
Tokyo Gakugei University International Secondary School
Founded 1949
Updated July 2026
Tokyo Gakugei University is a core national institution in Japan specialized in teacher training and comprehensive educational research. It serves as a pioneering center for developing educators and educational professionals through a blend of practical experience and academic study.
Curriculum
Teaching approach
Tokyo Gakugei University aims to foster talented educators equipped with high-level knowledge, creativity, and practical skills. Its educational approach is grounded in a humanist and scientific mindset, with the ultimate goal of contributing to a society where human rights are respected and world peace is realized. The institution emphasizes the integration of theory and practice, evolving to meet the needs of a changing society and school environment.
Programmes
The university offers undergraduate and graduate pathways, including the Faculty of Education, which features a School Education Course (Elementary, Secondary, Special Needs, and School Health Care) and an Education Specialist Course. The Graduate School of Education provides a Professional Degree Program in Advanced Studies on Transforming Educational Practice, as well as Master’s courses focusing on themes such as globalism, educational AI, and clinical psychology. Additionally, the United Graduate School of Education offers a doctoral program in collaboration with three other universities, focusing on interdisciplinary sciences in education and curriculum studies. The curriculum is structured into liberal arts, basic education, and major subjects.
Outcomes
Graduates are recognized as having the ability to become school teachers with high-level expertise and superior practical abilities, or as professionals capable of upholding a lifelong-learning and knowledge-based society. Alumni play active roles in various parts of Japan, serving as educators and contributing to the development of school education. The university grants academic degrees to those who have acquired the prescribed credits and demonstrated profound culture and intelligence.
Student support
Learning support
The university provides support and procedures for international students, including assistance with their studies and application processes. The International Students Unit within the International Division serves as the primary point of contact for inquiries.
Tuition & fees
No published fee schedule was found for this school.
Admissions
The university seeks individuals who aspire to become talented educators with high-level expertise and a deep understanding of education. Prospective students are expected to engage eagerly in seminars, foster a love for children, cultivate flexible communication skills, and demonstrate a commitment to volunteer activities and international perspectives. Admission policies for the United Graduate School of Education specifically target those aiming to become researchers in teacher-training universities or high-level education professionals.
About the campus
The university is located in Koganei-shi, Tokyo, and is accessible via public transportation, including bus routes from Musashikoganei and Kokubunji stations. The campus serves as the hub for the university's research and educational institutes and maintains collaborative relationships with affiliated schools to support practical teacher training.
Co-curriculars
Students are encouraged to cultivate a sense of solidarity and tenacious mental strength through participation in club activities. Additionally, the university promotes active involvement in volunteer activities to contribute to the realization of a coexistent society.
- Koju SASAKIPresident
Koju SASAKI was appointed President of Tokyo Gakugei University on April 1, 2026. He expresses a strong sense of responsibility in leading the university, which has a long history of developing educators in Japan, and aims to create a new role for the institution amidst a major transition in the educational landscape.
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