FULL-TIME COURSE ADMISSIONS
As we offer classes at all levels, the only real requirement for classes at Yoshida is the equivalent of a high-school degree and the motivation to study in an academically rigorous environment. The school year is broken into four, three-month terms, each with 50 days of classes (see the school calendar for a more detailed schedule):
| School Terms | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Term | Classes Start | ||
| Winter 2012 | January 10, 2012 | ||
| Spring 2012 | April 09, 2012 | ||
| Summer 2012 | July 05, 2012 | ||
| Fall 2012 | October 09, 2012 | ||
For the most part, the admissions process depends upon what type of visa you will use to come to Japan. A normal tourist visa is sufficient to study for a single term but to study for a longer time, students typically obtain a college student visa.
Short-term study (1 term)
When studying for just one term,
citizens of many countries can easily obtain tourist visas for travel to
Japan. These are typically three-month visas but this differs
depending on your nationality.
For example, upon arrival in Japan, Americans are typically
given a 90-day visa, most Europeans a three-month visa. Students
in other areas may need to apply for a tourist visa
before arrival so please contact the
Japanese embassy or consulate
nearest you to determine the exact requirements for travel to Japan.
Long-term study (2 or more terms)
Students studying for longer periods usually obtain a college
student visa (Ryuugaku visa in Japanese). The procedure is somewhat time consuming so students need to apply
well in advance of the date they hope to start classes. Students cannot obtain
these visas on their own, they must first apply to Yoshida to begin the process.
We will guide you through the process to try and make it as simple as possible.
You can study for up to two years on a student visa and during that time you can work at a part-time job for up to 28 hours a week. Many students use these jobs to help offset the cost of living in Japan. Students are also allowed to travel in and out of the country freely without having to reapply for a visa each time. A student visa can be extended for up to two years, assuming proper attendance is maintained.
| Application Deadlines(a college student visa) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Term Beginning | Application Period | Results of Selection |
| April 2012 (1) | admissions closed | Feb. 27, 2012 |
| April 2012 (2) | admissions closed | Mar. 27, 2012 |
| July 2012 | Dec. 20 to Mar. 23, 2012 | May 17, 2012 |
| October 2012 | Feb. 01 to May 15, 2012 | Aug. 30, 2012 |
| January 2013 | Jun. 01 to Sept. 15, 2012 | Nov. 08, 2012 |
We are planning at present to recruit new students for our April term.
If you wish to studying and to acquire a College Student visa at this institute, the deadline to apply for the April term is Dec. 22, 2011.
Please contact us for more details.
Target (college student visa)
College Preparatory Course: Students who want to learn Japanese to study further
at a university or technical college. The Japanese education sytem is different other countries.
A school year begins in April and ends in March of the following year.
The attendance at school period is as follows.
| College Preparatory Course | |
| January term | one year and three months |
| April term | one year or two years |
| July term | one year and nine months |
| October term | one year and six months |
- We will give you a placement test and consult with you to determine which level is best for you. For example, ability higher than the third grade (JLPT) is necessary when you hope for entrance to our institute in January term.
General Course: We make every effort to provide our students with what they need most for their
study, along with any assistance they may need to live in Japan. Some people want to learn Japanese
for the future, while other students study primarily for business purposes.
The attendance at school period is as follows.
| General Course | |
| January term | six months to two years |
| April term | six months to two years |
| July term | six months to two years |
| October term | six months to two years |
- Because we provide a course from the beginner's class to the upper grade class in all terms, applicants of any level may enter.
