IBDP (AOBA)
Nakamura School's partnership with AOBA Global Campus brings fully accredited International Baccalaureate Diploma education online — preparing Medan students for university success and global futures.
About AOBA-Japan International
AOBA-Japan International School, founded in Tokyo in 1976, is a true pioneer in international education — the world's first institution fully authorized to deliver the IB Diploma Programme entirely online. As an IB World School accredited by both NEASC and CIS, AOBA has spent nearly 50 years preparing students for success at the world's most prestigious universities.
AOBA's Online IB Diploma Programme brings this legacy of academic excellence directly to students across the Asia-Pacific region through live, teacher-led instruction delivered by IB-certified international educators. Students don't just watch recorded lectures — they engage in real-time with experienced faculty who deeply understand the unique needs of globally-minded learners.
What Makes AOBA Different
Dual Diploma Advantage
Every AOBA graduate receives two powerful qualifications — the internationally recognized IB Diploma and an accredited Aoba High School Diploma. This exceptional combination opens doors to top-ranked universities in Japan, Singapore, the United Kingdom, United States, Australia, Europe, and beyond.
University Acceptances
AOBA graduates have been accepted to world-leading institutions including the University of Tokyo, Waseda University, Sophia University, National University of Singapore, and prestigious universities across North America and Europe. Dedicated university guidance counseling — from selection to essay coaching to final acceptance — is built directly into the programme.
The Online IB Diploma Programme: A Global Partnership
As Aoba's official representative in Medan, Nakamura School is your local gateway to this prestigious internationally accredited IB Diploma Programme — bridging world-class international education and local accessibility.
A World-Class Education Now Available
Nakamura School has officially partnered with Aoba-Japan International School to offer exclusive access to their fully accredited Online IB Diploma Programme. This innovative 16–19 age pathway combines flexible online study with the global prestige of a Tokyo-based international school recognized worldwide.
Your Global Classroom Locally Supported
Students join Aoba's vibrant live digital campus, collaborating with peers from across the globe in real-time interactive classes. The engaging, inquiry-based curriculum is designed to build the critical-thinking and problem-solving skills that the world's top universities actively seek and demand.
Choose Your Graduation Pathway
Students choose between two powerful graduation pathways. The International Path: earn the globally recognized IBDP exclusively from Aoba-Japan International School. The Dual Diploma Path: maximize your future by earning both the IB Diploma from Aoba and the Indonesian National High School Diploma from Nakamura School.
Core Values
Nakamura School and Aoba-Japan International School share a commitment to transforming education. Our partnership is built on the belief that students must reach their full potential as international citizens—dedicated to learning and inspired to succeed in an ever-changing world. Thus, the Aoba curriculum is driven by five core attributes designed to nurture progressive mindsets:
Global Leaders
Students who lead with a holistic, balanced mindset and understand diverse global cultural perspectives.
Entrepreneurs & Innovators
Learners who generate bold new ideas to improve the human condition and impact the world.
Effective Communicators
Active thinkers who exchange ideas confidently with clarity, deep integrity, and genuine open-mindedness.
Wise Risk Takers
Courageous individuals who use sharp analytical thinking to see bold possibilities instead of obstacles.
Effective Problem Solvers
Students who examine challenges from multiple angles and design meaningful solutions for a better world.
Responsible Citizens
Learners who act with integrity, respect all others, and contribute positively to their wider communities.
