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WORKING HOLIDAY

Working Holiday Visa for your Citizens

For the purpose of promoting greater mutual understanding between Japan and your country, the governments of these two countries agreed to start a working holiday scheme to help encourage the exchange of young people. This program makes it possible for citizens of one country to enter the other primarily for a holiday over an extended period, and also to engage in employment as an incidental aspect of their trip(study) in order to supplement their stay funds.
Upon arrival you’ll receive a 180-day visa which can be extended another 180 days during your stay in Japan.
To study Japanese at our school, you need a visa of 3 months or more. If you wish to continue studying Japanese, you will need to change to a student visa. Please contact us for details.

Click on your country to see the details

Details : Citizens from Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Portugal, Poland, Taiwan, Slovakia, Austria, Hungary, Spain, Argentina, Chile, Iceland, Czech, Korea, Lithuania  Hong Kong Estonia.

One-term Intensive Courses
Term Start January, April, July, October
Class Schedule Mornings : 09:00 – 12:20 or Afternoons : 13:20 – 16:40
Term Length Three months (50 classes)
Levels Beginning(3 levels), Intermediate(3 levels), Advanced(2 levels)

 

Application Deadlines

Term Beginning Classes Start and End Deadline
January 2023 January 05 – March 19 Admission Closed
April 2023 April 08 – June 23 March 17
July 2023 July 05 – September 28 June 23
October 2023 October 10 – December 20 September 28

Documents to be submitted The application deadline for students wishing to study for just a single term (3 months) is two weeks before the start of classes. But deadline is subject to change without announcement depending on the number of applicants. Please contact us in advance. —Note: this is also the deadline if you are already in Japan with working visa or spousal visa. You can apply online or, if you prefer, you can download and print out an application from our forms page and send to us.


all the needed documentation (via online)
Ⅰ Application form for admission online
Ⅱ Photograph online


Fees (one term) For students studying on a working holidy visa on an existing working or spousal visa, the costs are slightly lower, as the admission process is simpler:

The tuition and Fees for 2021
One-term Course Fees (3 months)
Ⅰ Admission ¥6,000
Ⅱ Tuition (one term) ¥165,000
Total ¥171,000

  1. All prices quoted include the taxes.
  2. Admission fee includes extracurricular activities, facilities and the main textbooks.
  3. The above fees do not include some textbooks for JLPT(EJU) test preparation.
  4. Yoshida Institute Refund Policy.

Please let me know how would you like to pay Course Fees?

  1. International payments Flywire (recommend).
  2. By international Bank transfer.
    Bank transfer fee is not included in this amount. Please burden this at your expense. Thank you.
  3. in person (pay in cash).

When you make a payment through Flywire you can

  1. Track your payment from start to finish.
  2. Save on bank fees and exchange rates.
  3. Contact their multilingual customer support team with any questions, day or night. For more information, visit the Flywire help page.

We will give you a placement test and consult with you to determine which level is best for you.


Evaluation

  1. Final exam at the end of each term (every 3 months).
  2. Upon successful completion of each course, a student progress report will be written if requested at the time of the final exam.

How do you apply for a working holiday visa?

Citizens from Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom,France, Germany, Ireland, Austria, Slovakia, Korea, New Zealand, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Portugal, Poland, Taiwan, Lithuania and Hong Kong, who are between the ages of 18 and 30 inclusive, and citizens from Australia, Canada, Lithuania and Korea who are between the ages of 18 and 25 inclusive, can apply for a Working Holiday Visa(except in those cases where the competent authorities of Japan agree to extend the limitation of age to 30 years.).

Once you send in your application with all the needed documentation and tuition fees.
After that is received, we send you “the admission permit” and some documents. If you want to experience life at YOSHIDA INSTITUTE through a working holiday, feel free to write us in either English or Japanese!



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SHORT TERM STUDY

To study in Japan you will need a proper visa. The type of visa you need depends upon the length of time you intend to study and your nationality. If you’re just interested in studying for a three-month period, students from many countries can simply study using a normal tourist visa. But students wanting to study for six months or longer must have a student visa or some other type of visa that allows them to stay in Japan.
You can find a more complete description on our admissions information page. Classes are held five days a week in the morning or in the afternoon. That time students work on improving speaking, reading, writing and listening skills.

