This course is designed to help students who wish to enter universities, graduate schools, or vocational schools achieve their goals and acquire the ability to study in Japanese after entering these schools without difficulty.
The course prepares students for the Examination of Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) and Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) which are necessary for application, and supports students acquire the skills to take the entrance examinations through guidance on activities related to higher education and interview practice.
Who wish to go on to a Japanese university, vocational college, or national college of technology.
In order to enter a Japanese university, students must have completed at least 12 years of schooling overseas. However, in some countries and regions, students may have less than 12 years to complete high school. In such cases, students can still qualify for university entrance examinations by completing a "Preparatory Education Curriculum" designated by the Ministry of Education.
Level | Beginner - Advanced |
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University Preparation Couse A (including Preparatory Education Curriculum) |
Students will learn Japanese in the morning and foundation classes in the afternoon such as English and Mathematics. |
University Preparation Couse B | Students will learn Japanese in the morning and they can take foundation subjects as an option (additional fee is applied) in the afternoon.Please take lecture for Graduate School Preparation (additional fee is applied) if students who are thinking go to graduate school. Click here for details of Lecture for Graduate School Preparation |
Weekly schedule | 5 days per week |
Duration | 1 year, 1.5 year, 2 years |
Daily schedule | 9:00am - 12:30am (Some classes are held in the afternoon.) |
Lessons per day | Morning classes: Japanese language 45-minute lesson x 4 Afternoon classes: Foundation subjects 45-minute lesson x 1 or 2 * In the case of 1.5 yr. and 2 yr. programs, afternoon classes are held for a year only. |
Enrollment schedule | April (1 yr. and 2 yr. programs) October (1.5 yr. program) |
Class size | Max. 15 students per class (Japanese language classes) |
Record of successful admissions | Click here for details. |
Academic career support | Higher education advisor and the teacher in charge will give you full support to prepare for successful admission to higher education. |
Mock exams | - Mock exam for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (twice a year) - Mock exam for the EJU (once a month) |
Special activities | Interacting class with university students, Japanese culture experience classes |
Enrollment Condition: Applicants must have completed high school or any higher education.
Applicants who plan to enroll in the postgraduate school must meet the following requirements:
Please see the chart below for Japanese level at the time of admission.
Month of Enrollment | Length of Course | Applying for Vocational School | Applying for University | Applying for Postgraduate School |
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April | 1 Year | N3 or higher | N2 or higher | N2 or higher |
2 Year | N5 or higher | N5 or higher | N5 or higher | |
October | 1.5 Year | N3 or higher | N3 or higher | N3~N2 or higher |
Graduate School Class (Afternoon) | |
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Level | Intermediate (JLPT N2 equivalent) or higher |
Course period | 1 year |
Class hours | 90mins class in the afternoon (once a week) |
Course schedule | Starting in April and graduating in next March |
Conditions for admission | 1) Completing of undergraduate degree program or having a proof of qualifications to attend post-graduate programs. 2) Intermediate (JLPT N2 equivalent) or higher level of Japanese is required at the time of enrollment. |
Class description: | Students will work with tutors to prepare for the entrance examinations, from choosing the school of interest to the examination procedures. Lecture will be given on researching prior literature, statement of purpose, research plan, and interview. After being accepted, students take classes to improve their reading comprehension and analytical skills necessary for graduate school research and to further deepen their knowledge. |