For international students | School introduction | Tokyo Resort & Sports College: A vocational school for sports trainers and instructors

To all international students

The first step towards fulfilling your dreams
Let's take the first step from here.

We provide a supportive environment for international students, including tuition assistance, Japanese language learning support, and visa application assistance.
Let's take the first step towards fulfilling your dreams right here.

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Point 01

Tuition fees can be reduced!

If you are selected as a scholarship student, a portion of your tuition fees will be waived.
There are five types of scholarships, each offering a different amount of tuition fee exemption.

SS scholarship student	Annual exemption of 500,000 yen
S scholarship student	Annual exemption of 300,000 yen
A scholarship student	200,000 yen exemption per year
B scholarship student	100,000 yen exemption per year
C scholarship student	Annual exemption of 50,000 yen

* There is no obligation to repay (except for dropouts).
*The exemption amount will be reviewed again when you advance to the next grade.

Point 02

There's a Japanese study group!!

Even if you're not good at Japanese, you can rest assured that our teachers will support you! We offer courses on difficult Japanese words like onomatopoeia.
We also hold many exchange events for international students.

Point 03

Applying for a student visa is easy!

Each school has staff who are approved to act as proxy agents for visa issuance and renewal, so we have a system in place where you can feel free to ask for advice not only about things you don't understand about student life, but also about problems you may have in your everyday life.

Point 04

There are lots of senior international students here!

Many former international students are currently enrolled, and in the 2025 academic year, 630 international students enrolled!
*School achievements as of April 2025

Point 05

You can make lots of friends!

By studying together in class, you can become closer and make lots of Japanese friends! If you have any questions, you can ask your teachers or friends!

Information on entrance exams and tuition fees can be found here.

How to enroll

This guide outlines the application process and procedures for enrolling at our school as an international student. We provide detailed information on eligibility requirements, necessary documents, and the steps involved from application to enrollment.

Types of scholarship programs and benefits

If you are selected as a scholarship student, a portion of your tuition fees will be waived.
There are five types of scholarships, each offering a different amount of tuition fee exemption.

Applicable departments: Department of Sports Trainer (2-year course) / Department of Sports Trainer (3-year course) / Sports Wellness Department / Department of Sports Business / Department of Athletic Trainer

kinds	kinds
SS scholarship student (500,000 yen exemption per year)	1.5 million yen
S scholarship student (300,000 yen exemption per year)	900,000 yen
A scholarship student (200,000 yen exemption per year)	600,000 yen
B scholarship student (100,000 yen exemption per year)	300,000 yen
C scholarship student (Annual exemption of 50,000 yen)	150,000 JPY

[Exemption Amount] Example for the same type of exemption over 3 years

* There is no obligation to repay (except for dropouts).
*The exemption amount will be reviewed again when you advance to the next grade.

Eligibility to apply

AO Admission (Comprehensive Selection)

Persons who have completed 12 years or more of formal schooling in Japan or abroad, or persons designated by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology as equivalent thereto. ^(*1)
Those who sympathize with and aspire to our school's admissions policy.
Applicants whose Japanese language ability is deemed to be sufficient for studying at our school.
For those enrolled in a Japanese language school, those who have an attendance rate of 80% or more at the time of graduation. (After passing, submit a certificate before enrollment.)

Those who have passed the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N2 or above administered by the Japan International Education Association and the Japan Foundation.
Applicants must have scored 200 points or higher on the Japanese language section of the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU). ^(*2)
Those who have obtained 400 points or more on the BJT Business Japanese Proficiency Test.
A person who has received at least one year of Japanese language education at an educational institution in Japan that provides Japanese language education to foreigners, either at a Japanese language education institution designated by the Ministry of Justice or a Japanese language education institution certified by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.
Those who have completed at least one year of education in a Japanese elementary, junior high or high school.

General admission

Persons who have completed 12 years or more of formal schooling in Japan or abroad, or persons designated by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology as equivalent thereto. ^(*1)
Applicants whose Japanese language ability is deemed to be sufficient for studying at our school.
For students enrolled in a Japanese language school, their attendance rate must be 80% or higher.

Those who have passed the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N2 or above administered by the Japan International Education Association and the Japan Foundation.
Applicants must have scored 200 points or higher on the Japanese language section of the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU). ^(*2)
Those who have obtained 400 points or more on the BJT Business Japanese Proficiency Test.
A person who has received at least one year of Japanese language education at an educational institution in Japan that provides Japanese language education to foreigners, either at a Japanese language education institution designated by the Ministry of Justice or a Japanese language education institution certified by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.
Those who have completed at least one year of education in a Japanese elementary, junior high or high school.

(※1) This refers to those who are recognized as stipulated in the "Qualifications for University Admission" announced by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology based on the Enforcement Regulations of the School Education Act.
(※2) Grades are valid for two years.

Application Documents

How to submit your application

Please send it by registered mail or bring it directly to our school.

Selection fee (examination fee)

20,000 yen

*Please make sure to transfer the money before applying.

*Whether you submit your application by mail or in person, please be sure to pay the selection fee (examination fee) in advance. Please transfer the selection fee (examination fee) to the account listed on the back of the application form. The selection fee (examination fee) must be paid in the applicant's name, and please write the "date of transfer" and "name of the remitter" on the back of the application form. (If using online banking, please write the "date of transfer" and "name of the account holder.")
*If submitting by mail, please place the application documents in the application envelope designated by our school or an envelope you have prepared yourself, and send them by registered mail through the post office so that they arrive within the application period.
*If you are sending money from outside Japan, any fees will be borne by the sender.

