New Team Launched in Educational Partnership with B.LEAGUE's "Chiba Jets Funabashi". Clark Memorial International High School Chiba Campus Holds Formation Ceremony for "Boys' Basketball Major"!

Clark Memorial International High School (Headquarters: Fukagawa City, Hokkaido; Principal: Yoichi Yoshida), a wide-area correspondence school, and its Chiba Campus will hold a formation ceremony on Thursday, April 9th, for the "Boys' Basketball Major" launching in April 2026, in educational partnership with Chiba Jets Funabashi Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Funabashi City, Chiba Prefecture; Representative: Seiya Tamura; hereinafter "Chiba Jets"). The 17 students belonging to this major will gather together, taking a new step forward with the pride and determination of being the first graduating class.

The 17 first-generation students will make a new history in basketball

This major goes beyond just improving competitive skills; it emphasizes essential elements for developing human character, such as independence, collaboration, and a sense of normative consciousness. Through daily practice and school life, it aims to nurture individuals who can think for themselves, improve together with their peers, and contribute to society and the local community.

Striving for plays that involve independent thinking and proactive movement

Carefully confirming tactical aspects as well

Furthermore, by placing students in a competitive environment where they interact with players holding high professional-level aspirations, it is expected they will gain multifaceted learnings, such as the attitudes valued by professional players, relationships with the local community, and awareness of social responsibility. Through this major, we will challenge ourselves to build a "new educational model" that connects sports, education, and the community to nurture the talent that will lead the next generation.

Valuing communication with teammates

Besides physical activities, there are many opportunities for classroom learning

Embodying both literary and military arts (academics and sports) without leaning toward either

17 peers will grow by elevating each other

On the day of the event, greetings from our school's principal, greetings from guests, an explanation of the major's overview, and a pledge by a student representative are scheduled. For the 17 first-generation students, it will be an important occasion to recognize that they are the first generation to carve out the history of this major and to share their determination for their future journey.

We sincerely hope you will experience the students' passion and genuine words at the venue and kindly introduce them widely.

Formation Ceremony Overview

Thursday, April 9, 2026

12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

Chiba Prefecture Educational Center Great Hall

Address: 4-13-10 Chuo, Chuo-ku, Chiba City, Chiba 260-0013

Hiroki Sato, Director of Chiba Jets Funabashi

Yuta Ikeuchi, GM of Chiba Jets Funabashi

Tetsuya Masuda, Chairman of Soshi Gakuen Educational Corporation

Yoichi Yoshida, Principal of Clark Memorial International High School

17 First-Generation Students of the Boys' Basketball Major

[About Chiba Jets Funabashi Co., Ltd.]

Under the vision of "Making Chiba Prefecture a Basketball Kingdom," Chiba Jets Funabashi Co., Ltd. aims to popularize basketball to increase the competitive population rooted in the community, strengthen player development to produce many professionals from the local area, and operate a strong and attractive top team that boosters and competitors can admire. Additionally, inheriting the activity philosophy previously set forth by Chiba Jets Funabashi Co., Ltd., "Becoming happy together with everyone surrounding Chiba Jets Funabashi," we will do our utmost to express our gratitude to our boosters, local residents, academy students, parents, and everyone who supports us, aiming to become a club that lasts for 100 years and making everyone happy together.

Chiba Jets Homepage

https://chibajets.jp

[About Soshi Gakuen Educational Corporation Clark Memorial International High School]

Opened in 1992 as the only educational institution to inherit the educational philosophy of Dr. Clark, known for "Boys, Be Ambitious!". With its main campus in Fukagawa, Hokkaido, over 14,000 students study at more than 80 educational bases nationwide, and it has produced approximately 100,000 graduates to date. Despite being a correspondence school, it has developed and introduced a new learning style called "Full-day Education," where students commute and learn wearing uniforms every day, just like full-time schools. Utilizing the flexibility of the curriculum, it offers various distinctive classes tailored to students' needs. Every year, it produces many students who go on to overseas universities, national and public universities, and famous private universities. Furthermore, by establishing the "Smart Study Course" which allows learning without being restricted by location or time, it supports the "Dreams, Challenges, and Achievements" of students as a high school responding to a wide range of educational needs.

Clark Memorial International High School Homepage

https://www.clark.ed.jp/

Clark Memorial International High School Chiba Campus

Contact: Otaka

TEL: 043-290-6133

MAIL: tetsuya.otaka@clark.ed.jp