Short-term Intensive Courses (3 months)
Term Start January, April, July, October
Class Schedule Mornings : 09:00 – 12:20 or Afternoons : 13:20 – 16:40
Term Length Three months (50 classes)
Levels Beginning(3 levels), Intermediate(3 levels), Advanced(2 levels)

 

Application Deadlines

 

Term Beginning Classes Start and End Deadline
January 2024 January 09 – March 19 2023.Dec.20
April 2024 April 10 – June 21 2024.Mar.20
July 2024 July 03 – September 27 2024.June 21
October 2024 October 10 – December 20 2024.Sept.27

Students from England, Ireland, Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Mexico, and Lichtenstein are allowed to study in Japan for six months on a tourist visa. Upon arrival you’ll receive a 90-day visa which can be extended another 90 days during your stay in Japan.


Documents to be submitted

The application deadline for students wishing to study for just a single term (3 months) is two weeks before the start of classes. But deadline is subject to change without announcement depending on the number of applicants. Please contact us in advance. —Note: this is also the deadline if you are already in Japan with working visa or spousal visa. You can apply online or, if you prefer, you can download and print out an application from our forms page and send to us.


all the needed documentation (via online)
Ⅰ Application form for admission online
Ⅱ Photograph online

Fees (Short term)

For students studying on a tourist visa or an existing working or spousal visa, the costs are slightly lower, as the admission process is simpler:

The tuition and Fees for 2024 are as follows.
Short-term Course Fees (One term)
Ⅰ.Admission ¥5,000
Ⅱ. Educational operating ¥6,000
Ⅲ. Tuition (one term) ¥165,000
    Total ¥176,000

  1. Click Red number to see the Japanese yen to dollar exchange rate.
  2. All prices quoted include the taxes.
  3. Admission fee includes extracurricular activities, facilities and textbooks.
  4. The above fees do not include some textbooks for JLPT(EJU) test preparation.
  5. Yoshida Institute Refund Policy.- Please be sure to read –

Please let me know how would you like to pay Course Fees?

  1. International payments Flywire (recommend).
  2. By international Bank transfer.
    Bank transfer fee is not included in this amount. Please burden this at your expense. Thank you.
  3. in person (pay in cash).

When you make a payment through Flywire you can

  1. Track your payment from start to finish.
  2. Save on bank fees and exchange rates.
  3. Contact their multilingual customer support team with any questions, day or night. For more information, visit the Flywire help page.

We will give you

a placement test and consult with you to determine which level is best for you.


Evaluation

  1. Final exam at the end of each term (every 3 months).
  2. Upon successful completion of each course, a student progress report will be written if requested at the time of the final exam.

How do you apply for a temporary visitor’s visa?

Visitors to Japan must obtain a visa from one of the Japanese diplomatic missions unless they come from one of the visa-exempt countries. The Government of Japan currently allows citizens of 68 countries/territories to travel to Japan for tourism or study without having to obtain a visa.
Citizens of 68 countries and regions are visa exempt for visits up to 90 days (unless otherwise noted).
Students from England, Ireland, Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Mexico, and Lichtenstein are allowed to study in Japan for six months on a tourist visa. Upon arrival you’ll receive a 90-day visa which can be extended another 90 days during your stay in Japan.

Other countries : All application documents must be submitted to nearest Embassy or Consulate General of Japan in the applicant’s country of residence. The applicant must apply for a visa in person. We hope you will show interest in Japanese culture and society, and Japanese language in order to take home with you a greater understanding and appreciation of our country and people. (Unfortunately, The Yoshida Institute cannot issue any documents for you to apply for a temporary visa.) More Information : Exemption of Visa (Short-Term Stay)

Process

Once you send in your application with all the needed documentation and tuition fees.
After that is received, we send you the entrance permit and some documents.

    1. You submit your application to Yoshida.

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    1. We review your application. We send you the invoice.

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    1. You pay for one term of tuition fee.

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    1. We send you your entrance permit.

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  1. You receive your entrance permit and head to Japan!


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LONG TERM STUDY

Long-term study (2 or more terms)

Students studying for longer periods usually obtain a 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.

If you wish to studying and to acquire a Student visa at this institute, the deadline to apply for
January 2025 is Aug. 31, 2024.

But deadline is subject to change without announcement depending on the number of applicants. Please contact us for more details.

