It is a permit to enter Japan issued by the Japanese government to foreign nationals. Other than a tourist visa (a stay up to 90 days) and a student visa (up to 2 yrs.), there are various visas such as working holiday visa, working visa, family stays visa, spouse visa, etc.
How long does it take to have a student visa application processed?
It takes about 6 months. It is necessary to prepare for the visa application far in advance.
Do I have to apply for a student visa by myself?
Application for a student visa to the immigration office is conducted by the school. However, you need to prepare necessary documents by yourself beforehand.
In the case of applicants who wish to enroll in the Evening Class, Private Lessons or JLPT Preparation Program, the School cannot support you with your application for a student visa.
Can you help me prepare the necessary documents for the application?
Study abroad agents can help you. We are presently collaborating with some agents in Taiwan, China, Hong Kong, Korea, Vietnam, Russia and Mongolia.
Can those who do not have a student visa be admitted to the school?
Yes, there are many students who possess a visa other than the student visa.
Can I change a visa to a different one?
Tourist visa → student visa Yes. (You need to apply for a student visa about 6 months in advance.)
Student visa → tourist visa No.
Student visa → Working visa Yes.
Working visa → student visa Please consult us.
Working holiday visa → student visa Yes. (You need to apply for a student visa about 6 months in advance.)
Student visa → working holiday visa No.
* Please note that there are cases that you cannot change the visa status. Please consult us for details.
Can I extend a tourist visa?
It depends on your nationality. The length of stay of a tourist visa holder is 90days or shorter for many nationals.
Please check it out on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. http://www.mofa.go.jp/mofaj/toko/visa/tanki/novisa.html
All the students will take the level check test (placement test) on the enrollment day. You will be placed in a class suitable for your Japanese language level. The enrollment day is the first day of the school term.
When am I going to buy the textbooks?
You will purchase the textbooks soon after the classes commence.
Can I attend other classes besides the classes in the morning?
You can enroll at other programs offered in the afternoon hours such as JLPT Preparation Program, Japanese for Job-Hunting, Kanji Class, etc. Extra fee is charged for those programs. You may use the self-study room after your class.
For single semester programs, payment is made in advance in a lump sum. For courses lasting one year or longer, payment is made in advance for six months at the time of enrollment and every six months thereafter.
Are textbooks included in the tuition fee?
Yes, textbooks are included. For details, please see the Fee page on our website.
Are there any discounts depending on the visa status?
Do the students of single term programs study with the students of long-term courses in the same class?
Yes, they join in the same class. Regardless of the duration of the study, you will be placed in a class that best suits your level of Japanese.
Do we receive tests while studying in the course?
There is a check test after every lesson of the textbook, a mid-term test and a term-end test. These tests will tell you whether you are on the right track of learning and show the areas where you need to review. The term-end test is a comprehensive test composed of conversation, listening and writing.
A student commuter pass discount certificate will be issued to those who wish to receive one. Students can purchase commuter passes for trains (JR, subway, and private railways) and buses between the school and the nearest station to their residence at a student discount rate. The discount rate is approximately 40%. * However, only students enrolled in a course of one year or more are eligible for this discount. Students enrolled in single-semester programs are not eligible.
Can you arrange an accommodation for me?
We can introduce you some good accommodation agencies. All of them can communicate with you in English and other languages.
We have a school dormitory for women. Please apply for a place before you enroll at the school. You may apply after enrollment but we cannot always meet your request when your application is late.
