{"id":560,"date":"2021-04-30T17:05:04","date_gmt":"2021-04-30T08:05:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.esp.ac.jp\/language\/?page_id=560"},"modified":"2026-03-15T15:21:36","modified_gmt":"2026-03-15T06:21:36","slug":"tuition","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.esp.ac.jp\/language\/en\/tuition\/","title":{"rendered":"Tuition and scholarships"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right -mt-11\">ESP GAKUEN; apply to all ESP colleges<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-brackets-border\"><span><strong><strong>Tuition<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center text-sm md:text-lg has-main-color has-text-color\"><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"l-btn_list mt-3 md:mt-5 text-center\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer ghostkit-d-none ghostkit-d-sm-block\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u30fbThe basic costs necessary for classes are included in the annual tuition fee, but students are responsible for costs for optional examinations, transportation, and personally owned instruments and tablets.<br>\u30fbAnnual teaching materials fees, special practical training fees, special training fees, tool fees, health management fees, etc. will be invoiced along with the tuition fees for the first semester of each semester.<br>\u30fbMiscellaneous fees\uff08\u300c\u305d\u306e\u307b\u304b\u8af8\u8cbb\u7528\u300d\uff09 once paid will not be refunded, even in the event of withdrawal or expulsion.<br>\u30fbIn addition to the above, transportation costs for external practical training and training may be required depending on the department and course.<br>\u30fbThe amounts of &#8220;miscellaneous fees\uff08\u300c\u305d\u306e\u307b\u304b\u8af8\u8cbb\u7528\u300d\uff09&#8221; are estimates and are subject to change.<br>\u30fbPlease refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esp.ac.jp\/language\/en\/entrance\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"548\">Japanese version of the application guidelines<\/a> for the amounts for each item.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1227\" height=\"1250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.esp.ac.jp\/language\/wp-content\/uploads\/contents\/\u82f12027\u5b66\u8cbb.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2891\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer ghostkit-d-none ghostkit-d-sm-block\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-brackets-border\"><span>Tuition payment<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-marker\">\u25cfDelivery method<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u3000\u25ceBank transfer (domestic banks in Japan and overseas banks)<br>\u3000\u25ceOnline payment (Flywire)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-marker\">\u25cfRegarding delivery time<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Tuition fees can also be paid in two installments. If paying in installments, the payment period for the second installment is scheduled from July 1st, 2026  to August 31st, 2026.<br>Furthermore, regarding tuition payment after enrollment, we will send you a separate &#8220;Tuition Payment Notice&#8221; during each payment period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-brackets-border\"><span>Scholarship<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ghostkit-grid ghostkit-grid-gap-md\"><div class=\"ghostkit-grid-inner\">\n<div class=\"ghostkit-col ghostkit-col-md-12 ghostkit-col-6\"><div class=\"ghostkit-col-content\"><div class=\"l-btn_list  text-\">\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"btn  btn-icon btn-outline-artist\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"#artist\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>For international students only<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-bracket\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ghostkit-col ghostkit-col-md-12 ghostkit-col-6\"><div class=\"ghostkit-col-content\"><div class=\"l-btn_list  text-\">\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"btn  btn-icon btn-outline-repair\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"#repair\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>For Japanese students and international students<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-bracket\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center -mt-12 md:-mt-5 pb-1 md:pb-4 text-artist border-b md:border-b-2 border-artist\" id=\"artist\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-main-color\">\u25cf<span><strong>ESP GAKUEN Scholarship<\/strong><\/span><\/mark><\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ghostkit-grid ghostkit-grid-gap-md bg-gradient-artist ghostkit-custom-Z1ayvlG\"><div class=\"ghostkit-grid-inner\">\n<div class=\"ghostkit-col ghostkit-col-12\"><div class=\"ghostkit-col-content\">\n<p>\u2776 Determined based on attendance, grades, evaluations, etc. each semester until graduation. 50,000 yen per semester.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2777 JLPT Scholarship: 50,000 yen for JLPT N1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2778 Language Education Institution Recommended Scholarship: 50,000 yen recommended from a Japanese language school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2779 Preparatory Program Scholarship: 100,000 yen for participating in a language course at a Japanese language school within Japan for the purpose of entering ESP GAKUEN. