combined school; integrated school
Refers to a school that combines multiple educational stages (e.g., junior high and high school) into a single institution, often with a unified curriculum. Commonly seen in terms like 中高一貫校.
See also: 中高一貫校 (ちゅうこういっかんこう)
The number of combined junior high and high schools is increasing in this area.
At integrated schools, students can often advance to the higher level without taking entrance exams.
combined junior high and high school
Compound of 一貫 (いっかん, 'consistent, integrated') and 校 (こう, 'school'). The term describes a school that provides a continuous education across multiple levels.