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For students enrolled in 2027
Foreign student recruitment guidelines

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    Application Guide

  • Recruiting departments, length of study, and recruitment capacity

    Branch Training
    number of years    		 Students
    Recruitment capacity    		 Enrollment period
    Osaka Railway College Railway Department 2 5 or less June 2027
    Osaka Hotel
    Airline vocational school
    (From April 2027, Osaka Foreign Languages ​​and Hotel
    (The school is scheduled to change its name from Airline Vocational School.)    		 Foreign Student Hotel Course 40 or less
    Hotel Course
    Airline Course
    Osaka Bridal College bridal department
    Bridal Beauty Department    		 5 or less
    Osaka theme park
    Dance school    		 Theme park staff department 5 or less

  • Eligibility

    ■ Persons who meet all of the following criteria ① to ⑥.

    ①Nationality Persons with foreign nationality.
    ② Academic background/education
    		 Applicants who meet any of the following criteria A to D
    • A. Those who have completed 12 years of formal school education in a foreign country or are expected to complete it by March 2027, 3. Those who have completed or are expected to complete a course at a foreign school equivalent to a high school designated by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology with an educational system of less than 31 years by March 12, 2027.
    • B. Those who have completed a course of study not falling under A in an educational system of less than 12 years and have completed or are scheduled to complete a preparatory course in Japan.
    • C. A person who holds a foreign university entrance qualification test or a person who has passed a high school graduation level certification test.
    • D. Those who are enrolled in a regular course of study for six months or more at a Japanese language school approved by our school and have completed the course or are expected to complete the course by March 12, 2027.
    ③Japanese language proficiency requirements

    A person who falls under any of the following A to C

    • A. Japanese language proficiency equivalent to N2 of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (Hotel Department for International Students).
    • B. Candidates with Japanese language proficiency equivalent to JLPT N1-2 (Bridal Department/Hotel Department/Airline Department/Theme Park Staff Department).
    • C. Japanese language proficiency equivalent to N1 of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (Railway Department).
    ④Attendance rate

    Those who meet the following criteria

    If you are enrolled in a Japanese language school (including a Japanese language department at a university) or a vocational school in Japan, your attendance rate at the time of application must be 80% or more.
    ⑤Laws and academic regulations Applicants must be able to comply with the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act of Japan and other relevant laws and regulations, as well as the school's regulations.
    ⑥ Tattoo
    (About tattoos)
    • If you have tattoos visible when wearing a T-shirt and shorts, you will not be allowed to enroll.
    • Even if tattoos are not visible, having tattoos may result in being denied internships or employment opportunities.

    *Those who have graduated or are planning to graduate from a high school in Japan (including foreign schools designated as high school equivalent) cannot take the entrance examination for foreign students.

  • AO Selection Application Eligibility
    Exam Dates and Venue

    • ① Participating in our school's open campus or various events.
    • ② Those who have passed the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N2 or above or have passed the EJU Japanese language subject test (200 points or above).
    • ③ The student must have an attendance rate of 95% or higher at their current school.
    • ④ Students must apply exclusively to our school. *Students of the Hotel Department for International Students are not eligible.

    Selection fee of 20,000 yen will be waived.
    AO Scholarship: ¥50,000 reduction (N2) | ¥100,000 reduction (N1)

    Applications will be accepted starting September 1st (Tuesday). The examination venue will be Osaka (main campus). Details regarding the meeting time, examination time, etc., will be provided when you submit your application.
    *The school is closed on Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays, and during the New Year holidays.

    Application deadline (in person) Admission screening date Result delivery date Enrollment Procedures/Tuition Payment Deadline
    AO Selection 9/3 September fifteenth on Sunday 9/18 February 2026 (Thu), 12

  • Entrance exam schedule/exam venue

    Applications will be accepted starting Thursday, October 1st. Details regarding the examination venue in Osaka (main campus), including assembly time and examination time, will be provided when you submit your application.

    *The school is closed on Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays, and during the New Year holidays.

