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Application Information

REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION

  1. Applicant must be a high school graduate or possess the equivalent of a high school diploma (Full time, more than 12 years).
  2. Applicant has passed level 1 or 2 of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test or scored over 200 points on the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students. Otherwise, he/she 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 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 from his/her principal, instructor, or equivalent person
  2. Applicants who participated in open college or campus visit
  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 Tokyo Music & Media Arts Shobi (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)
  5. Certificate of Enrollment, Attendance and Transcript from an accredited Japanese language school in Japan
    ※ If the attendance rate is below 80%, a letter explaining the reason should be submitted.
  6. Score of the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) or Score of the Japanese -Language Proficiency Test (Level 1 or 2) 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 the Shobi's examination day.
  7. A Copy of Passport (Passport Number, Picture, Entry, Visa Expiry) and A Copy of Alien Registration
  8. 5 (3cm X 4cm)photographs taken within the past 3 months
  9. Evidence of adequate financial support
    ※ Applicants who are financially supported by a guarantor living in Japan should submit the following documents from 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 Center 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 Tokyo Music & Media Arts Shobi (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)
  5. Score of the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU or Score of the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (Level 1 or 2) 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%, a letter explaining the reason must be submitted.)
  7. 5 (3cm X 4cm) photographs taken within the past 3 months
  8. Evidence of adequate financial support
    Applicant who is financially supported by a guarantor living in Japan should submit the following documents from 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. Document Screening
  2. Interview
  3. Audition
  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
■Brass
■Marching Band
■Jazz & Pops
  1. Document Screening
  2. Interview
  3. Audition
 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.)
Comprehensive Music ■Music Business
  1. Document Screening
  2. Interview
  3. Audition
  4. Essay
  1. An exam to write a simulated planning document for an event or a CD.(60min)
  2. Essay to be written in format-7.
■Music Performance
  1. Document Screening
  2. Interview
  3. Audition
  4. Essay
  1. Any music is acceptable.
    Basic performing skill or vocalization will be checked.
  2. Interview on applied major
  3. Essay to be written in format-7.
■Composition
  1. Document Screening
  2. Interview
  3. Audition
  4. Essay
  1. Submit an original piece of music.
  2. Any music is acceptable.
  3. Interview on music composition
  4. Essay to be written in format-7.
Other Departments
  1. Document Screening
  2. Interview
  1. 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, 2009 October 23 October 27 November 13
Examination in November All Departments November 1 - November 20, 2009 November 25 November 27 December 15
Examination in December All Departments except Comprehensive Music December 1 - December 18, 2009 December 22 December 24 January 15
Examination in January All Departments January 4 - January 20, 2010 January 22 January 25 February 15
※Examination in February All Departments except Comprehensive Music February 1 - February 19, 2010 February 23 February 25 March 15
※Examination in March All Departments March 1 - March 19, 2010 March 23 March 24 March 31

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

※pplications submitted after February are not eligible for Unique Scholarship.

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
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
Internet Music 100,000 780,000 420,000 50,000 1,350,000 1,150,000 1,250,000
Arrangement & Composition 100,000 820,000 380,000 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
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 fees are 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 recognition, a tuition reduction of up to a 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
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
Internet Music 780,000 420,000 30,000 30,000 1,260,000
Arrangement & Composition 820,000 380,000 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
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 3 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 3 installments)

SHOBI SCHOLARSHIPS

There are 2 kinds of scholarship for applicants, such as "Honor Student Scholarship" and "Unique Scholarship". Applicants can apply for these scholarships before applying for admission to Shobi.

1) Honor Student Scholarship

This scholarship is for applicants who have already had experience, knowledge, or techniques in their major fields. In other words, applicants should show evidence that they have won prizes in competitions or auditions, or have excellent knowledge and skills. There are two types of Honor Student Scholarship named "Challenge" and "Selection". "Challenge" is the self-recommendation type, and "Selection" requires recommendation by someone who has professional knowledge, skills and experience in applicant's major field. Application forms for this scholarship are attached in the brochure of Application Guide. Full tuition or half tuition will be exempted from the annual tuition and fees.

  • Application Period/ October 1, 2009 (Thurs) to March 5, 2010 (Fri)
  • Screening will be done by audition or presentation during the campus visit days. The last day for the screening is March 14 (Sun.)
  • Result/ "SA" Recognition ( Full tuition will be exempted) "A" Recognition (Half tuition will be exempted)

2) Unique Scholarship

This scholarship is given more widely than the Honor Student Scholarship. Applicants should write on the application form what they did or are doing in the club activities, volunteer activities, any special talents, or past job experiences. The application form for this scholarship is attached in the brochure of Application Guide. Part of the tuition will be exempted from annual tuition and fees.

  • Screening will be done by evaluating what the applicants wrote.
  • Application Period/ June 7, 2009 (Sun) ~December 18, 2009(Fri)
  • Result/
    • I. Recognition ( 200,000 yen will be exempted )
    • II. Recognition ( 100,000 yen will be exempted )
※ For I Recognition, application must be received by the end of October.
※ Unique Scholarship Recognition will not be applied, if the student does not submit applications before January.

3) Advancement Scholarship

Upon recommendation by their department heads, students with high standings are eligible for Advancement Scholarship that allow for reduced tuition as they are promoted to the new school year level. There are one time only payments of either 100,000 yen or 50,000 yen. In the 2009 academic year, 4 international students were awarded.

4) Special Entrance Scholarship for International Applicants (Only for new students)

International Students are given a special 100,000 yen exemption from their enrollment fee at the time of registration. They must submit "International Student Application Documents" and must be interviewed by staff at the International Exchange Center.

5) Shobi International Student Scholarship

This scholarship is intended for those international students without outside scholarships or Shobi's Honor Student or Advancement Scholarships. The student must be approved on the basis of the academic and attendance records. One time award of 50,000 yen will be given to ten students.

Open College Schedule


Year Month Trial Classes

Information
Sessions

Application
Consultation
2009 May 10 (Sun) ・ 17 (Sun) 24(Sun)  
June 7・(Sun) ・ 14 (Sun) ・ 21 (Sun) ・28(Sun)    
July 12(Sun)・19(Sun)) ・26 (Sun) 5(Sun)  
August 1 (Sat)・2(Sun)・3(Mon) ・8 (Sat)・ 9 (Sun)・10 (Mon)・
21 (Fri) ・22 (Sat) ・23(Sun) ・30(Sun) 		   
September 13 (Sun)・20 (Sun)   6 (Sun)・27 (Sun)
October 4 (Sun) ・11 (Sun) ・18 (Sun)    
November 1(Sun) ・15(Sun) ・29 (Sun)    
December 13 (Sun)    
2010 January 10(Sun) ・31 (Sun) 17(Sun)  
February 14(Sun) ・28 (Sun)    
March 14(Sun)    
※ A campus visit day includes the school presentation/introduction as well as sample classes and lessons.
※ Time schedule and contents of each day will be announced on the 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: 81-3-3813-9326, e-mail: iec@shobi.ac.jp
※ A candidate who has participated in a campus visit day may be exempt from an application interview and an audition.