Incorporated School of Meisen Gakuen

Felicia College of Childhood Education
2023

Application Guideline

Department of Global Childhood Education and Care1

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1 Department of Global Childhood Education and Care and Care

Eligibility
Those who are eligible to enter the Department of Global Childhood Education and Care at this college
must fall under any of the following criteria.
(1) Those who have graduated from high school or secondary school, or those who are expected tograduate by March 2023
(2) Those who have completed 12 years or more of formal school education in Japan, and those who are
expected to graduate by March 2023
(3) Those who have been awarded an IB diploma, or those who are expected to hold IB diploma by
March 2023
(4) Those who have completed 12 years or more of formal school education in a foreign country, or those
who are expected to complete by March 2023
(5) A person designated by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology(6) Those who have passed the High School Graduation Qualification Examination conducted by the
Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (including prospective applicants)(7) The relevant section of an overseas educational institution certified by the Minister of Education,
Culture, Sports, Science and Technology as having a course equivalent to that of a high school who
have completed the course.
Global Childhood Education and Care Course
This is a course aiming to acquire a Kindergarten Teacher Type 2 License, and a nursery teacher
qualification in two to three years of the Department of Global Childhood Education and Care.
In an increasingly globalized society, we train specialists who ensure the growth of children not onlyin Japan but also worldwide. In addition to improving your language skills, you will acquire a broad
perspective through practical childcare learning, including global experiences in Japan and overseas.
In addition, there are subjects to learn about Japanese culture, and aim to become a specialist in
early childhood education who understands multiple cultures and a flexible mind, while having theidentity of your own culture. Candidates must have Japanese proficiency of at least N3.

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Admission Policy
Based on the founding spirit of "education with love" and the social mission of a nursery teacher
training school, our college provides education as set forth in the diploma policy and curriculum policy.
As a condition for receiving such education, we accept those who have the following qualities, abilities,
and motivation. In addition, the relationship with the three elements of academic ability is as follows.
Three Elements of Academic Ability
Admission Policy

Knowledge / Technology

Abilities of: Thinking/Judgment/Expression

Attitude to take initiativeand learn together withdiverse people

1 [Knowledge/Understanding]Those who have the basic academic skills
necessary for learning after entering our college
through their studies up to high school, and who〇

have established basic lifestyle habits.
2 [Thinking/Judgment]
Those who have the basic skills (Abilities of:Thinking /Judgment/Expression) necessary to〇

discover and solve problems on their own.
3 [Technology/Expression]
Those who have the ability to express one's
thoughts appropriately.

〇

4 [Interest/Motivation]
Those who have the will to become a childcare
provider and who actively engages with andunderstands children. Those who are interested〇

in the situation surrounding children andchildcare not only in Japan but also overseas.
5 [Humanity/Sociality]
Those who understands the college's founding

spirit of "education with love," and who seeks tosupport the healthy growth of children with richsensibility and deep affection.

〇

Those who have a willingness to actively
communicate with a diverse range of people andwork together to learn.

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2 Application /Admission Fees

① Screening fee

Amount30,000 yen②Admission fee

Amount300,000 yen(30,000 yen exemption for familyscholarships forclassmates/students)

Payment method

Deadline for payment③ Documents to besubmitted

Bank transfer

within 10 days after receiving the(Excluding holidays of financial

acceptance letter

institutions)a) Written pledge b) Written guarantee c) Written consent d) Graduation certificate *(Forms a to c will be mailed from the college along with the admission permit)
Submission deadline will be notified separately.
*Please submit a certificate of graduation only if you are taking the screening exam and expected to graduate in March 2023.

NOTES
Withdrawing after application/examination
If you wish to withdraw your acceptance or decline admission after receiving a letter of acceptance, please contact
the Admission Office by phone and promptly submit a notice of refusal.
For notice of refusal, please write down your examinee number, name, address, and phone number on agovernmentissued postcard, and clearly state that you will withdraw your acceptance or decline admission.

