2026 Application Guide

Courses

Courses	Enrollment Period	Application Deadline
2-Year Academic Course	April	September 30
1 Year and 6-Month Academic Course	October	April 25

*If you hold a residence status other than a student visa, such as dependent visa, spouse of a Japanese national, or long-term resident, you may be allowed to enroll even after the deadline. Please feel free to contact us.

2．Admission Requirements

1. Completion of at least 12 years of schooling or an equivalent educational background.
2. Must be between 18 and 25 years old at the time of enrollment.
3. Must have completed at least 150 hours of Japanese language study or provide proof of Japanese proficiency equivalent to A1 level in the "Reference Framework for Japanese Language Education."
4. Must be eligible to enter Japan legally through proper procedures.
5. Must be physically and mentally healthy and capable of managing daily life independently.
6. Must have a reliable guarantor.

Please note: If you hold a visa other than a "Student Visa," we may grant admission even if you do not meet the above requirements. Please feel free to contact us for consultation.

3．Application Procedure

1．Inquiry

Please contact our school first.

Check the admission requirements before inquiring.
Provide your desired enrollment period and nationality.

If applying for a student visa, you must begin the selection process 7 to 8 months before enrollment.

2．Application

Submit the required documents via email.

3．Selection

Selection is based on document screening and an online interview.

Incomplete documents may affect the selection result.

4．Result Announcement

Admission results will be notified via email.

If conditionally accepted, final admission will be determined after the Certificate of Eligibility (COE) application result.

5．Application to the Immigration Bureau

The school will apply for a COE on behalf of the student.

Your admission may be revoked if any false or incomplete information is found in your application documents.

6．COE Application Result Notification

The Immigration Bureau in Sendai issues COEs on a designated date.

If issued, we will notify the student or the agent.

If rejected, we will inform you of the reason.

7．Tuition Payment

Tuition must be paid within one week after COE issuance notification.

After payment, the COE will be sent to the applicant.

8．Visa Application

Apply for a visa at the Japanese embassy or consulate.
Some countries require visa applications through external agencies.

If your visa is denied, tuition fees (excluding application and admission fees) will be refunded upon submission of the embassy's denial notice and payment receipt.

9．Arrival in Japan

Notify the school of your flight details at least one week before departure.

Classes generally start around April 10 and October 10.

4．Required Documents

• Application Form（Excel）
  The information on this form will be directly used for your application. Please fill it out accurately to avoid errors. If you cannot use Excel, please notify us in advance.
• Passport
  Submit a color scan of the photo page and all pages with immigration stamps. If you do not have a passport, submit a birth certificate.
• Japanese Language Proficiency Certificate
  Submit a certificate of a recognized Japanese language proficiency test, such as JLPT N5 or higher, corresponding to at least A1 level in the "Japanese Language Education Reference Framework."
• Japanese Language Study Certificate
  If you have studied Japanese before, submit a certificate that includes the total study hours and study content.
• High School Graduation Certificate
  Submit a document that proves completion of an education equivalent to a Japanese high school (12 years of education).
• University/College Graduation Certificate
  If you have graduated from a university, vocational school, or junior college, submit a graduation certificate. If you have withdrawn or are currently enrolled, submit a document that verifies your status.
• Employment Certificate (for Applicant)
  If you have work experience, submit an employment certificate.
• Financial Sponsor's Letter of Support [Original]
  Please fill out the form designated by our school. The signature field must be handwritten by the financial sponsor.
• Documents Proving Relationship Between Financial Sponsor and Applicant
  If the financial sponsor is a family member, submit an official document proving the family relationship.
• Financial Sponsor's Bank Balance Certificate [Original]
  Please submit the original certificate issued by the bank. The required amount varies depending on the financial sponsor's annual income and country of residence, but a general guideline is JPY 2,000,000 or more.
• Financial Sponsor's Bank Statement [Original]
  Please submit the original documents issued by the bank and containing statements for the past year.
  For a bankbook, please submit a color scanned copy of the cover page, the page with the bank name, account number, and name of the holder, and the page with transactions for the past year.
  If you are unable to issue one year's worth of statements, or if you have only a few transactions, you will need to submit a separate statement explaining how the funds were formed.
• Financial Sponsor’s Employment Certificate
  If self-employed, submit a business license. If an executive, submit a corporate registration document.
• Financial Sponsor’s Income and Tax Payment Certificate
  Submit a certificate showing the latest annual income and tax payments.
• Photos (4cm x 3cm) - 5 Copies
  Submit photos taken within the last three months. The photos must be clear, without hats or backgrounds, and taken facing forward. Write your nationality and name on the back of each photo.

