To all prospective students and international students

Support is also excellent! Current students are also active!

1. point

   学費を安くできる！

   If you pass the selection process and are accepted as a scholarship student, part of your tuition fees will be waived.

   SS scholarship student

   Annual exemption of 500,000 yen

   S scholarship student

   Annual exemption of 300,000 yen

   A scholarship student

   200,000 yen exemption per year

   B scholarship student

   100,000 yen exemption per year

   C scholarship student

   Annual exemption of 50,000 yen

   • There is no obligation to repay (except for those who drop out).
   • The above amount is the exemption amount for one year. The exemption amount will be reviewed each time you advance to the next grade.

2. point

   

   There is a Japanese study group!

   Even if you are not good at Japanese, you can rest assured because the teachers will support you! We hold courses on difficult Japanese "onomatopoeia". We also hold many exchange events for international students.

3. point

   

   Applying for a student visa is easy!

   Each school has staff who are approved to act as proxy agents for visa issuance and renewal, so we have a system in place where you can feel free to ask for advice not only about things you don't understand about student life, but also about problems you may have in your everyday life.

4. point

   

   There are lots of senior international students here!

   Many former international students are currently enrolled, and in the 2025 academic year, 630 international students enrolled!

   *School achievements as of April 2025

   By studying together in class, you can become closer and make lots of Japanese friends! If you have any questions, you can ask your teachers or friends!

   Have fun in class by communicating with your classmates through pair work.

5. point

   

   Let's acquire knowledge and skills

   Through group work with multiple people, you will acquire knowledge and skills while simulating an actual workplace.

Types of AO Admission Scholarship Programs and Exemption Amounts

Type / Department

2 year course
(Department of Care Worker, Department of Web Design ＆ IT Programming, Medical Administration and Pharmacy Program Department)

3 year course
(Department of Medical Nursery)

SS scholarship student
(500,000 yen exemption)

1 million yen
(500,000 yen x 2 years)

1.5 million yen
(500,000 yen x 3 years)

S scholarship student
(300,000 yen exemption)

600,000 yen
(300,000 yen x 2 years)

900,000 yen
(300,000 yen x 3 years)

A scholarship student
(200,000 yen exemption)

400,000 yen
(200,000 yen x 2 years)

600,000 yen
(200,000 yen x 3 years)

B scholarship student
(100,000 yen exemption)

200,000 yen
(100,000 yen x 2 years)

300,000 yen
(100,000 yen x 3 years)

C scholarship student
(50,000 yen exemption)

100,000 yen
(50,000 yen x 2 years)

150,000 JPY
(50,000 yen x 3 years)

• There is no obligation to repay (except for those who drop out).
• For students in two-year programs or above, the exemption amount will be reviewed when they advance to the next year. The above amounts are examples assuming that the student remains a scholarship student of the same type until graduation.

Capacity

AO Admission (Comprehensive Selection)

• Those who have completed 12 years or more of formal school education in Japan or abroad, or those who meet this standard and are designated by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. (※1)
• Students who have this school as their first choice.
• Those who sympathize with and aspire to our school's admissions policy.
• Applicants whose Japanese language ability is deemed to be sufficient for studying at our school.
• For those enrolled in a Japanese language school, those who have an attendance rate of 80% or more at the time of graduation. (After passing, submit a certificate before enrollment.)

＜Meet one of the following conditions＞

• Those who have passed the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N2 or above administered by the Japan International Education Association and the Japan Foundation.
• Those who have obtained 200 points or more in the Japanese language section of the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) (※2)
• Those who have obtained 400 points or more on the BJT Business Japanese Proficiency Test.
• Educational institutions in Japan that provide Japanese language education to foreigners, as notified by the Ministry of Justice.
  Those who have received Japanese language education for one year or more at a Japanese language education institution or a Japanese language education institution certified by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.
• Those who have completed one year or more of education at a Japanese elementary school, junior high school, or high school.

General admission

• Those who have completed 12 years or more of formal school education in Japan or abroad, or those who meet this standard and are designated by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. (※1)
• Applicants whose Japanese language ability is deemed to be sufficient for studying at our school.
• For those enrolled in a Japanese language school, those with an attendance rate of 80% or more at the time of graduation.

＜Meet one of the following conditions＞

• Those who have passed the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N2 or above administered by the Japan International Education Association and the Japan Foundation.
• Those who have obtained 200 points or more in the Japanese language section of the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) (※2)
• Those who have obtained 400 points or more on the BJT Business Japanese Proficiency Test.
• Educational institutions in Japan that provide Japanese language education to foreigners, as notified by the Ministry of Justice.
  Those who have received Japanese language education for one year or more at a Japanese language education institution or a Japanese language education institution certified by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.
• Those who have completed one year or more of education at a Japanese elementary school, junior high school, or high school.

1. This refers to those who are recognized as stipulated in the "University Admission Qualifications" issued by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology based on the Enforcement Regulations of the School Education Act.
2. If the school reaches its capacity, the application period may be closed even if it is still open. Grades are valid for two years.

Application Documents

• Application for admission
  [The school's designated form: "Application Guidelines for April 2027 Enrollment: Entrance Examination Methods and Tuition Fee Guide"]

  • Please attach a photo.
  • In the "Guardian or guarantor" section, please fill in a person who lives in Japan. (Students of our school are not accepted.)
  • Please fill in the school you are currently enrolled in in the education section.
• Copy of passport
• Copy of residence card

  • If you do not have it at the time of application, please submit it after enrollment.
• Graduation certificates (or certificates of expected graduation) and attendance certificates from all schools you have studied in Japan (Japanese language schools, vocational schools, universities, etc.)

