Pre-College Student Visa Course (requires a pre-college student visa)
Courses start every January, April, July, and October
| Entrance period | Schooling period | Application deadline |
| April | 2 years | August ～November of previous year |
| July | 1.9 years | February ～March |
| October | 1.6 years | April ～May |
| January | 1.3 years | July ～ September of previous year |
Morning Class 9:00 ～ 12:30
Afternoon Class 13:30 ～ 17:00
You will be placed in either a morning class or an afternoon class after taking a placement test.
※Classes are five days a week from Monday to Friday. There are four semesters per year.
| Beginner | Level 1 | Basic communication skills necessary for everyday life. |
| Level 2 | Reading and writing skills to gain more fluency. | |
| Intermediate | Level1 | To be able to communicate in various environments by using appropriate vocabulary and grammar. |
| Level 2 | To be able to summarize a short passage and express yourself logically. | |
| Advanced | Level1 | To be able to think logically in Japanese. You will become familiar with summarizing giving examples or asking questions. |
| Level 2 | To be able to read and understand current topics. Preparation for university entrance exams. | |
| Special | Level1 | Specialized and social topics will be used. You will learn a wide range of vocabularies and expressions as well as writing short essays. |
| Level 2 | By increasing the number of vocabulary and expressions, you will be able to understand news articles. |
Guidance instructors offer close, detailed guidance for those who plan to continue their education.
Additionally, students with outstanding academic results may be eligible to receive recommendation of the school principal.
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About 95% of all students go on to universities, graduate schools or vocational colleges.
Students have one-on-one counseling at the end of a semester, and receive advice for Japanese study and other aspects.
On recommendation of the school, outstanding students may be able to receive scholarships from the Japan Students Services Organization.
■General CourseA course tailored to not only those wishing to enter institutions of higher learning, but also long term residents of Japan, those seeking employment in Japanese industry, and those who have an interest in Japanese people and culture. For information on courses, terms, and levels view the information above.
Qualification for Application
・Preparatory Course: Those who have completed a total of at least 12 years of schooling (from elementary through high school).
・General Course: An applicant must be a high school graduate or hold a similar qualification.
※If you are a high school graduate, one is required to have basic Japanese language proficiency or have studied Japanese language for more than 150 hours at any institution in your own country.
How to apply
Fill in the “Application Form for School Admission” and send it to Edo Cultural Center.
Entrance Steps
| January entrance |
April entrance |
July entrance |
October entrance | |
Submitting Application Forms (including an interview) |
Middle of July | End of August | Middle of January | Middle of March |
| Preparation required documents | August | End of September | February | April |
| Submitting required documents to Edo Cultural Center | End of August | End of October | End of February | End of April |
| Submitting documents to Tokyo Regional Immigration Bureau | End of September | End of November | End of May | End of May |
| Notifying the results of the application by Tokyo Regional Immigration Bureau | End of November | End of February | End of May | End of August |
Delivery of the Certificate of Eligibility and Enrollment permit to applicant. Application for pre-college student visa at nearest Japanese embassy(consulate). |
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| Entering Japan/school | January | April | July | October |
■The first year
| Selection fee | 30,000 yen | 31,500 yen (including 5% tax) |
| Entrance fee | 50,000 yen | 52,500 yen (including 5% tax) |
| Tuition (for a year) | 670,000 yen | 703,500 yen (including 5% tax) |
| Total (for the first year) | 750,000 yen | 787,500 yen (including 5% tax) |
■The second year
| Tuitions (for a year) | 670,000 yen | 703,500 yen (including 5 % tax) |
| Total (for the second year) | 670,000 yen | 703,500 yen (including 5% tax) |
※The fees above include textbook fees, facility fees and school activity fees.
※If you pay the fees in Japan, a 5% consumption tax will be charged.