5．Tuition Fees

2-Year Course (April Enrollment)

	First Year	Second Year
Application Fee	22,000 JPY	-
Admission Fee	66,000 JPY	-
Tuition	712,800 JPY	712,800 JPY
Textbook Fee	41,250 JPY	49,500 JPY
Extracurricular Activities	16,500 JPY	16,500 JPY
Facility Fee	19,800 JPY	19,800 JPY
Health Management Fee	14,650 JPY	13,400 JPY
Dormitory Fee (6 months)	239,000 JPY	-
	1,132,000 JPY	812,000 JPY

1.5-Year Course (October Enrollment)

	First Year	Second Year
Application Fee	22,000 JPY	-
Admission Fee	66,000 JPY	-
Tuition	712,800 JPY	356,400 JPY
Textbook Fee	41,250 JPY	24,750 JPY
Extracurricular Activities	16,500 JPY	16,500 JPY
Facility Fee	19,800 JPY	9,900 JPY
Health Management Fee	14,650 JPY	7,450 JPY
Dormitory Fee (6 months)	239,000 JPY	-
	1,132,000 JPY	415,000 JPY

6.Student Dormitory

• As a general rule, students are required to reside in a student dormitory designated by our school for the first six months after enrollment. If you wish to continue living in the student dormitory beyond this period, a separate renewal procedure is required.
• Student dormitories are 2 to 6-person rooms.
• Dormitories are located in Sendai City. Students of different nationalities and religions may share the same room.
• Dormitories are located in Sendai City.
• Facilities: refrigerator, microwave, rice cooker, curtains, electric light, desk, futon, Wi-Fi
• Dormitory Admission Fee includes cleaning and facility preparation costs.

Dormitory Fee Breakdown:

	Amount	Notes
Rent	150,000 JPY	JPY 25,000 per month
Fixed Water Fee	12,000 JPY	JPY 2,000 per month
Dormitory Admission Fee	70,000 JPY	One-time payment
Living Supplies Fee	7,000 JPY	Includes daily necessities and food
	239,000 JPY

All amounts include tax.

For Single Room Requests:

• Please consult us at the time of your application.
• The fee varies depending on the room, but for the first six months after enrollment, an additional dormitory fee of around JPY 30,000 to JPY 40,000 will be incurred. From the seventh month onwards, the fee will be around JPY 60,000.
• This is subject to availability.

7．Refunds

If you wish to withdraw from enrollment, submit a written request stating the reason.

In principle, fees once paid are non-refundable. However, if you withdraw before the end of the month preceding the enrollment month, a refund will be made excluding the application and admission fees.

Refunds will be issued to the student or the financial sponsor. Any bank transfer fees incurred for the refund will be borne by the recipient.

8．Part-time Jobs

As a general rule, international students are not permitted to work part-time. However, with a "Permission to Engage in Activity Other Than That Permitted Under the Status of Residence," you are permitted to work up to 28 hours per week (8 hours per day during long holidays).

Approximately one month after enrollment, we will hold an orientation session on the laws regarding part-time work and school rules. Until then, we advise students not to work part-time and to focus on adjusting to life in Japan.

Please note that our school does not provide job placement or referrals for part-time work.