Learn about real service and play an active role domestically and abroad!! Tokyo Institute of Tourism
A school that develops professionals who have the best in hospitality and service skills.
Q1 I’m concerned about the lessons from a language standpoint. What level of Japanese language ability is required?
A･･･ All lessons at this school are conducted in Japanese. So, you will need Japanese ability equivalent to the N2 level of the JLPT. A test at that level will be given upon enrollments, so we encourage you to study hard to make the most of your lessons once you’ve enrolled. Once you have enrolled, there will be classes for Japanese used in business in Japan, such as daily conversation and business writing.
Q2 What sort of facilities / equipment does the school have?
A･･･ The facilities and equipment at the school are all authentic, such as the chapel and banquet hall where real wedding receptions can take place and a travel agency called 'Tokyo Green Travel' which actually sells travel tours. The practical lessons using these teach students skills that can be transferred to the workplace after graduation.
Q3 I’ve heard that Japanese vocational schools are hectic. What is the lesson schedule like?
A･･･ Monday through Friday are generally lesson days, and students have weekends and holidays off. The class schedule allows for up to 5 class periods per day. However your timetable will vary according to your department, major, and courses. You can work or study independently when you don’t have classes.
A･･･ All lessons at this school are conducted in Japanese. So, you will need Japanese ability equivalent to the N2 level of the JLPT. A test at that level will be given upon enrollments, so we encourage you to study hard to make the most of your lessons once you’ve enrolled. Once you have enrolled, there will be classes for Japanese used in business in Japan, such as daily conversation and business writing.
Q2 What sort of facilities / equipment does the school have?
A･･･ The facilities and equipment at the school are all authentic, such as the chapel and banquet hall where real wedding receptions can take place and a travel agency called 'Tokyo Green Travel' which actually sells travel tours. The practical lessons using these teach students skills that can be transferred to the workplace after graduation.
Q3 I’ve heard that Japanese vocational schools are hectic. What is the lesson schedule like?
A･･･ Monday through Friday are generally lesson days, and students have weekends and holidays off. The class schedule allows for up to 5 class periods per day. However your timetable will vary according to your department, major, and courses. You can work or study independently when you don’t have classes.
Q1 Is part time work allowed?
A･･･ Part time work is allowed if as long as it is within the confines of the regulations set out by the Immigration Bureau. According to the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act, foreign students can work part time (up to 28 hours per week, or up to 8 hours per day during long breaks) if they get a 'Permit for Deviation of Status' from the Immigration Bureau etc. for their area.
Q2 How much does it cost exactly for one person to live in Tokyo?
A･･･ On average, rent is 50,000 - 70,000 yen, electricity, gas and water is 5,000 – 6,000 yen and other living costs are just under about 50,000 yen. In total, the living costs for one person seem to total between 120,000 and 150,000 yen. Of course, there are also many students who save money on living costs and electricity and spend it on other things.
Q3 Please tell me about the scholarship program.
A･･･ Our school provides scholarship programs which offer financial support to students who are highly motivated to learn, such as the Special Scholarship Program for International Students.
Q4 Is there someone I can consult if I am experiencing problems in my daily life?
A･･･ The staff members in charge of International students at our school advise students on even the smallest of worries. Our school has staff who are in charge of International students and a support system in place which provides care to students immediately when problems arise, from small issues encountered in everyday life to a variety of larger problems. In order that foreign students can live anxiety-free in Japan too, we discuss solutions with students for anything from study issues to everyday matters.
Q5 Will a student visa be issued?
A･･･ Our school is an 'authorized school' so a student visa valid for 2 years and 3 months will be issued. In order to study at a specialist school in Japan, you must be issued with a visa.
Q6 How many long breaks are there?
A･･･ There are three per year; summer break, winter break and spring break.
Q7 Is there support regarding accommodation?
A･･･ When renting a private apartment in Japan, a guarantor is required. Our school offers accommodation support for international students in the form of 'Student Condominiums and Student Dormitories' and the 'Comprehensive renter’s insurance for foreign students studying in Japan', which provides a joint guarantor when renting.
A･･･ Part time work is allowed if as long as it is within the confines of the regulations set out by the Immigration Bureau. According to the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act, foreign students can work part time (up to 28 hours per week, or up to 8 hours per day during long breaks) if they get a 'Permit for Deviation of Status' from the Immigration Bureau etc. for their area.
