Generally, a prospective student first enrolls in a Japanese language institution after arrival in Japan.

In many cases, he or she studies Japanese and other related subjects at the language institution for between one and two years and then takes the entrance examination for a university, etc. For this reason, the choice of the Japanese language institution is very important for the prospective student. There are two types of Japanese language institutions for foreign students who wish to go on to a Japanese university for either undergraduate or postgraduate studies. 1. Preparatory Japanese language courses for foreign students offered by private universities

The preparatory Japanese language courses for foreign students offered by private universities are regular courses within the university curriculum as defined by the School Education Law. The objective of these courses is to offer preparatory education in the Japanese language, Japanese society and culture, and other necessary subjects to foreign students who wish to enter junior colleges or undergraduate or postgraduate programs at universities, either as students or researchers. Subjects taught include the Japanese language, Japanese society and culture, and other basic studies, which are usually taught in Japanese. There are, however, some schools that offer the courses in English. The residence status of students taking such special courses offered by private universities is "College Student." Preparatory Japanese language courses for foreign students are offered at 66 private universities and junior colleges. It is important for each foreign student to select the program best suited for him or her, taking into consideration the reasons for studying in Japan, field of study and future direction, i.e., what he or she intends to do after completing the preparatory course. Depending on the school, students who remain at the same university as the one offering the preparatory Japanese language courses may enjoy special benefits and procedures, such as waiver of the admissions

selection process. List of Preparatory Japanese Language Courses for Foreign Students Offered by Private Universities /Junior Colleges These are preparatory Japanese language programs intended for students planning to pursue higher education in Japan. The list does not include inter-university exchange programs limited to students of associated schools. Please be sure to ask the specific school for the latest information Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) website: http://www.jasso.go.jp/study_j/documents/bekka_e.pdf

To apply for admission to preparatory Japanese language courses for foreign students offered by a private university, the student should select the program (school) he or she wishes to enroll in and request application documents from the school. The student will be required to have completed at least 12 years of primary and secondary education (elementary, middle and high school). If, due to the system prevailing in his or her country, the students secondary education was completed at less than the 12th year, he or he will have to either: o (1) Enroll in an institution of higher education (e.g., a university) in his or her country and study there for at least the minimum number of years needed to bring the cumulative years of education to 12 or more. o (2) Enroll in and complete a course of preliminary study for university entrance designated by the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT).

Aboutresident statusandperiod of stay The following information includes visa types, as well as their duration. Japan's immigration control procedures are managed by the "Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act". To evaluate what kind of impacts foreign resident's activities have on Japan's society, as well as to properly manage foreign residents in Japan, the immigration authority should not only manage foreign resident's entry into the country, but also administer their status of residence into 27 categories. In the situation that you enroll into our school as a one year or

one and a half year student, you will be granted resident status in Japan as a student. Also, In the situation that you enroll into our school either as a short-term auditing student, or a short-term studies student, you will be given resident status in Japan as a temporary visitor.
Resident Status Student Temporary visitor Dependent Spouse Period of Stay 4 years and 3 months, 4 years, 3 years and 3 months, 3 years, 2 years and 3 months, 2 years, 1 year and 3 months, 1 year, 6 months, 3 months 90 days, 30 days, and 1 ~ 15 days 5 years, 4 years and 3 months, 4 years, 3 years and 3 months, 3 years, 2 years and 3 months, 2 years, 1 year and 3 months, 1 year, 6 months, 3 months 5 years, 3 years, 1 year, 6 months

Here at our school, we have both a one year, and a one and a half year course. Students enrolling into the one year course will receive a 1 year and 3 month student visa. Students enrolling into the one and a half year course will either receive a 1 year student visa, or a 2 year student visa. In the situation that a one and a half year student receives only a 1 year student visa, you will have to reapply for a visa extension while you are enrolled in our school, and before your visa expires. Application & Admission Process Japanese visa issuance process application
In order to study at a Japanese language school in Japan, the applicant must apply for and receive a visa. The instructions for visa application are as listed below. One of our staff members from school will go to the Japanese immigration office on the student's behalf and begin the process for a certificate of eligible.

Once we are issued your certificate of eligibility, we will immediately send that to you. Once you received your certificate of eligibility, you will need to take it and present it to the nearest Japanese embassy located in your country and begin your visa application. The certificate of eligibility proves the foreigner has received legal status of residence and meets the required conditions under the "Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act". If you possess a

certification of eligibility, it will help with the visa issuance done by the Japanese embassy, as well as smooth the screening process conducted at the airport.

Application & Admission Process Immigration process when arriving in Japan (airport screening) After you arrive in Japan, you will undergo screening held by the immigration. When undergoing the screening procedure, you will need to present your passport and visa, your certificate of eligibility, your ED card (the embarkation card should have been issued to you and take care of while on the plane prior to landing), and then you will have your finger prints recorded and your face photograph taken.
You will be screened for the following things at the airport: (1) The validation of your visa and passport's date of expiration. (2) Whether you are actually here to study Japanese or not. Students issued a certificate of eligibility will experience a much easier and faster screening process. (3) Whether or not your visa's duration conforms to the duration which was decided by the Japanese government. (4) Whether or not you fall under any reason for the denial of landing permission decided by immigration control.

If you meet all of the above conditions, along with receive a landing permit seal in your passport, you will be issued a foreign registration card. Included on both your registration card and landing permit seal is your residence status, as well as your legal duration of stay. Please double check that both residence status and visa duration is accurate. Also, it is now possible to apply for part-time work permission as a student while you are at the airport. Any one who wishes to engage in a part-time job while living in Japan may fill out the application directly at the airport, thus eliminating the necessity to apply at the immigration office. Application & Admission Process Transportation methods from the airport to your living quarters Once you arrive in Japan, you will proceed to your living quarters. Available methods of transportation include traveling by train or traveling by shuttle. Traveling by shuttle will take you to places within close proximity of your home, and is also very convenient for people bearing a lot of heavy luggage. However, bus transportation is more costly than traveling by train, and after arriving, you may be required to travel by train to the train station nearest your home (as shuttle buses do not necessarily stop at every station). Shuttle transportation tickets require a reservation, and you will need to purchase them at the bus transportation counter at the airport. Please note that the airports are both rather far from our school and where you will be living, so please avoid traveling by means of taxi, as it will become extremely expensive.

About Housing Campus Access & Environment Apartment/dormitory contracting It will be necessary for you to live in either a school dormitory or an apartment while living in Japan. In the situation that you decide to search for private lodging, not only can you consult with us here at school, but you can generally find useful information regarding apartments via the internet, magazines, and through real estate agencies located in the vicinity in which you would like to live. When renting an apartment, you will have to sign a contract. When making a contract in Japan, you will have to pay various fees such as a security deposit, a key money deposit, and commission fees to the agency. In most cases, you will also be required to pay rent during the preceding month. In certain occasions when making an apartment contract, you will be required to pay a few months' worth of rent as a security and key money deposit. However, recently the number of apartments available without these additional fees has been increasing. Please note that most homes do not come furnished, and any necessary items will need to be purchased personally. Monthly rent (estimation) 11 square meter apartment in Tokyo Single room (Shared bathroom facility): Under 40,000 JPY Single room, kitchen and toilet included: About 40,000 JPY Single room, bathroom included: About 60,000 JPY Single room, heat/air conditioning, toilet + bathroom included: approximately 66,000 JPY Depending on the year of construction and distance from the train station, rent prices will vary drastica