Guidelines for application General Entrance Examination

Important Announcement

Broadcasting Voice Actor Department of TOKYO ANNOUNCE GAKUIN Performing Arts College Sets Application Deadline.

The following announcements relate to the recruitment of applicants for the Broadcasting Voice Actor Department of TOKYO ANNOUNCE GAKUIN Performing Arts College for the upcoming academic year of 2012.

Because we anticipate that the number of prospective students for this department in the 2012 academic year will reach capacity, we have decided to stop accepting entrance examination applications (for general examinations, examinations with recommendation, and examinations for international students) as of Tuesday, January 24, 2012. Applications must be received no later than that date.

Although we would not like to disappoint anyone considering applying for admission to the department, we appreciate your gracious understanding.

Inquiries concerning the above matter should be directed to:
Students Recruitment Center for International Students, TOHO GAKUEN Head Office

TEL +81-3-3378-7531(International)
0120-343-261(in Japan Only)

To apply for
General Entrance Examination

If you are unable to get a recommendation from your Japanese-language school to apply for admission or if you would like to apply for admission directly from overseas, please apply for the general entrance examination. Please note that in South Korea and Taiwan, general entrance examinations are administered locally.In other countries, entrance examinations are not administered as a rule. If you would like to apply from countries other than South Korea and Taiwan, please contact the TOHO GAKUEN Admission Office

Examination Date and Application Period

Our entrance examination system for international students provides two types of examinations. You are free to choose one of the two systems which will suit you.

(Domestic)

  Examination Date Application Period Result Announcement Closing Date
Stage 1 Oct.15(Sat) Sep.1(Thu)2011~Oct.11(Tue)2011 Oct.17(Mon) Nov.10(Thu)2011
Stage 2 Nov.26(Sat) Oct.12(Wed)2011~Nov.22(Tue)2011 Nov.28(Mon) Dec.19(Mon)2011
Stage 3 Dec.17(Sat) Nov.24(Thu)2011~Dec.13(Tue)2011 Dec.19(Mon) Jan.12(Thu)2012
Stage 4 Jan.28(Sat) Jan.10(Tue)2012~Jan.24(Tue)2012 Jan.30(Mon) Feb.16(Thu)2012
Stage 5 Feb.18(Sat) Jan.25(Wed)2012~Feb.14(Tue)2012 Feb.20(Mon) Mar.15(Thu)2012
Stage 6 Mar.17(Sat) Feb.15(Wed)2012~Mar.13(Tue)2012 Mar.19(Mon) Mar.29(Thu)2012

(Overseas/Seoul・Korea)
TOHO GAKUEN, Korea Office
Myung-Shin Bldg. 2F, 366-4 Yonnam, Maboku, Seoul, Korea 121-866

  Examination Date Application Period Result Announcement Closing Date
Stage 1 Oct.30(Sun) Sep.1(Thu)2011~Oct.18(Tue)2011 Oct.31(Mon) Nov.24(Thu)2010
Stage 2 Dec.22(Thu) Oct.19(wed)2011~Dec.13(Tue)2011 Dec.26(Mon) Jan.19(Thu)2012
Stage 3 Dec.23(Fri) Oct.19(wed)2011~Dec.13(Tue)2011 Dec.26(Mon) Jan.19(Thu)2012

(Overseas/Taipei・Taiwan)
TOHO GAKUEN, Taiwan Office
No. 415-4-1 Xin Yi Road Section 4, Taipei, Taiwan 110

  Examination Date Application Period Result Announcement Closing Date
Stage 1 Nov.26(Sat) Sept.1st(Thu)2011~Nov.15(Tue)2011 Nov.28(Mon)2011 Dec.19(Mon)2011

