For International Students
Applicants must fulfill at least one of the four following conditions:
Applicants must fulfill all the following conditions:
Entrance Exam Period |
Type | Application Assortment | Application Submission Period | Entrance Exam Date | Exam Results Announcement | Deadline for Entrance Procedures |
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Period 1 | AO Admission | One school only | October 2 (Mon), 2023- October 24 (Tue), 2023 | November 1 (Wed), 2023 | November 6 (Mon), 2023 | November 21 (Tue), 2023 |
Recommendation | (International students) Designated schools/ Principal/Teacher/ Instructor/Graduate |
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Period 2 | Recommendation | Designated schools/ Principal/Teacher/ Instructor/Graduate |
November 1 (Wed), 2023- November 21 (Tue), 2023 | November 28 (Tue), 2023 | November 30 (Thu), 2023 | December 15 (Fri), 2024 |
General | One school only/ Multiple school | |||||
Period 3 | Recommendation | Principal/Teacher/ Instructor/Graduate | December 1 (Fri), 2023- December 18 (Mon), 2023 | December 22 (Fri), 2023 | December 26 (Tue), 2023 | January 15 (Mon), 2024 |
General | One school only/ Multiple school |
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Period 4 | Recommendation | (International students) Designated schools/ Principal/Teacher/ Instructor/Graduate |
January 4 (Thu), 2024- January 29 (Mon), 2024 | February 1 (Thu), 2024 | February 5 (Mon), 2024 | February 19 (Mon), 2024 |
General | One school only/ Multiple school | |||||
Period 5 | Recommendation | Principal/Teacher/ Instructor/Graduate | February 1 (Thu), 2024- February 19 (Mon), 2024 | February 22 (Thu), 2024 | February 27 (Tue), 2024 | March 12 (Tue), 2024 |
General | One school only/ Multiple school | |||||
Period 6 | Recommendation | Principal/Teacher/ Instructor/Graduate | March 1 (Fri), 2024- March 13 (Wed), 2024 | March 18 (Mon), 2024 | March 20 (Wed), 2024 | March 28 (Thu), 2024 |
General | One school only |
*Period 1 Entrance Exams are only for AO application and applicants who have a
recommendation; only applicants who have received approval through advance screenings utilizing the AO
Entrance Entry Sheet may apply through AO Application.
<Caution!> For international students, the
web application won't be accepted. So please send the documents listed on page 5 (refer to “documents
required during application”) to the Applications Office of SHOBI by mail or bring them to
International Exchange Center by hand.
For the admission screening fee, students should transfer the amount to the account below before submitting the application, make a copy of the bank transfer receipt (must include revenue stamp) or ATM usage statement, etc. and paste the document in the specified position on the back side of the “Admission Application (Form 1)”.
<Admission screening fee - Account information>
Bank name / branch name: Sumitomo Mitsui Banking
Corporation Koishikawa Branch(store number 813)
Account name: (ガク)ショウビガクエン 尚美ミュージックカレッジ専門学校
Account number: 普通預金 2530810
* If you make the payment from overseas, please refer to page 19 of the separate volume “Application
Guide for International Students”.
* Please make sure that the transfer is in the name of the
applicant. *Please pay the transfer fee by yourself.
If you bring the application documents and make the
application at SHOBI's admissions office, you could also pay the screening fee at the admissions office
directly. (However, the payment at the admissions office is only accepted when you make the application at
the same time. Payment for admission screening fee only is not be accepted.)
*Note: The screening fee will not be refunded under any circumstances. Please read the Entrance Requirements thoroughly and confirm that all required documents are included with your application.
For successful applicants, please complete the entrance application procedure using the documents enclosed with the Notification of Exam Results by the specified date.
*For documents in languages other than Japanese or English, please attach a translation in either Japanese or English.
