To all international students
There is also a website for international students.
Point1
Tuition fees can be reduced!
If you pass the selection process and are accepted as a scholarship student, part of your tuition fees will be waived.
| SS scholarship student | 1 million yen exemption (500,000 yen x 2 years) |
|---|---|
| S scholarship student | 600,000 yen exemption (300,000 yen x 2 years) |
| A scholarship student | 400,000 yen exemption (200,000 yen x 2 years) |
| B scholarship student | 200,000 yen exemption (100,000 yen x 2 years) |
| C scholarship student | 100,000 yen exemption (50,000 yen x 2 years) |
*There is no obligation to return the funds (except for dropouts).
*The above amount is the total exemption amount for two years. When you advance to the next grade, the exemption amount will be reviewed.
Point2
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.
Point3
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.
Point4
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
Point5
You can make lots of friends!
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!
How to enroll
Types of scholarship programs and benefits
If you pass the selection process and are accepted as a scholarship student, part of your tuition fees will be waived.
| Type / Department | 2 year course All departments |
|---|---|
| SS Scholarship Student Annual exemption of 500,000 yen |
1 million yen exemption (500,000 yen x 2 years) |
| S Special Scholarship Student Annual exemption of 300,000 yen |
600,000 yen exemption (300,000 yen x 2 years) |
| A Special Scholarship Student Annual exemption of 200,000 yen |
400,000 yen exemption (200,000 yen x 2 years) |
| B Special Scholarship Student Annual exemption of 100,000 yen |
200,000 yen exemption (100,000 yen x 2 years) |
| C Special Scholarship Student Annual exemption of 50,000 yen |
100,000 yen exemption (50,000 yen x 2 years) |
*There is no obligation to return the funds (except for dropouts).
*The amount of exemption will be reviewed when students advance to the next grade. The above amounts are examples assuming that students remain in the same scholarship category until graduation.
Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N1/N2 Passing Incentive Program
Students who pass the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N1 by the time of application will receive a 100,000 yen exemption from their first-year tuition fees, and those who pass the N2 will receive a 50,000 yen exemption.
*If you wish to utilize this system, please mark "Use" in the section for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test N1/N2 Passing Incentive Program on the application form and submit a copy of your passing certificate or a document showing your test results.
*It is possible to apply for both the scholarship program and this program simultaneously.
*There is no obligation to return the funds (except for dropouts).
Eligibility to apply
AO Admission (Comprehensive Selection)
- Those who have completed 12 years or more of formal school education in Japan or a foreign country, or those designated by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology as being equivalent to this. (※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.
- A person who has received at least one year of Japanese language education at an educational institution in Japan that provides Japanese language education to foreigners, either at a Japanese language education institution designated by the Ministry of Justice or a Japanese language education institution certified by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.
- Those who have completed at least one year of education in a Japanese elementary, junior high or high school.
General admission
- Those who have completed 12 years or more of formal school education in Japan or a foreign country, or those designated by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology as being equivalent to this. (※1)
- Applicants whose Japanese language ability is deemed to be sufficient for studying at our school.
- For students enrolled in a Japanese language school, their attendance rate must be 80% or higher.
<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.
- A person who has received at least one year of Japanese language education at an educational institution in Japan that provides Japanese language education to foreigners, either at a Japanese language education institution designated by the Ministry of Justice or a Japanese language education institution certified by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.
- Those who have completed at least one year of education in a Japanese elementary, junior high or high school.
(※1) This refers to those who are recognized as stipulated in the "Qualifications for University Admission" announced by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology based on the Enforcement Regulations of the School Education Act.
(※2) Grades are valid for two years.
Application Documents
- Application for Admission
[School-designated form]
*Please attach a photo.
*Please fill in the "Parent or guarantor" field with a person who lives in Japan. (Students of our school are not accepted.)
*In the educational history section, please fill in the information about the school you are currently enrolled in.
- Copy of passport
- Copy of residence card
*If you do not possess the necessary documents at the time of application, please submit them after enrollment.
- Graduation certificates (prospective graduation certificates) and attendance certificates from all schools you have studied in Japan and attended (Japanese language schools, vocational schools, universities, etc.)
*Applicants residing outside of Japan must submit a graduation certificate from their highest level of education (with a Japanese translation attached).
*If it is difficult to obtain a certificate of attendance from your university or other institution, please submit your academic transcript instead.
- 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)
- Documents for expense reimbursement
(Choose one from ① to ③)This document proves that you can pay tuition fees and other expenses.
- 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.
- Remittance certificate
- Scholarship payment certificate (if using a scholarship)
*If you are unable to submit any of the required documents at the time of application, please contact our school.
*Please attach a Japanese translation of any documents from overseas financial institutions.
*If you are unable to prove your financial support, you may be asked to submit additional documents.
- Copy of the bank passbook in the name of the person paying the expenses
- AO passing certificate
(If applying through AO admission (comprehensive selection))
Selection Process
AO Admission (Comprehensive Selection)
- Interview for AO entry
*Even for applicants applying through the AO (Admissions Office) system, a Japanese language test will be administered if deemed necessary.
General admission
- Document review
- Interview
- Japanese language test *Exemption under certain conditions
Regarding exemption from the Japanese language examination
For general applicants, if you meet any of the following criteria, you will be exempt from the Japanese language examination upon submission of proof: passing the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N2 or higher, scoring 200 points or higher in the Japanese language section of the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) (score valid for 2 years), or scoring 400 points or higher in the BJT Business Japanese Proficiency Test.
When applying for a scholarship
- Interview
- Japanese Language Proficiency Test
*The Japanese language test is at the N2/N3 level.
*We cannot answer 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 money before applying. |
*Whether submitting your application by mail or in person, please be sure to pay the selection fee (examination fee) in advance. Please transfer the selection fee (examination fee) to the account listed on the back of the application form. The transfer must be made in the applicant's name, and the "date of transfer" and "name of the remitter" must be written on the back of the application form. (If using online banking, please write the "date of transfer" and "name of the account holder.")
*Application fees (examination fees) are non-refundable after the application has been submitted.
*If submitting by mail, please place the application documents in the application envelope designated by the school or an envelope you have prepared yourself, 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.
Tuition Support System
Kyoritsu International Exchange Scholarship Foundation
Kyoritsu International Foundation Scholarship
110,000 yen per month (paid for one year)
Scholarship Type
Kyoritsu Maintenance Co., Ltd. Scholarship Fund
70,000 yen per month (paid for one year)
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 will not be accepted.
Application period
November to January of the following year
Adoption decision
The results of whether you have been accepted or not will be notified through your school.
In addition, the successful applicants' names will be published on the Kyoritsu International Scholarship Foundation website.
Promotion Program for Accepting International Students
(JASSO: Japan Student Services Organization Scholarship)
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| 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). |
About student dormitories
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.
For details and inquiries, please contact us.
For more details regarding the "student dormitory," please see below.
https://internationaldormy.com/
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Contact Information
*You can also use this service from your mobile phone or PHS.
