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ACADEMIC LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION
Applicant Name :
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To the A pplicant :
Please use this version of the form if you are requesting a recommendation from a teacher/tutor, administrator, or s omeone
who can evaluate you from an academic perspective . Please let the recommendation writer know the correct deadline for submission.
To the AcademicBased Reference Writer :
T he student who has requested your recommendation is applying for admission to the International
School of Asia, Karuizawa (ISAK), a threeyear residential high school program in Japan with English as the primary language of instruction. We
appreciate your candor in speaking to this student’s academic abilities, personal qualities and likelihood for success at ISAK. W hen completed,
please scan/email this form directly to a dmission@isak.jp
with A cademic Recommendation Form – [insert student name]
in the subject line . If
you would prefer to submit the letter of recommendation form by postal mail, please contact
a dmission@isak.jp
for our mailing address. All letters
of recommendation are considered confidential and are for admissions use only. The content will not be shared with students or parents.
Submission Deadline:
The student should advise the recommendation writer of the deadline that applies to him/her.
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Deadline for students who are Japanese citizens or residents of Japan: December 6, 2016
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Deadline for all other applicants: January 31, 2017
ACADEMIC QUALITIES
No
One of the
Opportunity to
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Fair
Average
Good
Excellent
Best Ever
Observe
Study Habits
Attention Span
Ability to Work Independently
Ability to Organize and Communicate Ideas
Motivation
Intellectual Aptitude
Intellectual Curiosity
Critical and Abstract Thinking Skills
Follows Directions
Comes to Class Prepared
Completes Homework on Time
Academic Resilience
Speaks up in Class / Contributes
Ideas
Ability to Work in a Group
Willingness to Take Academic Risks
Please compare this student’s academic achievement to his/her ability.
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Please describe this student’s mental ability with regards to the subject you teach/tutor.
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