08/05/2026
Planning to apply for the AO Admission for 2027 at ESP GAKUEN? 🎸🎤🎧
International students can submit their AO Entry between June 1 and September 30, 2026.
After completing the entry process, you must receive confirmation from the Admissions Office before submitting your official application during the application period starting from September 1.
Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:
1. Be at least 18 years old as of April 1, 2027
*If you meet conditions 2 and 3 but are under 18, please contact us in advance.
2. Have graduated (or be expected to graduate) from high school, or have passed an officially recognised equivalent qualification examination.
3. Be financially able to cover tuition fees and living expenses during your studies in Japan.
4. Applicants to MI TOKYO are required to submit a performance/vocal video depending on the course selected. Please make sure to check Page 08 of the 2027 International Student Application Guide in advance.
In addition to the above requirements, applicants must also meet the AO Entry conditions below:
✔ Have participated in at least one of the following organised by ESP GAKUEN:
• Open Campus (trial lesson)
• Campus tour
• ESP Workshop held in Korea, Taiwan, China, Hong Kong, Malaysia or Thailand.
• Online School Information Session
For Online School Information Sessions, applicants must attend the session of the school they wish to apply for.
Participation in Open Campus classes or campus tours at a different ESP school is also accepted.
✔ Hold at least one of the following Japanese language qualifications:
• JLPT N2 or N1
• EJU Japanese subject score of 200 or higher (excluding writing section)
• BJT score of 400 or higher
The AO Entry page for international students can be accessed by clicking the school names below.
You can save your progress during the application process.
Please prepare:
• A scanned copy of your Japanese language certificate/result
• Two short essays to complete during the entry process
*Please note: AO Entry for ESP Entertainment Fukuoka will open from July 1.
🎵 ESP College of Entertainment Tokyo https://ssl.esp.ac.jp/tokyo/web_entry_abroad/?_gl=1*n4cxu2*_gcl_au*MTkyNDE5OTI0MS4xNzc4MjA3OTI5
🎵 ESP College of Entertainment Osaka
https://ssl.esp.ac.jp/osaka/web_entry_abroad/?_gl=1*e71rva*_gcl_au*MTkyNDE5OTI0MS4xNzc4MjA3OTI5
🎵 ESP College of Entertainment Fukuoka (Entry Period: July 1 – September 30)
https://ssl.esp.ac.jp/fukuoka/web_entry_abroad/?_gl=1*z64tv5*_gcl_au*MTkyNDE5OTI0MS4xNzc4MjA3OTI5
🎵 MI TOKYO
https://ssl.esp.ac.jp/tokyo/mi_web_entry/?_gl=1*1izf58u*_gcl_au*MTg0ODgzNTEzOS4xNzc4MjA4MjA2
For brochures, campus visit reservations, and admission enquiries, feel free to contact the International Community Center.