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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)

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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.

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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.

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

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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:

Short-term Course Fees (One term)
Ⅰ.Admission	¥5,000
Ⅱ. Educational operating	¥6,000
Ⅲ. Tuition (one term)	¥165,000
Total	¥176,000

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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.

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We will give you

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

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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.

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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. 1. You submit your application to Yoshida.

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

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1. 1. You pay for one term of tuition fee.

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1. 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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Short and Long Term

Continue studying

If you are still interested in studying Japanese from July 2023, it is possible to study at this institute while visiting Japan on a 3-month Temporary Visitor’s (also known as Tourist) visa.
Also, if you wish to continue studying at Yoshida Institute and need a Student visa, the deadline to apply for the January 2024 term is Aug 31, 2023.
You will get a Certificate of Eligibility by Nov 01, 2023. Even if you are in Japan at that time on a Temporary Visitor’s visa, it is not possible to change to a student visa in Japan.
If you have a certificate (COE), you apply for a student visa at overseas diplomatic establishment (Japanese embassy or consulate).

Please feel free to ask.
Please contact us via Contact Form below. Required field:(*)

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

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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.

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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

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• 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.

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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

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• 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.

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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.

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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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INQUIRIES (SHORT TERM)

Short term contact

Use the form below to apply for short-term, full-time intensive classes at the Yoshida Institute. This is only for students who will be studying on a tourist visa or some other form of existing visa. For those who wish to apply for a student visa, please fill out on the long-term application page.We stopped accepting applications because there is no more place available for April short-term Course.
Once you’ve filled out the form below, we’ll contact you to let you know if there is anything else that’s needed and how to pay school fees.

Online Sign Up Form

(Application form for admission)

Please use the below contact details for inquiries. Required field:(*)
Please reconfirm your email address.

If you’d like to require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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INQUIRIES (LONG TERM)

An applicant of information

Use the form below to apply for long-term, full-time intensive classes at the Yoshida Institute. This is only for students who will be studying on a student visa.

In addition to the documents listed on our admissions page, students from Some 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.

Once you’ve filled out the form below, we’ll contact you to let you know if there is anything else that’s needed and how to apply for your student visa.  If you wish to study from April term(2025) on a student visa, please check out our website : (More Information)

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Please use the below contact details for inquiries. Required field:(*)
Please reconfirm your email address.

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HOUSING OPTIONS

Housing

While Tokyo has a reputation as being an expensive place to live, there are actually quite a large number of possibilities open for foreigners coming to study in Japan. A large percentage of Japanese university students study in the Tokyo area so there’s a wide Shrutee and Tomo variety of student housing available, from dormitories to private apartments. While Yoshida does not provide any sort of housing for students, we can definitely help you with your housing search.
When you arrive in Japan, there are a number of hotels and inns that are a short commute away from the school, especially near big train stations such as Ikebukuro, Shinjuku and Ueno. Several are listed on our housing options page.

For short stays in Japan, a guest house is often the easiest option. Students live together with other foreigners and Japanese. The monthly rent includes the use of a furnished room, internet connection(WiFi), a shared kitchen and often all utilities also. Some are quite large with up to fifty people living in one building but others are small with only five or six people living together. When you arrive you can investigate the possibilities and see what works best for you.

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Procedure at municipal office

After finding housing, students who come to Japan on a student visa will need to register at the local civic center within 14 days after arrival in Japan. You will need to bring your residence card. Once you’ve received a residence card (zairyuu-card), which can be used as a means of identification in lieu of your passport. : Application form(PDF-30.2kb)

     Moving-Out, Moving-In:

When you move out to another city or ward, you must submit a moving-out notice and receive a moving-out certificate before you proceed with moving in to your new address in another city or ward. A moving out certificate will be issued free of charge. After moving in, the certificate must be submitted to the new municipal office to complete the moving-in notification. Soon after you moved, please tell us your new address.

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Guest Houses and Dormitories

Guest houses and dormitories provide affordable short-term or long-term accommodation for many students. Guest houses provide rooms in small houses, from three rooms and up, with shared kitchen and bath facilities. Rooms in dormitories are typically the cheapest but afford very little privacy.

 

1. OAKHOUSE – guest house and apartment rental agency. Earn Oakhouse PAO points you can use when moving in!  Register as an Oak Member now and get 10,000 PAO points (1 PAO=1 yen)!
2. Soleil Waseda – It’s a five minutes’ walk from our school.Clean, Safe & Convenient(Ladies only)
3. Sakura House – guest house and apartment rental agency.
4. Borderless House – Let’s room share with Japanese! – Location: More than 60 places inside Tokyo area.
5. Fujimi House – Monthly furnished Guest house(with private bed room) in centrally located in Tokyo.

There are also listings for guest houses and rooms in apartments shared with other foreigners in two free weekly magazines, Tokyo Notice Board.

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Apartments

Students planning to live in Japan for a long time can rent an apartment on their own but the process is somewhat complicated. A typical strategy for finding an apartment is to first explore various places that are a convenient commute away from school and visit real estate agents in the area. Information on apartments is only provided in Japanese so it’s best for beginning students to wait a while before trying to rent an apartment on their own.
The following three companies will be able to handle phone calls in English(or Multilingual).

