Dear ,
Warm greetings from ICPA.
As we approach the end of the year, we are pleased to announce that applications are now open for our April 2026 Term.
April marks the start of many of our key Specialist Qualification Programmes and General Courses. As places are limited, we kindly recommend submitting your application by 31 December to secure priority consideration.
Please note: the final deadline for the April intake is 31 January 2026.
📅 New 2026 Class Schedule
Please find the full schedule for the upcoming academic year here: Click HERE
Courses Starting in April 2026
🏛️ Specialist Qualification Programmes (In-Person in Tokyo)
- Japanese Business Etiquette and Protocol Specialist Programme — starts 13 April 2026
- Japanese Diplomatic Protocol Specialist Programme — starts 20 April 2026
- International Social Etiquette and Protocol Specialist Programme — starts 27 April 2026
💻 Specialist Qualification Programmes (Online – Weekly Evening Classes, JST)
- Japanese Business Etiquette and Protocol Specialist Programme — starts 1 April 2026
- Japanese Diplomatic Protocol Specialist Programme — starts 2 April 2026
- International Social Etiquette and Protocol Specialist Programme — starts 6 April 2026
- Japanese Social Etiquette and Protocol Specialist Programme — starts 7 April 2026
- Global Business Etiquette and Protocol Specialist Programme — starts 10 April 2026
🌍 General Courses (Tokyo Intensive & Online)
- International Social Etiquette and Protocol (Level 2 – Intermediate) — 6–10 April 2026 (Tokyo Intensive)
- International Diplomatic Protocol (Level 1 – Beginner) — 13–17 April 2026 (Tokyo Intensive)
- Online Continuous Learning Programmes — Spring Term begins in April 2026 across all categories (Japanese/International; Social, Business, and Diplomatic Protocol)
- Winter Customised Training (January–March)
NEW: Weekly Online General Courses (Japanese Protocol & Etiquette)
We have also added a new option for 2026: weekly online General Courses in Japanese Protocol and Etiquette, designed to be accessible worldwide.
Two time-slot patterns (JST) are available — early evening and late-night — making it easier to attend from different regions.
These courses are structured so that you can start at any time, depending on the schedule.
Full details, including the time slots, are available in the "New Programme Schedule".
A full announcement will follow in a separate email; however, please note that participation is generally possible when you apply at least two months in advance, so we recommend reviewing the schedule early.
Winter Customised Training (January–March)
If you would like to begin sooner—or prefer a tailored approach—ICPA is accepting bookings for Customised Private Courses from January to March.
How to Apply
You may:
Apply via our website: [apply on our website]
Reply to this email to request an application form or to book a consultation
We look forward to welcoming you to ICPA in 2026.
Warm regards,
ICPA Administration Office
The International Protocol and Etiquette Academy of Japan
