Tokyo International University Special Recommendation System
As an affiliated Japanese language school of Tokyo International University, our school offers a Special Recommendation Admissions system that enables progression to Tokyo International University.Under this scheme, Tokyo International University grants application eligibility exclusively to our school’s students. In principle, with Japanese proficiency equivalent to JLPT N2 or higher and a recommendation from the school principal admission to Tokyo International University is guaranteed.To reduce the financial burden on students and support a fulfilling university experience, benefits such as an application-fee waiver and tuition reductions are provided. For students holding a bachelor’s degree, pathways for transfer admission and graduate study are also available.
Our school offers four types of special recommendations. Please select the one that best suits your individual circumstances.
- Special Bridge Program to Proceed to Tokyo International University（BP） (Students who enroll in our school with the goal of advancing to Tokyo International University)
- Recommendation Entrance Exam for the Affiliated Japanese Language School
- Affiliated Japanese Language School Recommendation Entrance Exam: Bachelor's Degree Program (Enrollment in the 3rd Year)
- Affiliated Japanese Language School Recommendation-Based Entrance Exam: Graduate School Admission
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Special Bridge Program to Proceed to Tokyo International University（BP）
The Special Bridge Program (BP) is a unique program exclusive to our school as a university-affiliated institution, designed for those who wish to enroll at Tokyo International University but have not yet reached the required Japanese language proficiency level. For students who have set Tokyo International University as their first-choice school and demonstrate outstanding motivation, aspirations, and critical thinking, our school is committed to developing their Japanese language proficiency and supporting every student toward successful admission to Tokyo International University.
Benefits available at the affiliated Japanese language school
BP admission scholarship
- Full exemption from admission fee (100,000 JPY) for those who have 270 points or higher in the EJU Japanese section or who have passed JLPT N1 at the time of application.
- Half exemption from the admission fee (50,000 JPY) for those with 240 points or higher in the EJU Japanese section or who have passed JLPT N2 at the time of application.
- Students who have 220 points or higher in the EJU Japanese section or who have passed JLPT N3 at the time of application will receive a 50% waiver of the admission fee (50,000 JPY). This amount will be refunded once enrollment procedures at Tokyo International University have been completed.
Study Incentive Support
- The full examination fee for the JLPT taken while enrolled at our school will be covered (up to a maximum of 3 times).
- The tuition fee for one subject will be covered from among the following basic subjects: English, Mathematics, Japan & the World, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
※The study incentive grant will be awarded upon completion of the BP program.
Accelerated Admission System to Tokyo International University
Students who reach JLPT N2 level or above by the time of the second entrance examination may be able to enroll in Tokyo International University before completing the Japanese language program. In other words, depending on individual progress, the total period of study (“Japanese language school + university”) can be shortened, helping reduce overall costs such as tuition and living expenses.
Benefits available when entering Tokyo International University
Students from our school who advance to Tokyo International University will be granted the following financial support (benefits)
Tuition and Other Fee Reduction
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Item |
School of Business and Commerce |
School of Economics/Language Communication/International Relations/Human and Social Sciences |
|---|---|---|
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Examination Fee |
Exemption (Only web application processing fee will be charged) |
Exemption (Only web application processing fee will be charged) |
|
Admission Fee |
Half-price exemption |
Half-price exemption |
|
Tuition |
30% reduction in tuition fees for each semester for four years |
Tuition exemption for the spring semester at the time of enrollment |
|
Facility fee |
Facility fee exemption for the spring semester at the time of enrollment |
Facility fee exemption for the spring semester at the time of enrollment |
※Students admitted to the Faculty of Commerce in the 2026 academic year entrance examinations can receive a tuition reduction of 1,300,000 yen over four years.
