facilities until a set time. Students may go shopping, jogging or walking in Osakikamijima Town until the dormitory curfew at 18:30.
Bathing, laundry
The dorms are equipped with traditional Japanese baths and western style showers for students to choose from. Additionally, there are laundry facilities available for the students to keep their clothes clean and dried.
Bed-time
Lights out in the dorms are at 10:30. Students can manage their life and academic tasks from 18:00 – 22:00.
Dormitory event
The 10th grade dormitory sub-leaders are responsible for planning and organizing dormitory events.
Students clean the dormitory at the end of each semester for closing.
Dormitory Staff
“Housemaster” or “house supporter” is stationed at the dormitory administration building.
In HiGA dormitory, students live together in units of 10 students with a unit leader. In a unit of students with different values, there will be both fun and trouble. When you have problems, the senior students in the unit, as well as our housemasters and house supporters, will support your life. There are a variety of dormitory staff, including those supporters, will support your life. There are a variety of dormitory staff, including those who were born and raised on Osakikamijima and those who came to the island from outside the island. We encourage you to talk to the dormitory staff about all sorts of things, such as what happened at school or your favorite sport, not to mention any problems you may have.
