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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.

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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.

Application Deadlines

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.

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:

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!

TEST PREPARATION

TEST PREPARATION

For many students at Yoshida, their goal is to learn sufficient Japanese to be able to enter a Japanese university, college or technical school. At Yoshida we try and help students to understand better the requirements of the university or school they wish to enter and coach them to do well on the examinations required for entrance.

Most universities require students to take the Examination for Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU). Technical schools require students to take the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT).
The proficiency test evaluates only a student’s ability to understand Japanese language while the entrance exam covers both language skills and specific subject knowledge. Students looking to gauge their progress in Japanese often use the proficiency test as a measure.

Students in our full-time courses prepare for the tests. With analyzed materials based on previous years, we can help you to achieve your goal. Each class will be arranged according to student’s knowledge. (For Intermediate and Advanced courses only.)

Both tests are administered by the AIEJ, which maintains a website with extensive information on both the Japanese Language Proficiency Test and the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU). Many bookstores around Japan carry preparation materials used to study for these tests. In Tokyo, an ideal source of these materials is Bonjinsha, a bookstore dedicated to Japanese language study materials.

Japanese Language Proficiency Test(JLPT)

The Japanese Language Proficiency Test is a national Japanese language test and takes place twice a year in July and December. There are five versions of the test, from the beginning Level 5 (N5) through the advanced Level 1 (N1). Students in most Japanese language programs study material contained in the Level N3, Leve N4 and Level N5 tests, but the Level N2 and Level N1 tests are significantly more difficult because of the depth and breadth of material they cover. Students in our full-time courses prepare for the test once a week during the summer and twice a week in the fall.

The test itself is structured into three parts: language knowledge (60 points), listening (60 points), reading (60 points). The length of each section depends on the level — the higher the level, the longer the test. The number of kanji and the amount of vocabulary a student is expected to know also increases with each level:

A choice of five test levels

The JLPT is offered in five levels (N1, N2, N3, N4, N5). Test items differ by level in order to closely measure one’s Japanese proficiency.
The old test through 2010 was offered in four levels (Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Level 4). The new test offers N3, a new level between Level 2 and Level 3 in the old test. The increase in the number of test levels enables examinees to choose a more suitable level for them.
See “A summary of linguistic competence required for each level”

Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students(EJU)

To enter into a Japanese university, students must take The Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students, which is refered to as the EJU exam. This exam tests four subject areas, Japanese as a Foreign Language, Science (Physics, Chemistry, and Biology), Japan and the World, and Mathematics. Within the Science portion, candidates select two out of three disciplines and there are two levels of the Mathematics portion. The exact requirements vary depending upon the university a student considers. Students in the humanities and social sciences may not need to take the Science portion while some science students may be able to skip the society and history sections.

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SCHOOL RULES

School rules of Yoshida Institute of Japanese Language

We really want to support your dream come true here in Yoshida Institute of Japanese Language. We don’t want to push our rules on you, but you keep these rules in mind and do your best for your success.

This is how we consider when your attendance rate is low

1. Without special reason, when your attendance rate is not more than 70% during three months before a Visa renewal, your application will not be accepted and you will be dismissed from Yoshida Institute of Japanese Language.
2. If we consider that your attendance rate is not improved, you will be dismissed from Yoshida Institute of Japanese Language even if your Visa status is long enough to study in Japan.
3. When we consider that you are not healthy enough to continue your study in Japan, we will advise you to back to your country for a treatment. At this point, school fees won’t be paid back to you. However, when you become well and come back to study Japanese, you will be able to study for the term you had paid for.

This is how we consider when your performance is not good

After a certain period of studying Japanese, if you still don’t master Basic Japanese, and if we consider that you are not suitable for learning Japanese, you may be advised to return to your country. In this case, a certain period means one year, which is half of the longest studying period.

EXAMINATIONS AND PROMOTION TO A UPPER CLASS

The end-of-term examination will be held four times a year (March, June, September and December). Promotion will be decided by the total results of end-of-term examination as well as scores of regular tests including several tests, Kanji tests, composition, home works, others. Your total score must be 60% or more for a promotion. If failed, you will have to repeat the same class. You can take the examination even if you are late, but your score will be counted with 90% of your performance, while you are not allowed to take a listening test. Please be careful that an additional examination will not be held.
If you give up and leave school, we will issue a level certification.

The end-of-term examination

In order to pass, (1) total score needs to be at or above the point required for passing and (2) Grammar score scoring section needs to be at or above the minimum point required for passing (sectional pass mark). If there is even one scoring section where the score is below the sectional pass mark, examinees are determined to have failed, no matter how high the total score he/she might have.

Scoring sections of A-(Beginner) class and other classes are different. Overall pass marks and sectional pass marks for each level are shown in the table below.

A-(Beginner) class : Total score 60 %, Grammar : Sectional pass marks-less than 70 percent.
Other classes : Total score 60 %, Grammar : Sectional pass marks-less than 60 percent.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarship by JASSO

JASSO provides “Honors Scholarship” for students in Japanese language institutes in cooperation with the Association for the Promotion of Japanese Language Education. Applications should be made through Yoshida Institute of Japanese language.