  • If you reside outside of Japan, please submit a graduation certificate for your highest level of education (a Japanese translation must be attached).
  • If it is difficult for your university or other institution to issue a certificate of attendance, please submit a transcript.
• Copy of the results and certificate of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT), Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU), or BJT Business Japanese Proficiency Test (if you have one)
• Financial support documents
  (One of 1 to 3)
  This document proves that you can pay tuition fees and other expenses.

  1. Copy of the bank passbook in the name of the person paying the expenses

     • Please provide a copy so that the name and balance can be seen.
  2. Remittance certificate
  3. Scholarship payment certificate (if using a scholarship)

     • If you have difficulty submitting the required documents at the time of application, please contact our school.
     • Please attach a Japanese translation to documents from overseas financial institutions.
     • If you are unable to prove that expenses were covered, you may be required to submit additional documents.
• AO Admission Application Permit

  • When applying through AO admission (Comprehensive Selection)

Selection Process

AO Admission (Comprehensive Selection)

Interview for AO entry

• Even applicants applying through the AO (Admissions Office) system will be required to take a Japanese language test if deemed necessary.

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If you are using the scholarship program

• Interview
• Japanese written exam

General admission

• Document review
• Interview
• Japanese written exam

  • You may be exempt if you meet certain conditions

Written Exam Exemption

Those who wish to enroll in the general admission program and who have passed the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N2 or above, obtained 200 points or more in the Japanese language subject of the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) (scores are valid for 2 years), or obtained 400 points or more on the BJT Business Japanese Proficiency Test, will be exempt from the written exam upon submission of a certificate.

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If you are using the scholarship program

• Interview

• Japanese written exam

• The Japanese written test is at N2 and N3 levels.
• We will not respond to any inquiries regarding the results of your application.

How to submit your application

Please send it by registered mail or bring it directly to our school.

Selection fee

20,000 yen

• Please make sure to transfer the payment before applying.

• Application documents can be submitted by mail via registered mail or brought directly to the school.
• Whether you submit your application by mail or in person, please be sure to pay the application fee in advance. The application fee should be transferred to the bank account specified on your application form.
  When paying the selection fee (examination fee), please be sure to use the applicant's name for the transfer and write the "date of transfer" and "name of the remitter" on the back of the application form. (If using online banking, please write the "date of transfer" and "name of the account holder.")
• The application fee is non-refundable once the application has been received.
• If you are sending your application by mail, please place your application documents in the application envelope designated by our school and send them by registered mail from the post office so that they arrive within the application period.
• If you are sending money from outside Japan, any fees will be borne by the sender.

Contact Information

4-17-11 Hakata Ekimae, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture 812-0011

0120-282-633

• You can also use it from your mobile phone or PHS.

To the admissions officer

Kyoritsu International Exchange Scholarship Foundation and Kyoritsu Maintenance Co., Ltd. Scholarship Program

Application requirements

Target countries

South Korea, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, Mongolia, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, Myanmar, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines, India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, East Timor, Brunei, Maldives

How to Apply

Apply through your school (school recommendation)

• Individual applications from international students cannot be accepted.

Application period

November to January of the following year

Adoption decision

The results of your application (acceptance or rejection) will be communicated through your school. Additionally, only the names of successful applicants will be published on the Kyoritsu International Exchange Scholarship Foundation website.

Program to promote the acceptance of international students (JASSO: Japan Student Services Organization Scholarship)

detail

• Benefits: 48,000 yen/month
• Grant period: 1 year {April to March of the following year (reapplications allowed)}
• Application period: Late March to early May (varies by school)
• Number of students accepted: Number determined by the Japan Student Services Organization
• Eligibility

  1. You must receive a recommendation from your school.
  2. Applicants must not be international students holding a "student" residence status and receiving a scholarship from the Japanese government (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology), nor be international students dispatched by a foreign government.
  3. Applicants must be willing to cooperate with career guidance surveys and other related activities after receiving the learning incentive grant.
  4. Applicants must meet the required academic performance criteria (including language proficiency) for the year in which they are eligible to receive the grant.
  5. The average monthly allowance must be 90,000 yen or less.
  6. The annual income of the dependent living in Japan is less than 5 million yen.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted through the school the applicant is enrolled in (Figures 1 and 2). Applicants must apply according to the selection procedures of their school (Figure 3) and receive a recommendation from their school to the Japan Student Services Organization (Figure 4). For details such as the application deadline, please contact your school.

Result notification

Once the selection process is complete (Figure 5), the school will notify you of the results (Figure 6).

We offer Dormy student dormitories, operated by Kyoritsu Maintenance Co., Ltd., to international students without requiring a guarantor.

Dormitory Features

Dormy Student Residences are student dormitories that provide safe and comfortable support for students experiencing living alone for the first time.

• It includes homemade meals (breakfast and dinner), fully furnished private rooms with furniture and appliances, and Wi-Fi access – everything you need for comfortable living!
• With well-equipped shared spaces such as a laundry room and a large public bath, there are plenty of opportunities to socialize with your friends!
• With a safe and secure environment under the constant supervision of the dormitory manager and his wife, and various support systems in place to assist students, parents can rest assured.

detail

For more details regarding "student dormitories," please click here.

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