    Domestic examination

    Application deadline
    (bring your own)    		 Admission screening date Date of announcement of acceptance Admission procedures/
    Tuition payment deadline
    Part1 October 5th (Monday) 10 month 12 day (Monday, congratulation) 10/22 February 2026 (Thu), 12
    Part2 10/8 _ _ _ 10/30
    Part3 10/29 September fifteenth on Sunday 11/13
    Part4 11/12 _ _ _ 11/27
    Part5 12/3 September fifteenth on Sunday 12/18 Friday, January 8, 2027
    Part6 1/14 September fifteenth on Sunday 1/29 2/12
    Part7 2 / 10 (WED) September fifteenth on Sunday 2/26 3/11
    Part8 3 / 10 (WED) _ _ _ 3/23 3/29
    • *If there are vacancies in the admission quota after the final selection date, selection may be conducted.
    • *Applications will be closed once the enrollment quota, including Japanese students, has been reached.
    • *Only those who are taking the exam from outside Japan can take the exam online. Online exams will be available on the selection dates from the 5st to the XNUMXth.

  • Admission selection implementation guidelines

    application
    Document
    All required
    • ① Screening fee 20,000 yen
    • ②One application form (designated by our school)*
      *Attach one photo
    • ③Color photo [4cm high x 3cm wide]
      2 photos (including the above photo)
      A photograph taken within three months of the application date, showing the front and upper body, without a hat. One photo must be for the examination ticket and the other for the application form.
    • ④ Copy of passport*
      *Face photo page
    • ⑤ Copy of residence card*
      *Front and back of card required
    • ⑥ Copy of graduation certificate (certificate) from the last school you graduated from in your home country
      If written in a language other than Japanese or English, please attach a Japanese or English translation. If a graduation certificate cannot be issued, submit a copy of the graduation certificate.
    Those who have the following qualifications
    • ① Japanese Language Proficiency Test
      Copy of pass/fail result notification
    • ② Copy of the EJU results report
    Currently enrolled in or completed Japanese language school
    • ① 1 transcript
    • ② Attendance rate certificate 1 copy
      You must submit information for all schools you have attended in Japan. If your attendance rate is below 80% for even one, your application will not be accepted.
    For those taking the test from outside Japan,
    For those on working holiday
    • ●Applicants applying from outside Japan, and those changing their residence status from Designated Activities (Working Holiday) to "Student," must take the entrance examination up to the 5th round in order to apply for a Certificate of Eligibility. In addition, the full amount of first-year tuition fees must be paid in a lump sum.
    • ●If the Certificate of Eligibility is rejected or the Certificate of Eligibility is not issued by March 2027, 3, admission will be withdrawn and all tuition fees paid will be refunded.
    Selection
    method
    This is an entrance examination for international students only.
    Foreign Student Hotel Course
    • ① Interview test (group) [40 minutes]
      • ・We will ask you about your suitability and enthusiasm for the hotel industry.
      • ・We will check to see if you have the Japanese language ability to keep up with the classes.
    • ② Japanese language proficiency confirmation test
      • ・We will conduct a simple test and essay to check how much Japanese you understand.
    • ③ Document examination
    Other subjects
    • ① Interview test (group) [30 minutes]
      • ・We will ask about your aptitude for services in the tourism industry and your enthusiasm for studying.
      • ・We will determine whether you have the Japanese language ability to co-educate with Japanese students.
    • ② Japanese written test [50 minutes]
      • ・Questions will be centered around Japanese Language Proficiency Test N2 level questions.
        (Multiple choice questions and essay)
    • ③ Document examination
    application
    Period    		 Please refer to the entrance examination schedule above for the application period for each selection date.
    application
    method

    Please bring your application to the school in person.

    Please bring your application to school between 9:30 and 17:50 on weekdays during the entry period.

    *If you live far away, we can also accept applications by mail. Please contact us in advance.
    At the time of application
    comes
    Please Note
    • Please submit all documents required for your application together.
    • ●Submitted documents and screening fees will not be returned.
    Other Information

    Even if you are applying for a status of residence or have obtained a status of residence, if any problems related to Japanese laws arise, your admission may be revoked.

    • Information on tuition fees and scholarships

  • For international students
    Tuition fees will be reduced for everyone

    International student tuition exemption system

    (For all international students)

    International student tuition exemption system

    About annual tuition fees

    One-time tuition payment system

    Facility equipment cost Tuition Annual tuition fee Payment time
    1 年 生 ¥352,000 ¥946,000 ¥1,298,000 Before admission
    2 年 生 ¥352,000 ¥946,000 ¥1,298,000 February 29, 2028

    Tuition fee installment payment (9 times) system

    *No interest. Includes a 30,000 yen administrative fee.