Eligibiity :

1. Self-supported students who have been enrolled in full-time course for more than nine months.
2. For students seeking to study Japanese intensively in order to enter a Japanese university, college, vocational school.
3. You have a good record and an attendance rate of 95 percent or above while you are at our institute.
4. Details will be announced on registration day in May.
5. The recruitment number of people : 2 – 3 students
6. The amount of scholarship : 30,000 yen per month (Up to 360,000 yen in total )
7. Duration : one year

Yoshida Institute Scholarship

Eligibiity :

1. Self-supported students who have been enrolled in full-time course for more than one year.
2. For students seeking to study Japanese intensively in order to enter a Japanese university, college, vocational school.
3. You have a good record and an attendance rate of 90 percent or above while you are at our institute.
4. Details will be announced on registration day in November.
5. The recruitment number of people : 3-5 students
6. The amount of scholarship : 100,000 yen

Exemption or Reduction of Admission fee

Students enrolling directly via email will receive a discount on the admission fee.More Information

REFUND POLICY

Once you send in your application with all the needed documentation and application fee, we submit a request to the Tokyo Immigration Bureau for a document called a Certificate of Eligibility(COE). If the request is approved, the Immigration Bureau notifies us and we pass the word on to you. At that point, you are required to pay two terms worth of tuition and other fees. After that is received, we send you COE and Admission permit.

To receive a refund of tuition fees, you must give YOSHIDA written notice that you intend to withdraw from the program in which you have enrolled.

Full-time Course fees(College Preparatory Course and General Course)

In principle, the screening fee is non-refundable.

Before the opening date of the course

More than 15 days before the start of the course: 100% of the III fee is refundable.
Less than 14 days before the start of the course: 75% of the III fee will be refunded.
In case of visa refusal: 100% refund of Ⅲ In case of visa refusal.

In all of the above cases, II and IV will not be refunded in principle.
In any of the above cases, the Certificate of Eligibility and the Letter of Admission must be returned.

After the course begins

Within 6 days after the course begins or within 10% of the scheduled number of days: 50% of III will be refunded.
After 6 days: No refund in principle.
In all of the above cases, II and IV are not refundable.

Short-time Course fees

In principle, the admission fee is non-refundable.

Disclaimer

Damage due to Force Majeure

“Force Majeure” means any cause beyond Yoshida Institute reasonable control, including, without limitation, acts of God, war, insurrection, riot, civil disturbance, acts of terrorism, fire, explosion, flood, theft, malicious damage, strike, lock out, weather, third party injunction, national defense requirements, public health emergency, and acts or regulations of national or local governments.

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This is an introduction to our school.
We provide high quality Japanese instruction at a reasonable price in the heart of downtown Tokyo.
We offer general Japanese classes.

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Yoshida se encuentra en la zona estudiantil de Waseda y lleva 31 años dedicándose a la enseñanza del japonés.
En Yoshida estudian personas con todo tipo de objetivos: algunos quieren acceder a estudios superiores, otros al mundo de los negocios, y otros buscan conocer con más profundidad la cultura japonesa.
Tenemos estudiantes de más de 30 países diferentes. Puedes empezar los estudios en enero, abril, julio y octubre.

1. Clases reducidas: gracias a los grupos de entre 10 y 18 personas, conseguimos resultados de lo más efectivos. Los profesores tienen experiencia y un trato excepcional con los alumnos.
2. Las clases son de lunes a viernes, con cursos de mañana o tarde de tres meses de duración.
3. Ofrecemos tres niveles iniciales, tres intermedios y dos superiores, además de otros cursos, como el de escritura.
4. Preparamos una variedad de proyectos y actividades con tal de que nuestros estudiantes estén en contacto con la cultura y el estilo de vida de Japón.
   Cada año organizamos excursiones, competiciones, viajes, concursos de oratoria y muchos más eventos. Hazte amigo de los estudiantes de todo el mundo que participan en estas actividades. ¡Ven y disfruta de tu vida en Japón!
5. La página web de la escuela, yosida.com, está disponible para aquellos interesados en el japonés o que están pensando en estudiar en Japón. En la página puedes practicar HIRAGANA, KATAKANA o el orden de trazos de los KANJI.

Para obtener información más detallada, visita la página web o contacta con nosotros por correo electrónico.

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La scuola è adatta a coloro che puntano ad un educazione di livello superiore in Giappone, o a chiunque voglia conoscere la lingua e la cultura giapponese, sia per interesse personale che per lavoro.

1. L’istituto Yoshida insegna a studenti di tutto il mondo da più di 31 anni.
2. I corsi cominciano a gennaio, aprile, luglio e ottobre, ma è consigliato di cominciare a preparare i documenti 3 mesi prima a coloro che necessitano un visto studentesco.
3. Internazionalità: Studenti da oltre 30 diversi paesi frequentano la scuola, famosa per la sua internazionalità.
4. Sistema dei piccoli gruppi: Le classi sono divise in gruppi di 10~18 persone per apprendere la lingua in maniera efficace, guidati da professori aperti al dialogo.
5. Le lezioni si tengono dal lunedí al venerdí e sono divise in classi mattutine e pomeridiane.
6. I corsi sono divisi in tre livelli per principianti, tre livelli intermedi e due livelli avanzati.
7. Prima di cominciare a frequentare la scuola, si consiglia di partecipare al nostro orientamento per ricevere tutte le informazioni necessarie per vivere in Giappone. Finito l’orientamento verrà valutato il vostro livello di giapponese e scelta la classe piú adatta a voi attraverso un esame scritto e uno orale.
8. Prepariamo vari progetti affinchè i nostri studenti possano immergersi nella cultura e nello stile di vita giapponese. Ogni anno organizziamo gite, competizioni, feste e molto altro. Gli studenti, partecipando a queste attività, riescono a stringere amicizia con persone che provengono da ogni parte del mondo. Venite anche voi a divertirvi in Giappone!
9. Tutti gli studenti sono iscritti all’assicurazione per studenti internazionali. Inoltre, mentre si risiede in Giappone, ci si deve iscrivere all’Assicurazione Sanitaria Nazionale, al costo di circa 10 euro al mese.
10. Coloro interessati allo studio della lingua giapponese possono incominciare visitando il sito https://yosida.com, in cui è possibile imparare HIRAGANA, KATAKANA e i KANJI utili per l’esame JLPT.