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3 Screening Schedule3 Screening Schedule

Global Selection/Special Selection for Mature Students (Shakaijin)
Application Period

Examination Period

Shipping date for Notification
Letter of acceptanceTerm 19/1 (Thu) - 9/16 (Fri)

9/27 (Tue) - 9/30 (Fri)

11/1 (Tue)Term 2

9/17 (Sat) - 10/14 (Fri)

10/25 (Tue) - 10/29 (Sat)

11/8 (Tue)Term 3

10/15 (Sat) - 11/4 (Fri)

11/15 (Tue) - 11/19 (Sat)

11/29 (Tue)Term 4

11/5 (Sat.) - 12/2 (Fri.)Any time according to the application dateWithin 5 days after the interview

Term 5

12/3 (Sat) - 1/6 (Fri)Any time according to the application dateWithin 5 days after the interview

Term 6

1/7 (Sat) - 2/3 (Fri)Any time according to the application dateWithin 5 days after the interview

Term 7

2/4 (Sat) - 3/3 (Fri)Any time according to the application dateWithin 5 days after the interview

Term 83/4 (Sat) - 3/24 (Fri)Any time according to the application dateWithin 5 days after the interview<Common to All Screening Examination Categories>
・Required documents must be postmarked within the period.
※We do not accept incomplete applications or late applications in any circumstances.
・The examination venue will take place at the college campus.
・Delivery of notifications may be delayed during Summer holidays (August 7th to August 14th)
and winter holidays (December 27th to January 5th).
・Depending on the spread of infectious diseases such as the Covid-19, changes may occur foreach period.
Result Notification
Results will be sent by mail.
Successful applicants will receive instructions on how to transfer the admission fee.
Admission Procedures
Please transfer the admission fee within 10 days after receiving the acceptance letter.

Tuition Fee Deadline
Please complete payment by

Friday, March 24, 2023
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4 Global Selection (Exclusive application)10 students
Eligibility
Those who fall under all the following ① to ⑥
① Those who fall under any of the application qualifications listed on page 1② Those who understand the educational philosophy of the college and comply with the admission
policy ③ Those who have deepened their understanding of the college by participating in events suchas open campuses and school tours (including online formats) ④ Those who have Japanese
proficiency of N3 level or higher ⑤ Those who have English proficiency of CEFR B2 or higher⑥ Those who have valid residential status in Japan

STEP １ Document Preparation/Application
Please transfer the application fee, enclose the application documents in a gray envelope, and send it
by registered mail at the post office window.
Application documents① Application form (downloadable from the website)② Statement essay of motive (downloadable from the website)③ Official Transcript
An official transcript showing all grades of the courses taken in high school, date of graduation(or expected graduation date) must be submitted. The documents must be certified by a school
official and be officially sealed in a school envelope before being issued to students.
④ If you meet the eligibility requirements (4) to (7) listed on page 1, a document that proves youreligibility.
⑤ One self-addressed envelope (fill in your name and address on a blue envelope, and attach
344 yen worth stamps)⑥ A copy of the certificate for the qualification scholarship. (applicable person only)⑦ Documents that proves your Japanese and English proficiency.
⑧ A document that proves your visa status.

STEP ２ Screening
After the deadline of the application period, the examination date will be notified on theadmission ticket.

Evaluation method

TimeInterview

20 minutes Individual interview with two faculty members (Japanese)

Japanese fluency
assessment test
5

30 minutes

Contents

Writing and reading test to assess Japanese fluency

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STEP ３ Result Notification
Results will be sent by mail.
Successful applicants will receive instructions on how to transfer the admission fee.

STEP ４ Admission Procedures
Please transfer the admission fee within 10 days after receiving the acceptance letter.

STEP ５ Notification of Acceptance
After confirming the payment of the admission fee, we will send you a notice of acceptance.
Instructions for tuition and other expenses are enclosed, so please make the payment by
Friday, March 24, 2023.
・Students who are eligible for tuition exemption will be required to submit proof of income required forprocedures after admission.

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5 Special Selection for Mature Students (Shakaijin) (Exclusive application) 15 students

Eligibility
Those who fall under all the following ① to ⑤
① Those who fall under any of the application qualifications listed on page 1② Those who have more than one year of work experience, excluding the period of high school attendance,
as of April 2023.
③ Those who have Japanese proficiency of N3 level or higher④ Those who have English proficiency of CEFR B2 or higher⑤ Those who have valid residential status in Japan*Definition of Mature students include the following i to iii.
ⅰThose who have work experience (including part-time), volunteer experience, or experience studying
abroadⅱThose who are currently raising children, or have experience doing housework ⅲThose who wish tochange course after entering another university, junior college, vocational school, etc.