Due to the large number of inquiries we have received, we have reached our maximum enrollment for the January course.
We are no longer accepting new inquiries.
Students currently in the process of making inquiries may continue to consult with us.

with sincerity

Application Deadlines(Student visa)

Term Beginning Application Period Results of Selection
October 2024 admissions closed Aug 20, 2024
January 2025 admissions closed Oct.31.2024
April 2025 Aug.20 to Oct.23 Feb.20.2025
July 2025 Jan.7-Feb.29 May. 15, 2025

To those who apply for the January term 2025 term

All application documents can be sent by email. (Applicants from OECD countries only)

Once you send in your application with all the needed documentation before the deadline, we submit a request to the Tokyo Regional Immigration Bureau for document called a Certificate of Eligibility(COE). If the request is approved, the Immigration Bureau notifies us on Oct. 31, 2024 and we pass the word on to you.


General Course(2 or more terms)

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.
Upon arrival Japan on a student visa you’ll receive one year student visa (or one year three months) which can be extended another one year during your stay in Japan. You can study Japanese on a student visa for up to two years.

The attendance at school period is as follows.

Term Period
January term 6 months to 2 years
April term 6 months to 2 years
July term 6 months to 2 years
October term 6 months to 2 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.
  • The period of time you can be enrolled may vary depending on your history of living in Japan and studying Japanese. Please contact us for details.

College Preparatory Course

Students who want to learn Japanese to study further at a university or technical college. The Japanese education system is different other countries. In principle, the school year begins in April and ends in March of the following year.
The enrollment period for College Preparatory Course is as follows.

The attendance at school period is as follows.

Term Period
January term 1 year and 3 months
April term 1 year or 2 years
July term 1 year and 9 months
October term 1 year and 6 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.
  • If you are already N3 level or higher, you can graduate within a year.

Target

Entrance requirements(College Preparatory Course) :An applicant must be ones who have completed 12 years of schooling recognized as standard in their own countries or alternatively ones who have been judged by appropriate faculty as possessing as equivalent scholastic attainment in their own countries.

The lessons are taught entirely in Japanese and also since the textbook is written in hiragana and katakana, it is strongly recommended that you familiarize yourself with hiragana and katakana before the first lesson. Feel free to use these HIRAGANA and KATAKANA study aids to help you get started.


About exemption or reduction of admission fee

  1. Value for money: The Institute aims to provide high quality and yet reasonably priced professional education and training.
  2. Special offer: Students enrolling directly via email will receive a discount on the admission fee. This does not apply to those applying via third-party recruiters.
  3. You too, by all means please do challenge yourself to it.  (More Information)


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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

This page contains a lot of information on the courses and programs we offer along with a whole myriad of details, but sometimes we get questions that are specific to a given student’s situation or desires. Below we’ve listed the answers to many of these sorts of questions. If you don’t see the answer to your question please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Classes :

Q: I’ve never, ever studied Japanese at all! Can I still attend your school?

Yes, we have classes for absolute beginners but we do ask that you learn how to read and write hiragana and katakana before coming to Japan. If you practice an hour a day this should only take a couple weeks. See our hiragana and katakana pages for a description of how to read and write HIRAGANA and KATAKANA.
Depending on your nationality, you may be required to submit proof of at least 150 hours of study.

Q: I’d like to study Japanese for a year but I’m wondering if you have conversation-only classes?

Sorry, all students at Yoshida learn how to read and write while learning how to speak and listen.

How big are the classes?

The number of students in a class ranges from 10 to 18 students.

Q: What sort of qualifications do teachers at Yoshida have?

Our teachers are typically university-educated teachers with an abundance of experience, both as teachers and in other professions prior to teaching.

Q: What are the nationalities of students at Yoshida?

Our students come from a wide variety of countries, including Vietnam, Sweden, USA, Italy, Mongalia, Sri Lank, China, Spain, France, German, U.K., Canada, Korea, Brazil, Holland, Belgium, Australia, Maxico, Noeway, Finland, Russia, Mexico, Indonesia, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Malaysia and other.

Q: Are any of your classes taught in English?

At Yoshida we use the direct method of teaching Japanese so our teachers use only Japanese in all of our classes. However, our office staff can assist you in English when you need help with something outside of school.

Q: Is the textbook available with explanations in other languages?

At the beginning level, the textbook we use has an accompanying grammar explanation written in a wide variety of languages – English, French, German, Russian, Thai, Portuguese, etc. The textbooks used in the intermediate classes likewise have a grammar explanation written in English. You’ll find links to these books on our class contents page.

Further study :

Q: What sort of test to I need to take to enter a Japanese university?

