3 Policies

Each school in Japan has come to articulate its ""Three Policies"" (School Policies) in line with national initiatives. However, Keio University has its ""Purpose of Keio University,"" which has been passed down since the time of Mr. Fukuzawa. We have articulated what we value within the framework of these ""Three Policies."" This was created through repeated discussions among the principals of the nine integrated education schools.

In other words, these are the values that we, as Keio University's integrated education schools, wish to share and cherish. Building upon these shared ideas, each school implements its own unique approaches to foster diverse school identities.

We hope to convey what ideas, atmosphere, and ethos Keio University's integrated education values, and what qualities we expect to be cultivated in students as they progress through the integrated education program. [Keita Yamauchi, Executive Director in charge of Integrated Education Schools]

The "Three Policies" at Keio University's Integrated Education Schools

① Policy on Admission of Students (Admission Policy)

Possessing the qualities and abilities to lead a free-spirited and active Keio student life at each of Keio University's schools, whether by actively engaging in academics, club activities, etc., or by immersing oneself in one's passions.
Being a person who looks forward to interacting with friends of diverse and varied personalities.
Being a person, both individually and as a family, who can respect and value the school.
Being a person who empathizes with the founding spirit of Keio University and looks forward to days of self-growth as they progress through the integrated education program of the Gijuku (Keio University).

② Policy on Curriculum Organization and Implementation (Curriculum Policy)

Cultivating the ability to view and think about things scientifically and empirically, without succumbing to or being swayed by authority or trends, and with a critical eye even towards what everyone takes for granted.
Cultivating the ability to express one's own thoughts, listen to different opinions, and engage in discussions with others.
Fostering one's individuality and curiosity, and valuing opportunities to develop oneself by finding what one loves and can dedicate oneself to. Also, acquiring a solid foundation of general education and fundamental academic knowledge that is universally applicable.
Training the body and cultivating an active spirit.
Cherishing the ethos that the Gijuku has valued to foster independent and free individuals (an atmosphere that values not boasting to others, not flattering or being servile to others, not flaunting authority or submitting to it, not blindly following others, not acting selfishly, respecting each other, and being open-minded and unconstrained).
Faculty and staff watch over the development of Keio students with warm affection over time. Valuing the environment that fosters the spirit of a private institution and pride as a Keio student.

③ Qualities and Abilities to be Cultivated (Graduation Policy)

Being able to practice ""independence and self-respect"" through daily life, and therefore being able to show consideration for diverse others and value the dignity of each individual as an independent person.
Cherishing the spirit of inheriting the efforts of predecessors and striving to take new steps oneself, embodying the spirit of ""creating something new from oneself"" (我より古をなす).
Having a fundamental attitude of facing various challenges and difficulties in academics, sports, daily life, and society, and striving to overcome them, sometimes independently and sometimes in cooperation with others.
Being a person who considers their ""public"" responsibility (social responsibility), and possessing the courage to tackle what they believe is important, whether it be matters close at hand, societal issues, or national and global concerns.
Possessing the fundamental academic abilities necessary to advance to the next stage of Keio's integrated education program.