STEP １ Document Preparation/Application
Please transfer the application fee, enclose the application documents in a gray envelope, and send it
by registered mail at the post office window.
Application documents (Documents to be submitted differ depending on the applicable conditions.
Please see below for details.)■Common① Application form (downloadable from the website)② Statement essay of motive (downloadable from the website)③ Documents that proves your Japanese and English proficiency.
④ A document that proves your visa status.
⑤ One self-addressed envelope (fill in your name and address on a
blue envelope and put 344 yen worth stamps on it)■ Currently not enrolled in an educational institution after graduating from high school⑥ High school graduation certificate ⑦ School transcript■ Was enrolled in an educational institution, after graduating from high school. (not currently)⑥ Graduation certificate or document that proves the period of enrollment⑦ Document that shows the grades during the period of enrollment
7Felicia College of Childhood Education■Currently enrolled in an educational institution after graduating from high school⑥Documents that prove that you are currently enrolled, such as an official transcript.
(After passing the screening exam, you will need to submit a document that proves you are notdouble enrolled, such as a certificate of graduation or a certificate of the period of enrollment, before
entering FCCE.)*Please contact us if you are unable to obtain a certificate of graduation or documents certifying yourgrades due to the school being closed, disaster damage, or other reasons.
*If the name on the certificate and the name on the application for admission are different, please attach
the original copy of the official document proving alteration of name. (Certificate of Individual/family
Records, etc.)

STEP ２ Screening
After the deadline of the application period, the examination date will be notified on the admission ticket
Evaluation method

Time

Contents

Basics of Modern

15 minutes

Short exam on reading and writing kanji, meaning ofJapanese
Interviewphrases, short essays, etc.
30 minutes

Individual interview with two faculty members (Japanese)

STEP ３ Result Notification
Results will be sent by mail.
Successful applicants will receive instructions on how to transfer the admission fee.

STEP ４ Admission Procedures
Please transfer the admission fee within 10 days after receiving the acceptance letter.

STEP ５ Notification of Acceptance
After confirming the payment of the admission fee, we will send you a notice of acceptance.
Instructions for tuition and other expenses are enclosed, so please make the payment by
Friday, March 24, 2023.
・We will stop accepting applications for the Special Selection for Mature Students (Shakaijin) when
the number of successful applicants reaches 15.
・100,000 yen will be exempted from the tuition fee for the fall semester of the first year, on a firstcome, first-served basis (in order of acceptance).
・Students who are eligible for tuition exemption will be required to submit proof of income requiredfor procedures after admission.

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6 Scholar ship /Financial Aid System
Scholarship Related to ScreeningSpecial Scholarship for Mature Students (Shakaijin) (5 students)
In addition to work experience and academics, we will select and financially support individuals who havesocial experience such as volunteering and childcare. On a first-come, first-served basis (in order of
acceptance), 100,000 yen will be exempted from the fall semester tuition of the first year.

Scholarship while Attending

Felicia College of Childhood Education Scholarship (a few)
We support students who are financially disadvantaged despite their excellent character and high motivation
to learn. Part of the tuition fee will be exempted depending on the selection process. (This applies to thetuition fees for the fall semester of the first year and the second year.)

Off-Campus Scholarships and Educational Loans
Japan Student Services Organization Scholarship (JASSO) http://www.jasso.go.jp/[Loan-type scholarships]
There are two types: “interest-free type 1” and “interest-bearing type 2”. Recipients can also apply for a“special increased loan at the time of admission”.
Reservation before admission: There is a "reservation recruitment system" for applying in the third year ofhigh school and an application system after admission.
Selection method: Selection will be based on family circumstances such as the income of the householdsupporter, grades during high school, interviews, etc.
Refund method: Determined at the time of graduation. The monthly repayment amount and repayment
period differ depending on the loan amount.
[Grant-type scholarship]
Scholarships started in April 2020 as a new study support system for higher education so that if you have asolid awareness of your career path and are willing to go on to higher education, you can secure the chance
to go on to university, college, etc., regardless of your family's financial situation. Our college is certified
as a support target school.
There is also a "Reservation Recruitment System" to apply for in the third year of high school, so pleasecontact the high school you are enrolled in.

