 Charles Alfred Chastel de Boinville had been an architect of Japan's Public Works since 1873 and built the main building of the College.Conder arrived in Tokyo in January 1877 and quickly established a reputation as a dedicated and highly skilled teacher.The Calendar of the College was prepared by its principal, Henry Dyer, a 6 year programme, consisting of a basic course, technical course and practice course, 2 years for each.