Our Tokyo Summer School
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2012
Immerse Education launches its first summer school
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Alumni graduated Immerse globally
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Participants would recommend Immerse
The Immerse Tokyo Summer School: Curiosity Starts Here
Are you considering a summer school in Tokyo? Immerse Education offers an exceptional opportunity for high school students to study in one of the world’s most intellectually disciplined and culturally distinctive cities. Our summer school programmes in Tokyo bring together ambitious students from around the world to explore subjects such as medicine, mathematics, and film.

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Learn your own way in Tokyo

Dates and duration
Our Tokyo summer programmes run for two weeks, allowing students to gain in-depth insights into their chosen career field and fully experience one of the world’s largest financial hubs.
Age groups
Immerse Tokyo programmes welcome students aged 15-18 from around the world. If you’re passionate about exploring future career paths and eager to gain hands-on experience, we encourage you to immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of this city.
Fees and what's included
The programme fee covers tuition, accommodation, meals, course materials, and extracurricular activities, providing a comprehensive and worry-free experience that allows students to immerse themselves in both academic and cultural opportunities.
Travel information
Students are responsible for arranging their travel to and from Tokyo; however, detailed pre- arrival guidance is provided to ensure a smooth, stress-free journey and help them feel prepared for the experience ahead.
Where you will be staying
Tokyo is your classroom
Shadow professionals in one of the world’s most innovative cities. From anime studios to global tech headquarters and precision manufacturing hubs, students step inside Tokyo’s most iconic industries and see how ideas become reality.

D’ART Shtajio
This session covers anime’s cultural significance, diverse industry job roles, and the production pipeline. It concludes with a Q&A session, in which participants will engage directly with and explore the animation world in greater detail.

Stock Exchange
With roots dating to 1878, the Tokyo Stock Exchange, the world’s third-largest, gives students an exciting introduction to Japan’s financial sector through presentations and live-feed trading workshops that bring investing and decision-making vividly to life.

Nissan
At 91 years old, Nissan’s Yokohama Plant gives students a rare look at automotive innovation, combining advanced engine and hybrid powertrain production with the Engine Museum to connect Japan’s heritage with the future of mobility.

Yakult
Students go behind the scenes at the company behind Yakult, the probiotic drink born in Japan and loved worldwide, discovering how science, high-speed production and sustainable manufacturing combine to support health on a global scale.
Learn like an undergraduate
Students on our Academic Insights programmes in Tokyo will study in university classrooms with expert tutors.

Small-group learning
Students are taught in focused seminar groups that reflect Singapore’s academically rigorous university culture, encouraging structured debate and analytical precision. The programme introduces the expectations of undergraduate study – from guided reading and seminar discussion to independent analysis – giving students clarity on what academic progression in their field truly involves.

A taste of undergraduate study
Students explore the foundational theories central to first-year university study. From mathematical reasoning to economic modelling and the scientific principles underlying clinical medicine, the focus is on intellectual precision, analytical clarity, and disciplined conceptual thinking.

Academic role models
Our Tokyo tutors bring university-level expertise to design a curriculum that extends beyond the syllabus through structured problem-solving, quantitative modelling, and disciplined academic discussion. Alongside them, dedicated undergraduate mentors provide daily guidance and support

Portolio-worthy projects
Each student completes a substantial academic Personal Project. Whether analysing clinical case studies in medicine, solving advanced mathematical proofs, or evaluating economic theory and market structures, the result is work that demonstrates intellectual depth, independent thinking, and academic maturity.
How to join the Tokyo summer school

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What makes our Tokyo summer school stand out?