Application papers

  • Application slip
  • Payment confirmation slip (screening fee: ¥20,000)
  • Resumé
  • Guarantee of the payment of expenses
    Guarantee of the payment of school fees, living expenses, etc.
  • Most recent educational institution attended (diploma from the high school or university in the applicant's home country [in English])
    (If the diploma is in the language of the applicant's home country, attach a Japanese or English translation. However, those from China or Taiwan may bring the actual diploma.)
    (If you are a prospective high school graduate and are filing an application, submit your diploma after graduation.)
  • Certificate of completion or prospective completion from the applicant's Japanese-language school
  • Certificate of attendance and transcript from the applicant's Japanese-language school
  • Document certifying the applicant's level of Japanese-language proficiency
    A: Certificate of Level 1 (N1) or Level 2 (N2) of the JLPT
    B: Certificate of achievement (score of 200 points or more) in the Japanese as a Foreign Language subject test of the EJU
    C: Certificate of achievement (score of 400 points or more) in the BJT
  • Passport
    (Those applying from within Japan should bring their actual passports. Those applying from overseas should send copies.)
  • Certificate of Alien Registration
    (Those applying from within Japan should bring their actual certificates. This is not required for those applying from overseas.)
  • National Health Insurance Card
    (Those applying from within Japan should bring their actual certificates. This is not required for those applying from overseas.)
  • Admission consultation ticket
    (Those who have received consultation on admission are issued admission consultation tickets. This is not required for those applying from overseas.)

Judging System

Screening of application documents: The information on application documents is screened.
Written examination: Examination in Japanese at the N2 level of the JLPT is given.
Short essay: Choose one topic from among several options and write an essay of about 400 characters.
Interview: A comprehensive evaluation of reasons for applying, future goals, motivation for studying, Japanese-language proficiency, etc., is conducted.
Note: Applicants to the Variety Show Department of the TOKYO ANNOUNCE GAKUIN Performing Arts College must give a performance. Applicants to the Acting Performing Art Department, Announcing Department, and Broadcasting Voice Actor Department must read a script during the interview.

Examination Fees

For all departments, the fee is \20,000. (The bank transfer fee must be borne by the applicant. The screening fee is not refundable.)

Use the payment form designated by the school to pay the screening fee at a bank. After making your payment, paste the payment confirmation slip (A) to your application form.
Note: If you would like to take the general entrance examination in South Korea or Taiwan, please bring your application documents and screening fee (in Japanese yen) to the respective local office.

Application Submission

Prepare your application form and required attachments and bring them to the TOHO GAKUEN Admission Office in person. However, if you live far from the school (i.e., outside of Tokyo, Saitama Prefecture, Chiba Prefecture, or Kanagawa Prefecture) and cannot come to the school, please contact the TOHO GAKUEN Admission Office.

TOHO GAKUEN Admission Office, Students Recruitment Center for International students
4-5-2 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo,160-0023 Japan
(Weekdays: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Saturdays: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.)

Note: If you would like to apply for a general entrance examination overseas, please bring the required items to the local office.

TOHO GAKUEN, Korea Office
Myung-Shin Bldg. 2F, 366-4 Yonnam, Maboku, Seoul, Korea 121-866
〒121-866 ソウル市麻浦區延南洞366-4明信ビル2F
TEL : 02-2633-0416

TOHO GAKUEN, Taiwan Office
No. 415-4-1 Xin Yi Road Section 4, Taipei, Taiwan 110
110 台北市信義路四段415號4樓之1(面向基隆路)
TEL:02-2345-8098

School Information

  1. TOHO GAKUEN Media Training College
  2. TOHO GAKUEN Film Techniques Training College
  3. TOHO GAKUEN Sound Technology College
  4. TOKYO ANNOUNCE GAKUIN Performing Arts College
  5. TOHO Five Points
  6. Employment Guide for International Students
  7. Graduates of TOHO GAKUEN
  8. Guide for International Students

Guidelines for Entrance

  1. Guidelines for Entrance
  2. >Entrance Examination with a recommendation from Japanese language school
  3. General entrance examination
  4. Event Information
  • Request a Brochure
  • Event Information

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