Kyoritsu Girls’ Junior & Senior High School principal

Makoto Kageyama

The foundation of our school was the Kyoritsu Women’s Vocational School, established in 1886 by 34 pioneers in women’s education. Since its founding, Kyoritsu Women’s Educational Institution has continued its steady progress to foster independent women who contribute to society. Under the school motto of “Sincerity, Diligence and Friendship,” we have grown into a comprehensive institution of women’s education, encompassing kindergartens, junior high schools, senior high schools, junior colleges, universities, and graduate schools, with about 8,000 students enrolled. In contrast to many traditional girls’ schools, whose names often derive from a single female founder, typically a religious figure, the Kyoritsu Women’s Vocational School that became our foundation was created by a group of 34 people with different positions and areas of expertise. The name “Kyoritsu” reflects this collaboration.
Currently, Kyoritsu Girls’ Junior and Senior High School is a “school with the most encounters in Tokyo,” with 320 students per grade. Over the six years of junior high and high school, students naturally develop their communication skills through daily interactions with friends, teachers, and staff. In our diverse environment, students learn to accept others as they are, to better understand and respect them. Additionally, by discovering how to make the most of their individuality and understanding their roles, students learn how to contribute to a group in meaningful ways.
Through academic activities, a wealth of events, and extracurricular clubs, our students experience and discover many things, growing and challenging one another. To support this growth, we focus on building a solid foundation through an emphasis on fundamentals while cultivating “critical thinking,” “judgment,” and “expressive ability.” We have also been committed to STEAM education from an early stage, focusing on developing students’ creativity. Fostering a broad range of interests and curiosity contributes to the development of character and humanity. We aspire to provide an educational experience that will have a profound impact on students’ lives after graduation.