Our summer school in Tokyo is a thoughtfully designed educational experience for high school students eager to broaden their horizons. Engineering, Business Management, and Film & Animation programmes introduce participants to key ideas in their chosen field through a blend of seminars, workshops, and collaborative activities. These sessions are designed to deepen subject understanding while encouraging curiosity, discussion, and intellectual growth. Alongside their studies, students experience the energy and culture of Tokyo, enriching their learning beyond the classroom.
In addition to academic sessions, our Tokyo summer camp students will also take part in cultural workshops that introduce elements of traditional Japanese life, including tea ceremonies, calligraphy, and martial arts. Excursions to historic temples and shrines help bring the rich heritage of Tokyo to life, giving participants a deeper appreciation of the traditions and history that shape the city today.
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Tokyo Summer School FAQs
We offer a range of cutting-edge, career-focused courses tailored to Tokyo’s position as a global hub for technology and business. While specific course offerings may vary, they are designed to align with emerging industries and career opportunities in fields such as:
Film & Animation, Engineering, Environment & Sustainability and Business Management.
Each course is crafted to provide an immersive, hands-on learning experience led by industry professionals and experts in their respective fields.
Participants will be accommodated in comfortable, safe facilities in Tokyo, carefully selected to provide easy access to our learning venues and the city’s attractions. This arrangement offers students an authentic taste of life in one of the world’s most exciting metropolises while ensuring a conducive environment for both study and cultural immersion.
Career Insights is designed to give an insight and a practical exploration of the roles within your chosen field, whereas Academic Insights provides insight into higher education and advanced study. Where Academic Insights is primarily classroom-based, on Career Insights we’ll be out and about exploring the city, blending project work and industry experience. Aside from the practical study, you’ll develop your essential skills with professional development sessions including perfecting the elevator pitch, public speaking, networking and collaboration. If you’re looking to enhance your CV or portfolio, to build a professional network and to see which roles your skills are best suited to, you’re exactly who we’re looking for to invite to join Career Insights.
All participants will receive a Certificate of Participation upon completing their Immerse programme. This will be awarded at the graduation ceremony on the final day. After the programme, Participant Feedback is written by the tutor, evaluating participant progress and making recommendations on how to most effectively advance participants’ understanding and interest in the topics that have been explored.
In the improbable event of an accident or emergency, our team are equipped to respond and ensure that the participant receives appropriate support. If a participant needs to go to the hospital, a staff member will accompany them, and parents/guardians will be contacted as soon as possible. We will contact the appropriate emergency services and inform parents/guardians as soon as possible for any other emergency.
Our Tokyo summer school welcomes ambitious students aged 15-18 from across the globe. We’re looking for participants who are passionate about exploring future career paths, eager to gain hands-on experience, and excited to immerse themselves in the vibrant atmosphere of one of the world’s most innovative cities. Whether you’re looking to delve into a specific industry or develop crucial professional skills, our programmes are crafted to inspire and empower future leaders in the heart of Japan’s capital.
Our Tokyo summer school runs for two transformative weeks. This duration allows students to gain in-depth insights into their chosen career field, develop essential professional skills, and fully experience the dynamic business and technological environment of Tokyo. The carefully structured schedule balances intensive career-focused learning with industry visits, cultural excursions, and networking opportunities.
Enrolling in our Tokyo summer school is straightforward:
- Visit our website and select your preferred course and dates
- Complete the online enrolment form
- Pay the programme deposit to secure your place
Our team will then guide you through the next steps, including any required documentation and full payment. We encourage early enrolment as places are limited and in high demand.
Yes, we are committed to making our programmes accessible to talented students regardless of their financial circumstances. We offer scholarship opportunities through our Immerse Education Essay Competition:
- Open to students aged 13-18 worldwide
- Offers the chance to win full and partial scholarships
- Includes a wide range of essay topics across various subjects
This programme is designed for academically talented students looking to develop in their subject. Students within the age range of 15-18 years old at the time of their selected course are eligible to enrol on the programme. All subjects and programmes are taught at a level that is appropriate for participants. We do not have any formal academic requirements, but students are required to submit their educational background after enrolment. Tutors are informed of participants’ educational backgrounds and will consider this during the project-based sessions. Enrol now here
Lessons finish at 4:00 pm on the final Friday of the programme. Participants then take part in a graduation ceremony, celebratory dinner, and evening celebration with their friends.
On Saturday, the shared airport transfer services will be provided. Shared airport transfer services should be booked beforehand, please refer to this page for information.
On Saturday, students can leave campus anytime after breakfast. Participants are required to check-out of their accommodation and return their keys by 10am. Most participants depart shortly after this though our team will remain available on site until 3pm and we can store luggage until then
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