{"id":845652,"date":"2026-06-10T11:06:46","date_gmt":"2026-06-10T02:06:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kandagaigo.ac.jp\/kifl\/message-from-the-president-and-dean\/"},"modified":"2026-06-22T10:37:52","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T01:37:52","slug":"message-from-the-president-and-dean","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.kandagaigo.ac.jp\/kifl\/en\/message-from-the-president-and-dean\/","title":{"rendered":"Message from the President and Dean"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\nWords are the foundation of peace that connects the world\n<\/h2>\n

\nWe have moved with the development and internationalization of Japan, and always provide an educational environment that keeps an eye on the times.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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\nMessage from the President<\/span>\n<\/h3>\n
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\nBeing both unconventional and cutting-edge. With over 70 years of history, \u2014a place that fosters \u201chuman trust\u201d in the age of AI.\n<\/h2>\n

\nKanda Foreign Language College will celebrate its 70th anniversary in 2027. Our journey began with the strong conviction of our founder, who, amidst the postwar ruins, believed that \u201cfor Japan\u2019s reconstruction, the communication skills of young people capable of interacting with the world on an equal footing are indispensable.\u201dSince then, we have consistently pursued \u201ccommunicative English education\u201d\u2014distinct from grammar-centered approaches\u2014and have continued to take on new challenges as a \u201cnonconformist\u201d institution always at the forefront of the times. We are currently at a major turning point. With the evolution of AI, we have entered an era where knowledge and translations are readily available.At a time when the very nature of language education is being questioned, we are redefining the \u201cvalue of real-world experience.\u201d We believe that a school should not merely be a place for imparting knowledge, but rather a \u201cvenue for conveying value\u201d\u2014where students build trust through dialogue with others and gain insights from real-world experiences. A symbolic example of this approach is our \u201cBusiness Internship,\u201d which is mandatory for all students.Faced with real-world challenges faced by companies, students conduct their own fieldwork, formulate their own opinions, and deliver presentations in front of professionals. Through this process, they cultivate the \u201cability to solve problems in their own words\u201d\u2014a skill that cannot be replaced by AI-driven learning. Furthermore, by actively welcoming international students from diverse backgrounds, we have created an environment where multiple languages and cultures intersect on a daily basis, accelerating our transition toward a \u201cglobal campus.\u201d Here, through group work conducted in both Japanese and English, students complement each other\u2019s strengths and weaknesses, fostering a deep sense of mutual respect.We believe this is the very embodiment of the \u201cmulticultural society\u201d we strive to create. To all of you who have a strong determination to \u201ctruly change yourselves\u201d: Kanda Foreign Language College is ready to maximize your potential and send you out into society with confidence. Let\u2019s work together here to build \u201cfuture academic ability\u201d that transcends the framework of standardized test scores.\n<\/p>\n

\nPresident, Kanda Institute of Languages Motoyasu Sano<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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\nMessage from the Dean<\/span>\n<\/h3>\n
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\nDiscover the Power to Shape the Future at Kanda Foreign Language College \u2014 70 Years of Evolving with the Times \u2014\n<\/h2>\n

\nSince its founding in 1957, Kanda Foreign Language College has continually addressed the changing times by asking, \u201cWhat kind of learning will be required in the society of the future?\u201d and has shaped the education needed for each era. \nDuring the period of rapid economic growth, the college took the lead among educational institutions by developing specialized programs in international hospitality that combined English with business studies. Furthermore, in the 1990s, anticipating an increasingly borderless society, the college established courses where students could study regional languages such as Chinese, Korean, French, and Spanish alongside English.Furthermore, aiming to cultivate professionals capable of thriving in a digital society despite being a liberal arts institution, we have broadened the scope of our education by establishing departments such as Multimedia and Digital Creators. These initiatives have been carried forward into our current Digital Information Course. \nNow, as we celebrate our 70th anniversary, our university has adopted a new mission: to realize a \u201cGlobal Campus\u201d where people from diverse backgrounds\u2014regardless of nationality, age, or background\u2014respect one another, learn together, and grow together. We are advancing our evolution toward the future in both software and hardware aspects, from the content of our education to the learning spaces themselves. \nOn our campus, which brings together students from more than 20 countries around the world, multiple languages are spoken daily in classrooms, hallways, and student lounges, and students can be seen learning from one another. The experience of collaborating with peers from different cultures and with different values provides an irreplaceable learning opportunity that cannot be gained from textbooks alone. \nAs times have changed, the content of our education and the ways we learn have evolved. At the same time, what we have consistently cherished is an educational philosophy of \u201csincerely engaging with each individual\u2019s life and taking responsibility for their growth.\u201d This is not only the stance of our college but also the conviction I have held dear above all else in my own work as an educator. \nOur faculty and staff, who share this philosophy, are waiting for you. \nIn this milestone year marking our 70th anniversary, I sincerely hope that you will take your first step toward a new future here at our academy. \nWith great anticipation for the future that begins here for each of you.\n\n<\/p>\n

\nDean, Kanda Institute of Languages Minoru Imai<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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