Cross-cultural understanding
English education
At Keio SFC, all full-time English teachers hold master's degrees in TESOL or other related fields. Returnee students are taught exclusively by native-speaking English teachers for 6 hours a week, while other students are taught for 2 hours a week by native-speaking teachers and for 4 hours a week by Japanese teachers of English. English classes in Years 1 and 2 are divided into three proficiency-based levels, and students are taught in small groups. From Year 3 to Year 6, students are divided into two levels. In all year groups, students are exposed to a variety of communicative teaching methods. All senior high school students have the opportunity to take the TOEFL test every year in order to measure their English-language proficiency.
English as an essential tool for achieving world peace
English as an essential tool for achieving world peace
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were adopted by the United Nations in 2015, with the aim of creating a better future for all. Cooperation between individuals, corporations and states is essential if we are to achieve these 17 Global Goals, and English has become an indispensable tool in collaborating and problem-solving with people from different backgrounds. Based on our belief that English is an essential tool in achieving world peace, we endeavor to broaden our students' horizons by exposing them to various global issues and by encouraging them to express their own opinions while respecting those of others - all through the medium of English. In this way, English education at Keio SFC is not limited to the learning of grammar and vocabulary from textbooks, but includes activities such as interacting with exchange students, making presentations on Japanese culture, discussing and debating English newspaper articles, and writing analytical essays that propose solutions to complex social problems. Our major objective is to equip our students with the knowledge and skills in English that they will need to make a meaningful contribution to the SDGs and to society as a whole.
The Model United Nations (MUN)
The Model United Nations (MUN)
Year 6 Alpha students (those with advanced English proficiency) participate in the Model United Nations. Here they take on the role of UN delegates and strive to mirror the actual policies of their assigned countries while debating a variety of global issues. The focus in MUN is on consensus-building, and students use their knowledge and skills to negotiate with delegates from other countries until they have reached feasible solutions that are acceptable to all.
Through the MUN, students learn how to view the world from another's perspective, recognize cultural diversity, and gain a deeper understanding of real-world issues through interactive simulations in English.
International Exchange
At our school, the proportion of students who were admitted via the Returnees Entrance Examination is 20% for the Junior High School and 25% for the Senior High School. This allows opportunities for intercultural exchange to occur naturally in the school environment. In English classes, students take classes based on their English abilities.
Short-term exchange programs are held throughout the year with 12 schools in 7 countries.
Short-term study abroad program
-with 12 schools in 7 countries for 1 to 3 weeks-
Our school offers students study abroad programs and international students the opportunity to visit our school. Students will foster an international mindset through these various opportunities.
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UK Bury St Edmunds Summer Program
Host Venue: County Upper School -
UK Spring Term Student Exchange Program
Host Venue: Bexley Grammar School, Gresham's School -
UK Perse Student Exchange Program
Host Venue: Stephen Perse Foundation -
Korea Student Exchange Program
Host Venue: Daewon Foreign Language High School -
Singapore Student Exchange Program
Host Venue: Hwa Chong Institution, Nanyang Girls' High School
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Canada Student Exchange Program
Host Venue: Killarney Secondary School, Seaquam Secondary School -
U.S.A. Lawrenceville Student Exchange Program
Host Venue: The Lawrenceville School -
Australia Student Exchange Program
Host Venue: St Michael's Grammar School -
New Zealand Student Exchange Program
Host Venue: Kristin School
Long-Term Study Abroad Program
While there is no in-house long-term study abroad program, several students participate in these programs every year through intermediate agencies such as AFS and YFU. Students study not only in Europe and the United States, but also in Asia or non-English-speaking countries.
In addition, our school accepts long-term international students. These students take classes and participate in the school trips and events with our students.
- 2021 Portugal (planned)
- 2020 Finland
- 2019 Australia
- 2018 Mongolia
- 2017 Switzerland
- 2016 Malaysia
＜Home countries of past visiting students＞
- 2021 United Kingdom, Germany, Thailand (planned)
- 2020 None
- 2019 United States, Sweden, Hungary
- 2018 United States, United Kingdom, Thailand
- 2017 United States, United Kingdom
- 2016 United States, Taiwan
＜Countries SFC students have visited＞
University-Endorsed Study Abroad Program for Keio University Affiliated Schools (hosted by the Keio University Lead the Education Project Steering Committee)
Keio offers study abroad programs at various prestigious boarding schools in the United States or the Kingdom.
Students across Keio's affiliated schools can apply to study abroad for one year. Scholarships are awarded to cover tuition including academic fees and dormitory fees at the host school. Please see here for details.
