KEIO ACADEMY OF NEW YORK
Admissions Office
Keio Academy of New York
E-mail: admissions@keio.edu www.keio.edu
Q1. When does the academic calendar start?
A. Our academic calendar starts in September and ends in June.
Q2. Are the Grades structured in the “American-style”?
A. Yes, we are a Grade 9 to Grade12 high school. Grade 9 is equivalent to the 3rd grade of Junior High School in Japan.
Q3. How many students are enrolled?
A. The total enrollment for the 2024-2025
indicates the number of female students
As of September 01, 2024
Q4. Are all classes taught in English?
A. Most our classes are taught in English except for Japanese and Japanese History. The School provides extra help for those who need it in English and Japanese. Please refer to Appendix 1 for more information on the curriculum.
Q5. How much spoken English is necessary in daily life?
A. Daily life is conducted almost entirely in English. This is because the School is committed to graduating all students with proficient English.
Q6. Are classes separated in terms of levels?
A. Yes, the main subjects are separated depending on proficiency levels. Please refer to Appendix 1 for more information on the curriculum.
Q7. Do you have courses specified for liberal arts or science courses?
A. We do not have specified courses. However, students who aspire to attend the faculty of Medicine, Science and Technology, or Pharmacy, will need to take designated science and mathematics courses in order to be eligible when choosing such faculties.
Q8. How do students study after school? Are there academic offerings after school?
A. In a boarding school, there is no “after school”. Academic Extension (AE) classes, music lessons, clubs and sport fill the day in addition to core curriculum classes in the daily schedule. There is also a Saturday Morning Program that includes classes in Art and Music, Debate and Public Speaking. Please refer to Appendix 1 for more information on AE.
Q9. What kind of extra-curricular activities do you have?
A. Please refer to Appendix 2 for more information on extra-curricular activities.
Q10. Is it possible to take individual piano lessons or other instruments besides extracurricular activities?
A. Yes, the Director of Music will arrange this for you.
Q11. If my parents return to Japan, is it possible to transfer to other Keio affiliated schools?
A. No, you cannot transfer to other Keio affiliated schools. If you are a commuter and your parents come back to Japan, you can become a boarder.
★ Boarding and Commuting
Q12. Do we need to live in the houses?
A. The great majority of students are boarders and the school runs as a boarding school, but we do have about 27 day students (commuters).
Q13. How many students are in a room?
A. There are two students per room.
Q14. How are the roommates in the houses decided?
A. Dean of Boarding will decide the roommates for incoming students. For those who are currently enrolled, the students will submit their own choice of roommates and the Dean of Boarding will decide with consideration.
Q15. Can we/you go off campus?
A. You will need special permission to go off campus on week days. On weekends, there are certain towns close to Keio, White Plains and Harrison, where students can visit without chaperones. With prior permission from parents, Grade 11 and Grade 12 can go to Manhattan without chaperones approved areas in and around Manhattan on Saturdays, Sundays, and school holidays. There are off-campus study trips to the museums and shopping tours regularly sponsored by the School.
Q16. Who takes care of the students in the houses?
A. The Head of House is your house parent. He or she is assisted by a Boarding Assistant There are around 40-50 students in each house, spread through Grades 9-12. In case of health issues, the Heath Center is open from 8:00 to 18:30 on the week days, 8:30 to 17:30 on Saturdays, and from 13:00 to 17:30 on Sundays and holidays (even when there are no classes such as spring break). An on-call nurse is available at night.
Q17. Do the students do laundry and clean the houses on their own?
A. Students clean their own rooms and the janitors take care of shared spaces like hallways and shower rooms. Students do their own laundry in the houses free of charge.
Q18. Do the students need to leave the house during long vacations?
A. Yes, the houses are closed during vacations.
Q19. How do the commuters commute to school?
A. Commuters can commute to school via private cars or school buses. If you are using a private car, the car may only be driven by parents. Students are not allowed to drive on their own. The availability of school buses depends on the school district of where you live.
*Depending on the school district, your request for bus services to non-public schools (Keio Academy of New York) may not be accepted if you fail to meet the deadline (usually the end of March). In case you apply for Spring Admissions I and/or II, you are highly recommended to submit the request no later than the deadline. Please contact your local school district for more information.
★ After Graduation
Q20. Can students attend Keio University after graduation?
A. Our graduates can attend one of the 10 undergraduate departments upon the recommendation from the Headmaster
Q21. If a student chooses to attend Keio University, is it possible for the student to choose his/her faculty?
A. You can freely choose the faculty as you wish, but the Headmaster of Keio Academy of New York will make its decision based on your overall accomplishments of the School.
