OpenFieldDepartment of Child Education Preschool & Nursery Teacher Training Admission
Four-year degree qualifying educators for both Kindergarten Teacher (Type-1) and Certified Nursery Teacher (Hoikushi) national licenses.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- High school graduation diploma
- English language proficiency
- JLPT N2 or higher
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Piano aptitude self-evaluation and personal statement
- Recommendation letters
- One educator recommendation
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Kyoto Prefecture Nursery Teacher Training Loan Scheme (full loan forgiveness upon 5 years local service)
- Application fee
- ¥30,000
- Tuition / joining costs
- ¥1,350,000 per year
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 10, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Kyoto Koka Women's University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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