Established in 1929 Keisen Jogakuen is a private Christian girls school. It stands here in Setagaya Tokyo. This school has a rich history and a focus on international understanding and peace.
Keisen Jogakuen has both a Junior and Senior High School. Over 1100 students attend. They are in Years 7 to 12. The curriculum is designed to develop intellectual curiosity. It also aims for solid academic achievement.
Through various experiences students learn about themselves. They also explore society and nature. The school fosters individuality and respect for others. A love of nature is also encouraged.
Keisen Jogakuen’s location offers the best of both worlds. The peaceful neighborhood provides a calm learning environment. It is also in the urban area of Japan’s capital. Students have easy access to central areas like Shinjuku and Shibuya. The school is a short walk from Kyodo Station. This is on the Odakyu Line.
The campus has many facilities that support a well-rounded education. A garden is used for horticulture studies. There are language learning labs. Auditoriums host regular worship services. A range of sports facilities are available. The contemporary library is a hub for learning. The cafeteria provides nourishment. A tea house hosts traditional Japanese studies.
School days at Keisen Jogakuen begin with morning worship. A balanced range of classes follows. The day ends with club activities. These focus on culture and sports.
The curriculum includes a variety of subjects. English Japanese and social studies are taught. Mathematics science and religion are also included. Students also study music arts and horticulture. Technology health and physical education round out the offerings.
The English program helps students understand different cultures. They learn to accept others’ values. Respect for one another is developed.
International relations are a strong focus. Exchanges have been a big part of life at Keisen for 30 years. Each year two international students study here. They come through AFS and YFU programs. These are year-long exchanges.
Focused classes prepare them for the Japanese proficiency test. Grammar conversation and kanji studies are part of this. They experience Japanese culture first hand. They stay with Keisen host families.
Many Keisen students study abroad each year. This broadens their understanding of the world. There is an Empowerment Program with American University students. Short-term studies occur in Eureka United States and Brisbane Australia. Medium-term studies are at Fairholm College Mt Alvernia and St Margarets in Queensland Australia. Long-term exchanges take place in Moreton Bay College Australia. AFS and YFS programs also facilitate these.
In 1950 classrooms had pot-belly stoves. These heated the rooms during January. Each room received one bucket of coal a day. Junior high school girls didn’t know how to build a fire. Rooms were dense with smoke.
Keisen Jogakuen continues to educate young women. It prepares them to be global citizens. It fosters a love of learning and respect for others.