Admissions Policy
Timing of Application and Admission
| Term | Application and entrance exam fee payment | Issuance of Certificate of Eligibility and school expense payment | Apply for Visa for Japanese Embassy in home country (applicants apply) | Admission schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April Term | September - November |
February | March | Beginning of April |
| July Term | December - February |
May | June | Beginning of July |
| October Term | February - April |
August | September | Beginning of October |
| January Term | May - August |
November | December | Beginning of January |
Note:
※Details of the entrance exam in your area, such as date and venue, will be informed to you after your application has been received and accepted.
※Details of the entrance exam in your area, such as date and venue of will be informed to you after your application has been received and accepted.
Qualification
Applicants who have completed more than 12 years of school education or equivalent and fall under the following conditions:
- (1)
Applicant who is older than 18 years-old.
- (2)
Applicant who has been permitted (or with strong prospect to acquire permission) to enter Japan through a proper procedure.
- (3)
Applicant who intends to enter a vocational school, university or graduate school in Japan, or who wishes to master the Japanese language to be successful in his/her home country.
- (4)
Applicant who has already acquired basic Japanese language (has more than 150 hours of Japanese language study experience, or has Japanese language ability at the same or higher level as Level N4 of Japanese Language Proficiency Test).
- (5)
Applicant who has financial supporter(s) whose income can support the applicant’s tuition fees and living expenses in Japan.
Application Documents
Application guide PDF (download) List of Application Documents (PDF)
【Documents about applicant】
- (1)
Application form / Interview sheet
- (2)
Resume / Statement of studying Japanese in Japan
- (3)
Certificate of graduation from the final educational institution, original certification or authorized copy
- (4)
Academic record/transcript from the final educational institution which covers entire period of the education
- (5)
Copy of passport
- (6)
Headshot Photos（size of 4㎝×3㎝）taken within 3 months of the date of application
【Documents certifying the ability to pay expenses such as tuition (In case parents/relatives of applicant remit money from their country to Japan)】
- (1)
Bank Balance Certificate of remitter (Original)
- (2)
Statement of Financial Support (Designated form)
- (3)
Document/s which explains the relationship of applicant and remitter (Original copy of family register, or authorized copy of family register)
- (4)
Document/s which proves annual income of remitter
【In case applicant is able to support himself or herself (Applicant has sufficient finance for self-support)】
- (1)
Bank Balance Certificate of applicant (Original)
- (2)
Document/s proves annual income of applicant
【If receiving support from others such as relatives living in Japan】
- (1)
Statement of Financial Support (Designated form)
- (2)
Certificate of Tax Payment issued by municipality office (Kazei Shoumeisho)
- (3)
Bank Balance Certificate of financial supporter (Yokinzandaka Shoumeisho)
- (4)
Residential Certificate (Koseki Tohon)
- (5)
Document/s which explains the relationship with the applicant
- (6)
Document/s proof of his/her job
- (7)
Document/s proof of his/her identification
- (8)
Proof of personal seal registration (Inkan Shoumeisho)
Address for Application
22-5-3 Sakaemachi, Miyakonojo, Miyazaki Prefecture
885-0023 Japan
Houei International Japanese Language Academy
Email: hijla@houei-group.or.jp
School Tour/Inquiries
School Tour & Other Inquiries
You are always welcome to attend the school tour at the Houei International Japanese Language Academy. If you want to inquire about living in Japan, career options upon graduation, feel free to contact us.
【Contact Information】
Houei International Japanese Language Academy
Email：hijla@houei-group.or.jp
Applications
Choose from one of the four terms when applying. Our staff will assist in choosing the right timing for you.
Flow of the Process
| Timing of Admission | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April Term | July Term | October Term | January Term | |
| Application and entrance examination payment (20,000yen) | October ? November |
January ? February |
March ? April |
July ? August |
| Interview (overseas) based on the application documents Passers of the interview submit application documents |
In late October | In late February | In late April | In late June |
| Confirmation and translation of application documents Delivery of Certification of Admission (Once it has been confirmed that the documentation is complete) |
October ? December |
February ? March |
April ? June |
August ? September |
| Submit the Certificate of Eligibility application documents to the Bureau of Immigration | Beginning of December |
Beginning of March |
Beginning of June |
Beginning of September |
| Notification of issuance of Certificate of Eligibility from HIJLA (If approved) | December ? February |
March ? May |
May ? August |
September ? November |
| Receive invoice of Admission Fee, Tuition, Facilities & Educational Material Fee (for 6 months) from HIJLA | End of February |
End of May |
End of August |
End of November |
| HIJLA sends the original Certificate of Admission and Certificate of Eligibility after confirmation of payment has been made | Mid March | Mid June | Mid September | Mid December |
| Applicants submits the original documents to the Japanese Embassy or Consulate in their home country to process the Student visa | Mid March | Mid June | Mid September | Mid December |
| Enter Japan, admission procedures, entrance ceremony and orientation, etc. | Beginning of April |
Beginning of July |
Beginning of October |
Beginning of January |
※Students will complete the application procedures of National Health Insurance, bicycle insurance as well as the procedure to open a bank account after finishing school admission procedure.