Documents to be Submitted | Details | |
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① | Entrance Application | For applicants who want to apply by AO Admissions, please use the 'AO Admission Form'. Please refer to the '2024 AO Admission Guidelines' for more information regarding AO Admissions. |
② | Application for International Students | Includes the application form for the International Students Scholarship. |
③ | Proof of Last Attended School | Submit a copy of your transcript and diploma from the last academic institution attended. For applicants holding certifications equivalent to or higher than the "Certificate for Students Achieving the Proficiency Level of Upper Secondary School Graduates", please submit the relevant proofs. |
④ | Proof of Japanese Language Ability | Please submit any one of the following:
*For 'D' or 'E', you are also required to take SHOBI's Japanese Language Exam equivalent to JLPT N2. |
⑤ | Schools in Japan Certification | For those who currently enrolled at or have been enrolled at a school in Japan (e.g. Japanese
language school, professional training college, university), please submit following
documents: ① 'Attendance Record' ② 'Grade Transcript' ③ 'Proof of Graduation, Imminent Graduation' or Proof of Enrollment'. |
⑥ | Copy of Passport | Copies of all pages with photos, visas (Japan only), seals and stamps. (Every copied page must be printed on separate A4 papers.) |
⑦ | Copy of Residence Card | Copies of both sides. (Only required from applicants who hold a Residence Card.) |
⑧ | Three Copies of ID Photo | Three copies of the same ID photo, which should be taken within the past 3 months, with the dimensions of 3cm×4cm. (Write your name and desired department on the back side of each photo.) |
⑨ | Proof of Ability to Pay Expenses | Please submit any one of the following: a notice of remittance form, a copy of your (parent/guardian's) bank book, a copy of your (parent/guardian's) bank balance statement, or any other form of proof confirming your financial ability to pay for tuition and living expenses. |
⑩ | Proof of Family Relationship | A copy of your certificate of residence in your country or an official copy of the family register. |
*If submitted documents and certifications can't be prepared before deadline, entrance admission is not
allowed.
*Please note that the submitted documents will not be returned for any reason.
*Regarding
the
attendance record of section ⑤, the attendance percentage must be 80% or higher in principle. If the
attendance is less than 80% due to illness, injury or other forced causes, please contact us.
*Students who have graduated or finished college (including junior college) in China, please submit the
'Verification Report of Higher Education Qualification Certificate' and 'transcript' from the China Higher
Education Student Information and Career Center (CHSI).If you cannot complete the certification procedure,
please contact us individually.
■SUBMISSION METHOD
Please send the documents listed above either (1) by mail or (2) deliver
them by hand to the Admissions Office.
(1)Via mail
・Please send the documents as registered mail (express). Putting documents in the mail box is not
accepted.
・Your applications must arrive at the school within the intended application submission period.
・Please send the documents to the address below:
〒113-0033
東京都文京区本郷4-15-9
学校法人尚美学園
尚美ミュージックカレッジ専門学校
入学事務局 行
(2) Via Admissions Office
・Please deliver documents to the staff at the Applications Office
or the
International Exchange Center.
〈Applications Office〉
During Application Submission Period Hours: Mon.- Sat. (except holidays)
9:00~16:30
On Open Campus Days: 9:00~16:00
〈International Exchange Center〉
Mon.- Fri. (except holidays) 9:00~16:30
Prospective students applying with documents as listed in Section ④ (Proof of Japanese Language Ability)
with the option of either D or E are required to take SHOBI's Japanese language examination (written
examination and interview) via the International Exchange Center in addition to the standard screening
process for their desired department.
However, applicants who have passed the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test
(JLPT) N1 or N2, scored 200 points or more on the Japanese language section of the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students
(EJU), or 400 points or more on the BJT Business Japanese Proficiency Test and provided the relevant documents
are exempt from the SHOBI's Japanese language examination.
■EXAM RESULTS ANNOUCEMENT
Acceptance notifications will be sent by mail.
We will not be displaying results within the school. We cannot respond to any inquiries regarding
acceptance.
We will send acceptance notifications on the day of the exam results announcement. It may take a few
days to arrive at your address depending on the situation at the post office. We ask for your understanding.
■SCHOOL ENTRANCE PROCEDURES
Accepted applicants will need to follow the instructions included with your acceptance letter. Please
pay the required tuition amount and submit the required documents by the deadline.
