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Application Information

REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION

  1. Applicant must be a high school graduate or possesses the equivalent of a high school diploma (Full time, more than 12 years).
  2. Applicant has passed level 1(N1) or 2 (N2) of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) or scored over 200 points on the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU). Otherwise, applicant must have studied at a Japanese language school in Japan for more than six months under a student visa or a pre-college visa and have a proficiency equivalent to the level 2 (N2) of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test.
  3. Applicant must have sufficient funds for his/her expenses during the entire period of study, including living costs.

APPLICATION FEE EXEMPTION

Applicants who apply for admission to Shobi in either the following ways can be exempted from payment of application fee.

  1. Applicants who submit a recommendation letter from his/her principal, instructor, or equivalent person
  2. Applicants who participated in open college
  3. Applicants who apply for admission by Internet

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS

◆Domestic Applicant

  1. Application Form (General) ※Recommendation and application forms for the scholarships are optional.
  2. Application for Admission to Shobi College of Music (For International Students)
  3. Certificate of Graduation and Transcript from the last school attended (written in Japanese or English)
  4. Copy of Family Register or Resident Card (no requirement for translation)＊this is negligible if there is no such card provided in their native country
  5. Certificate of Enrolment, Attendance and Transcript from an accredited Japanese language school in Japan
    ※If the attendance rate is below 80%, an explanatory letter should be submitted.
  6. Score of EJU or Score of JLPT (Level 1 ‘N1’ or 2 ‘N2’ ) If the result hasn’t reached yet, submit the test voucher.
    ※An applicant who has been staying with a pre-college or student visa and has been registered at a Japanese language school for more than six months is exempt from the test. However, such applicant has to take a Japanese language test at the equivalent level on Shobi’s examination day.
  7. A Copy of Passport (Passport Number, Picture, Entry, Visa Expiry) and A Copy of Alien Registration
  8. 5 photographs (3cm X 4cm) taken within the past 3 months
  9. Evidence of adequate financial support
    ※Applicant financially supported by a guarantor living in Japan should submit the following documents provided by his/her guarantor:
    1. (1)Letter of Guarantee
    2. (2)Certificate of Employment
    ※A newspaper-scholarship student does not have to submit these items.
  10. Application fee (Not necessary for applicants who have merit of exemption)
    All documents should be submitted to the International Exchange Centre during the designated period.
    Sending the documents by mail is also acceptable for applicant who lives far from Tokyo.

◆Overseas Applicant

  1. Application Form (General) ※Recommendation and application forms for the scholarships are optional.
  2. Application for Admission to Shobi College of Music (For International Students)
  3. Certificate of Graduation and Transcript from the last school attended (written in Japanese or English)
  4. Copy of Family Register or Resident Card (no requirement for translation)＊this is negligible if there is no such card provided in their native country
  5. Score of EJU or Score of JLPT (Level 1 ‘N1’ or 2 ‘N2’ ) If the result hasn’t reached yet, submit the test voucher.
  6. Transcripts and a proof of graduation or current registration and the attendance record at a Japanese language school.( All students who have attended Japanese language schools for six months or more must submit these. If the attendance rate is below 80%, an explanatory letter must be submitted.)
  7. 5 photographs (3cm X 4cm) taken within the past 3 months
  8. Evidence of adequate financial support
    ※Applicant financially supported by a guarantor living in Japan should submit the following documents provided by his/her guarantor:
    1. (1)Letter of Guarantee
    2. (2)Certificate of Employment
  9. Application fee (Not necessary for applicants who have merit of exemption)
  10. A Copy of Passport(Passport Number, Picture, Entry, Visa Expiry). If you stayed in Japan for more than a month in the past，please copy all pages showing your arrivals and departures.