Typically you’ll need to take both the Japanese Language Proficiency Test and the International Student University Entrance Exam. You can find more information on these tests on our test preparation page.

Q: I’m interested in attending a Japanese university. Is there someone who can answer my questions?

Several times a year we have a general school meeting to explain about continuing on to a Japanese university or technical school. At the end of each quarter, students talk about their progress with their instructor at which time they have an opportunity to talk about their future plans.
If you are a beginner studying Japanese for the purpose of going on to higher education, we will not accept you for the January term, which is a short period of study.

Q: From elementary school through high school I’ve only studied for 11 years. Can I enter a Japanese university?

Technically no, but depending on the country where you studied a variety of university degrees are recognized.

Visas :

Q: Can I apply for a student visa at anytime?

The application periods are quarterly — see the long-term page for a complete description.


Q: I don’t know the meaning of a Certificate of Eligibility.

If an applicant wishes to study in Japan, he/she should in principle first obtain a Certificate of Eligibility. A Certificate of Eligibility is issued before a visa application by a regional immigration authority under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Justice as evidence that the foreign national meets the conditions for landing in Japan, including the requirements that the activity in which the foreign national wishes to engage in Japan at the time of the landing examination is not fraudulent and is an activity that comes under a status of residence (excluding Temporary Visitor Status) stipulated in the Immigration Control Act. (Application for the Certificate of Eligibility by Yoshida Institute is allowed.)
A foreign national in possession of a Certificate of Eligibility can get a visa issued more easily at an embassy or consulate within the standard processing period (five working days from the day after the date of the acceptance of application). (However, issuance of the visa is not guaranteed.) Furthermore, by presenting the certificate at the time of the examination for the landing, the examination procedures will be smoothly carried.

Q: Who can apply for a Working Holiday Visa?

Citizens from Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Norway, Denmark, Portugal, Poland, Taiwan, Slovakia, Austria, Spain, Hungary, Argentina, Chile, Iceland, Czech, Korea and Hong Kong, who are between the ages of 18 and 30 inclusive, and citizens from Australia, Canada and Korea who are between the ages of 18 and 25 inclusive, can apply for a Working Holiday Visa(except in those cases where the competent authorities of Japan agree to extend the limitation of age to 30 years). There are other conditions too, which vary from country to country. These conditions also change over time. Please contact your local Japanese Embassy or Consulate for more information.

Q: I’m Swiss and I’d like to study Japanese for six months. Do I need to apply for a student visa?

Students from England, Ireland, Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Mexico, and Lichtenstein are allowed to study in Japan for six months on a tourist visa. Upon arrival you’ll receive a 90-day visa which can be extended another 90 days during your stay in Japan.

Q: I’m Swedish and I’d like to study Japanese for two years. Do I need my guarantor to apply for a student visa?

In the case of you, the guarantor isn’t necessary. Use CSN if you are Swedish. CSN är den myndighet som administrerar det svenska studiestödet, det vill säga lån och bidrag för studier.

Q: I’m Thai and I’m wondering what are the necessary documents needed to apply for a student visa?

In addition to the documents listed on our admissions page, students from non-OECD countries need to provide documents listing the name of the person that will be supporting them financially during their time in Japan. As this varies from country to country and often depends upon current conditions, it’s best if you contact us directly for more information.

Q: I’m Russian and I’m wondering what are the necessary documents needed to apply for a student visa?

Students from Russia are required to submit not only proof of financial support. However, the Japanese government has imposed additional requirements for students from your country. You must typically submit documents verifying the status of their sponsor, typically a parent, during their time in Japan. If you’re not sure whether these requirements affect you or not, please contact us directly.

Q: Can I apply for more than one Japanese language school or apply for a Japanese language school and university at the same time?

You cannot apply for a COE to more than one school at the same time. So you need to choose the right school for you before applying.

Q: If my attendance or grades are bad what happens to my visa?

If your attendance is lower than 80% or if you’re failing your class, you won’t be able to renew your visa.
Many students maintain 90% and go on to higher education.

Q: I have a working visa. Is it possible to change to a student visa?

Yes, it’s possible. Please contact us for more details.

Q: Is there an age limit for getting a student visa?

There’s no strict limit but if you’re middle-aged or older (over 30 years old) your reason for studying Japanese and your school history will be more carefully evaluated. Please contact us for details. (Please let us know your age, nationality, educational background, and whether you have studied Japanese.)

