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Keio Academy of New York

United States, New York

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Japanese
Fees $47,700 - 62,450
Ages 14 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 298
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 1990
Bus Service Yes
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum, Japanese Curriculum
Taught languages Japanese, English, Spanish, Mandarin
Typical class size 15
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages High School

3 College Rd, Purchase, NY 10577, United States

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The Essentials

Keio Academy of New York has 298 pupils, typical class sizes of 15, instruction in English, Japanese.

Location
Keio Academy of New York is located at 3 College Road, Purchase, NY 10577, USA. It is in Purchase, Westchester County, about one hour from John F. Kennedy International Airport by car. The closest Metro-North stations are Rye (New Haven Line) and White Plains (Harlem Line), with taxi service from these stations to the campus. Local taxi services include Splendid Taxi, Intrepid Taxi Corp, White Plains Taxi, Central Taxi, and Harrison Taxi.

Stages
Grades 9–12

Type
private, co-educational, independent secondary school

Pupil Nationality Mix
30 countries represented.

Country affiliation
Japan (affiliated with Keio University)

School day structure
Boarding and commuting arrangements with a Monday–Friday timetable. Boarders live on campus; commuters travel by school bus or private vehicle. The daily schedule comprises 12 class periods from roughly 8:30 a.m. to about 5:50 p.m., with after-school activities and two hours of study time for boarders.

Bus service
New York State District Bus Service is available for commuting students within a 15-mile radius; buses stop at three or four districts and operate on the districts' schedules. Commuters may also travel by private vehicle; driving by students is prohibited. District bus schedules may not align with the Keio timetable.
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Fees

Annual tuition at Keio Academy of New York ranges from USD 47,700 to USD 62,450 for 2026/27.

Application fees

- Entrance Examination Fee: USD 500 (non-refundable).

One-time / enrollment fees

- Admissions (registration) Fee: USD 4,100.
- Deposit on Materials (includes student insurance): USD 3,000.
- Facilities Fee: USD 2,800.

Annual tuition and per-term detail by student status / year group

- Tuition (all year groups listed on the fee schedule): USD 33,400 per year. No per-term installment amounts are published on the publicly available fee page; the listed tuition is presented as an annual amount.

Boarding and commuter-specific charges

- Room and Board (boarding students): USD 18,500 per year.
- Commuter Fee (for day students who pay the commuter charge): USD 3,900 per year.
- Boarding (House) activities fee (typical amount indicated): USD 150 (covers social events, birthday parties, etc.).

Other routine and variable costs

- School uniform costs: payable in addition to the fees above.
- Travel costs for vacations (boarding students must vacate residence halls during winter and summer vacations; travel costs and any house-ware shipping or storage are additional).
- Club/activity fees, participation fees for official school events (for example TOEFL, theatre trips), and participation fees for unofficial school events: charged in addition to tuition.
- House-ware storage or shipping costs for summer vacation: charged as applicable.

Entrance / admissions payment details

- The Entrance Examination Fee is payable by credit card via the Admissions Portal; accepted card types include VISA and MasterCard. This fee is non-refundable.

Refund information

- Admissions fee, tuition and fees are described as non-refundable in the school's admissions materials. The materials also state that tuition and fees (excluding the admissions fee) may be refunded under certain conditions after completion of entrance procedures.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The fee schedule lists the amounts above (admissions fee, tuition, room and board, deposit on materials, facilities fee, and entrance examination fee). Specific published instalment breakdowns (for example, term-by-term instalments or exact due dates) and the purchase timing for deposits are not shown on the public fee page. Parents should note that the Entrance Examination Fee must be paid to complete an application.

Fee payment options

- Entrance Examination Fee: credit card payment (VISA, MasterCard) via the Admissions Portal.
- No detailed, publicly posted list of accepted payment methods for tuition, boarding and other annual charges (for example, bank transfer, check, ACH or other card payments) is provided on the public fee page or in the admissions packet that lists fees; the Entrance Examination Fee is the clearly documented item showing an accepted payment method.

Notes about additional, typically applicable charges

- The listed standard fees do not include uniforms, optional trips, some exam fees, extracurricular-specific charges, or travel and storage/shipping costs tied to boarding students' vacation periods; those are additional and billed as applicable. Boarding students should anticipate the separate house-activity charge noted above.
Academics

Keio Academy of New York teaches American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum, Japanese Curriculum for students aged 14 to 18.

