Admission Criteria

	Please submit the application form yourself or through your representative. How to Submit Your Application / Contact Us • Email: nihongo@tokyoymca.org • Facebook Messenger: @tokyoymca.nihongo • WeChat ID: tokyoymca Please pay the application screening fee of JPY 20,000 when submitting your application.
	We will review your submitted application form and documents. The screening results will be sent to you or your representative.
	The entrance examination will be conducted either online or in person. The examination takes approximately 45–60 minutes. The results will be sent to you or your representative.
	Applicants who pass the entrance examination must submit the required documents listed in the Application Guidelines. Our institute will apply for a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) on your behalf through the Immigration Services Agency (ISA) of Japan. Expected Notification of Results • April Enrollment: Around the end of February • October Enrollment: Around the end of August The notification dates may vary depending on the ISA of Japan review process.
	If your application is approved by the Immigration Services Agency, a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) will be issued. Please pay the required tuition and fees by the deadline specified by our institute. After confirming your payment, we will provide the COE to you directly or through your representative or one of our overseas partner organizations.
	Please prepare your Certificate of Eligibility (COE), Letter of Admission, passport, and other required documents, and apply for a visa at the Japanese embassy or consulate-general responsible for your country or region of residence. Visa processing times vary depending on the embassy or consulate and the status of your application. A Certificate of Eligibility (COE) is generally valid for three months. Please enter Japan within its validity period.
	After arriving in Japan, you will attend a new student orientation at our institute. During the orientation, we will explain our educational policies, school regulations, and student life. You will also take a Japanese language placement test to determine your class level. If you are unable to arrive in Japan or attend the orientation on the scheduled date, please contact our institute in advance.

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May be enrolled at anytime so long as there is space available

	If you wish to enroll, please contact us by email or phone. We will ask about your current status of residence, previous Japanese language learning experience, learning goals, and preferred type of lessons. We will then provide information about our courses, lesson content, and tuition fees.
	We will conduct an interview and a Japanese language placement test to assess your Japanese language proficiency and learning goals. Based on the results, we will advise you on the courses or classes available to you.
	Based on the results of your interview and placement test, we will determine the appropriate course or type of lessons and the starting date. After reviewing the details, please submit the required documents and pay the applicable fees.
	Once you have completed the enrollment procedures, your classes will begin on the scheduled date. Depending on your Japanese language proficiency and learning goals, you will study either in our university and vocational school preparatory course or through private Japanese lessons.