Q22. Which faculties do the graduates move on to?
A. Please refer to Appendix 3 for more information.
Q23. What are the choices the students can make in terms of faculties starting in September?
A. At Keio University, the Faculties of Law, Policy Management, and Environment and Information Studies also offer September admission in addition to April admission. The PEARL program in the Faculty of Economics only accepts students in September.
★ Qualifications for Applying
Students may apply for admission into Grade 9 or Grade 10 of Keio Academy of New York if they meet either of the following criteria:
1) An applicant for Grade 9 must be enrolled in Grade 8 of primary education or Grade 9 of secondary education either inside or outside Japan (overseas Japanese schools inclusive), as of December 31 of the year before he/she wishes to enter the school. In addition, the applicant must expect to complete his/her Grade 8 or 9 by August 31 of the year he/she wishes to enter the school.
2) An applicant for the Grade 10 must be enrolled in Grade 9 or 10 of secondary education either inside or outside Japan (overseas Japanese schools inclusive), as of December 31 of the year before he/she wishes to enter the school. In addition, the applicant must expect to complete his/her Grade 9 or 10 by August 31 of the year he/she wishes to enter the school.
1. Place of Residence
Q24. Do you need to be residing in the United States to apply?
A. No.
Q25. I am currently living in Japan. Can I apply for the School?
A. Yes
Q26. I am in Grade 7 in the United States but if I were in Japan, I will be in the 2nd grade of Junior High School. Can I apply for the School?
A. Please refer to the regulations with the current school you are enrolled in.
Q27. From what countries do the students come?
A. Students come from about 30 countries around the world. In the past, students have come from the following countries: Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, Mexico, Cuba, Venezuela, Argentina, Guatemala, Peru, Paraguay, Panama, Canada, the United States, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, Luxembourg, Russia, Romania, Slovenia, Serbia, Ukraine, Pakistan, India, Switzerland, Denmark, Czechoslovakia, Spain, Turkey, Egypt, Belgium, Korea, Japan, Malaysia, China, Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, Myanmar, Vietnam, Hong Kong , South Africa, UAE and Kenya.
2. Status of Residence
Q28. Do I have to be living abroad with my parents to apply?
A. No. The place you reside or the fact that you may or may not live with your parents do not affect your qualifications for applying
3. Transfer
Q29. Is there an entry point for students at Grade11 and Grade 12 level?
A. No
Q30. Is there an opportunity to transfer to the School during the school year?
A. No, there is not.
4. Applying Multiple Times
Q31. I applied for Grade10 this year but was not admitted. Is it possible to go into another school and try again for Grade 10 next year?
A. Yes, as long as you clear the requirements, you can apply for the School
Q32. If I am not accepted in the first admissions process, is it possible to apply again in the same academic year?
A. Yes, as long as you clear the requirements, you can apply multiple times in the same academic year.
Q33. I am a 3rd grade student in a Japanese Junior High School. I applied and was not admitted as a Grade10 student. Is it possible for me to apply again in the same year as a Grade 9 student?
A. Yes, as long as you clear the requirements, you can change the grade that you wish to be admitted into.
★Entrance Examination
2025 Admissions
We will post further details on our website when available.
Fall Admissions / Spring Admissions I / Spring Admissions II
First Screening: Document Screening
Second Screening: Written Exams (English, Mathematics, and Japanese)
Interview (English and Japanese)
Second Screening Venue：NY & Tokyo (Fall Admissions / Spring Admissions I)
NY (Spring Admissions II)
Q34. What is the deviation score?
A. As we take a more holistic approach, incorporating the three written exams (English, Math, and Japanese), the interviews and the submitted documents, we do not have a deviation score
Q35. Is there a minimum cut line?
A. We do not have a fixed cut line for our exams.
Q36. Can you tell me details about the exams such as distribution of points or other standards regarding the process?
A. We do not disclose any details regarding the application process.
Q37. Can I bring a dictionary to the written exams?
A. No dictionaries or other references may be brought into the exams.
Q38. I am planning to apply from Japan. How many students are permitted entrance from Japan?
A. We do not have a set number of entrants that depends on where the students reside.
Q39. Are there separate questions for students applying from Japan?
A. The test material is the same for everyone.
Q40. Is it possible for students who have only studied English in Japan, and for those who are not returnees, to pass the entrance examinations?
A. There are students who were only enrolled in Japanese schools or overseas Japanese schools (students who received education in Japan) at our school. Even students who receive education only in Japanese have a good chance of passing, but please try to acquire English skills in preparation for school life after admission, not just for the entrance exam.
