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専門学校 ESPエンタテインメント東京( Professional Training College )

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Basic information

Postal code 169-0075
Street address 東京都新宿区高田馬場3-3-19
Inquiry section signature Department in charge of international students
Contact phone number 03-3368-9123
Website https://www.esp.ac.jp
E-mail ryugaku@esp.ac.jp
Special Selection for International Students Yes
Transfer system Nothing
Total foreign student enrolled 124 people
Foreign international students enrolled by country of origin

China 63 people

Taiwan 15 people

韓国  15名

Hong Kong 14 people

その他    17名

Entrance Examination

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Application Distribution Period In early April
Guarantor No need
Submit Japanese Language School Attendance Ratio Necessary
音楽アーティスト科 サウンドクリエイター科 サウンドクリエイター科4年制 音楽芸能スタッフ科 音楽芸能スタッフ科3年制 ピアノ調律科 管楽器リペア科 ギタークラフト科2年制 ギタークラフト科3年制
Application Distribution Period In early April
Guarantor No need
Submit Japanese Language School Attendance Ratio Necessary

Basic information

Enrollment month April

Test overview

Japanese Proficiency Test Required (inquiries required)
Test subject Document review,interview,Essay / essay,Japanese,Other ()

Exam schedule

Application period 2026/09/01 ~ 2026/10/17
test day 2026/09/26
Application period 2026/10/01 ~ 2027/03/15
test day 2026/10/31

Tuition

Application fee

10,000円 ~ 20,000円

AO 10,000 yen, General 20,000 yen

First Year Payments (Admission Fee)

200,000円

First Year Payments (Tuition)

600,000円

First Year Payments (Other Fees)

730,000円 ~ 900,000円

First Year Payments (Total Fees)

1,560,000円 ~ 1,700,000円

Tuition Exemption System

Yes

Special scholarship (Tuition exemption system)

Scholarship Program

Yes

Other

Student dormitory

Yes

School characteristics

【 School characteristics 】
● Originating from the world-renowned guitar brand "ESP". Specialized education directly connected to the industry.
● A school where you can learn everything about music and entertainment, from artists to engineers and instrument makers.
● Live performances and debut support while still a student. Practical experience is part of the curriculum.
● Personalized career guidance tailored to each individual. We fully support students in finding employment and making their debut.

【International Student Support System, etc】
● Scholarship Program for international students (up to 500,000 yen for two years, up to 600,000 yen for three years)
● Employment support/Debut support
● International Student Affairs Department: ICC also provides support in Chinese, English, and Korean
● Technical language support for international students
● Support for obtaining and renewing residence status

[Graduate Voice]
◎Name: EZANEE EZRAN BIN ZIAD ◎Country of Origin: Malaysia
◎ Employer: Yamaha Guitar Group, Inc.
The two years at ESP Academy were a valuable time for him to greatly improve his performance skills. He grew through classes, band activities, and posting on social media, and thanks to the career support he received, he was able to get a job at Yamaha Guitar Group, Inc.

[Student's Voice]
◎Name: AHN JIHWAN ◎Country of Origin: Korea
He became interested in sound at a fashion show and joined ESP Entertainment Tokyo. He learned composition and mixing, and was offered a job as an engineer through the school's job postings. He is enjoying a fulfilling life studying abroad, juggling music production with band activities.

Traffic access

● 3 minutes walk from Takadanobaba Station on the JR Yamanote Line, Tokyo Metro Tozai Line, and Seibu Shinjuku Line

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