Academic Advancement Scholarship
Four students who enroll in Tokyo International University will receive a 100,000 JPY from Kasumi-Kai scholarship (Tokyo International University Alumni Association)
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Recommendation Entrance Exam for the Affiliated Japanese Language School
Students who choose Tokyo International University as their next higher education can take the "Recommendation Entrance Exam for the Affiliated Japanese Language School" in addition to the "International Student Entrance Exam". The affiliated school recommendation has a much higher chance of admission than the International Student Entrance Exam, so please make use of this privilege that is only available to students who have enrolled at our school.
A major feature of the "Recommendation Entrance Exam for the Affiliated Japanese Language School" is that, students at our school can apply even if they have not yet passed N2 at the time of the first term entrance exam by receiving a certificate from our school's faculty that they are "expected to reach N2 or above by the time of university enrollment", whereas the "International Student Entrance Exam", which is held at the same time as the first term entrance exam, requires students to have passed N2 (JLPT) or above as a condition to apply.
Another major feature is that even if you are unable to obtain a recommendation letter from our school's principal at the time of the first term entrance exam, there is another chance in February for the second term entrance exam. While general applicants only have one "International Student Entrance Exam" per year, our school students have two chances.
Benefits available when entering Tokyo International University
Students from our school who advance to Tokyo International University will be granted the following financial support (benefits)
Tuition and Other Fee Reduction
|
Item |
School of Business and Commerce |
School of Economics/Language Communication/International Relations/Human and Social Sciences |
|---|---|---|
|
Examination Fee |
Exemption (Only web application processing fee will be charged) |
Exemption (Only web application processing fee will be charged) |
|
Admission Fee |
Half-price exemption |
Half-price exemption |
|
Tuition |
30% reduction in tuition fees for each semester for four years |
Tuition exemption for the spring semester at the time of enrollment |
|
Facility fee |
Facility fee exemption for the spring semester at the time of enrollment |
Facility fee exemption for the spring semester at the time of enrollment |
※Students admitted to the Faculty of Commerce in the 2026 academic year entrance examinations can receive a tuition reduction of 1,300,000 yen over four years.
Academic Advancement Scholarship
Four students who enroll in Tokyo International University will receive a 100,000 JPY from Kasumi-Kai scholarship (Tokyo International University Alumni Association)
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Affiliated Japanese Language School Recommendation-Based Entrance Exam:
Bachelor's Entrance (3rd year)・Transfer Entrance (2nd year)
Even after graduating from a university in one's home country, it is possible to study at a Japanese university through "Bachelor's Entrance" at Tokyo International University. Many university graduates study Japanese at our school. However, to develop Japanese language proficiency to a business level, enrolling at a university via "Bachelor's Entrance" after completing foundational Japanese studies is strongly recommended. There are two key reasons for this: the enrollment period at a Japanese language institution is limited to a maximum of two years in Japan, and university lectures provide not only specialized Japanese directly relevant to business, but also exposure to Japanese business etiquette and opportunities to obtain employment-related qualifications. When enrolling at Tokyo International University via "Bachelor's Entrance" (as a third-year student), credits earned at the previously attended university are recognized as a lump sum (62 credits) rather than on a subject-by-subject basis. This allows enrollment in a faculty of choice at Tokyo International University — including faculties in different academic fields from the previous degree — regardless of the prior university's faculty.
A Recommendation Entrance Examination for the Affiliated Japanese Language School is available for "Bachelor's Entrance" to Tokyo International University. Consultations are welcome at any time.
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Affiliated Japanese Language School Recommendation-Based Entrance Exam: Graduate School Admission
For those seeking deeper academic pursuits — such as developing research skills in a specialized field or acquiring expertise required for highly professional careers — graduate school is a recommended path.
A Recommendation Entrance Examination for the Affiliated Japanese Language School is also available for Tokyo International University Graduate School. Prospective students can contact professors in their field of interest even before the entrance examination to consult on research topic selection and other admission-related matters.
In Japan, direct access to university professors is generally limited to graduate school open campus events. However, professors at Tokyo International University Graduate School are available to provide thorough and attentive consultations for affiliated school students throughout the year, helping to ease any concerns prior to enrollment.