Tuition and other fees (￥)
| Course | Item | First year | Second year | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-year advancement course |
Entrance examination fee | 20,000 | 0 | 20,000 |
| Admission fee | 50,000 | 0 | 50,000 | |
| Tuition, facilities & educational materials | 600,000 | 600,000 | 1,200,000 | |
| Total | 670,000 | 600,000 | 1,270,000 | |
| 1.9-year advancement course |
Entrance examination fee | 20,000 | 0 | 20,000 |
| Admission fee | 50,000 | 0 | 50,000 | |
| Tuition, facilities & educational materials | 600,000 | 450,000 | 1,050,000 | |
| Total | 670,000 | 450,000 | 1,120,000 | |
| 1.6-year advancement course |
Entrance examination fee | 20,000 | 0 | 20,000 |
| Admission fee | 50,000 | 0 | 50,000 | |
| Tuition, facilities & educational materials | 600,000 | 300,000 | 900,000 | |
| Total | 670,000 | 300,000 | 970,000 | |
| 1.3-year advancement course |
Entrance examination fee | 20,000 | 0 | 20,000 |
| Admission fee | 50,000 | 0 | 50,000 | |
| Tuition, facilities & educational materials | 600,000 | 150,000 | 750,000 | |
| Total | 670,000 | 150,000 | 820,000 |
※Successful applicants shall make payment for the admission fee, tuition fee, facilities & educational materials for 6 months, a total of 350,000yen, or 650,000yen for 1 year, after receiving notice of issuance of “Certificate of Eligibility”. The “Certificate of Eligibility” and “Admission of Enrollment” will be mailed after confirmation of receipt of payment.
※Fees for visa extension, JLPT exam, and other fees such as bank transfer fees shall be borne by each student.
※Fees for such as textbooks, medical checkup, and National Health Insurance at actual cost will also be charged separately.
※If the student’s visa cannot be issued, HIJLA will verify the situation and refund the admission fee, tuition, plus facilities & educational materials fee which have already been paid by the student. NB: The Entrance examination fee is non-refundable.
FAQ
- Does the academy have a dormitory？
- We have dormitories for both males and females. Please contact us for more details.
- How long does it take to get the student visa after I submit my application documents?
- It depends on the country. In general, it takes several months (3~4 months)from the date you submit all of the required application documents to our school to be issued with the Certificate of Eligibility (CoE) from the Japanese regional Immigration Bureau. After you have submitted the CoE and other necessary documents to the Japanese embassy/Consulate in your country it may take one week or more to receive the visa stamp in your passport.
- What if my application for visa is denied?
- You cannot enter our academy. We will refund the tuition, the fee for facilities and educational materials. Please be noted that the entrance examination fee is not refundable.
- Do I need to translate my application documents into Japanese?
- Please contact our school office directly for advice.
- What happens if I cannot submit all of my application documents before the deadline date?
- If you cannot submit all of the required documents by the deadline please contact our school office for advice. In some instances it may be necessary to defer your enrollment to the next available entrance period.
- What kind of part-time jobs are available to students in the area?
- Usually students can find jobs in restaurants, factories and convenience stores. However, students are not permitted under the conditions of the student visa to acquire jobs in drinking and entertainment establishments.
- How much money can I earn each month working part-time?
- In general working 28 hrs. per week during the school term students can earn approx.. ￥60,000 ~ ￥80,000
- Can the school provide help to me to find a part-time job when I arrive?
- There are various employment agencies in the area which can offer assistance in finding part-time jobs; our school staff can help you contact agencies to find suitable work.
- How do I know what level of Japanese I am and which JLPT level I should target?
- At the start of the program the teachers will assess the level of each student and continue to do so throughout the program. For those aiming to take the JLPT, the teacher will use the test data to determine the target level for the student in the JLPT.
- What happens after I finish the language program?
- Many of our students continue studying in vocational schools or university; it is also possible to start working after acquiring a good level of Japanese language ability.
- Do the teachers communicate in Japanese only?
- Our students come form various countries, Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam etc. so we use Japanese as the common language; we want to encourage our students to use Japanese all of the time even with native speakers of your own language, it may seem difficult at first but it help you to quickly develop your Japanese language skills and communicate more easily with native Japanese speakers.
- Can I pay my tuition in installments?
- All tuition fees are paid in advance. Prior to entering our school students may choose to pay the first 6 months or 1 year fee, after which the fees will divided into 6 month installments and finally 3 months.
- Can I get a cell phone while I am in Japan?
- Yes, after you have obtained your residence card and opened a bank account it is possible to acquire a phone. There are now some companies in Japan which sells SIM cards only so it may be possible to use your existing phone here in Japan.