Application Key Points
Eligibility
- Students must have completed 12 years of school education outside of Japan. They must have the intention to complete their course.
- For students studying the University Preparatory Course (Prep. Course 2), less than 12 years of overseas school education is permitted (Form 5).
- Students wishing to enter university or vocational school must be 18 years of age or older at the time of their admission.
Number of Acceptances
| April enrollment (1 year course) |
80 people |
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| October enrollment (1.5 year course) |
40 people |
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Application period
| April enrollment (1 year course) |
admission 9/1-10/31 the previous year |
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| October enrollment (1.5 year course) |
admission 3/1-4/28 in the same year |
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※Please note that in some cases applications may be closed ahead of schedule due to the number of applicants.
Entrance Examination Fee
¥20,000
Payable at the time of application via bank transfer or Western Union.
Please refer to the
"Payment"page for payment methods.
In the case that the application fee is not confirmed by the closing date of the application period, we may regard your application as cancelled.
Any remittance charges or fees are the responsibility of the payer.
Once received, the application fee is non-refundable under all conditions.
Application Documents
Applicant identification documents
| Application for admission |
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| Statement of reasons for enrollment |
Written in native language or in English. |
| Questionnaire |
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| Letter of intent to study abroad |
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| High school or college diploma or certificate of graduation |
Copies are not allowed. A certified copy of certificate is permitted. Those who are currently at school are requested to submit a certificate of their expected graduation date, followed by the graduation certificate as soon after graduating as possible. Those who withdrew from high school early must submit a certificate of enrollment or a leaving certificate. |
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| Transcripts for each year of high school or university. |
Copies are not allowed. Certified copies are permitted. Students who have taken a national standardized test are requested to submit a copy of that transcript also. |
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| Copy of passport |
Those who have a passport are required to submit a copy. For those who have been to Japan previously, please include copies of all pages with immigration stamps for Japan. |
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| Six photos |
4 cm x 3 cm, facing the front, upper body, taken within the past 3 months. Write the name and nationality on the back. |
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| Health certificate |
The designated form from this school, signed and recorded by a doctor. |
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※The following is only to be submitted by applicable applicants
| Transcript and certificate of attendance issued by the school or institution in Japan |
Only for persons with a history of schooling or exchange in Japan |
| Copy of Residence Card or Alien Registration Card (front and back) of relatives living within Japan |
Only for persons with relatives residing within Japan |
Documents to prove financial capacity to live in Japan (A/B/C as applicable below)
A: if any relatives living outside of Japan will be paying living expenses and tuition fees, etc.
| Statement of financial support |
Must be filled in sponsor’s own handwriting. In the living expenses column, please indicate the amount of money planning to be remitted monthly for the student’s living expenses. |
| Certificate of proof of sponsor’s bank balance |
The account balance and date must be clear, and the document must be signed by a bank manager. A certificate bearing a company name is invalid. |
Certificate of employment of sponsor
(Either a. or b.) |
a. A certificate issued by the place of employment, if working as a company employee.
b. If working as an executive or owner of a private enterprise, a certification of registration or a business permit stating the sponsor’s name and company name. |
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| Proof of relationship between sponsor and applicant |
Official copy of family register, a birth certificate, or other documentation that proves the relationship between the sponsor and applicant. |
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| Certificate of the sponsor’s annual income |
The sponsor’s individual annual income tax certificate, or a certificate issued by their company (that notes the sponsor’s personal annual income). |
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B:If any relatives living within Japan will be paying living expenses and tuition fees, etc.
| Statement of financial support |
Must be filled in sponsor’s own handwriting. In the living expenses column, please indicate the amount of money planning to be remitted monthly for the student’s living expenses. |
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| Certificate of proof of sponsor’s bank balance |
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| Resident card |
A record of every member of the household. |
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| Proof of relationship between sponsor and applicant |
Official copy of family register, a birth certificate, or other documentation that proves the relationship between the sponsor and applicant. |
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Certificate of employment of sponsor
(either a, b or c) |
a. A certificate issued by the place of employment, if working as a company employee.
b. A company registration document and work certificate, if working as a company executive.
c. A copy of final income tax return form stamped by the tax office (returnable) and a work certificate issued by themself for the owner of a personal business. |
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| Certificate of the sponsor’s annual income |
Tax declaration certificate issued by the ward or city office (showing sponsor’s annual income). |
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C:if the applicant will be paying.
| Statement of financial support |
The applicant must complete in their own handwriting. In the living expenses column, fill in the amount of money that you will prepare monthly as living expenses. |
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| Certificate of proof of applicant’s bank balance |
The account balance and date must be clear, and the document must be signed by a bank manager. |
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| Certificate of applicant’s employment |
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| Certificate of applicant’s annual income |
Tax certificate of the applicant's personal annual income, or certificate issued by their company (stating the applicant’s personal annual income). |
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Application guidelines download (PDF)
Application Selection Method
Application procedures vary by region.
Malaysia, Korea, Taiwan, China, Hong Kong, Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam
Applying from a region with an agency:
Applying from other regions:
Gather the necessary documents, and please send them by mail or EMS.
Please feel free to consult us if you have any questions regarding the application documents.
※ In regards to your submitted documentation, contact our school. Each region has its own agency. For any first-time exchange students concerned about gathering the required documents, please feel free to contact them.
