We are currently preparing our application for certified Japanese language school status. Information may change.

REQUIREMENTS

Application Qualifications & Requirements

  • (1)
    Completed 12 or more years of school education or equivalent in home country or abroad
  • (2)
    2-Year and 1-Year 6-Month Higher Education Preparation Courses must have completed 150+ hours of Japanese language study at a Japanese language educational institution or equivalent institution and demonstrate proficiency equivalent to A1 under the Reference Framework for Japanese Language Education.
  • (3)
    Clear objective and motivation to enter a Japanese university or vocational college upon graduation
  • (4)
    Physical and mental health, with compliance to Japanese laws, school regulations, and provisions
  • (5)
    Financial sponsor possesses adequate financial capability to cover all expenses during the study period

APPLICATION FLOW

Application & Enrollment Process

Steps from application to the start of classes

Step 1

Submission of Application Documents

Submit the application form and required documents within the designated application period. The Application Screening Fee must also be paid as instructed. Please note that the application screening fee is non-refundable.

Step 2

Internal Screening & Selection

Document screening will be conducted based on the submitted application documents. The admission selection process includes a written examination, a Japanese conversation test, and an interview. ※An interview with the financial sponsor may also be conducted if necessary.

Step 3

Notification & COE Submission

Applicants will be notified of the selection results. Successful applicants must submit the required documents to the school for the Certificate of Eligibility (COE) application.

Step 4

Immigration Application

After reviewing the submitted documents, the school will apply to the Immigration Services Agency of Japan for the Certificate of Eligibility (COE).

Step 5

Immigration Result & Tuition Payment

Applicants will be notified of the Immigration Services Agency’s decision. After the COE is issued, please pay the tuition fees by the specified deadline.

Step 6

Dispatch of COE & Admission Certificate

After confirming payment of the tuition fees, school will send the Certificate of Eligibility (COE), Letter of Admission, and other required enrollment documents.

Step 7

Visa Application, Arrival & Enrollment

Apply for visa at Embassy or Consulate General of Japan in your home country. Prior to your arrival, you are required to inform the school of your flight information, including the date, time, and flight number. Upon your arrival, school staff will do pickup at airport, Classes will commence following the completion of your enrollment procedures and orientation.

DOCUMENTATION

Required Application Documents

Mandatory application documents

No. Document Title Notes & Guidelines
1 Application Form School prescribed form
2 Digital photo file (JPG) or a physical photograph (4 cm × 3 cm) Taken within 3 months
3 Passport Copy Copy of ID page and amendment pages if applicable
4 Graduation Certificate Original expected graduation/enrollment cert for prospective graduates
5 Academic Transcript Transcript covering total period at final educational institution
6 Certificate of Employment For employed applicants only
7 Proof of Japanese Language Ability JLPT/J-TEST/NAT-TEST certificates or 150+ hours study cert
8 Financial Sponsorship Letter School prescribed form
9 Proof of Relationship to Sponsor Birth certificate, family register, or relationship cert
10 Sponsor's Certificate of Employment Certificate of employment / business registration cert
11 Bank Balance Certificate (Original) Must prove sufficient funds covering entire tuition and living costs
12 Proof of Fund Formation (1 Year) Bank passbook copy, non-salary income docs, or explanation statement (1 year)
13 Sponsor's Annual Income Certificate Income/tax certificate

(Tuition Refund Policy)

As a general rule, paid student fees will not be refunded. However, exceptions are made in the following cases:

1. In principle, tuition and fees that have already been paid will not be refunded. However, this does not apply in cases falling under any of the following items.

2. In the event of special circumstances, a portion of the paid tuition and fees will be refunded as specified below:

  • If the Certificate of Eligibility (COE) is not issued, all payments except the screening fee will be refunded.
  • If the visa application is rejected by a Japanese embassy or consulate after the Certificate of Eligibility (COE) has been issued, all payments except the screening fee and admission fee will be refunded.
  • If the applicant withdraws enrollment due to personal circumstances after obtaining an entry visa, all payments except the screening fee and admission fee will be refunded.
  • In principle, fees already paid by a student who has been ordered to withdraw from the school will not be refunded.
  • The same applies to a student who has been ordered to be suspended from school.

3. When undertaking the procedures in the preceding paragraph, the student shall submit or present the documents required by the school, depending on the circumstances.

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When do you open?

Planned opening: October 1, 2027 (certification in progress).

Can I work part-time?

Yes, with permission—weekly hour limits apply.