Q41. Please tell me about the units covered on the math examination?
A. The test will cover materials up until the 3rd grade of Junior High School which is the equivalent of Geometry and Algebra I in the United States.
Q42. Can I use a Scientific Calculator during the math exam?
A. You may not use any calculators during the written exams.
Q43.When are the interviews conducted?
A. The interviews are conducted immediately after the written exams or the day after. The School will designate the date and time accordingly.
Q44. What is the acceptance rate? How many students apply from Japan?
A. Please refer to Appendix 4 for more information.
Q45. Do you recommend taking English proficiency tests?
A. Yes. These help the School to determine your level in terms of English fluency. We recommend the TOEFL (iBT), TOEIC, and EIKEN in that order.
★ Application
Q46. Will a copy of the transcript suffice in place of the 入学志願者調査書 (Japanese form)?
A. We do not accept copies of the transcripts. A sealed 入学志願者調査書 will need to be submitted directly from the school.
Q47. As my school does not rank students, we cannot fill in the criteria in the 入学志願者調査書 What should I do?
A. A rank helps us to determine your academic capabilities, but if that is not possible, please tell us the reason why. As a supplement, detailed comments about you will help your application..
Q48. How important is the 入学志願者調査書?
A. Our admissions process embraces the holistic view which incorporates all aspects of the student. Therefore, we do not have a set criterion when viewing grades. We conduct our first screening process based on the submitted documents and the second screening process will be the written exams and interviews.
Q49.I want to apply for Grade 10, but, I just entered high school and it is difficult for me to prepare the recommendation portion of my documents. Do I still need to submit these?
A. These documents are important for assessment so they cannot be discharged. If there are some parts of the documents you cannot prepare, ask your School to write in the reasons as comments where necessary.
Q50.Is it better for me to write the essay in English or Japanese?
A. Either language is fine. The content of the essay is more important than which language you use to write in.
Q51.It is difficult to send the documents via either courier or postal mail due to the infrastructure of where I live. What should I do?
A. Online submission by PDF is allowed besides mailing.
Q52.Is there financial aid for incoming students?
A. We have information regarding financial aid in our admissions information. Please refer to the admissions information for more details. We have a limited bursaries program to assist applicants who need financial support.
*Request from the Academy
Recently, there has been an increase in the number of applicants who send their application documents from their schools before the deadline. However, if they are incomplete, there is a possibility that the submission of documents will not be completed on time. Please note that the School will not start your application process unless we receive all necessary documents.
★ School Fees
Q53. What is the cost for the year?
A. For the 2024-2025 Academic Year:
Program
* Pre-Entry Program is conducted for new students a few days prior the entrance ceremony to prepare for their new school and boarding life.
In addition to the standard fee, the following costs will normally apply
・Application Fee: $500
・Parents Association Fee
・School uniform costs
・Club activities fees (costs vary depending on the activity)
・Participation fees for official School events (Theatre trips etc.)
・Participation fees for unofficial School events
・Travel fees for long vacations
・House-ware storage fee for summer vacation cost or cost for shipping
・Allowance
* The above fees may be revised for the 2025-2026 school year.
★ Other Matters
Q54. How should I spend my time until I attend School in September? Are there specific programs for the students to study English in Japan?
A. If you need assistance, please contact the School for advice. If you are attending the Grade 9 and are currently residing in Japan, you need to belong to a school as it is a legal requirement. Being independent and self-disciplined is key to successful boarding life. Therefore, it would be beneficial to work on your time management skill on a disciplined daily schedule.
Q55.I heard that I need to obtain a visa to study in the United States. Do I need one to go to Keio?
A. If you do not hold a visa, you cannot participate in any educational programs or camps hosted by a school in the United States. You will also need to be registered in a Japanese school up until the 3rd grade As we are an educational institution accredited by the state of New York, if you do not hold any of the status below, you will need to petition for an F-1 visa.
American Citizen Green card holder
Other visas（E, G, H, L etc.）
If you are a holder of any of the above, you do not need to apply for a visa. On the other hand, if you do not hold any of the above status, be careful not to attend any language courses provided by other US schools prior to the Pre-Entry Program as this will conflict with your visa status.
Q56. I would like to see the campus in person. Do you hold open campuses or is it possible to visit individually?
A. You can visit our campus during Open House or other information sessions. You can also visit the campus individually. We have a “SCHOOL VISIT FORM” on our website, so please register with one week prior notice.
