Foreign Residents course

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The Academic preparation course enables students to acquire the necessary Japanese language skills for university, graduate school, and vocational school entrance.

Students can learn Japanese from beginner to advanced levels in classes tailored to individual proficiency levels. In addition to acquiring the Japanese language skills required for university and graduate school admission, we also provide education and support in areas such as greetings and etiquette.

Applicants Guideline

Students will take classes according to their individual proficiency levels determined by the level placement test.

Duration of study Application dead line Class period Enrollment Capacity
Enrollment in April End of February (50minutes ×4 classes)Full-time
program(Mon-Fri)
9:00-12:50 		Limited
Enrollment in October End of August
Qualification
  1. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older at the time of enrollment (for those seeking to pursue higher education).
  2. Applicants must possess a valid and active residency status.
    Applicants with a "Short-Term Stay" residency status are not eligible to apply for long-term courses. To enroll in a long-term course, a "Student" residency status is required.
  3. Applicants must have the intention to study.
  4. Applicants must be able to comply with Japanese laws, the school's regulations, and other specified rules.
Application Process
  1. Application by Applicant: Please bring the application documents and the entrance fee when coming to the school.
  2. Application by Proxy: Please bring a power of attorney signed by the applicant and the guarantor, along with the application documents and the entrance fee.
  3. By Mail: After depositing the entrance fee, please send the application documents by mail (registered mail).
Selection Process

Document Screening

  • After receiving the application documents, we will notify the applicants of the selection results by mail approximately one week later.
  • Successful applicants will also receive information on the enrollment procedures enclosed with the notification.

Tuition Fee & Expenses Fee

Enrollment Fee 33,000yen (tax included)
Tuition Fee (monthly) 55,000yen (tax included)
Tuition Fee (One Lump Sum for Six months) 300,000yen (tax included)
  • * The above fees do not include the cost of textbooks. We will collect teaching materials fees (textbooks + printed materials) for each grade level.
  • * Separate fees will be charged for participating in extracurricular activities.

Bank Account Information

Bank Name Kyoto Bank
Branch Name Prefectural Office Branch
Branch Number 122
Account Number General Checking Account 4143404
Recipient’s Name Shin-A Kokusai Co.,Ltd.
[Attention]
  • * Please cover the bank transfer fees on the applicant's side.
  • * Please fill in the applicant's name as the account name for the bank transfer.

Notes on Fees

  • 1) Payment Method

    Please make the payment for the desired payment method in a lump sum (in Japanese yen) to the designated bank account of our school by the deadline for enrollment procedures. Cash payments can be made in person at the counter.

  • 2) About Refunds
    • If payment of fees is not confirmed by the specified deadline, it will be considered as withdrawal from enrollment.
    • Once the enrollment procedures are completed, the enrollment fee cannot be refunded in case of withdrawal from enrollment.
    • For withdrawals after enrollment, refunds for fees related to mid-term withdrawals will be limited to the tuition fee only if the subsequent month's tuition has been paid.

Enrollment process

  • 1. Inquiry / Document Request
  • 2. Submission of Application Documents
  • 3. Document Screening
  • 4. Notification of Acceptance/Rejection Results
  • 5. Payment of Enrollment Fee and Other Expenses
  • 6. Class Placement Test and Guidance
  • 7. Enrollment to the school

Application Process

If you are interested in our school, please contact us by email or phone.

We will send you a school brochure, a list of required documents for the study application, and a pre-survey form by mail.

1. Three passport-sized photographs (3cm x 4cm)
Taken within the last three months.
2. Application form for enrollment in our school.
Please use the designated form.
3. Letter of guarantee
Confirming nationality, full name, gender, date of birth, and current address in the home country.
4. Copy of residence card.
5. Copy of passport
Include the page showing personal information.

Atteintion

  1. Please submit the documents in A4 size, single-sided printing.
  2. The submitted documents must be in Japanese, Chinese, or English only. For any documents in other languages, please attach a Japanese translation. The translation should include the translator's name and period of enrollment at the bottom right.
  3. The letter of guarantee must be provided by a person residing in Japan.
  4. The submitted documents will not be returned regardless of the application outcome.
  5. Depending on the applicant's background, additional documents may be requested.
  6. In the event of any misconduct (Class disruption, proselytizing activities, headhunting, business activities, etc.), the student may be expelled. In such cases, no tuition fees will be refunded.

Voice of graduates

Ms. KIM THI DU

Ms. KIM THI DU

From: Vietnam (Have been in Japan for 2 years upon enrollment)

It was challenging for me to balance studying while raising a child when I just enter Shin-A. However, studying together with other international students motivated me greatly, and my Japanese skills improved significantly. I am currently working at Shin-A. If you are truly dedicated to improving your Japanese, I strongly encourage you to come to Shin-A.

Mr. 宋 澤洋

Mr. 宋 澤洋

From:China (Have been in Japan for 1 year upon enrollment)

I have been studying for 8 months while raising my child, which has been challenging. However, my Japanese has improved significantly during this time. The atmosphere at the school is wonderful, and the teachers are engaging and responsible. I highly recommend that everyone come to Shin-A and enjoy studying here!