Department | Major/Course | Contents | Practical Examination |
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Vocal | Vocal Major |
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N/A |
Professional Musician | All Majors |
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N/A |
Arrangement & Composition | All Majors |
|
N/A |
Music Business | All Majors |
|
N/A |
Sound, Visual & Lighting Production | All Majors |
|
N/A |
Voice Actor | Voice Actor Major |
|
N/A |
Dance | Dance Major |
|
N/A |
Musical | Musical Major |
|
N/A |
Jazz & Popular | All Majors |
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<Guitar Major /Bass Major /Keyboard Major>
Perform a piece of your choice. Please bring the accompaniment music in audio CD or USB/Smartphone form. <Drum & Percussion Major> 4-beat or, 8-beat rhythm patterns. In addition, perform a piece of your choice (drum solos are allowed). <Saxophone Major /Trumpet Major /Trombone Major> Perform a piece of your choice. Please bring the accompaniment music (without the main melody) in audio CD or USB/Smartphone form. <Jazz Vocal Major> Sing one song of your choice. Please bring the backing track (without the main melody) in audio CD or USB/Smartphone form. |
Wind, String & Percussion | Wind, String & Percussion Major |
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<Woodwind* /Brass* /String Instruments*>
Play the scale listed on P.8 in the key specified at the examination, selected from the major keys with up to three ♯s or ♭s (referenced in the concert keys). In addition, perform one piece of your choice. <Percussion> Perform on the marimba the scale listed on P.8 in the key specified at the examination, selected from majors keys with up the three ♯s or ♭s followed by single, double or five stroke roll with accelerating and decelerating techniques on the snare drum, in addition to a piece of your choice. Playing without an accompanist is permitted. |
Wind Instrument & Marching Band Major |
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Perform one piece of your choice. Playing without an accompaniment is permitted. |
|
Comprehensive Music | Vocal Course Vocal Major |
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Perform one piece of your choice. No specified genre and original pieces are accepted. Playing without an accompaniment is permitted. |
Arrangement & Composition Course Arrangement &Composition Major |
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Submit an original piece of music.
※Please submit one original work in the form of audio data (Put WAV files on USB stick or write on CD) or music score with your application documents. ※Please note that submitted work will not be returned for any reason. |
|
Piano Course Piano Major |
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Perform one piece of your choice. No specified genre and original pieces are accepted.
※Available Instruments: Acoustic Piano, Electric Piano |
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Electronic Organ Course Electronic Organ Major |
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Perform one piece of your choice. No specified genre and original pieces are accepted.
※Available Instruments: ELS-02 C |
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Jazz & Popular Course All Majors |
|
<Guitar Major /Bass Major /Keyboard Major>
Perform a piece of your choice. Please bring the accompaniment music in audio CD or USB/Smartphone form. <Drum & Percussion Major> 4-beat or, 8-beat rhythm patterns. In addition, perform a piece of your choice (drum solos are allowed). <Saxophone Major /Trumpet Major /Trombone Major> Perform a piece of your choice. Please bring the accompaniment music (without the main melody) in audio CD or USB/Smartphone form. <Jazz Vocal Major> Sing one song of your choice. Please bring the backing track (without the main melody) in audio CD or USB/Smartphone form. |
|
Wind, String & Percussion Course All Majors |
|
<Woodwind* /Brass* /String Instruments*>
Play the scale listed on P.8 in the key specified at the examination, selected from the major keys with up to three ♯s or ♭s (referenced in the concert keys). In addition, perform one piece of your choice. <Percussion> Perform on the marimba the scale listed on P.8 in the key specified at the examination, selected from majors keys with up the three ♯s or ♭s followed by single, double or five stroke roll with accelerating and decelerating techniques on the snare drum, in addition to a piece of your choice. Playing without an accompanist is permitted. |
|
<Wind Instrument & Marching Band Major>
Perform one piece of your choice. Playing without an accompaniment is permitted. |
Wind, String & Percussion Department (Wind, String & Percussion Major)/Comprehensive Music
Department (Wind, String & Percussion Course)
(Excluding the Wind Instrument & Marching Band
Major)
Perform scales and broken chords according to the examples below.
(Please read the range for each key.)