＜＜For the most recent and detailed information, please check our website＞＞ http://www.keio.edu
Contact：
Keio Academy of New York Admissions Office TEL: 914-694-4825 E-mail: admissions@keio.edu
2024-2025 Courses and Credits (Grade 9 - 12)
MATHEMATICS 数学 Algebra and Geometry 代数と幾何
Algebra and Trigonometry 代数と三角関数
AND TECHNOLOGY 理科
Nature of Science 科学とは何か
SOCIAL STUDIES
社会
Geography for the Global Citizen 世界地理
Discovering World History and Cultural Studies 世界史と異文化理解
U.S. Government and History アメリカ史と政治
Note:
R. = Required（必修科目）
R.E. = Required Elective（必修選択科目）
E. = Elective (選択科目）
A. = Assigned（ 指定科目）
"One (1) Credit" = 45 minute period per week for 35 weeks (45分／週、35週間)
The elective courses might be canceled if the number of registered students is too small.
SENIOR ACADEMIC EXTENSION
Course Name
Design Thinking 101
Writiing Articles and Essays（Japanese）
Board Game Mechanisms and Design History of Warfare
A History of Film
Feminism in the United States
Math for High Flyers
Introduction to Chinese Culture
The History of Popular Music
Kitano and Tarantino: film directors in the East and the West
Headmaster's Book Club
コース名
Course Name
デザイン思考101 Japanese Book Club 記事やエッセイの書き方（日本語） Introduction to Kendo
ボードゲームの仕組みとデザイン Pop Science 戦いの歴史 Current Events
映画の歴史
World Currency: Art, Culture, Geography, History and Language アメリカにおけるフェミニズム ⾼等数学 Birds and Literature
コース名
日本語ブッククラブ（日本語書籍） 剣道入門
ポップの科学 時事問題
世界の通貨: 芸術、文化、地理、歴史、言語 ⿃の文学 中国文化入門 ⼤衆音楽の歴史 Astronomy ファッションの世界 天文学
北野武 vs クエンティン・タランティーノ、 東西映画界の鬼才
Journey Through Western Painting： From Early Renaissance to Modern 学院長によるブッククラブ（英語書籍）
The Fashion World
西洋絵画の旅：初期ルネッサンスから 近代まで
Appendix 2
Sports Program for 2024-2025
VarsitySports
Nine (9) Interscholastic Varsity Sports are offered in three (3) separate seasons. Players will be selected in tryouts
Fall (8/26/24- )
Boys: Soccer
Girls: Tennis, Volleyball
Coed Cross Country
Winter (11/18/2024- )
Boys: Basketball
Girls: Basketball
Spring (3/17/2025- )
Boys: Lacrosse, Tennis
Girls: Lacrosse
House Sports
Intramural House Sports are open for all students. Activities include but are not limited to Badminton, Baseball, Dance, Karate, Kendo, Tennis, Running/Jogging, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Yoga, Weight Training, Futsal, Basketball, Lacrosse, and Soccer.
Cultural Clubs for 2024-2025
▪ Art Club
▪ Calligraphy Club
▪ Chess Club
▪ Creative Workshop Club
▪ Dance Club
▪ Kendo Club
▪ MathClub
▪ Science Club
▪ Tea CeremonyClub
▪ Baseball Group
▪ Rock (music) Group
慶應義塾ニューヨーク学院 卒業後の進路先 / After Graduation from Keio Academy of New York
慶應義塾大学進学学部（学科） / Keio University
文学部
法学部政治学科
看護医療学部
薬学部薬科学科（4年制） Faculty of Pharmacy Department of Pharmacy (4 Years)
Faculty of Pharmacy Department of Pharmacy (6 Years)
慶應義塾大学へ進学合計
卒業生 合計
過去の慶應義塾大学以外への進学先 / In previous years, graduates attended other than Keio University:
Art Institute of Chicago (USA), Brown University (USA), College of Mexico (Mexico), New England Conservatory of Music (USA), New York University (USA), Pratt Institute (USA), Soka University of America (USA), Stanford University (USA), State University of New York (USA), Swarthmore College (USA), The Juilliard School (USA), The University of St. Andrews (UK), University of San Francisco (USA), Vocational School (USA), Wellesley College (USA), Parsons School of Design (USA), Columbia University (USA)
東京大学、福岡大学（医）、国際医療福祉大学（医）、酪農学園大学 (獣医）
・( )内は女子
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Entrance Examination Results for 2022-2023＞
SPRING ADMISSIONS I FALL ADMISSIONS
SPRING ADMISSIONS II
Recruiting Number of Students (A)
All Exams yield approximately 90 students: male and female 9th and 10th graders.
＊（ ）indicates the number of female applicants
＊ The column ‘From Japan’ indicates the number of applicants from Japan