CONTENTS OF THE ENTRANCE EXAMINATION


Department Major/Course Method of Screening Contents of Screening
Piano ■Pianist
■Instructor
  1. Document Screening
  2. Interview
  3. Audition
  1. Any music and any genre is acceptable.
  2. Length of piece should be around 5 minutes.
Electronic
Organ		 ■Pianist
■Instructor
  1. Any music and any genre is acceptable.
  2. Instrument should be either ELS-01C, EL-900M, electronic piano
Wind, String and Percussion ■Wind, String & Percussion Scale specified at the time of audition, selected from the major keys with up to three ♯s or♭s (referenced in the concert keys). Percussion majors who audition using snare drums will perform basic strokes (one, two, or five beat).
In addition, play a freely chosen piece. (playing without an accompanist is permitted.)
■Brass
■Marching Band
  1. Document Screening
  2. Interview
 No Audition
Pops Contemporary ■Player
  1. Document Screening
  2. Interview
  3. Audition
 [Guitar/Bass/Keyboard Major]
Any music and any genre is acceptable 4 beats, 8 beats, 16 beats (Or Shuffle) rhythm patterns and one free music performance
(drums solo is also acceptable)
Comprehensive Music ■Music Business
  1. Document Screening
  2. Interview
  3. Audition
  4. Essay
  5. Interview on Major Subject
  1. An exam to write a simulated planning
    document for an event or a CD.(60min)
  2. Essay to be written in format-9
■Vocal
  1. Any music and any genre is acceptable.
  2. Essay to be written in format-9
■Keyboard
  1. Any music and any genre is acceptable.
  2. Essay to be written in format-9
■Wind, String & Percussion
  1. Based on the test contents of the Wind, string & percussion department
  2. Essay to be written in format-9
■Jazz & Popular
  1. Based on the test contents of the Pops contemporary department player course
  2. Essay to be written in format-9
■Composition
  1. Submit an original piece of music.
  2. Essay to be written in format-9.
Other Departments
  1. Document Screening
  2. Interview
No Audition

※ Application Fee ￥12,000

EXAMINATION PERIOD / EXAMINATION DATE


Examination Period Department Application Period Examination Date Date of Announcement Deadline of Procedure
Examination in October
(by recommendation only)		 All Departments October 1 - October 20, 2010 October 26 October 28 November 15
Examination in November All Departments November 1 - November 20, 2010 November 26 November 30 December 15
Examination in December All Departments except Comprehensive Music December 1 - December 17, 2010 December 22 December 24 January 14
Examination in January All Departments January 5 - January 20, 2011 January 25 January 27 February 15
Examination in February All Departments except Comprehensive Music February 1 - February 21, 2011 February 25 February 28 March 15
Examination in March All Departments March 1 - March 18, 2011 March 23 March 24 March 31

※ To take an Oct exam, a recommendation letter is required.

TUITION & FEES (1st year student in 2010)


Department Entrance
Fee		 Tuition Facility
Fee		 Supporter’s
Association
Fee 		Total(Annual)
General Unique I Unique II
Vocal 100,000 740,000 330,000 50,000 1,220,000 1,020,000 1,120,000
Pro Musician 100,000 740,000 330,000 50,000 1,220,000 1,020,000 1,120,000
Arrangement & Composition 100,000 820,000 380,000 50,000 1,350,000 1,150,000 1,250,000
Dance 100,000 770,000 380,000 50,000 1,300,000 1,100,000 1,200,000
Musical 100,000 770,000 380,000 50,000 1,300,000 1,100,000 1,200,000
Voice Actor/Actress 100,000 780,000 370,000 50,000 1,300,000 1,100,000 1,200,000
Music Business 100,000 780,000 370,000 50,000 1,300,000 1,100,000 1,200,000
Sound &
Visual Production		 100,000 780,000 420,000 50,000 1,350,000 1,150,000 1,250,000
Piano 100,000 820,000 430,000 50,000 1,400,000 1,200,000 1,300,000
Electronic Organ 100,000 820,000 430,000 50,000 1,400,000 1,200,000 1,300,000
Wind, Strings & Percussion 100,000 820,000 430,000 50,000 1,400,000 1,200,000 1,300,000
Pops Contemporary 100,000 820,000 430,000 50,000 1,400,000 1,200,000 1,300,000
Comprehensive Music 100,000 750,000 350,000 50,000 1,250,000 1,050,000 1,150,000

Currency: Japanese yen

※ In addition to the above fees, Student Accident Insurance fee is required. (1,250 yen for 2 year coverage / 2,310 yen for 4 year coverage)

※ At the time of the orientation, fees for text books and course material are required. These fees vary between 10,000 to 40,000 yen/year.

※ Payment in installments is acceptable (usually into two installments a year)

※ Special Entrance Scholarship for International Students (100,000 yen exemption) is available for international students. Combined with Unique Scholarship I award, a tuition reduction of up to 300,000 yen is possible.

