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Bachelor of Human Life Studies in Early Childhood Pedagogy

Four-year baccalaureate curriculum leading to Kindergarten Teacher First-Class Certification and Nursery Teacher licensure, with clinical teaching at Shirayuri kindergarten.

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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 with good academic performance in humanities and language
English language proficiency
JLPT N2 or EJU Japanese >= 200 for international candidates
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
Not required
Thesis / Research statement
Statement of vocation for child education (800 words in Japanese) and official transcripts
Recommendation letters
One letter of recommendation from high school educator

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend
Saint Paul Foundation educational grants and Miyagi nursery provider scholarships up to ¥300,000 annually
Application fee
¥30,000 entrance examination fee
Tuition / joining costs
¥1,260,000 per academic year

Dates and verification

Application deadline
January 20, 2027 (General Entrance Examination)
Last source review
2026-10-16

Important verification note

Facts reflect official Sendai Shirayuri Women's College documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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