    1 年 生 2 年 生
    Amount of money Payment time Amount of money Payment time
    1 th ¥448,000 Before admission ¥448,000 February 29, 2028
    2 th ¥110,000 April 26, 2027 ¥110,000 April 26, 2028
    3 th ¥110,000 May 26, 2027 ¥110,000 May 26, 2028
    4 th ¥110,000 June 28, 2027 ¥110,000 June 26, 2028
    5 th ¥110,000 July 26, 2027 ¥110,000 July 26, 2028
    6 th ¥110,000 September 27, 2027 ¥110,000 September 26, 2028
    7 th ¥110,000 October 26, 2027 ¥110,000 October 26, 2028
    8 th ¥110,000 November 26, 2027 ¥110,000 November 27, 2028
    9 th ¥110,000 December 27, 2027 ¥110,000 December 26, 2028
    Total ¥1,328,000 ¥1,328,000

    ★Our school does not charge an admission fee.
    *For first and second-year students, the first payment will be made by bank transfer, and subsequent payments will be debited from your account.

    Economic support system

    *1 and 2 cannot be used together.

    • 1. AO Scholarship
      N2: 50,000 yen exemption N1: 100,000 yen exemption
    • 2. Special Scholarship
      N2: 50,000 yen exemption N1: 100,000 yen exemption
    • ① Applications must be submitted on or after October 1, 2026 (Thursday).
    • ② The student must have an attendance rate of 95% or higher at their school.
    • ③ Submit the notification of acceptance/rejection by February 26, 2027 (Friday).

    Delivery regulations

    • ① Tuition fees can be paid in one lump sum or in nine installments.
    • ② If you decide to withdraw your enrollment, we will refund the amount you paid (excluding the application fee) only if you notify us by Wednesday, March 31, 2027.
    • ③ Tuition fees will not be refunded in the event of withdrawal or absence from school.
    • ④For questions or enquiries regarding tuition fees, please contact the Tuition Consultation Desk. 06-6447-0051I will be at you.

    • What is included in tuition

      • ① Domestic study abroad (GOTEMBA ENGLISH CAMP) participation fee
        Round-trip transportation, three meals a day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) on weekdays, accommodation, and tuition fees.
      • ② Entrance orientation participation fee
      • ③Extracurricular activities, presentations, and event participation fees
      • ④ Required qualification examination fees and acquisition costs for 1 to 2 qualifications for each subject
      • ⑤Textbook and teaching materials fee (some courses)
      • ⑥ICT educational software, online English conversation lessons (some subjects)
      • ⑦ Medical examination fee for admission and promotion
      • ⑧Graduation album, alumni membership fees
      • ⑨ Class communication fee
      • *① Excluding the International Student Hotel Management Course
      • *For item ③, depending on the extracurricular activity, you may be required to cover transportation costs to the location.
      • *④ does not include the re-examination fee. (No refunds will be given even if you do not participate or take the exam, or if you withdraw from the school.)
      • *Domestic and overseas study trips are optional for first-year students only and are therefore not included.

    • What to prepare before enrolling

      • iPad
      • ·business suit

      Long-term study abroad program (USA)

      International students are not eligible for the long-term study abroad program.

  • Career consultation session for international students is being held!

    • School tours for international students

      12:00AM ~ 15:00 PM
      Entrance exams and tuition fee explanations, etc.
      Lots of content!
      You can learn a lot about the school in just one day.

    • School visit/online individual consultation

      Held every weekday!
      between 10:00 and 17:30
      You can participate on any date and time of your choice.

    The event dates are here!

    5/16 (Sat) 5/31 (Sun)
    June 14th (Sun), June 28th (Sun), July 20th (Sat)

    Click here to reserve your participation

    We will cover your transportation costs to attend the event!

    Residents of Osaka city and Amagasaki city ¥500
    Other Kansai area residents (Osaka, Kyoto, Shiga, Nara, Hyogo, Wakayama) ¥1,000
    Residents outside of the 2 prefectures and 4 Kinki prefectures ¥5,000

    *Please note that transportation expenses will not be covered if you are late or leave early.

For those at around N2 level, please click here.

Click here if you are N2 or above