Childcare Teacher Study Fund Loan System

If you work as a nursery teacher for 5 years or more at a designated type of facility in Tokyo within 1 year after
graduating, you may be fully exempt from your loan up to 1.2 million yen.
Please contact each municipality for more information.
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7 Tuition fees (scheduled for 2023)
First year
Admission fee

Spring semester

Fall semester

470,000

470,000

10,00010,000300,000

Tuition fee

Facility fee

140,000

Experiment・Training fee
Total

―

140,000

920,000

620,000

Spring semester

Fall semester

140,000

140,000

Total

300,000
940,000
280,000

20,0001,540,000(yen)

Second year (for 3 years course)
Tuition fee

470,000

Facility fee

Experiment・Training fee

35,000Total

645,000

470,000

35,000645,000

Total

940,000
280,000

70,0001,319,000(yen)

Third year (for 3 years course)
Second year (for 2 years course)
Tuition fee

Spring semester

Fall semester

140,000

140,000

Facility fee

Experiment・Training fee

Graduation preparation fee
Total

470,000

35,000―645,000

470,000

35,00030,000675,000

Total

940,000
280,000

70,00030,0001,320,000(yen)* Incase of leave of absence, you will be charged an admission fee of 60,000 yen (30,000 yen for a half term).

・Tuition fees, excluding the admission fee, can be paid twice a year, or in 10 installments.
・If you decide to withdraw from admission due to various reasons after payment of school fees, we will handle
it as follows.
① Admission fee : Non-refundable.
② Tuition, etc. : Please complete the procedures at the General Affairs Office of the college by March
31, 2023 (Friday). Please be sure to bring your personal seal as we will confirm your intention basedon the Personal Information Protection Law. We will refund you by bank transfer later.
・Payment for various certificate issuance fees after admission, supplementary examinations, re-examination
fees, etc. will be accepted by electronic payment (paypay) or bank transfer.
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8 Pre-Study Support for Entrants (scheduled for 2023)
In order to spend the time until the admission beneficially and to prepare for classes after admission, we
conduct pre-admission homework and piano prior learning for .
▶ Pre- admission tasks
Japanese and English assignments
Music exercises▶ Piano prior learning
Private lessons will be held for free before admission.

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Document Submission , and Contacting Regarding Screening Examination
Mailing Address :フェリシアこども短期大学 入試広報室〒195-0054 東京都町田市三輪町 1135
TEL : 044-988-1128

1135 Miwa-machi. Machida-shi, Tokyo 195-0054
Felicia College of Childhood Education
Admission officee-mail: kouhou@felicia.ac.jp

TEL : 044-988-1128 e-mail: kouhou@felicia.ac.jp
Office hours: Weekdays 9:00-17:00 (closed on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays)*We are unable to respond to phone inquiries regarding acceptance.
*Please be careful not to dial the wrong number.

Notice based on the Personal Information Protection Law when filling out the application form, etc.
The information provided in the application form, etc. will be used for the following purposes of (1) to (5).
(1) Contacting the applicant if there are any deficiencies in the application form, etc.
(2) Notifying applicants on the results of their acceptance.
(3) Sending and contacting successful applicants with admission procedure documents and information.
(4) Sending and contacting about the entrance ceremony and various information after admission.
(5) For class organization after admission and for creating class lists.
Other submitted documents will not be used for any purpose other than the selection of applicants.
Dealing with Applicants Who Need Reasonable Accommodations
Applicants who need reasonable accommodation should consult with individual consultations such as open campus about necessary support during
the screening examination and after admission. In addition, meetings will be held as necessary to confirm the necessary support for study after
passing the exam.
Response to COVID-19
We will conduct screening exam process based on the "Guidelines for Examinations in Response to the Novel Coronavirus Infectious Diseases
Related to University Admission Selection" (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology).
Applicants must adhere to the following rules before taking the exam.
・If you have subjective symptoms such as fever or cough for about two weeks before the date of screening exam, please consult a medical institutionin advance.
・Be sure to wear a mask on the day of the screening exam.
・Please take your temperature before departure on the day of screening exam. If you have a fever of 37.5 degrees or higher, or if you become
positive to COVID-19 or close contact person, please contact the admission office. You will be able to re-schedule your screening examination on
another date.
・Please wash hands, disinfect, and measure temperature at the screening venue.
・Please contact the admissions office if you are infected by COVID-19 and are hospitalized, recuperating at home, or accommodation on the day ofthe screening exam, or became close contact person.
・Windows will be opened regularly to prevent the spread of infection at the examination venue. Please prepare a jacket etc. to adjust to the room
temperature.