Flute, Oboe (♩= 100-120)
Clarinet, Bass Clarinet (♩= 100-120)
Bassoon (♩= 100-120)
Saxophone (♩= 100-120, using the full register of the instrument)
Trumpet (♩= 60-80)
Horn (♩= 60-80)
Trombone, Euphonium (♩= 60-80), Cello (♩= 100-120), Contrabass (♩= 60-80)
Tuba (♩= 60-80)
Violin (♩= 80-100、C dur only)
Viola (♩= 80-100、C dur only)
Harp (♩= 80-100、Es‑dur only)
Marimba (♩= 100-120)
Course・Major | Major・Instrument |
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Vocal Course | Vocal Majors |
Arrangement & Composition Course | Arrangement & Composition Majors |
Piano Course | Piano Majors |
Electronic Organ Course | Electronic Organ Majors |
Jazz & Popular Course | Guitar Majors / Bass Majors / Drums & Percussion Majors / Piano & Keyboard Majors / Saxophone Majors / Trumpet Majors / Trombone Majors / Jazz Vocal Majors |
Wind, String & Percussion Course |
Flute Majors / Oboe Majors / Clarinet Majors / Bass Clarinet Majors / Bassoon Majors / Saxophone Majors / Trumpet Majors / Horn Majors / Trombone Majors / Euphonium Majors / Tuba Majors / Violin Majors / Viola Majors / Cello Majors / Contrabass Majors / Harp Majors / Percussion Majors Wind Instruments & Marching Band Majors Flute / Oboe / Clarinet / Bass Clarinet / Bassoon / Saxophone / Trumpet / Horn / Trombone / Euphonium / Tuba / Contrabass / Percussion |
Applicants must fulfill at least one of the following requirements:
Applicants must fulfill all the following conditions:
Comprehensive Music Department Year 3
Application Term | Application Period | Examination Date | Date of Announcement | Deadline of Entrance Procedure |
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Period 1 | October 2 (Mon)- December 18 (Mon), 2023 |
December 22 (Fri), 2023 | December 26 (Tue), 2023 | January 15 (Mon), 2024 |
Period 2 | January 4 (Thu) - February 19 (Mon), 2024 |
February 22 (Thu), 2024 | February 27 (Tue), 2024 | March 12 (Tue), 2024 |
Period 3 | March 1 (Fri)- March 13 (Wed), 2024 |
March 18 (Mon), 2024 | March 20 (Wed), 2024 | March 28 (Thu), 2024 |
20,000 yen
Please submit the 3rd Year transfer application form and transfer examination slip enclosed in the '2024 Comprehensive Music Department 3rd Year Transfer Guidebook' as well as the required documents listed on 'DOCUMENTS REQUIRED DURING APPLICATION' ②-⑩ directly to the Applications Office or the International Exchange Center or by mail.
Document screening / practical examination / interview / written examination
Currency: Japanese yen
Year | Entrance Fee | Annual Tuition | School Facility Fee | Total Fee | With scholarship application Total Fee (example) |
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Third Year | 200,000 | 800,000 | 390,000 | 1,390,000 | 1,240,000 |
Fourth Year | ━ | 800,000 | 390,000 | 1,190,000 | 1,190,000 |
Currency: Japanese yen
Department | Entrance Fee |
Annual Tuition |
School Facility Fee |
Total | Fee with Scholarship Applied |
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Vocal | 200,000 | 870,000 | 370,000 | 1,440,000 | 1,240,000 |
Professional Musician | 870,000 | 370,000 | 1,440,000 | 1,240,000 | |
Arrangement & Composition | 930,000 | 420,000 | 1,550,000 | 1,350,000 | |
Music Business | 890,000 | 410,000 | 1,500,000 | 1,300,000 | |
Sound, Visual & Lighting Production | 880,000 | 460,000 | 1,540,000 | 1,340,000 | |
Voice Actor | 880,000 | 410,000 | 1,490,000 | 1,290,000 | |
Dance | 870,000 | 420,000 | 1,490,000 | 1,290,000 | |
Musical | 890,000 | 420,000 | 1,510,000 | 1,310,000 | |
Jazz & Popular | 920,000 | 470,000 | 1,590,000 | 1,390,000 | |
Wind, String & Percussion | 920,000 | 470,000 | 1,590,000 | 1,390,000 | |
Comprehensive Music | 850,000 | 390,000 | 1,440,000 | 1,240,000 |
Currency: Japanese yen
Department | Annual Tuition | Facility Fee | Total Fee | With scholarship application Total Fee (example) |
---|---|---|---|---|
Vocal | 870,000 | 370,000 | 1,240,000 | 1,140,000 |
Professional Musician | 870,000 | 370,000 | 1,240,000 | 1,140,000 |
Arrangement & Composition | 930,000 | 420,000 | 1,350,000 | 1,250,000 |
Music Business | 890,000 | 410,000 | 1,300,000 | 1,200,000 |
Sound, Visual & Lighting Production | 880,000 | 460,000 | 1,340,000 | 1,240,000 |