Q: OECD countries

The OECD countries, which include countries in the EU nations, Norway, Ice Land, Poland, Hungary, South Korea, Canada, U.S.A, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, Czech, Slovakia, Switzerland, China (Taiwan, Hong Kong), etc.

Living in Japan :

Q: Is it possible to get a commuter pass at a student rate?

This depends on the type of transportation you want to use. For subways and JR, you’ll have to pay the standard rate but bus lines (6,480 yen/m) and Tokyo Sakura Tram/Toden Arakawa Line/(5,930 yen/m) offer student passes. Other lines : Toei Subway (Asakusa Line, Mita Line, Shinjuku Line, Oedo Line) and Nippori-Toneri Liner.
If you use transportation, we recommend you buy SUICA or PASMO.

Q: Would I be able to open a bank account in Japan?

You are able to open a bank account in Japan, if you have a student visa. You need a seal (HANKO), residence card and Student ID.
More details : To open a bank account

Q: In case I return to my country, is it possible to bring my residence card as a souvenir?

If you get confirmation of embarkation without re-entry permit (including special re-entry permit) at a port of departure, you are required to return the residence card, but it will be return to the person after a hole is made in the returned residence card for invalidation.

Miscellaneous :

Q: If I bring my own computer(smartphone), can I connect to the internet at school?

Yes, you’re free to use our internet connection(WiFi) with your own computer(smartphone).


 

 


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INTENSIVE JAPANESE

Japanese is said by some to be a difficult language to learn, but by coming to Tokyo and immersing yourself in Japanese culture while studying every day, you’ll find that it can be a very enjoyable experience!

FULL-TIME INTENSIVE JAPANESE


Since our founding in 1986, the Yoshida Institute of Japanese Language has helped over 4,500 students learn Japanese. A friendly atmosphere among students from many different countries. 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 students want to learn Japanese to study further at a university or technical college, while other students study primarily for business purposes. We tailor our programs to fit these needs so that every student will be able to use Japanese successfully in the future.

Classes for all levels


Our full-time, intensive classes allow students to completely master Japanese, whether they start as a complete beginner or as an intermediate or advanced student. The school year consists of four three-month terms, during which times students practice their Japanese daily. Students in the Beginning level classes cover basic grammar need to understand daily conversations in Japanese and learn to read and write hiragana and katakana, along with a small number of Chinese characters (kanji). As students continue to the Intermediate and Advanced levels they develop the skills needed understand increasingly complex conversations and readings.

 

Intensive Courses
Term Start January, April, July, October
Class Schedule Mornings : 09:00 – 12:20 or Afternoons : 13:20 – 16:40
Term Length Three months (50 classes)
Levels Beginning(3 levels), Intermediate(3 levels), Advanced(2 levels)

We will give you

a placement test and consult with you to determine which level is best for you.


Preparation for proficiency exams

As part of their normal coursework, students at Yoshida typically prepare for one of the major proficiency examinations given in Japan. This allows students to benchmark their progress and develop sufficient language skills to enter a Japanese university, college or technical school. For most students, this means preparing for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test(JLPT), given twice a year. Other students need only take the Japanese Student Exam. Our testing preparation page describes the tests and who needs to take them.


Evaluation

  1. Final exam at the end of each term (every 3 months).
  2. To continue to the next level, a successful candidate needs a 60%(or 70%) score or higher on the final exam, 80% or better attendance.
  3. Upon successful completion of each course, a student progress report will be written if requested at the time of the final exam.
  4. (Please check the detailed information)

Academic Guidance


We offer proper guidance to students who do not have enough information about universities in Japan. In addition to 3 times per year consultations, we offer timely consultation.(Please look at Our facebook)


Yoshida’s Photo Gallery

You can’t study all the time! Our students are able to enjoy the rich environment of Tokyo and its surroundings and all that Japan has to offer. We have published many pictures of classroom (outside, extracurricular) activities on Our facebook


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We warmly welcome

New inquiries for the October course will be suspended as the course has reached its capacity.Consultations for applications after that date are available.
Application Schedule
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Exemption or Reduction
of Admission fees.

Learning Japanese

Learn how to read and write the kana on our HIRAGANA and KATAKANA pages. Please check out our website: Learning Japanese.

Information

 

CSN is the national authority that handle the Swedish financial aid for students.

We also warmly welcome Working Holiday program participants in Japan!

it is possible to study at this institute while visiting Japan on a 3-month temporary visa.

Students studying for longer periods usually obtain a student visa.

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