Enrollment Fees and Procedures
Important points regarding long-term student applications
（for short-term/auditing, click here｜for private lessons, click here）
１．Applicants must:
• have completed at least 12 years of schooling.
• be ready to study abroad and be financially responsible.
• be 18 years of age or older.
２．Program
University Entrance Program (April and October)
| Beginning in April (1-year program) | Beginning in October(1.5-year program) | |
|---|---|---|
| Application Period | Start from July of the previous year | April to September |
| Number of Applications Accepted | 160 | |
※The application period may differ somewhat between countries; view this website in the appropriate language to find specific details
３．Application Forms:
| Application Forms (all original documents must be translated into Japanese) | |
| Ⅰ To be prepared by applicants: | Ⅱ To be prepared by guarantor: |
A: Copy of JLPT certificate, copy of J-TEST certificate, copy of NAT TEST certificate, etc. B: Transcript of JLPT, transcript of J-TEST, transcript of NAT TEST, etc. ※ Necessary documents may differ somewhat between countries; view this website in the appropriate language to find specific details |
If applicant is paying tuition and living expenses: |
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| If guarantor is paying tuition and living expenses: | |
※If person other than parent person becomes guarantor, separate document will be required. |
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※The immigration office may request additional documents at a future date.
※For reissuable documents must be submitted within 3 months from the date of issue.
４．Tuition (JPY)
※Benefits awarded for single payment
| 1.5-year program | 1-year program | Installment plan | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year program / 1.5-year program | 1.5-year program | ||||
| Total amount | Total amount | First payment | Second payment | Third payment | |
| Application fee（charged at the time of application） | 20,000 | – | – | ||
| Enrollment fee | 80,000 | 80,000 | 80,000 | – | – |
| Tuition fee | 828,000 | 552,000 | 276,000 | 276,000 | 276,000 |
| Management fee | 114,000 | 76,000 | 38,000 | 38,000 | 38,000 |
| Textbook fee | 33,000 | 22,000 | 22,000 | – | 11,000 |
| Total | 1,075,000 | 750,000 | 436,000 | 314,000 | 325,000 |
| Total (Single payment total) | 1,060,000 | 740,000 | – | – | – |
※ Refunds on fees(Application fee, Enrollment fee) paid cannot be issued.
※ Applicants must pay the total fee upon receiving notice of issuance of their certificate of eligibility. Applicants will receive their letter of acceptance after payment has been confirmed.
■Brief outline of the application procedure:
If you would like the Excel version, please contact the school directly at the study abroad center in each country or by email.
Important points regarding short-term/auditing student applications
(for long-term, click here｜for private lessons, click here）
1. Who should apply
Those in Japan who are not on a visa of a category other than tourist, dependent, working holiday, or student, and are not Japanese nationals residing abroad.
2. Program:
Short-term/auditing program
3. Period of enrollment
Minimum two weeks, during which the applicant’s visa must be valid.
4. Application period
| Starter Program: | JLPT level N5 and higher: |
| April and October. | any time. |
5. Required forms
- ① Application form (form provided)
- ② 4 photos (4 cm × 3 cm) taken within the past 3 months
- ③ Copy of passport and residence card (Holders only) of applicant.
6. Fees and tuition:
| Enrollment fee: | ¥10,000 – ¥30,000 (depending on period of enrollment) |
| Course fee: | ¥13,800 /week |
| Management fee: | included in course fee |
| Textbook fee: | actual cost |
（Tuition is calculated as follows）
Weekly fees are calculated based on a one-year schedule.
9 weeks: ¥13,800 × 9 weeks = ¥124,200
10 weeks: ¥13,800 × 10 weeks = ¥138,000
11 weeks: ¥13,800 × 11 weeks = ¥151,800
※Refunds on fees paid cannot be issued.
■Brief outline of the short-term/auditor application procedure:
If you would like the Excel version, please contact the school directly at the study abroad center in each country or by email.
Important points regarding private lesson applications
(for long-term, click here｜for short-term/auditing, click here）
1.Who should apply:
Who should apply: regular students enrolled at this school, short-term auditing students (to be paid in addition to regular tuition), those in Japan who wish to study Japanese and are on tourist, dependent, working holiday, or student visas, or Japanese nationals residing abroad.
2. Fees
Application fee of ¥10,000 (currently students exempted)
Lesson fees
| 1person | 2person | 3person | 4person | 5person | |
| 1hour | ¥4,500 | ￥8,000 | ￥10,000 | ￥12,000 | ￥13,000 |
※Textbook fees are not included.
※All applicants may take a free trial lesson before signing up.
※Lesson fees are charged four lessons at a time. Refunds and rescheduling cannot be provided for same-day cancellations. Rescheduling arrangements must be made by 5 pm on the previous day.
3. Location
Lessons are generally taught at the school. Consultation available for those who wish to have lessons at other locations.
Download application documents(PDF)If you would like the Excel version, please contact the school directly at the study abroad center in each country or by email.