Our experienced staff is always ready to help students with any worries and help alleviate any problems.
Edo Cultural Center has an orientation for new students every term, and supports their start to living in Japan smoothly. We assist with things like:
- obtaining an Alien Registration Card
- enrolling in National Health Insurance
- adjusting to life in Japan
- opening a bank account
- public transportation
Q1.Does the school provide support with applying for a visa?
Q2.Does the school have an airport pickup service?
Q3.Does the school have accommodation?
Q4.Can I do a part-time job in Japan?
Q5.What should I do if I am sick?
Q6.Does the school offer any preparation courses for exams?
Q7.Is there someone to consult regarding the progress of my Japanese study?
Q8.Is university or vocational school application and entrance support provided?
Q9.Is job search/placement assistance provided?
| Q1. |
Does the school provide support with applying for a visa? |
| A. |
Visa application and renewal reprocessing through the immigration office and the Justice Ministry can be complex and time consuming. We provide assistance in this regard. |
| Q2. |
Does the school have an airport pickup service? |
| A. |
A school staff member can pick you up at an airport when you arrive.
| For Narita Airport Arrival |
10,000 JPY |
| For Haneda Airport Arrival |
5,000JPY |
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| Q3. |
Does the school have accommodation? |
| A. |
Example：
Room type: single occupancy (shared kitchen and bathroom)
Location: about thirty minutes from the school
Rent: from ￥50,000 (utilities not included)
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| Q4. |
Can I do a part-time job in Japan? |
| A. |
The Tokyo Regional Immigration Bureau allows pre-college students to do a part-time job for a set period of time. |
| Q5. |
What should I do if I am sick? |
| A. |
A member of the school staff will assist you if you have to go to the hospital. We also give advice on registering for National Health Insurance and other insurances. |
| Q6. |
Does the school offer any preparation courses for exams? |
| A. |
At Edo Cultural Center, students learn the intricacies of “Japanese Language Proficiency Test” and “Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students”. We also have mock exams before the actual examination is held. |
| Q7. |
Is there someone to consult regarding the progress of my Japanese study? |
| A. |
Through one on one counseling, students receive instruction and advice on how to improve their learning to alleviate any worries or problems that may arise. |
| Q8. |
Is university or vocational school application and entrance support provided? |
| A. |
More than 90% of our students go on to university or vocational school. Our experienced staff works with students to help them select the best school according to their levels and goals. Students are able to receive advice and prepare for entrance to specific universities by taking past entrance tests, and learning how to write short essays. Additionally, we help students with entrance interviews by providing them with more than just handouts detailing interview procedures. We do mock interview sessions (at least three times a year) so that students have a chance to polish their skills to perfection.
【Most of our students go on to these institutions】
Graduate school: Waseda University, Nihon University Tokyo Gakugei University, Tokyo University of Foreign Studies, Tokyo Institute of Technology, and other graduate schools.
Universities: the University of Tokyo, Ochanomizu University, Tsukuba University, Waseda University, Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology, and other universities.
Vocational Colleges: Nippon Electronics Colleges, Tokyo Foreign Language College, Nihon Kogakuin College, Cooking College Musashino, and other vocational colleges.
Many students have been accepted to these schools on our special recommendation.
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| Q9. |
Is job search/placement assistance provided? |
| A. |
Edo Cultural Center provides not only school placement, but also job search/placement assistance. |
