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Frequently Asked Questions

About entrance exams and career paths

Q.

I'm undecided between going to a vocational school or university.

A.

If you want to work in the tourism and service industry in the future, a vocational school is the shortcut.

Universities and junior colleges are places where you can learn a wide range of knowledge. Vocational schools are schools that train industry experts. At our school, some students go back to school after graduating from university or junior college, making their dreams come true.

Q.

What is the content of the entrance examination?

A.

There are three types of entrance screening: AO entrance screening, designated school recommendation entrance screening, and general entrance screening.

Both will involve an interview and document screening. Because you will be working with people, we place more importance on character than academic ability. Please speak passionately about your thoughts and passion.

Q.

I would like an application form.

A.

You can download it from below.

If you need the original, please request it from the document request form.

• Application form download

• Document request form

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Q.

Can non-high school students apply for AO entry?

A.

University/junior college/vocational school students, working adults, and part-time workers are also eligible to enter.

However, depending on your age, it may be difficult to enroll, so please contact us.

Q.

I want to apply using AO, but is it possible to apply to a university at the same time?

A.

It is possible.

If you apply through the AO admission selection process and are accepted into a university or junior college, but wish to withdraw from our school, you must notify us of your withdrawal by Tuesday, March 2025, 3, and we will refund your tuition fees, excluding the examination fee.

Q.

Do you wear school uniforms for the open campus?

A.

You are free to dress.

Please participate in your favorite clothes, either uniform or plain clothes.There are relatively many people who participate in plain clothes.

Q.

Can I observe a class?

A.

You can observe classes on weekdays.

There are times when there are no classes, such as spring, summer, and winter holidays, so please check when making a reservation.

Q.

Can I enroll even if I dropped out of middle school or high school?

A.

Qualifications for application are as follows.

Applicants must have graduated from high school, university, junior college, or vocational school.Or those who are expected to graduate or have equivalent or higher academic ability.Those who have passed the high school graduation level certification exam are also eligible.

Q.

Are there any entrance examinations that reduce the tuition fee?

A.

"AO entrance examination" and "designated school recommendation entrance examination".

In both cases, tuition fees will be reduced by 10 yen.

Q.

Will there be any impact on the entrance examination if there are many absent days?

A.

You may be asked about the reason for your absence during the interview.

However, you will not be disqualified for the number of days absent.After entering the school, we emphasize the will to learn with a sense of purpose.

About tuition support

Q.

Is there a good way to reduce tuition fees?

A.

The number of tuition support systems is top class in Kansai!

More than 9% of students use financial support to reduce the burden of tuition fees. There are many support systems available, such as the "AO Challenge Scholarship" which reduces tuition fees by up to 100 million yen, and the "English Qualification Scholarship" which reduces tuition fees by up to 20 yen for students who have TOEIC® or EIKEN qualifications. For more information, please seeTuition support."

Q.

Is it true that the admission fee is 0 yen?

A.

It's true.

In order to reduce the burden of admission procedures and allow students to proceed to higher education, we do not charge an admission fee.

Q.

Can I go to school independently without burdening my parents?

A.

Available

By taking advantage of our school's unique scholarships that do not require repayment, or by using the "tuition fee installment payment system," students can independently attend further education without placing any burden on their parents.

About school life

Q.

Do you have a homeroom teacher like in high school?

A.

It is a class teacher system.

Teachers with industry backgrounds will provide individual support for your school life and job hunting. They are all reliable teachers who are available for various consultations.

Q.

Do you have a uniform?

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There is a day a week called “Recruit Suit Day” where students go to school in a recruit suit.

It is also advantageous for job hunting because you can get used to wearing a suit while you are in school!

Q.

Do student discounts apply?

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Applies.

Since it is a vocational school that has been approved by Osaka Prefecture, student discounts such as commuter passes are applied.

Q.

Can I get a diploma after graduation?

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You can get

At our school, upon completion of the prescribed course, students will be given the title of "professional" along with "graduation from a vocational school."

Q.

There are accredited schools and unaccredited schools, which one?

A.

Our school is an accredited school.

“Approved school” means a vocational school that has been approved by the governor of each prefecture, meeting the standards stipulated by the School Education Act, such as the number of years of study, the number of hours of classes per year, and the number of teachers.At accredited schools, students receive preferential treatment in various ways, such as receiving scholarships from the Japan Student Services Organization.

Q.

What time does school start?

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The start time is from 10:00 am.

Q.

Do you have summer vacation or winter vacation?

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Like junior high school and high school, there are long vacations (summer vacation, winter vacation, spring vacation) for each season.

Departments that have corporate training during the summer vacation period have autumn vacation.

Q.

Do you have a restaurant?

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There is no cafeteria on campus.

There are vending machines for drinks and ice cream in the student salon, and as the school is located in an office district, there are cafes, restaurants, and convenience stores around the school.

Q.

I would like to live in a student dormitory or student apartment because it is far from my home.

A.

Please contact us by all means.

Through our affiliated real estate company, we introduce a wide range of properties that are convenient and close to schools, from half-board dorms to studio apartments. Please feel free to contact us. You can also tour the apartments at the open campus.

housing support

Q.

Do I need to purchase a tablet to enroll?

A.

Please purchase an iPad.

Students will be required to purchase an iPad in order to use educational support applications to develop more effective classes and increase learning effectiveness.
*Details will be provided at the time of admission procedures.

Q.

Is it possible to get a job locally or in a rural area?

A.

Of course it is possible.

Full support for those who want to return to their hometown in the future and find a U-turn job!Employment in resort areas such as the Tokyo metropolitan area, Hokkaido, and Okinawa is also popular.Many of our seniors are working abroad.

Q.

Can anyone participate in long-term study abroad?

A.

Basically, anyone who wants to participate can participate.

Please see the study abroad page for details.

Study abroad system