Q&A

Is it okay if I've never cooked or made confectioneries before?: No worries. Upon entering Tsujicho Group, you will learn the basics of cooking and confectionery production/ baking. Some may ask, “Can I become a professional even if I’m clumsy?”, but the most important thing is your will and conscience to strive to learn the techniques needed as a professional.

Can International students enter the school?: There are a number of International students studying at Tsuji Culinary Institute and Tsuji Culinary Institute Tokyo.

Is there a fee required to participate in the open campus?: Absolutely not. You can even invite your friends and parents to join Open Campus with you.

Is it better to participate in the open campus events? Would there be any inconveniences upon entering the school if I do not participate?: Participation does not effect school admission. However, we do highly recommend it to potential students, as it is the best way to learn more precisely about the school.

How do I apply?: You can apply by phone, online through this website, or send in the application post card that comes with the open campus pamphlet. For online applications, please apply from the OpenCampus.
For application close to the scheduled date, please apply by phone.
Tel: (toll free number within Japan) Osaka 0120-24-2418
　　(toll free number within Japan) Tokyo 0120-71-1305

Is there a dress code?: For prevention of hazards, please do not wear sandals or high-heeled shoes.

Will students be assigned an instructor-in-charge?: Each class will have an instructor-in-charge. Your instructor-in-charge will be in charge of following up on student life as well. Attendance will be monitored by the teachers and they will also give students guidance with job hunting and student life.

Is it okay if I’ve never held a knife before?: No problem. Most students who enter the school have zero experience with cookery and confectionery. The first step in class is learning the basics of cooking instruments, such as how to hold and sharpen knives. Instructors will carefully teach you, so there is no need to worry.

How are the practical training classes conducted? I’m worried I may not be able to keep up with the practical training.: Our school’s practical training classes are taught by professionals who will thoroughly teach the basic techniques to non-experienced students.
There’s no need to worry. At first, you will slowly learn the basics, such as how to handle knives and other cooking instruments so there is no need to worry. The style of our school is that you will not immediately start cooking or baking, but will watch your instructors who will cook/bake as they theoretically explain things to you. By teaching this way, students will not only learn how to cook, but will also understand how to cook cuisines with the ideal flavoring. Furthermore, in the practical training facilities, a few well experienced instructors will coach the students at once, so that each student can receive the proper advise according to his/her degree of skill. This will allow students to steadily learn the techniques of professionals.

Are there other costs besides tuition?: Besides tuition, you will be required to spend money on text books, a white robe, a set of knives, Compitum (Tsujicho Group’s alumni association) fee, and an accident insurance. Prices vary according to the school. Practical training material fees are included in the tuition, so the only costs you will need to bear are tuition and miscellaneous expenses. For further details, please refer to the Tuition page.

Can you refer apartments (residencies) for us?: We will refer apartments for you through National Students Information Center (Nasic). Tsujicho Group will refer students to residencies in alliance with National Students Information Center (Nasic). Nasic has been supporting us for many years and is able to introduce a safe residency for students, such as apartments with reliable landlords or 24hour security support, etc. An application form is included in your admittance letter. For further details, please refer to Apartment Referrals.

I want to study at the French school, how do I apply?: For student who wants to go abroad in France
Please choose 「go abroad in France course」of 「Tsuji culinary institute・Regular course」/「Tsuji institute of patisserie・Regular course」.
If you choose that course, you can apply for go abroad in France in advance.
If applicant exceeds capacity, selection test of go abroad in France will be held.
In addition, you can take a special class “study abroad life support” (free of charge).
（You can learn points of class, lifestyle, and basics of French.）
You will be selected for go abroad in France scholarship system.