Q2 How much does it cost exactly for one person to live in Tokyo?
A･･･ On average, rent is 50,000 - 70,000 yen, electricity, gas and water is 5,000 – 6,000 yen and other living costs are just under about 50,000 yen. In total, the living costs for one person seem to total between 120,000 and 150,000 yen. Of course, there are also many students who save money on living costs and electricity and spend it on other things.
Q3 Please tell me about the scholarship program.
A･･･ Our school provides scholarship programs which offer financial support to students who are highly motivated to learn, such as the Special Scholarship Program for International Students.
Special Scholarship Program for International Students
A system which, as a scholarship, reduces the tuition fees by 300,000 yen over two years.
Honors Scholarship for Privately financed International Students
While enrolled at the school, outstanding students will be able to benefit from the 'Honors Scholarship for Privately financed International Students' from the Japan Student Services Organization. This is given for 12 months and there is no repayment obligation.
A system which, as a scholarship, reduces the tuition fees by 300,000 yen over two years.
Honors Scholarship for Privately financed International Students
While enrolled at the school, outstanding students will be able to benefit from the 'Honors Scholarship for Privately financed International Students' from the Japan Student Services Organization. This is given for 12 months and there is no repayment obligation.
Q4 Is there someone I can consult if I am experiencing problems in my daily life?
A･･･ The staff members in charge of International students at our school advise students on even the smallest of worries. Our school has staff who are in charge of International students and a support system in place which provides care to students immediately when problems arise, from small issues encountered in everyday life to a variety of larger problems. In order that foreign students can live anxiety-free in Japan too, we discuss solutions with students for anything from study issues to everyday matters.
Q5 Will a student visa be issued?
A･･･ Our school is an 'authorized school' so a student visa valid for 2 years and 3 months will be issued. In order to study at a specialist school in Japan, you must be issued with a visa.
Q6 How many long breaks are there?
A･･･ There are three per year; summer break, winter break and spring break.
Summer break：mid July – late September
Winter break: mid December – early January
Spring break: - early March – early April
Winter break: mid December – early January
Spring break: - early March – early April
Q7 Is there support regarding accommodation?
A･･･ When renting a private apartment in Japan, a guarantor is required. Our school offers accommodation support for international students in the form of 'Student Condominiums and Student Dormitories' and the 'Comprehensive renter’s insurance for foreign students studying in Japan', which provides a joint guarantor when renting.
Q What countries make up the Tokyo Institute of Tourism study body?
A･･･ Foreign students from all over the world, mainly from Asian countries such as Korea, Taiwan and China gather here to study. You’ll have numerous opportunities to meet and make friends with students from Japan and other countries in lessons and at welcoming parties for international students, so you’ll be able to make the most of your time here as a student.
A･･･ Foreign students from all over the world, mainly from Asian countries such as Korea, Taiwan and China gather here to study. You’ll have numerous opportunities to meet and make friends with students from Japan and other countries in lessons and at welcoming parties for international students, so you’ll be able to make the most of your time here as a student.
Q What about job placement?
A･･･ At the Tokyo Institute of Tourism, the curriculum includes employment guidance classes. The school staff as a whole support students' employment both in Japan and in your home countries.
[Major Employers among Previous Job Placements]
H.I.S., IACE Travel, JTB Shutoken,Nippon Travel Agency, KNT, WDI, IKSPIARI, L'Alliance, Robbin's Club, Imperial Hotel,
Grand Hyatt Tokyo, Park Hyatt Tokyo, The Peninsula Tokyo, Hotel Okura Tokyo, Happo-en, Chinzan-so, Meguro Gajoen,
Riviera Tokyo and Ravis, etc.
A･･･ At the Tokyo Institute of Tourism, the curriculum includes employment guidance classes. The school staff as a whole support students' employment both in Japan and in your home countries.
[Major Employers among Previous Job Placements]
H.I.S., IACE Travel, JTB Shutoken,Nippon Travel Agency, KNT, WDI, IKSPIARI, L'Alliance, Robbin's Club, Imperial Hotel,
Grand Hyatt Tokyo, Park Hyatt Tokyo, The Peninsula Tokyo, Hotel Okura Tokyo, Happo-en, Chinzan-so, Meguro Gajoen,
Riviera Tokyo and Ravis, etc.