Application process from regions with an agency (applying through an overseas agency)
Overseas Offices Contact List
MALAYSIA/SINGAPORE
陆培春留日中心 LUpeichun Japan Education Centre (LUJEC)
负责全马来西亚。
三笠野日语与留日中心 MIKASANO ACADEMIC CENTRE
负责滨城及吉打地区
| ADDRESS |
No. 4A, Jalan Perai Jaya, Bandar Perai Jaya, 13600 Perai, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia. |
| TEL |
+604-399-3191 |
| MOBILE |
019-411-3191
016-414-3191 |
| E-Mail |
info@mikasano.com |
| WEB SITE |
http://mikasano.com |
SOUTH KOREA
ABK exclusive agency
도꼬모 일본유학
TAIWAN
①ABK exclusive agency
維維留日相談室
| ADDRESS |
新北市板橋區民生路2段250號4樓(捷運新埔站4號出口) |
| TEL |
+886-2-2368-2388 |
| MOBILE |
+886-2-8686-2659 |
| E-Mail |
vivi@vivijapan.tw |
②Other agency
日鏵國際企劃股份有限公司(JPTIP Co., Ltd.)
ACD留學情報站
青山外語(台北校)
青山外語(高雄校)
櫻花日語學園
太郎花子日本留學機構
CHINA
金吉列出国留学咨询服务有限公司
上海市出入境服务中心有限公司
HONG KONG/MACAU
Hello Japan (日経日本語学校)
THAI
TPA สมาคมส่งเสริมเทคโนโลยี(ไทย-ญี่ปุ่น)
JEDUCATION (Lighthouse Info Service Co.,Ltd.)
INDONESIA
Overseas Studies Services
| ADDRESS |
Apartemen Mediterania Lagoon Residences Tower A/03/C, Jalan Landasanpacu, Kemayoran, Jakarta 10630, Indonesia |
| TEL |
+62-21-2664-5483 |
| E-Mail |
pinglingarief@gmail.com |
JASMIN (Japanese Studies on Multicultural society in Indonesia)
VIETNAM
TRƯỜNG NHẬT NGỮ ĐÔNG DU
Application process for those living in regions without agencies (Applying for yourself)
For those applicants living in regions other than those stated above, please apply directly through the school.
Inquiry to Japanese Language Institute directly
Public Foundation for the Asian Students Cultural Association Japanese Course
| Address |
Asia Bunka Kaikan, Honkomagome 2-12-13, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8642 |
| Phone |
03-3946-2171 |
| FAX |
03-3946-7599 |
| E-Mail |
nihongo@abk.or.jp |
We respond to inquiries in English and Chinese.
Application guidance for Japan residents
Please prepare all the necessary documents and submit them to our school or send them via email.
※Please feel free to consult us about the application documents.
※In regards to your submitted documentation, contact our school.
Application Key Points
Eligibility
- Persons currently holding residential status in Japan (permanent residents, Japanese spouse, long-term residents, family dependant etc) and who will maintain residential status while enrolled at the school. - You cannot apply under short-term stay visa conditions.
- Students must have completed 12 years of school education outside Japan They must have the intention to complete their course. - Persons with less than 12 years’ secondary education completion (Form 5) are allowed, as well as those who are expecting to complete their education.
- Students wishing to enter university or vocational school must be 18 years or over at the time of their enrollment to those institutions.
- Applicants currently holding a “Study” visa or a “Designated Activities” visa, please contact us specially.
Number of Acceptances
Small number of people
Application period
| April enrollment (1 year course) |
Must be received between the 15th December in the previous year to the 15th March in the current year. |
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| October enrollment (1.5 years course) |
Must be received between the 1st July to the 15th August in the current year. |
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※Please note that the application period may close early or we may not take applicants in some cases.
Cost
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1 year course
(April enrollment) |
1.5 years course
(October enrollment) |
| Entrance Examination Fee |
Exempt |
Exempt |
| Admission fee |
¥80,000 |
¥80,000 |
| Tuition fee |
¥720,000 |
¥1,080,000 |
| Total |
¥800,000 |
¥1,160,000 |
Tuition includes teaching materials, facilities, funds for extracurricular activities, and insurance fees.
Tuition is payable every six months. (¥360,000 / 6 months)
Application Documents
| 1.Admission application |
For mailing address, telephone number, FAX number, please list both "Japan" and "home country". |
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| 2.Reason for attendance |
Description details and quantity are also selection entries. If you plan to enrol in graduate school, please attach an appendix containing your study plan (details of what your field of research will be, in your own style). |
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| 3.Two photographs |
4 cm x 3 cm, facing the front, upper body, taken within the past 3 months. Write the name and nationality on the back. |
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| 4.Copy of passport |
Photo page, the current visa page, and all past immigration stamp pages. |
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| 5.Copy of Residence Card (or Alien Registration Certificate), front and back |
A copy of the applicant's residence card. Copies of all members of your family’s residence cards. |
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| 6.Copy of your national health insurance certificate |
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| 7.Original of academic background (high school or university) graduation certificate (or diploma) or a certificate stating intention to graduate. |
Copies are not allowed. Certified copies of graduation certificates are permitted. |
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| 8.School transcript (high school or university) |
The results from each grade in all subjects. Copies are not allowed. Certified copies are permitted. |
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| 9.Japanese language school attendance and transcripts (when attendance while enrolled is above 90%) |
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※7 & 8 are for applicable applicants only.
※9 is applicable only for applicants who were enrolled in a Japanese language school in Japan.
Application guidelines download (PDF)
Applying for yourself
Inquiry to Japanese Language Institute directly
Public Foundation for the Asian Students Cultural Association Japanese Course
| Address |
Asia Bunka Kaikan, Honkomagome 2-12-13, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8642 |
| Phone |
03-3946-2171 |
| FAX |
03-3946-7599 |
| E-Mail |
nihongo@abk.or.jp |
We respond to inquiries in English and Chinese.
Guidelines_Japanese.pdf