The teaching staff reaches nearly 1,000 and come from 27 different countries. Only the Sophia men's Dormitory is on-campus. Rooms are double-occupancy and are furnished with linens. There is a mandatory meal plan. Some off-campus dorms provide meals.
Rooms are single, but some have a suite system, with phones and bath and other facilities shared.
Women's dorms have enforced curfews. Host families provide breakfast and supper, unless arrangements are made beforehand. Curfews may be enforced and students are expected to participate in some family activities. All course are taught in English with the exception of language course. It is possible to arrange some instruction in Japanese.