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January Start! Global Communication & Influence
Leadership through Inquiry-Based Learning in English
Global Citizenship
In an age of accelerating AI and globalization, what students need is not the ability to memorize the “right answers,” but the ability to think independently, take action, and collaborate with others.
LeadGL Academy offers programs that use English not as a subject to study but as a tool for learning and expression, helping every student develop the ability to connect with society through their own sense of identity and purpose.
Three Core Competencies We Nurture
Authentic Leadership
The ability to lead others and create a better future, grounded in one’s own values and individuality.
Entrepreneurship
The ability to identify challenges, take creative action, and generate value for society.
English Communication Skill
The ability to use English as a tool for thinking, expressing, and connecting with the world.
Program Features
Inquiry-Based Learning in English
Through exploring engaging, real-world themes in English, students naturally acquire the language as part of their thinking process—learning to use English, not just study it.
Structured Leadership Development
From understanding oneself to collaborating with others and leading with trust, students experience each stage of leadership and build skills that transcend any environment.
Developing Critical Thinking and Creative Expression
By tackling complex, open-ended questions through project-based learning, students cultivate the ability to think deeply, create new ideas, and express them effectively.
Designed to Fit Each School's Needs
The program can be tailored to match each school's curriculum—whether integrated into inquiry-based studies, Saturday sessions, or seasonal intensive programs.
LeadGL's English Learning Method Focused on "Acquisition through Meaning"
Program Examples
Leadership Development Course Examples
Inquiry Projects that Connect Students withe the Real World
Benefits of Implementation
Addresses challenges in English, Inquiry, and Leadership Education — all at once.
Limitation of traditional English classes
CLIL and Project-Based Learning lessons where students use English in meaningful context.Lack of depth in inquiry-based learning
A clear framework with structured English output design.Insufficient leadership education
A learner-centered process of thinking, taking action, and receiving feedback.Workload on teachers
Led by LeadGL instructors with teacher training support for future self-implementation.
Implementation Process
Initial Consultation (Free)
Available online. Flexible options by grade level or as a short-term program.Proposal of Implementation Plan
Duration, target group, English level, adn number of sessions are customized.First-Year Implementation (Led by LeadGL Instructors)
Can be scheduled during long vacations or as Saturday special classes.Teacher Training for Independent Operation
Support for self-implementation through a licensing system for continued use of the curriculum.
Implementaiton Formats: In-class integration / Special programs / Short-term camps / Long-term partnership projects
Our Programs in Action
Shimotsuma Daiichi Senior High School (Ibaraki)
Date: November 6, 2025
Served as an advisor for five inquiry projects by about 30 second-year students exploring biology- and chemistry-related themes. Within a limited timeframe, provided guidance on clarifying purpose, applying scientific thinking and practice, and developing critical thinking skills.
Joso Gakuin Junior High School:
Career Guidance: “The Power to Turn Your Passions into Action”
Date: July 29, 2025
LeadGL’s Toshi Iwata conducted a class for about 60 students (Grades 1–3), engaging them in discussions and presentations under the theme: “Transforming what you love and do well into value for society.”
Tokyo TiB Students – High School Business Plan Pitch Event
Date: July 17, 2025
Three Grade 3 teams from Tokyo Metropolitan Harumi Sogo High School presented their business plans. From LeadGL, Toshi and Makoto joined as mentors. It was a day when students experienced that “there are adults who take your dreams as seriously as you do.”
Leadership Workshop in Nagasaki Empowerment Program 2024
Date: August 11, 2024
Participants: 14 senior high school students
Format: 4-hour workshop (English + Japanese)
We provided a workshop where students discovered their authentic leadership—rooted in their own identity—through self-understanding exercises, value clarification, and discussions on social issues.
Student Voices (Selected)
“My view of leadership has changed, and I gained the ability to see things from multiple perspectives.” (Grade 10)
“By looking at Japan, the world, and the planet, I was able to truly change myself.” (Grade 11)
“From now on, I want to think about what I can do for others and take action.” (Grade 12)
“It became an opportunity for me to discover who I truly want to become.” (Grade 11)
Self-Leadership Summer Camp (Online)
Date: July 2024
Participants: Gr.5 - Gr.8 students, 4 students × 2 classes
Format: 2 hours × 5 days
Students deepened self-understanding through identifying strengths, weaknesses, and values, supported by 360-degree feedback from family and friends. On the final day, they presented their own action plan, gaining a strong sense of achievement and self-efficacy.
Student Voices
“I gained confidence to share my ideas in front of everyone.” (5th grade)
“I really enjoyed the experience of creating something together as a team.” (8th grade)
“I realized that a leader isn’t just the CEO—I can be a leader too.” (6th grade)
Parent Voices
“My child clearly changed over the course of this week. They gained confidence and now say they want to work hard toward their goals.” (Parent of a 5th grader)
“I was amazed that my daughter, who usually doesn’t speak up, participated so actively.” (Parent of a 7th grader)
What is leadership?
We asked leaders from various fields and backgrounds to talk about their leadership experience and thoughts. Here's what they had to say!
Contact Us
For Schools Considering Implementation, Trial lessons and demo sessions are available. Please feel free to contact us for consultation or more information.
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