OpenFieldBachelor of Education in Early Childhood Pedagogy Enrolment
Four-year curriculum qualifying graduates as kindergarten educators and certified nursery school teachers (Hoikushi) with music, art, and child psychology.
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 N1
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Personal statement and basic piano / vocal practical evaluation
- Recommendation letters
- Not required
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Hyogo Childcare Worker Training Tuition Loan eligible (full waiver upon working in Hyogo)
- Application fee
- ¥30,000 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- ¥1,250,000 per academic year
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 5, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Kōbe Tokiwa University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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