Voice Actor | 880,000 | 410,000 | 1,290,000 | 1,190,000 |
Dance | 870,000 | 420,000 | 1,290,000 | 1,190,000 |
Musical | 890,000 | 420,000 | 1,310,000 | 1,210,000 |
Jazz & Popular | 920,000 | 470,000 | 1,390,000 | 1,290,000 |
Wind, Strings & Percussion | 920,000 | 470,000 | 1,390,000 | 1,290,000 |
Comprehensive Music | 850,000 | 390,000 | 1,240,000 | 1,140,000 |
Currency: Japanese yen
Department | Annual Tuition | Facility Fee | Total Fee |
---|---|---|---|
Comprehensive Music | 850,000 | 390,000 | 1,240,000 |
*Scholarships marked by the asterisk sign (★) are offered only to international students.
Application Period | October 2 (Mon), 2023 - November 21 (Tue), 2023 | |
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Screening Day | December 3, 2023 (Sun) | |
Eligible Admission Type | AO Admission, Recommendation Admission, General Admission | |
Eligible Departments | All Departments |
Note: If an international student achieves a superior score in the Japanese language portion of the EJU (Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students) prior to entering SHOBI, they are eligible to receive a study incentive grant scholarship (48,000 yen per month for 1 year). EJU's past examination questions and study materials are available at SHOBI International Exchange Center.
For a better understanding of the educational principles, environment, potential career paths after graduation and past achievements of our school, SHOBI offers open campuses for prospective students. We will have an information session about SHOBI, the departments, courses, and majors of our school, and there will be mock classes, trial lessons (group or individual), individual counseling and admission consultation.
Department | Menu (planned) | Remarks |
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Vocal Department |
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<To bring> Please participate in clothing that does not restrict movement. |
Professional Musician Department |
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<To bring> Instrument (Drummers only need to bring their drum sticks.)
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Arrangement & Composition Department |
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Music Business Department |
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Sound, Visual & Lighting Department |
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<To bring> Please participate in clothing that does not restrict movement. |
Voice Actor Department |
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<To bring> Please participate in clothing that does not restrict movement. |
Dance Department |
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<To bring> Lesson wear (jerseys OK), Dance shoes (indoor shoes OK) |
Musical Department |
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<To bring> Lesson wear (jerseys OK), Dance shoes (indoor shoes OK) |
Jazz & Popular Department |
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<To bring> Instrument (Drummers only need to bring their drum sticks.)
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Wind, String & Percussion Department |
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<To bring> Instrument (Drummers only need to bring their drum sticks and
mallets/Performers of larger instruments, please feel free to consult us.)
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Comprehensive Music Department |
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<To bring> Instrument (Drummers only need to bring their drum sticks and mallets) [Piano Course/Electronic Organ Course] Music Score [Wind, String & Percussion Course/Jazz & Popular Course] |
Year | Month | Date |
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2023 | May | 7 (Sun)・14 (Sun)・21 (Sun)・28 (Sun) |
June | 4 (Sun)・11 (Sun) ・18 (Sun) ・25 (Sun) | |
July | 9 (Sun)・16 (Sun) ・23 (Sun) ・29 (Sat) ・30 (Sun) | |
August | 5 (Sat)・6 (Sun) ・19 (Sat) ・20 (Sun) ・27 (Sun) | |
September | 3 (Sun) ・17 (Sun) | |
October | 8 (Sun) ・22 (Sun) | |
November | 5 (Sun) ・19 (Sun) | |
December | 10 (Sun) | |
2024 | January | 14 (Sun) ・28 (Sun) |
February | 4 (Sun)・18 (Sun) | |
March | 3 (Sun) |