I. Course Length and Application Acceptance Period
Course | Enrollment | Applications Acceptance Period |
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2 Year Comprehensive Course | April | From September to October of the previous year |
1 Year and a Half Comprehensive Course | October | From March to April of the same year |
II. Admittance Requirements
Must have completed at least 12 years of formal education and be no more than 5 years since last graduation.
Must provide one of the following qualifications:
- JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test) N5 or above
- JBT (Japanese Business Test) score of 350 points or higher
- J Test(Test of Practical Japanese) score of 250 points or higher
- Proof of at least 150 hours of Japanese study at an educational institution
III. School Hours
Five days a week from Monday to Friday. (20 hours of study per week with each class period being 45 minutes.)
Morning Classes 9:00 – 12:30
Afternoon Classes 13:00 – 16:30
IV. Off-days
Weekends, Japanese Holidays, Summer Break, Winter Break, and Spring Break
V. Expenses
2 Year Comprehensive Course (in Japanese Yen) |
1 and a Half Year Comprehensive Course (in Japanese Yen) |
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Application Fee | 30,000円 | 30,000円 |
Entrance Fee | 50,000円 | 50,000円 |
Tuition Fee | 1,200,000円 | 900,000円 |
Extracurricular Activities Fee | 72,000円 | 54,000円 |
Provision Fee | 48,000円 | 36,000円 |
Teaching Materials Fee | 50,000円 | 40,000円 |
Tax(10%)
Total |
145,000円
1,595,000円 |
111,000円
1,221,000円 |
VI. Things to Consider Before Applying
- Application must be sent in English or Japanese
- Documents sent to us will generally not be returned, however original diplomas and the like will be returned after the visa application process is completed.
- As there may be changes to fees, please confirm with us in advance.
- In order to work part time, one must apply for and obtain the “Permission to Engage in Activities Other Than Specified on the Visa” from the Immigration Bureau. With that permit, up to 28 hours of part time work per week is allowed.
- Applicants have to pay application fee before submission of COE application
VII. Delivery of Certificate of Eligibility for Residence Status
After inspection at the Tokyo Immigration Office is completed, a Student Visa (Residence Permission Certificate for Study Abroad) will be granted.
VIII. Table of Necessary Materials
Application Materials
Item | Important Details |
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1. Photographs |
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2. Application for Admission |
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3. Resume/CV |
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4. Certificate of Graduation (Original) | If not in English or Japanese, the certificate must be translated into either language before submission. |
5. Authorization Documents |
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6. Occupational Credentials | (For those who have work experience) |
7. Passport Copy | (Including travel history pages) |
8. Submission of Successful Japanese Testing |
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Relation between applicant and the person paying expenses
Case A: Applicant is Paying own Expenses
Item | Important Details |
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1. Expense Payment Documents | Includes what is designated by the school’s form |
2. Bank Balance Certificate |
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3. Bankbook Copy | (Must show balances and transactions for the past 3 years) |
4. Work Certificate, or Business Permit if Self-Employed | – |
5. Three Years of Income and Tax Payment Certification |
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6. Bank Account Statement Copy | (may be required in some cases) |
7. Any other documents the Immigration Bureau Requests | – |
Case B: The Person Paying for the Applicant’s Expenses Outside of Japan
Item | Important Details |
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1. Expense Payment Documents | Includes what is designated by the school’s form |
2. Bank Balance Certificate | – |
3. Bankbook Copy | Must show balances and transactions for the past 3 years |
4. Work Certificate, or Business Permit if Self-Employed | – |
5. Proof of Relations with the Applicant, Identification Papers, and Family Register | The most recent certification which shows relation with the applicant. |
6. Three Years of Income and Tax Payment Certification |
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7. Bank Account Statement Copy | (may be required in some cases) |
8. Any other documents the Immigration Bureau Requests | – |
Case C: The Person Paying for the Applicant’s Expenses Resides in Japan
Item | Important Details |
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1. Expense Payment Documents | Includes what is designated by the school’s form |
2. Bank Balance Certificate |
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3. Bankbook Copy | Must show balances and transactions for the past 3 years |
4. Work Certificate, or Business Permit if Self-Employed | For people managing a business, all records must be shown |
5. Residence Certificate or Foreigner Registration Certification | All family members must be mentioned |
6. Seal Registration Certificate | – |
7. Proof of Relations with the Applicant | Family Certificate, Identification Papers, and Family Register. (Most recent copies) |
8. Three Years of Tax Payments | Annual Income or Tax Declaration Certificate |
9. Any other materials the Immigration Bureau Requests | – |
Other Materials
Item |
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Written oath that that the applicant will take responsibility for all their actions during their stay in Japan |
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