{"id":518,"date":"2021-04-30T16:55:35","date_gmt":"2021-04-30T07:55:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.esp.ac.jp\/language\/?page_id=518"},"modified":"2026-03-09T17:52:26","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T08:52:26","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.esp.ac.jp\/language\/en\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About ESP GAKUEN"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A college of specialized training in entertainment<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

SP GAKUEN is a comprehensive music college operating as the domestic education department of the ESP group, one of Japan`s leading guitar makers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ESP GAKUEN has 4 colleges specializing in entertainment education.
We accept musicians, sound engineers, voice actors, actors, musical instruments craftsmen,
and international students who want to become the entertainment industry.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

ESP GAKUEN Colleges<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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–  <\/strong>Guitar<\/span><\/a>
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– Vocal<\/span><\/a>
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ESP GAKUEN’s Short Study Abroad Program<\/strong>s<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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L.A. Short-term Training<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u3010Target\u3011ESP GAKUEN students\u3000
\u3010Length\u30116 nights and 8 days
\u3010Season\u3011January

Before you leave, you can choose the program that suits you best from singing, dancing, performing, acting, sound\u2026 and take lessons from the famous MUSICIANS INSTITUTE instructors, a sister school in Hollywood. In addition, you can choose and participate in your favorite tours from local sightseeing, ESP guitar factory tours, and the “NAMM Show.”\u3000\u3000
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Seoul Short-term Training<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u3010Target\u3011ESP GAKUEN students\u3000
\u3010Length\u30115 nights and 6 days
\u3010Season\u3011November

You can experience authentic K-POP culture in depth through a training program designed exclusively for our school, which is conducted at SM UNIVERSE, a major production company in Seoul, SM Entertainment. You can choose to take classes in dance, vocals, and composition, which are unique to K-POP. You will also have the opportunity to explore Seoul’s famous sites and enjoy local cuisine.\u3000\u3000\u3000<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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ESP GAKUEN International Student<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Since 2011, ESP Gakuen has been actively accepting international students. To date, 1,319 international students from 34 countries and regions have come to study. Currently, international students account for approximately 10% of all students, and through the common language of music, a circle of mutual understanding and friendship is expanding within multicultural exchange.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Foreign student support(ICC)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ICC is the contact point between our school and overseas. We provide information, consultation, and support for various procedures related to life in Japan, such as admission procedures, visa status (VISA), student dormitories, and scholarships for international students from all over the world.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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FAQ<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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School system\u30fbDipoma\u30fbFurther education after graduation<\/strong><\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a>
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\u2776 School system<\/strong>
ESP Tokyo School<\/a> offers 2-year, 3-year, and 4-year programs. ESP Osaka School<\/a>, Fukuoka School<\/a>, and MI Tokyo School<\/a> offer 2-year programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2777 Diploma<\/strong>
Our school is a vocational school that has been approved for establishment by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology and related administrative agencies of the school location. Upon graduation, the title of \u201cprofessional\u201d is awarded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2778 Further education after graduation<\/strong>
Upon graduation, students will be eligible for university transfer, and applicants will be able to receive support<\/a> for university transfer.\u3000<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

About<\/strong> trial lesson<\/strong><\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a>
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\u2776 Is the class only in Japanese?<\/strong>
Classes will be conducted in Japanese.
Please be assured that on the day of the open campus, staff who can speak English, Chinese, and Korean and international students who are actually enrolled in ESP will participate to give language support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2777 Do I need to make a reservation?<\/strong><\/strong>
Please make a reservation in advance. Please note that the reservation destination is different.
Those who take classes in Japanese\u2192 ESP TOKYO<\/a>\u3000ESP OSAKA<\/a>\u3000ESP FUKUOKA<\/a>\u3000MI TOKYO<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2778 Can I participate with my friends?<\/strong><\/strong>
You can participate alone or with friends.
If you want your friends to take the open campus together, you need to book them separately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2779 I would like to talk about career after graduate.<\/strong><\/strong>
After the open campus, the staff of the International Community Center will explain about tuition, scholarships, entrance exams, etc.
Please feel free to contact to ICC.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

About<\/strong> part-time job<\/strong><\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a>
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\u2776 Can I have a part-time job in Japan?<\/strong>
International students are required to apply for \u201cPermission to Engage in Activity Other Than That Permitted under the Status of Residence Previously \u201d to the Immigration Bureau in order to work part-time.
In addition, there are restrictions on the types of jobs and hours that international students are allowed to work part-time, and if they exceed the time limit or have a prohibited part-time job, they will be sentenced to imprisonment, fine, and will be deported from Japan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2777 Working hours<\/strong>
Within 28 hours a week. However, up to 8 hours a day only during the long school holidays in summer, winter and spring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2778 Forbidden part-time job<\/strong>
Adult entertainment business etc.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

About finding a place to live<\/strong><\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a>
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Introducing student dormitories and real estate companies. Please feel free to contact us.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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