1. Fontana – Short term rental real estate company with no key money or guarantor required! All apartments are fully furnished. Move-in today with only first month’s rent and 1 month refundable security deposit.
2. Kimi Information Center – apartment listing service.
3. Fujimi House – Monthly furnished private rooms in Tokyo.

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A rental system in Japan

Students are expected to make their own arrangements. There is usually a kitchen, toilet and bath in every apartment. Many apartments in Japan are unfurnished, and students will need to provide themselves with daily necessities.
* The size of the private apartment is 9㎡ – 12㎡.

Cost

Rent is normally paid on a monthly basis. The following shows the average monthly rent in Tokyo City. Click red number : Convert yen into dollars.

1. room rent : ¥55,000 – ¥100,000
2. Common service fees : ¥3,000 – ¥5,000
3. Common service fees are fees for facilities shared by tenants.

SHIKIKIN / REIKIN

When the contract to rent a room is signed, the tenant must pay a lump sum of money known as SHIKIKIN and REIKIN to the landlord.
SHIKIKIN (key-money and/or deposit): a sum of money to be paid to the landlord as security money for possible damages. SHIKIKIN will be refunded upon vacating the room after a check has been made for any delinquency of rent and/or damage to the property.
REIKIN (remuneration): a non-refundable fee to be paid to the landlord when the contract is signed.
The amount of the commission to the real estate company is equal to one month’s rent or half month’s rent.
* SHIKIKIN and REIKIN combined amounts to around 2 to 4 times the monthly rent.

Utilities, such as electricity, gas and water, are typically not included. Electricity is usually the most expensive of the three followed by gas and water. The average cost for utilities for one person is just under 10,000 yen a month: about 4,000 yen for electricity, 3,000 yen for gas and 2,000 yen for water.

Internet connection services.(WiFi)

1. NTT East (English) : NTT East Official Site for Internet Connection Services
2. au Hikari (English) : au Hikari Official Site for Home Internet Connection
3. Softbank (English) : Softbank Hikari Official site for Home Internet Connection

Housing Guarantor System

Generally, when you sign an apartment rental contract in Japan, a co-signer is required. When a co-signer is not available, you must use the services of a guarantor company. The guarantee company is introduced by a real estate company.

1. You do not have to find anyone to co-sign for your housing. You can enjoy the company’s co-sign guarantee simply by designating both an emergency contact person in your home country (family), and an emergency contact here in Japan (Yoshida staff).
2. Guarantor fees：First time service fee: 25,000 yen to 45,000 yen.

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Hotels and Inns

The Yoshida Institute is located in the western part of Tokyo, near Shinjuku and Ikebukuro. When you first arrive you’ll most likely need to spend a short amount of time in a hotel or inn until you get settled. There are a large number of hotels nearby and the ones below are some of the more affordable choices. Booking in advance is recommended but you can always reserve a room at the Welcome Inns Reservation Desk at Narita Airport when you arrive.

1. Kimi Ryokan – a modern Japanese-style inn popular with foreigners
2. Taito Ryokan – very inexpensive inn near Asakusa
3. New Koyo Hotel – backpacker’s hotel with a mixture of Western-style and Japanese-style rooms.
4. Tama Ryokan – small Japanese-style inn in Takadanobaba, a 20 minute walk to school.
5. House Ikebukuro – modern Japanese-style inn in Ikebukuro

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The Welcome Inns network also runs an online reservation service where you can look up hotels and make reservations.

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HEAD TO JAPAN

The new residency management system

Upon arrival you’ll receive one year student visa (or one year three months) which can be extended another one year during your stay in Japan.
Immigration examination : At Narita and Haneda Airports, besides having a seal of landing verification stamped in your passports, mid- to long-term residents will be issued a residence card (zairyuu-card).
With the new residency management system, permission to engage in an activity other than that permitted under the resident status (Part-time working permit) may be given at airports. The application form will be sent to you along with your COE.
After receiving the residence card, you must visit the City/Ward Office of your residence within 14 days to register your address in Japan.

And International students who reside in Japan must become a member of the National Health Insurance.
Although our school can provide explanations of the National Health Insurance plan, students are responsible for completing the actual enrollment procedure at their City/Ward office by themselves.

Students in possession of a valid passport and residence card who will be re-entering Japan within two months of their departure to continue their activities in Japan will, in principle, not be required to apply for a re-entry permit.
The immigration office will not justify your absence for two months or more. (if you are students) Be sure to contact us if you are going to absent from the class. In the worst case we will have to dismiss you.

In case you return to your country, it is possible to bring your 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.

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Special Re-entry System

In July 2012, the Ministry of Justice put in place a new “residency management system,” under which foreign nationals who possess a valid passport and resident card may leave Japan and return within one year without, as a rule, needing to apply for a re-entry permission. This is called the “Special Re-entry System.”
For students, this system can be used during summer vacation or winter vacation.