Host Schools
For the 3rd-year students of senior high school
Phillips Academy Andover (U.S.A., Co-ed)
Phillips Exeter Academy (U.S.A., Co-ed)
For the 2nd-year students of senior high school
Deerfield Academy (U.S.A., Co-ed)
The Taft School (U.S.A., Co-ed)
The Hotchkiss School (U.S.A., Co-ed)
Choate Rosemary Hall (U.S.A., Co-ed)
Winchester College (U.K., Boys' school)
Shrewsbury School (U.K., Co-ed)
For the 2nd-year students of junior high school
Eaglebrook School (U.S.A., Boys' school)
Fay School (U.S.A., Co-ed)
Shrewsbury School (U.K., Co-ed)
Participants from SFC
2021
U.S.A. Taft (fifth grade)
U.K. Shrewsbury (fifth grade)
U.S.A. Eaglebrook (second grade)
U.K. Shrewsbury (second grade)
2020
U.S.A. Taft (fifth grade)
2019
U.S.A. Fay (second grade)
U.S.A. Hotchkiss (fifth grade)
U.S.A. Choate (fifth grade)
2018
U.K. Winchester (fifth grade)
U.K. Shrewsbury (fifth grade)
U.S.A. Hotchkiss (fifth grade)
2017
2016
2015
U.S.A. Andover (sixth grade)
2014
U.K. Shrewsbury (fifth grade)
U.S.A. Deerfield (fifth grade)
Second Foreign Language (Grades 5 and 6)
Students choose from among French, German, Spanish, Chinese, and Korean, and continue to study the same language for two years.
FrenchLive French through interactive activities
Bonjour à toutes et à tous, et bienvenue aux cours de français !
Nos cours vous transmettent toute la passion de communiquer en français, à travers des activités communicatives variées reposant sur des bases solides de grammaire et de vocabulaire. Afin de mieux comprendre la langue, il est tout aussi indispensable d'avoir de la curiosité pour la culture et l'esprit français, c'est pourquoi vous pouvez les découvrir en classe grâce à différents supports (image, vidéo, musique, etc.). Le français est la cinquième langue la plus parlée au monde. Avec elle, élargissons nos horizons !
GermanBecome familiar with the language and culture, and express yourself in German
Viele Japaner denken, dass Deutsch eine schwierige Sprache ist. In unserem Deutschunterricht achten wir darauf, zu zeigen, was die Schüler schon kennen. Es ist von Anfang an ganz wichtig, zu vergleichen, das, was man schon im Japanischen und Englischen gelernt hat und was man nun auf Deutsch lernt. Es ist auch wichtig zu überlegen, was auf Deutsch anders ist als auf Japanisch oder Englisch und wie man sich auf Deutsch gut ausdrücken kann. Die Landeskunde ist auch ein ganz wichtiger Teil unseres Unterrichts. Die Schüler haben die Gelegenheit, sich mit vielfältigen aktuellen Themen zu beschäftigen und ganz am Ende sogar eine Präsentation auf Deutsch zu halten.
ChineseExperience the traditional culture and modern lifestyles of China through the Chinese language
同学们,大家好!
欢迎同学们来和我们一起学习汉语!
汉语和日语的共同点,是两种语言都使用汉字。但这两种语言的发音,从根本上有很大的区别。汉语的发音,是运用音调的抑扬顿挫,来表达完全不同的意思。这是汉语的 特点。
为了初次接触汉语学习的同学们,我们会分阶段,进行系统性的学习。学习的主要内容是:汉语的发音、语法、以及与日语的不同点。在课堂上还会给同学们播放一些影音资料,帮助大家加深对学习内容的理解。
我们的学习目标是:掌握基础性的词汇,并且能够进行简单的日常对话。同时,通过学习汉语,了解中国的传统文化和现代的生活习俗。
目前在政治、经济、文化等各个领域,用汉语的机会越来越多了。让我们先行一步,进入汉语的世界吧!
SpanishExplore the world of Spanish!
¡Hola a todas y todos!
Desde la fundación, hemos valorado mucho la filosofía del multilingüismo en Keio SFC. Esto es debido a que nuestro objetivo es diseñar una sociedad donde se hablen varios idiomas ampliamente y cada uno de nosotros vivamos utilizando diferentes lenguas. Esperamos a todos aquellos que deseen comunicarse utilizando el español
con diferentes personas de las Américas, Europa, África e, incluso, de Japón y Asía.
Juntos, vamos a aprender el español que se usa en la vida práctica.
KoreanExpanding worlds through Korean
제일 가까운 외국 · 대한민국. 한국어는 K-POP에서 넓은 세계로 향하는 시작입니다.K-POP, 한류 드라마, 한식요리... 한국이라는 나라에 대해 다양한 이미지를 연상 할 것이라 생각합니다. 게이오 SFC는 결코 교과서뿐만 아니라, 동영상, 음악, 심지어 영화 등을 사용하면서 한국어를 즐겁게 배우고, 한국의 문화 · 역사 등을 깊이 이해하고자 합니다. 수업에서는 언어의 습득 이외에도, 학생 개개인이 한국에 대해 관심을 가진 주제를 더 깊이 배우고, 한국을 다양한 관점에서 알 수 있는 기회가 됩니다. 한국에 관심이 있는 분들은 대환영합니다. 한국어를 통해 더 넓은 세상을 봅시다 !