TUITION & FEES (2nd year student)


Department Tuition Facility
Fee		 Supporter’s
Association Fee		 Alumni
Association
Fee		 Annual
Tuition
Vocal 740,000 330,000 30,000 30,000 1,130,000
Pro Musician 740,000 330,000 30,000 30,000 1,130,000
Arrangement & Composition 820,000 380,000 30,000 30,000 1,260,000
Dance 770,000 380,000 30,000 30,000 1,210,000
Musical 770,000 380,000 30,000 30,000 1,210,000
Voice Actor/Actress 780,000 370,000 30,000 30,000 1,210,000
Music Business 780,000 370,000 30,000 30,000 1,210,000
Sound &
Visual Production		 780,000 420,000 30,000 30,000 1,260,000
Piano 820,000 430,000 30,000 30,000 1,310,000
Electronic Organ 820,000 430,000 30,000 30,000 1,310,000
Wind, Strings & Percussion 820,000 430,000 30,000 30,000 1,310,000
Pops Contemporary 820,000 430,000 30,000 30,000 1,310,000
Comprehensive Music 750,000 350,000 30,000 ― 1,130,000

Currency: Japanese yen

※ In addition to the above fees, 25,750 yen will be required for graduation ceremony, party, and a souvenir (except for the four-year academy students).

※ At the time of the orientation, fees for text books and course material are required. These fees vary between 10,000 to 27,000 yen/year.

※ Payment in installments is acceptable (usually into 4 installments a year)

TUITION & FEES (3rd year student)



Department 		Tuition Facility
Fee		 Supporter’s
Association Fee		 Alumni
Association
Fee		 Annual
Tuition
Comprehensive Music 750,000 350,000 30,000 ― 1,130,000

Currency: Japanese yen

※ At the time of the orientation, fees for text books and course material are required. These fees vary between 10,000 to 27,000 yen/year.

※ Payment in installments is acceptable (usually into 3 installments a year)

TUITION & FEES (4th year student)



Department		 Tuition Facility
Fee		 Supporter’s
Association Fee		 Alumni
Association
Fee		 Annual
Tuition
Comprehensive Music 750,000 350,000 30,000 30,000 1,160,000

Currency: Japanese yen

※ In addition to the above fees, 25,750 yen will be required for graduation ceremony, party, and a souvenir.

※ At the time of the orientation, fees for text books and course material are required. These fees vary between 10,000 to 27,000 yen/year.

※ Payment in installments is acceptable (usually into 4 installments)

SHOBI OPEN COLLEGE

For a better introduction of our school, educational principles, environment, career paths after graduation, and our past achievements, SHOBI Open College offers Sample Classes, Information sessions, and Enrollment Consultation. For your better understanding of the music and entertainment industry, we also invite an active professional as a guest speaker.

  • Sample Trial Classes
    Registration starts 10:00 am, main sessions 10:30-15:30
    Contents include school overview, introduction to departments, sample courses, individual counseling, and consultation for guardians
    Sample classes and lessons are offered. A candidate whose intended department requires an audition can take a sample lesson and get a waiver for the formal audition from the application process.
  • School Presentation and Information & Enrollment Consultation
    Registration starts 10:00 am, main sessions 10:30-12:40)
    Contents include school overview, a campus tour, individual counseling,
  • Open College Schedule
    Year Month Trial Classes

    Information Sessions
    & Application
    Consultation
    2010 May 9 (Sun) ・ 16 (Sun) ・ 23 (Sun)  
    June 6(Sun) ・ 13(Sun) ・ 20(Sun) ・ 27(Sun)  
    July 11(Sun) ・ 18(Sun) ・25(Sun) ・ 31(Sat)  
    August 1(Sun) ・ 7(Sat) ・ 8(Sun) ・ 9(Mon) ・ 20(Fri)
    21(Sat) ・ 22(Sun) ・ 28(Sat) ・ 29(Sun)    		  
    September 12(Sun) ・ 26(Sun) 5(Sun) ・ 19(Sun)
    October 3(Sun) ・ 10(Sun) ・ 17(Sun) ・ 31(Sat)  
    November 14(Sun) ・ 28(Sun) 7(Sun)
    December 12(Sun)  
    2011 January 16(Sun) ・ 30(Sun)  
    February 13(Sun) ・ 27(Sun)  
    March 13(Sun)  

    ※ Time schedule and contents of each day will be announced on Shobi’s homepage (http://www.shobi.ac.jp).The International Exchange Center also has information. Please contact the following number or e-mail address. Phone: 03-3813-9326, e-mail: iec@shobi.ac.jp
    ※ A candidate who has participated in open college may be exempt from an application interview and an audition.
    ※ Application can be submitted through Homepage (http://www.shobi.ac.jp)
    Mobile Site (http://www.shobi.ac.jp/mobile)
    Free dial: 0120-39881
    e-mail: iec@shobi.ac.jp