Take your residence card with you when leaving and re-entering Japan. Immigration officers will ask you to present your residence card at the port of departure/ re-entry.
When you leave Japan, be sure to present your residence card and tick the column indicating your intention of departure by the Special Re-entry Permit System on an ED card for Special Re-entry Permit. Be sure to tell your teacher and the school office when you leave Japan.

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Return your Residence Card

After graduation or completion from Yoshida Institute, If you will leave Japan or return home, please make sure you return your residence card at the time of the departure no matter how much time your student visa has.
The immigration office will punch a hole in your residence card and give it back to you, If you want it as a memory.

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Part-time Work

Permission to engage in an activity other than that permitted under the resident status may be given at some airports. : Application form(PDF-23.5kb)
zairyucard Wish the new residency management system, permission to engage in an activity other than that permitted under the resident status may be given at Narita and Haneda Airports (where residence cards are issued), to persons to whom all the following apply.
Those who are granted “Student” status and to whom a residence card (zairyuu-card) is issued.
With a student visa you are permitted to work up to 28 hours a week at a paid position, after obtaining permission from the Immigration department. Permission is usually granted once you have a command of basic Japanese. As the economy in lukewarm in Japan currently, finding a job will typically require a certain amount of effort on the part of the student. Many students work in restaurants and shops and this often requires a mastery of basic Japanese, so beginning students may not be able to find work until their command of daily Japanese has improved. However, students often find that jobs help their Japanese as they use it in everyday work situations and not just in the classroom. English speakers frequently find work teaching English. When you arrive at Yoshida, we’ll be happy to talk more with you about the procedures for getting approval to work and any job possibilities we’re aware of at the time.

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Living cost in Tokyo

The cost of living for privately financed international students is about JPY 120,000 (US$1,100) per month on average in Tokyo. (Excluding school expenses)
Approximately 70% or more of privately financed international students in Japan are working part-time. They earn about JPY 80,000 (US$730) per month on average. And the hourly minimum wage for part-time employment in Tokyo is JPY 1,013.
By solely depending on part-time work, it is impossible to cover all school expenses and cost of living. Be sure to make an appropriate financial plan so that you do not have to depend too much on income from part-time work.

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Getting Here

     NARITA AIRPORT

1. From Narita Airport, take the Airport Limousine Bus to Ikebukuro.We will meet you at Hotel etropolitan(Ikebukuro). Please ask us for pick up details if you are arriving in Ikebukuro.Limousine bus has bus services from Narita Airport to Ikebukuro 19 times per day.
2. The manager of the dormitory will meet you at the airport. One of our representatives will greet you at Narita Airport to the dormitory by car or train. (Pick up for 6,000 yen per person).
3. From Narita Airport, take the Skyliner to Nippori and change to the JR Yamanote line.
   Trains stop in Otsuka (four stop) and change to the Toden Arakawa line. Please go down at terminal Waseda Station. There is our school in front of Waseda Station.
4. How to get to Yoshida from NARITA AIRPORT (map)

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     HANEDA AIRPORT

1. From HANED Airport, take the Tokyo Monorail Line to HAMAMATSUCHO and change to the JR Yamanote line. Trains stop in Otsuka (one station before Ikebukuro) and change to the Toden Arakawa line. Please go down at terminal Waseda Station. There is our school in front of Waseda Station.
2. The manager of the dormitory will meet you at the airport. One of our representatives will greet you at Narita Airport to the dormitory by car or train. (Pick up for 6,000 yen per person).
3. How to get to Yoshida from HANEDA AIRPORT(map)

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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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Exemption or Reduction

Exemption or Reduction of Admission Fee

The Institute aims to provide high quality and yet reasonably priced professional education and training. Our courses are excellent value for money. Special offer: Students enrolling directly via email may be able to receive a discount on the admission fee listed below. This does not apply to those applying via third-party recruiters. We encourage you to contact us and if we can give you one.

If you meet one of the following conditions, we may be able to grant you a discount:

(Amount of reduction: ¥ 9,000 — ¥ 85,000)

1. You have passed the JLPT examination(level N5 or higher).
2. You have graduated from university with a degree in Japanese language or Literature, you are currently enrolled university studying Japanese language or culture.
3. You can speak, read, and write hiragana and katakana.
4. You have done a lot of independent study on Japan.
5. You can send me a recommendation for why you should receive a discount by Yoshida Institute.
6. You may also apply for a fee reduction by emailing us your personal qualifications in English (or Japanese).

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CLOSURES WINTER

Holiday Observed (The Winter Holidays 2020 – 2021)

We will be closed from December 21(Mon.) through January 05(Tue.) for the Winter holidays.If you have an urgent matter, please e-mail us.

Yoshida Institute is open Monday through Friday

 

Dec.2021 to Jan. 2022
—Date—	—Business hours—
December 21 (Mon.)	10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
December 22 (Tue.)	10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
December 23 (Wed.)	10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
December 24 (Thu.)	10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
December 25 (Fri.)	10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
December 28 (Mon.) – January 05 (Tue.) Holiday – Closed
January 05 (Tue.)	Orientation (10AM – ) for New students

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