Application Documents

• Application form [Form designated by the school]

*Please attach a photo.
*Please fill in the [Parent/Guardian] section with the name of a person residing in Japan. (Student-to-student guarantors are not accepted.)
*In the educational history section, please fill in the information about the school you are currently enrolled in.

- Copy of passport

- Copy of residence card

*If you do not possess the necessary documents at the time of application, please submit them after enrollment.

- All graduation certificates (or certificates of expected graduation) and attendance certificates from schools you attended while studying in Japan (Japanese language schools, vocational schools, universities, etc.)

*If you attended a Japanese language school, please submit your graduation certificate (or diploma) from your highest level of education.
*If it is difficult to obtain a certificate of attendance from your university or other institution, please submit your academic transcript instead.

- Copies of results/certificates for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT), Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU), or Business Japanese Proficiency Test (BJT) (only if you have them)

Documents for expense reimbursement

(Choose one from 1 to 3)

This document proves that you can pay tuition fees and other expenses.

1. Copy of the bank passbook in the name of the person paying the expenses.

*Please provide a copy so that the name and balance can be seen.

2. Remittance Certificate

3. Certificate of Scholarship Payment (if applying for a scholarship)

*If you are having difficulty submitting any of the documents at the time of application, please contact our school.
*Please attach a Japanese translation of any documents from overseas financial institutions.
*If you are unable to prove your financial support, you may be asked to submit additional documents.

AO Application Permit

(If applying through AO admission (comprehensive selection))

Selection Process

AO Admission (Comprehensive Selection)

・Interview at the time of AO entry

*Even for AO admission applicants, a written Japanese test will be conducted if it is deemed necessary.

General admission

・Document screening

・Interview

・Japanese written test

*Exemptions may be granted if certain conditions are met.

For general applicants, the written examination will be waived upon submission of proof of passing the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N2 or higher, achieving a score of 200 or higher in the Japanese language section of the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) (score valid for 2 years), or achieving a score of 400 or higher in the BJT Business Japanese Proficiency Test.

When applying for a scholarship

Both AO admissions (comprehensive selection) and general admissions involve the following examinations.

*Please make sure to transfer the money before applying.

・Interview

・Japanese written test

*The Japanese written test is at N2 and N3 levels.
*We cannot answer any inquiries regarding the results of your application.

Tuition Support System

To ensure that international students can study with peace of mind, we have various support systems in place to alleviate the financial burden of tuition fees.

Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N1/N2 Passing Incentive Program

Students who pass the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N1 by the time of application will receive a 100,000 yen exemption from their first-year tuition fees, and those who pass the N2 will receive a 50,000 yen exemption.

* If you wish to utilize this system, please mark "Use" in the section for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test N1/N2 Passing Incentive Program on the application form and submit a copy of your passing certificate or a document showing your test results.
* This can be used in conjunction with the scholarship program.
* There is no obligation to repay (except for dropouts).

International Student Acceptance Promotion Program (JASSO: Japan Student Services Organization Scholarship)

detail

Benefits: 48,000 yen/month
Grant period: 1 year [April to March of the following year (re-applications accepted)]
Application period: Late March to early May (varies by school)
Number of applicants: As determined by the Japan Student Services Organization
Eligibility

1. Obtain a recommendation from your school.
2. Not a student holding a "student" residence status and receiving a scholarship from the Japanese government (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology), nor a student dispatched by a foreign government.
3. Applicants must be willing to cooperate with career guidance surveys, etc., after receiving the learning incentive grant.
4. You must meet the required academic performance criteria (including language proficiency) for the year in which you are receiving the grant.
5. Remittances must be less than 90,000 yen per month on average.
6. The annual income of the dependent residing in Japan is less than 5 million yen.

How to apply

Applications are submitted through the school you are enrolled in (①-②). Applicants should apply according to their school's selection process (③) and receive a recommendation from their school to the Japan Student Services Organization (④). For details such as the application deadline, please contact your school.

Result notification

The results of the selection process (whether you are accepted or not) will be communicated through the school as soon as the selection is complete (⑤) (⑥).

Kyoritsu International Exchange Scholarship Foundation / Kyoritsu Maintenance Co., Ltd. Scholarship Program

Scholarship Type

- Kyoritsu International Exchange Scholarship Foundation (General Incorporated Foundation)

110,000 yen per month (paid for one year)

Kyoritsu Maintenance Co., Ltd. Scholarship Fund

70,000 yen per month (paid for one year)

Application requirements

• Target countries

South Korea, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, Mongolia, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, Myanmar, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines, India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, East Timor, Brunei, Maldives

How to apply

Apply through your school (school recommendation)

*Individual applications from international students will not be accepted.

Application period

November to the following January

Hiring decision

The results of your application (acceptance or rejection) will be communicated through your school. Additionally, only the names of successful applicants will be published on the Kyoritsu International Exchange Scholarship Foundation website.

About student dormitories

We offer Dormy student dormitories, operated by Kyoritsu Maintenance Co., Ltd., to international students without requiring a guarantor.

Dormitory Features

Dormy Student Residences are student dormitories that provide safe and comfortable support for students experiencing living alone for the first time.

It includes homemade meals (breakfast and dinner), fully furnished private rooms with furniture and appliances, and Wi-Fi access – everything you need for comfortable living!
With well-equipped shared spaces such as a laundry room and a large public bath, there are plenty of opportunities to socialize with your friends!
With a safe and secure environment under the constant supervision of the dormitory manager and his wife, and various support systems in place to assist students, parents can rest assured.