Changes in Application Document Requirements from 2026 September Admissions
*updated on March 6, 2025
100 students of all nationalities
Students who have completed or are scheduled to complete a 12-year non-Japanese education curriculum (including ethnic and international schools in Japan) by March 31, 2026.
*For details of the applicant qualifications, please refer to the Application Guide.
| Online Application Opening Period | 10:00 AM, August 20 – 5:00 PM, September 9, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Application Period (Screening Fee Payment Period) | September 1 – 9, 2025 |
| Interview (Only if required) | November 8, 2025 |
| Result Announcement | November 25, 2025 |
| Application Guide and Instructions | |
|---|---|
| Application Guide | Download |
| AO: List of Application Documents by Education System |
Download |
| Application Forms and Designated Forms | |
| Application Form | Online Application System |
| TEMPLATE: Certificate of (Expected) Graduation |
Download |
| TEMPLATE: Certificate of Prediction of IB Diploma |
Download |
| TEMPLATE: Certificate of GCE A-level Predicted Grade(s) |
Download |
| TEMPLATE: Proof of Honors and Activities |
Download |
| Individual Review Form | Download *Required only if you are uncertain about meeting the applicant eligibility criteria. |
150 students of all nationalities
Students who have completed or will complete a 12-year education curriculum by September 21, 2026.
*For details of the applicant qualifications, please refer to the Application Guide.
| Application Period | Early Admission: January 8 – 11:59 PM, January 13, 2026 Regular Admission: January 14 – 5:00 PM, February 10, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Announcement of Early Decision | 10:00 AM, March 10, 2026 |
| Announcement of Document Review Results | 10:00 AM, April 14, 2026 |
| Interview (if required) |
April 17 or 18, 2026 (One of the dates above) |
| Announcement of Applicants Admitted from the Waitlist* | First Announcement: 10:00 AM, May 19, 2026 Second Announcement: 10:00 AM, June 2, 2026 |
*We will offer admission to a certain number of applicants on the waitlist if some of our successful applicants choose not to accept our offer.
*The Application Guide and other relevant documents for 2026 AO September Entry will be uploaded in fall 2025.
| Application Guidelines and Instructions | |
|---|---|
| Application Guide | Download |
| Essay Question and Instructions (Early Admission) |
Download |
| Essay Question and Instructions (Regular Admission) |
Download |
| AO: List of Application Documents by Education System |
Download |
| Application Forms and Designated Forms | |
| Application Form | Online Application System |
| TEMPLATE: Certificate of Graduation/Expected Graduation |
Download |
| TEMPLATE: Certificate of GCE A-level Predicted Grade(s) | Download |
| TEMPLATE: Proof of Academic Honor and Extra-curricular Activities | Download |
| Individual Review Form | Download *Required only if you are uncertain about meeting the applicant eligibility criteria. |
*Last updated: March 18th, 2025
| Application Guide | Download (PDF) |
|---|---|
| Application Form | Download (Word)/Download (PDF) |
| Screening Fee Payment Method | Convenience Store Easy-Pay Systems |
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