Curriculum
The curriculum includes Japanese and English course tracks. Graduation requirements for Grades 10–12 include English 3 years, Japanese 3 years, Mathematics 3 years, Social Studies 3 years, Science 3 years, Physical Education 3 years, Art or Music 1 year, Health Science 1 year, and Home Economics 1 year. Grades 10–12 have a maximum of 100 students per grade, divided into ten homeroom classes; Grade 9 has about 30 students in one homeroom class. The academic year runs from September to June and is divided into four quarters. Supplementary language courses include ESL and JSL to improve English or Japanese language ability.

Student Teacher Ratio
7:1

Higher Education Progression
College Matriculation as of September 2025 shows graduates have matriculated at: George Town University(USA) Class of 2025; Colombia University (USA) Class of 2021; 東京大学 (JAPAN) Class of 2019; 福岡大学(医) (JAPAN) Class of 2019; Parsons School of Design (USA) Class of 2018; University of San Francisco (USA) Class of 2015; Art Institute of Chicago (USA); Brown University (USA); College of Mexico (Mexico); New England Conservatory of Music (USA); New York University (USA); Pratt Institue (USA); Soka University of America (USA); Stanford University (USA); State University of New York (USA); The University of St. Andrews (UK); Vocational School (USA); Wellesley College (USA); 国際医療福祉大学(医) (JAPAN); 酪農学園大学(獣医) (JAPAN). Keio University Advising and Guidance and U.S. College/University Advising and Guidance provide dedicated support for Keio University and U.S. colleges respectively.

Gifted and Talented
The Fukuzawa Chapter of the National Honor Society recognizes students who exhibit scholarship, leadership, service and character. A nomination process selects applicants who meet NHS criteria; applicants must maintain an exemplary GPA, submit an application, reflect on accomplishments, and obtain recommendations. Upon admission, members participate in a formal ceremony.
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Keio Academy of New York offers three admission periods each year, and applicants may apply up to three times. Information sessions are held in the United States and Japan, as well as in other major cities. Notifications of entrance-exam results are posted online through the Admissions Portal and are not mailed. The Ashikari Memorial Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship for incoming students.

2. Application Procedures and Flow guide you to download Admissions Information, create a user account on the Admissions Portal, download official forms, prepare essays, and submit the required documents and payment when the application period opens. Forms must be the official ones downloaded from the Portal; documents can be mailed by a school official or referer, or submitted online by the school official through the Portal. The Admissions Portal contains the required forms and submission processes.

3. Written examinations cover English, Mathematics, and Japanese. The English test lasts 60 minutes, uses English-only prompts, and does not include listening or speaking. The Mathematics test is up to geometry/algebra I level, presented in English and Japanese, and lasts 60 minutes. The Japanese test lasts 45 minutes and focuses on Kanji, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and writing.

4. Keio Academy of New York maintains a non-discriminatory admissions policy toward students; it admits students regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, and it adheres to standards set by its associations. The school is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools and the New York State Association of Independent Schools. Contact information and location are provided for inquiries.

Scholarships
Bursary Program (Financial Aid): Keio Academy of New York offers a Bursary Program to qualifying applicants in need of financial support. Each academic year, several students who are scheduled to enroll may have a portion of their first-year tuition fees waived; grant amounts and eligibility are determined by a Committee based on submitted documents, budget, and other factors. Continuation of the grant for the second year and new grants for later years are determined by the Committee based on a comprehensive review of bursary documents, academic and extracurricular performance, and budget.

Sakata Scholarship: The Sakata Scholarship is a merit-based award funded by Mr. Hirotugu Sakata and is awarded to 12th-grade students with outstanding academic records.

Ashikari Memorial Scholarship: The Ashikari Memorial Scholarship is a merit-based grant for incoming students. It will be bestowed upon one aspiring new student each year; no separate application is needed as new students are automatically candidates.

Sports Scholarship ( Bunbu Souzen ): The Sports Scholarship fosters balance between academics and athletics and is an application-based grant. It may be applied for by 10th and 11th grade students who balance academics and athletics and require financial assistance. The application process begins around April with a mid-June deadline, and two to four recipients are selected each year based on factors including the applicant's essay, academic improvement (including English), and personal growth through sports.
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