Entrance examination overview

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Admission Capacity

  • Mirai Course (MC): 120 students
  • International Course (IC): 25 students (1st Grade)

Application Periods

  • November Entrance Exam (Zenki): Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 10:00 AM – Wednesday, October 21, 2026
  • January Entrance Exam (Kouki): Friday, December 18, 2026 – Friday, January 8, 2027

Application Procedure & Photo Requirements

Applications are accepted online only via the school website portal. Examination Fee: JPY 11,000 (Online payment only).

  • Form Entry: Online registration includes entering a 'Reason for Application' (approx. 250 characters in Japanese. 500 characters in English.).
  • Photo Specs: Vertical photo (min 800px × 600px, max 4MB, taken within 3 months, upper body without hat). Smartphone photos allowed.
  • Process: Complete online entry → Online fee payment → Print Application Form & Ticket → Reserve Principal Interview.

Entrance Examination Schedule & Details

Principal Interview Accompanied by parent/guardian.
  • November Entrance Exam: Oct 28 (Wed) – Nov 8 (Sun), 2026
  • January Entrance Exam: Jan 17 (Sun) – Jan 21 (Thu), 2027
Examination Date Accompanied by parent/guardian.
  • November Entrance Exam: Sunday, November 15, 2026
  • January Entrance Exam: Saturday, January 23, 2027
Gathering Location Meiji Gakuen Auditorium
Examination Content Behavior observation, parent-child interview, etc.
* International Course includes daily English conversation.
* No paper/written academic test is conducted.
Required Items
  • Principal Interview Day: Examination Ticket, Applicant's and parents’ indoor shoes
  • Examination Day: Examination Ticket, Applicant's and parents indoor shoes

Results Announcement & Enrollment Procedures

  • Results Announcement: November Entrance Exam: Tuesday, Nov 17, 2026 | January Entrance Exam: Tuesday, Jan 26, 2027 (Announced online). Enrollment documents will be mailed to accepted applicants.
  • Enrollment Fee Deadline: November Entrance Exam: By Tuesday, Dec 1, 2026 | January Entrance Exam: By Tuesday, Feb 2, 2027.

School Fees

Initial Fees at Enrollment

Entrance Fee: JPY 60,000 | Facility Fee: JPY 140,000 | Total Initial Fee: JPY 200,000

Monthly School Fees

Fee Category Mirai Course (MC) International Course (IC)
Tuition Fee JPY 33,900 JPY 70,000
Educational Enrichment Fee JPY 0 JPY 0
Student Council Fee JPY 100 JPY 100
Supporters' Association Fee JPY 1,000 JPY 1,000
Safety & ICT Utilization Fee JPY 2,435 JPY 2,435
Monthly Total JPY 37,435 JPY 73,535

Information Sessions (Briefings)

Session 1
Saturday, September 26, 2026 (10:00–11:30 AM) at Meiji Gakuen
Session 2
Sunday, October 4, 2026 (10:00–11:00 AM) at Meiji Gakuen

* The school sports field will be opened as parking during information sessions. Any changes to application guidelines will be announced on the school website.

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