Laurus International School is a leading science school in Japan. With close to 25 years of operations in Greater Tokyo through the Laurus Group, students and parents value our deep early introduction to science and focus on STEAM, entrepreneurship & innovation programs. We offer a continuous learning pathway from Preschool all the way to Secondary School.
Our SECONDARY SCHOOL SUMMER PROGRAM for students aged 11-16 is a much-loved annual event, running for 4 weeks and open to non-Laurus students. Have siblings? Discover our PreK Summer Camp (Ages 1.5-6) and Primary STEAM Summer School (Ages 6-11).
Secondary School STEAM Summer Program for Ages 11-15
WHEN: June 14-August 15, 2025
WHERE: Laurus International Shiba Campus (see location map)
ENROLLMENT OPTIONS:
Enroll week by week
Mon-Fri, 9:00 to 15:00
PROGRAM FEES:
Download the fees for Laurus Students and non-Laurus Students
Left: Selected photos of Laurus Summer Program from previous years (activities are subject to change in 2025)
Selected photos of Laurus Secondary School Summer Program from past years (2025 activities are subject to change)
Secondary School STEAM Summer Program for Ages 11-15
WHEN: June 14 -August 15, 2025
WHERE: Laurus International Shiba Campus (see location map)
ENROLLMENT OPTIONS:
Enroll week by week
Mon-Fri, 9:00 to 15:00
PROGRAM FEES:
Download the fees for Laurus Students and non-Laurus Students
Join us for 4 weeks of summer educational fun at Laurus Secondary School. Our summer events are designed for students from ages 11-15, with one special week of Astrology extended to 16 year olds as well. This Special Astro Course is guided by our science advisor, Dr Paul.
The remaining three weeks will follow an overarching theme for 2025 - Laurus World Expo: Building a Brighter Future. Each week features a dedicated theme related to science/STEAM. Dive deep into the subject matter and meet new friends while finding comfort in the summer heat at our modern campus in Shiba.
Guided by passionate educators in a fully English-speaking environment, students collaborate, experiment and reflect in ways that nurture critical thinking, insight building and creative problem solving.
Join Us Weekly from July 14 - August 15
Weekly Schedule
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Special Astro Course by Dr Paul Cizdziel: Understanding and Viewing the Cosmos
Mankind’s relationship to the stars and constellations have been a key foundation of human culture since the beginning of time. We will explore several ways it has influenced human history, and why and how we study the cosmos today.
The new era of astronomical discovery employs powerful telescopes and other detectors; several of which orbit in space. We will explore what we know about the universe and the massive celestial structures that comprise it. Students will learn how to find various celestial objects in the sky and which are possible see and photograph with very simple digital photography tools.
In the last decade, astrophotography has been enabled primarily by advances in hardware integration (telescopes & mounts), software solutions, improved digital camera sensors and image processing. Advanced amateur telescope equipment will be demonstrated.
Activities:
3D Constellation – Students (group work) will construct a hanging 3D model of an anonymous star pattern using provided x-y-z coordinates.
Earth Orbital & Solar System Model – A 3D model of the earth`s orbit will be constructed to illustrate how and why the seasons and constellations change in the night sky through-out the year.
Excursion – JAXA Aerospace Center and Earth Life Science Institute
Image Planning - Students will plan out an imaging project like the Milky Way or Planet Saturn, or Andromeda galaxy. Students will then determine the needed equipment, timing, location and sky position to complete the (hypothetical) task.
Night Viewing – Depending on the weather and cloud forecast, telescope viewing of the stars (attendance optional).
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Modern problems require inventive solutions! In Future Homes we will investigate how the challenges of today may shape the buildings of tomorrow.
From smart technologies to sustainable materials, and from cultural shifts to climate change, we will explore how emerging innovations can help us futureproof the homes we live in.
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What’s the best way to get from location A to location B? The answer largely depends on three factors; where location A is, where location B is, and the criteria by which you define ‘best’. From flying cars to floating trains, and from space elevators to spaceships, in Future Transport we will explore a range of concepts for moving people and goods between cities, between nations, and between planets.
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As each day passes, the digital world and the physical world merge together more and more. How we communicate, how we work, how we play, how we live have all changed dramatically over the last few years. What will the future hold? In this week of Summer School, the students will gaze into the future and see how technology will change their lives and will work to have an impact and a guiding influence on how that future will unfold.
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PAYMENT
A few days after submitting your application form, you will receive payment instructions via SMS. Payment can be made at convenience stores* or via internet banking. More details may be found here: My payment guide
*Seven eleven, Family mart, Ministop, Seicomart, Lawson and Multimedia Kiosks
CANCELLATION POLICY
If a parent/guardian wishes to cancel or change the course after registration, a handling fee of 1,000 yen will be charged. After the registration deadline, kindly note that course changes and refunds will not be made.
Important Information for Enrolled Students
What to Bring
Please write your name in English on all of your belongings.
Please bring a water bottle, cutlery, inner shoes, and hand tissue.
Health & Safety
For students with allergies, please bring your own lunch as we are unable to provide lunch for students with allergies during seasonal events.
During seasonal events we are unable to accept students requiring the use of an EpiPen due to the lack of medical staff available.
Since the administration of medication to children is a “medical procedure” as defined by law, we do not have permission to administer medication to children. Therefore, as a general rule, we are not able to accept medication at the school or on the school bus.
Insurance
International participants must purchase travel insurance. If you do not have travel insurance and become ill or injured while attending our seasonal event, you will be responsible for your own medical expenses.