Our Tokyo Summer School
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2012
Immerse Education launches its first summer school
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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 courses in Tokyo bring together ambitious students from around the world to explore subjects such as medicine, mathematics, and film.

Broadway tour, 2024

Broadway tour, 2024
Learn your own way in Tokyo

Subjects available in Tokyo
Dates and duration
Our Tokyo Summer School runs 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's Tokyo Summer School welcomes 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 course 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
Meet professionals in one of the world's most innovative cities. Past visits have taken students from anime studios to global tech headquarters and precision manufacturing hubs, stepping inside Tokyo's most iconic industries to see how ideas become reality.

D’ART Shtajio
This session explored the cultural significance of anime and the wide range of job roles across the industry, then followed how a series moves through the production pipeline. It closed with a Q&A, where participants put their own questions to the studio and looked at the animation world in more detail.

Stock Exchange
With roots dating back to 1878, the Tokyo Stock Exchange is the world’s third-largest stock exchange. Participants heard a presentation and toured the exchange before joining a trading workshop, where they bought and sold stocks in response to live news feeds. The session showed them how an exchange functions and how quickly new information can change a price.

Nissan
Nissan’s Yokohama Plant has a 91-year history in Japanese car manufacturing. On this visit, participants saw advanced engine and hybrid powertrain production and explored the plant’s Engine Museum. The experience connected Japan’s industrial heritage with current thinking on the future of mobility.

Yakult
Participants went behind the scenes at a Yakult factory in Tokyo, run by the global probiotics manufacturer behind the drink first developed in Japan. They learned how ingredients were selected, how sustainable methods were built into production, and how one product was made consistently at a very large scale.
Learn like an undergraduate
Students on our Academic Insights courses in Tokyo will study in university classrooms with expert tutors.

Small-group learning
Students are taught in focused seminar groups that reflect Tokyo’s academically rigorous university culture, encouraging structured debate and analytical precision. The course 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

Portfolio-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 courses 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
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 Ssummer 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 spend two weeks in one of the world’s most innovative cities. Whether you want to explore a specific industry or build professional skills, our courses are designed to inspire future leaders in the heart of Japan’s capital.
We offer four Career Insights courses in Tokyo for students aged 15-18: Business Management, Engineering, Film & Animation and Medicine. Each course offers a hands-on, career-focused experience led by industry professionals, with industry visits across the city.
Our Tokyo Summer School runs for two weeks, with sessions starting on 4 July and 18 July 2027. This gives students time to explore their chosen career field in depth, develop essential professional skills and experience Tokyo’s business and technology scene. The timetable balances career-focused learning with industry visits, cultural excursions and networking opportunities.
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.
Applying to our Tokyo Summer SCchool is straightforward: 1. Visit our website and choose your course and dates. 2. Complete the online application form. 3. Pay the deposit to secure your place. Our team will then guide you through the next steps, including any documents we need and full payment. We recommend applying early, as places are limited.
Yes, we are committed to making our courses accessible to talented students, whatever their financial circumstances. We offer scholarship opportunities through our Immerse Education Essay Competition: open to students aged 13-18 worldwide; the chance to win full and partial scholarships; a wide range of essay topics across various subjects.
Career Insights gives you a practical look at the roles within your chosen field, while Academic Insights gives you a taste of university-level study. Academic Insights is mainly classroom-based, whereas on Career Insights you’ll be out exploring the city on industry visits. Alongside your subject, you’ll build professional skills in career skills sessions, from perfecting your elevator pitch to public speaking, networking and collaboration. If you want to strengthen your CV, build a professional network and see which roles suit your skills, Career Insights is for you.
Career Insights in Tokyo is designed for students who want to explore a future career from the inside. Students aged 15-18 at the time of their course are eligible to apply. There are no formal academic requirements, but students are asked to share their educational background after applying, so teaching can be pitched at the right level. Apply now here.
Lessons finish at 4 pm on the final Friday of the course. Participants then take part in a graduation ceremony, a celebratory dinner and an evening celebration with their friends. On Saturday, students can leave after breakfast, and a shared airport transfer service is available if booked in advance (see this page for details). Participants must check out of their accommodation and return their keys by 10 am. Most leave shortly after, but our team stays on site until 3 pm and can store luggage until then.
All participants receive a Certificate of Participation when they complete their Immerse course, awarded at the graduation ceremony on the final day.
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