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Tuition & Benefits

TUITION

Course fees include tuition, textbooks, practicum costs, enrollment gifts, and the final examination fee — all in one all-inclusive price.

TUITION TABLE

Course Tuition at a Glance

Course Tuition

All course fees are all-inclusive — covering tuition, textbooks, practicum costs, enrollment benefits, and the final examination fee. Every course is quoted inclusive of tax.

Essential Course

ESSENTIAL COURSE

Duration1 Month
Days8 Days
Hours48 Hours
SessionJuly & December
780,000 JPY(tax incl.)

Advanced Course

ADVANCED COURSE

Duration2 Months
Days12 Days
Hours72 Hours
SessionMay–June & November–December
1,180,000 JPY(tax incl.)

Master Course

MASTER COURSE

Duration3 Months
Days16 Days
Hours96 Hours
SessionFebruary–April & September–November
1,680,000 JPY(tax incl.)

For full details on each course, visit ourcourse overview.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

What the Tuition Covers

All-Inclusive Tuition

Every element of your learning is covered in the course fee — textbooks, practicum, enrollment gifts, and the final examination. There are no hidden costs.

Tuition

Common to all courses. Face-to-face instruction and practical guidance from our experienced teaching staff.

Textbooks

Association-supervised specialist textbooks: 5 volumes for Essential, 10 for Advanced, and all 15 for Master.

Practicum

Role-play practicum sessions in the academy studio. Advanced and Master courses include a special experiential practicum.

Enrollment Gifts

Butler tool set, white gloves, custom-made vest (Master), and career support for graduates (in preparation), among others.

Final Practical Examination

Practical examination conducted at the end of each course. Successful candidates receive the Association certification.

White Gloves

High-quality white gloves provided as standard across all courses. Worn from the very first day of service practicum.

Additional Costs

  • Bank transfer fees are the responsibility of the applicant.
  • Travel expenses to the special practicum venue (Advanced & Master) are borne by the participant.
  • No further charges are incurred as a general rule.
The butler tool set included with enrollment

Complete butler tool set provided with enrollment

PAYMENT

Payment Method

PAYMENT METHOD

Payment is accepted by bank transfer (lump-sum) only. Full bank account details will be provided in the enrollment agreement sent after your application is received. Instalment plans and credit card payments are not accepted.

Bank Transfer (Single Payment Only)

Tuition is payable by bank transfer in a single lump-sum payment.

Full bank account details will be provided in the enrollment agreement sent after your application is received.

Payment Deadline
14 days before the course start date

Bank transfer fees are the responsibility of the applicant.

Enrollment is confirmed once payment has been received.

Instalment plans and credit card payments are not accepted.

Instalment plans and credit card payments are not accepted. Bank transfer fees are the responsibility of the applicant.

TRANSFER BENEFIT

Lateral Enrollment Discount

TRANSFER DISCOUNT

The Advanced Course includes the full content of Essential, and the Master Course includes the full content of both Essential and Advanced, so we offer a reduction for the overlapping content already completed. The more courses you complete in sequence, the more you save overall.

Essential Course

Advanced Course

▲80tax incl.

As the Advanced Course includes the full content of Essential, graduates of the Essential Course who advance to the Advanced Course receive a JPY 80,000 (tax incl.) reduction on the Advanced Course fee for the overlapping content.

Advanced Course

Master Course

▲180tax incl.

As the Master Course includes the full content of Advanced, graduates of the Advanced Course who advance to the Master Course receive a JPY 180,000 (tax incl.) reduction on the Master Course fee for the overlapping content.

For enquiries about lateral enrollment, please contact us via ourfree consultation.

DETAILS

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Practical instruction in progress

For detailed tuition breakdowns, enrollment benefits, and certification information, visit the individual pages below. Our team is happy to answer any questions during a free individual consultation.

NEXT STEP

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Request our free brochure to receive a detailed overview of our courses and the academy's educational philosophy. For further questions, our team is available for a complimentary individual consultation.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Essential Course: JPY 780,000 / Advanced Course: JPY 1,180,000 / Master Course: JPY 1,680,000 (all prices tax inclusive).

Tuition, textbooks, practicum, enrollment gifts, the final practical examination fee, and white gloves are all included. No additional costs as a general rule.

Bank transfer (lump-sum) only. Instalment plans and credit card payments are not accepted.

We are sorry, but payment is by bank transfer in full only; instalment payments and credit cards are not accepted. Payment is due 14 days before the course start date.

Yes. When progressing from Essential to Advanced, JPY 80,000 (tax incl.) is deducted from the Advanced fee; from Advanced to Master, JPY 180,000 (tax incl.) is deducted from the Master fee.

Bank transfer fees are payable by the student. In addition, for the special practicum in the Advanced and Master courses (experiencing real service first-hand), travel costs to the venue are borne by each participant. As a general rule, no other costs apply.

The Essential Course starts in July and December, the Advanced Course in May–June and November–December, and the Master Course in February–April and September–November. All are held on weekends, six hours per day (four 90-minute sessions). Applications close 14 days before the start date.

Yes. Each course is a strictly small-group format with a maximum of six students. The minimum required to run a course is three; if three students are not reached by 14 days before the start date, you may choose a full refund of the course fee or a transfer to the next term (with a 5% preferential discount).

For further enquiries, please use ourcontact form.

Last updated: 13 June 2026