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Inquire ICC, the foreign student admission department of ESP GAKUEN, and apply for a preparatory program certificate before applying for Japanese language school admission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u3010<mark class=\"ghostkit-highlight\">Preparatory program application process\u3011<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u30fbInquiry about the program application at <a href=\"mailto:ryugaku@esp.ac.jp\">ryugaku@esp.ac.jp<\/a><br>\u30fbComplete the application form<br>\u30fbUpload scanned files of Japanese language school admission application, resume, and admission approval document<br>\u30fbPreparatory program certification issued: When submitting an admission application later, please submit the certification along with the application. \u203bPlease refer to page 12 of the 2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esp.ac.jp\/language\/wp-content\/uploads\/contents\/ESP%E4%B8%89%E6%A0%A1%E5%85%B1%E9%80%9A%E7%95%99%E5%AD%A6%E7%94%9F_%E5%8B%9F%E9%9B%86%E8%A6%81%E9%A0%852026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Student Recruitment Guidelines<\/a> for a list of recommended Japanese language schools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-main-color\"><strong>\u25cfOther Scholarship Systems<\/strong><\/mark><br><strong><strong>(including external scholarship systems that can be applied for through school recommendation): Refer to page 12 of the 2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esp.ac.jp\/language\/wp-content\/uploads\/contents\/ESP%E4%B8%89%E6%A0%A1%E5%85%B1%E9%80%9A%E7%95%99%E5%AD%A6%E7%94%9F_%E5%8B%9F%E9%9B%86%E8%A6%81%E9%A0%852026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Student Recruitment Guidelines<\/a>.<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>\u277b Study Abroad Promotion Program: Recommendation through document screening for EJU exam results and current student employment for 2-3rd year students. (Monthly 48,000 yen x 12 months)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u277c The Kyoritsu maintenance scholarship recommended through school screening between December and January each year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u277d Encouragement subsidy for foreign exchange students in Shinjuku Ward: Recruitment starts every May after the Shinjuku Ward public announcement (application screening for enrolled students in their second year or above): 240,000 yen per year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u277e Tokyo YWCA &#8220;Scholarship for Mothers of Foreign Students&#8221; campaign: Selection is made through application screening and interview, including school recommendation letter.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center -mt-12 md:-mt-5 pb-1 md:pb-4 text-repair border-b md:border-b-2 border-repair\" id=\"repair\">\u25cf<span><strong><strong>ESP GAKUEN Corporation Special Scholarship System<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ghostkit-grid ghostkit-grid-gap-md bg-gradient-repair ghostkit-custom-Z1MukaG\"><div class=\"ghostkit-grid-inner\">\n<div class=\"ghostkit-col ghostkit-col-12\"><div class=\"ghostkit-col-content\">\n<p><span><strong>A corporate sponsored scholarship program in which ESP Guitar Corporation take part. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2776 For those who have completed an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esp.ac.jp\/language\/en\/entrance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">entry for the AO admission<\/a>. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2777 Special scholarship entry period: <mark class=\"ghostkit-highlight\">June 1, 2025 &#8211; August 25, 2025<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2778 Submission of the first screening task: Submit a video of vocal, performance, voice acting, dialogue acting, etc., or an essay or report during the period from <mark class=\"ghostkit-highlight\">June 1, 2025, to August 31, 2025<\/mark>. (Refer to page 9 of the 2026 Student Recruitment Guidelines for essay or report examples.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ssl.esp.ac.jp\/espscholarship\/?_gl=1*edtgkw*_gcl_au*MTA3MTE2MzcwOS4xNzM5OTM2MDE2\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/ssl.esp.ac.jp\/espscholarship\/?_gl=1*edtgkw*_gcl_au*MTA3MTE2MzcwOS4xNzM5OTM2MDE2\"><strong>Apply for Special Scholarship<\/strong> &gt;&gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2779 Notification of the results of the first screening in mid-September.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u277a Second screening in late September: Interview (online or face-to-face)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2605An audition for performance\u2605 for mid-October<br>Only those who pass the first round of screening and wish to participate in the practical examination will proceed to the selection process.<br>Those who pass the practical examination will be presented with guitar, bass or drum equipment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>aign: Selection is made through application screening and interview, including school recommendation letter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer ghostkit-d-none ghostkit-d-sm-block\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"l-btn_list mt-2 md:mt-5 text-center\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"l-btn_list  text-center\">\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"btn  btn-icon btn-opencampus btn-lg btn-wide\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.esp.ac.jp\/language\/form\/inquiry\/?id=tokyo&#038;lang=ja\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span><i class=\"icon icon-school\"><\/i>Inquiries \u30fb Request for materials<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-bracket\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"mt-3 md:text-right md:text-sm\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ESP GAKUEN; apply to all ESP colleges Tuition \u30fbThe basic costs necessary for classes are included in the annual tuition fee, but students are responsible for costs for optional examinations, transportation, and personally owned instruments and tablets.\u30fbAnnual teaching materials fees, special practical training fees, special training fees, tool fees, health management fees, etc. will be [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":36,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ghostkit_customizer_options":"","ghostkit_custom_css":"","ghostkit_custom_js_head":"","ghostkit_custom_js_foot":"","ghostkit_typography":"","_locale":"en_US","_original_post":"https:\/\/www.esp.ac.jp\/language\/?page_id=507","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-560","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","en-US"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v15.9.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Tuition | Scholarship for Foreign Students | Music, Staff Careers in The Staging of a Music Concert and Musical Instrument Technician College | ESP Entertainment | MI Tokyo<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Japan&#039;s largest music college operated by ESP Guitar Corp. 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