Japan ranked highly in international safety index
One of the greatest advantages of attending a boarding school in Japan is safety. Teenage students are at an age when they would like to adventure and explore. Providing them with a safe and supportive environment is crucial. Japan’s safety is outstanding in all aspects. The Global Peace Index (GPI) ranks the world's 163 countries and regions based on 23 indices, which are divided into three categories: social safety and security, civil war and international conflict, and military situation. Here are the latest results:
| Rank | Country | Features | Number of IB boarding high schools. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iceland | World's safest country located in the North Atlantic region | |
| 2 | Norway | A fjord country on the west coast of Northern Europe | 1 |
| 3 | Denmark | Statistically the happiest country in the world | 1 |
| 4 | Singapore | A futuristic city state | 3 |
| 5 | New Zealand | Rich in natural beauty with active volcanoes and glaciers | 3 |
| 6 | Japan | Popular for its unique traditional as well as modern culture | 6 |
| 7 | Switzerland | Eternal neutral state with famous Alpine peaks | 4 |