Example Pathways
Note: The below is general information; please send an inquiry for free & personalised advice on the whole process.
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All Courses:
Immerse yourself in Japan
You do not have to be a current student
Optional cultural activities
Build an international network
What are your interests?
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Short Courses
1 week - 6 months. Minimum age is 14 depending on the course, and most students are in their 20’s. There is no age limit!
+ Intensive Course
Learn all 4 skills reading, writing, listening, speaking in Japanese.
+ Communication Course
Learn practical, conversational Japanese you can use. Learn more in a few weeks than by yourself or at university for a few years!
+ Language, Culture & experience course (all ages)
Immerse yourself in the beautiful countryside of Japan, learn practical language skills, do fun cultural activities and be a part of the local community, while making friends from all over the world!
+ Teen Program (14 - 19 year olds)
Learn with people your age, with extra support so your parents rest assured.
Other short-term courses:
Working Holiday Option
+ learn the language, Travel to different areas, work to offset travel expenses.
- Only for people from eligible countries.
- Age limit is 18 to 30 years old to apply for the visa.
Long-Term Courses
6 months or longer language courses in Japan.
Option to go into vocational college or university in Japan afterwards, which requires you to first have 12 years of primary/secondary education or equivalent.
Requires minimum junior high school graduation.
+ Practical Japanese Course
Learn the language, experience life & the culture in Japan doing fun cultural activities. Study well towards fluency with this course.
+ Intensive Course
Learn overall Japanese (reading, writing, listnening & speaking). Great if you want to study in Japan, even if you are not clear on your future plans. Options to get help in getting into university in Japan, vocational college towards a profession in Japan, study towards a Master's degree in Japan, job-finding (if you already have a degree), and help in passing the JLPT N2 or N1.
+ Job-finding Course
If you already have a 4 year bachelor’s degree, you can go straight towards employment after reaching the necessary Japanese language level. The language school can help find an employer to sponsor you a work visa.
If you do not have a Bachelor's degree or higher, you can go to vocational college in Japan instead (see below), and you will not require a degree to get a work visa in Japan.
New Option: For working in Japan in certain industries.
Feeling overwhelmed? Don’t worry, just inquire to get free & personalised advice, guided step-by-step!
Vocational college(training, specialist college)
Requires business-level Japanese or equivalent. (JLPT N2 or equivalent).
You can do these language courses in Japan to reach this language level! Inquire for courses that suit you.
Learn real-life skills and get experience for a profession.
+ Vocational college preparatory Course
In this course, you can reach the required Japanese level and get guidance on choosing the vocational college and pass the entrance exams.
University in Japan
Requires business-level Japanese proficiency (JLPT N2) or equivalent.
You can do the language course below in Japan to reach this level! Inquire for courses that suit you.
Get a degree in English or Japanese.
+ University Preparatory course
In this course, you will learn all 4 skills reading, writing, speaking and listening, and prepare for the university entrance exams!
Graduate School in Japan
+ Graduate School Preparatory course
The language school can help reaching the required level (JLPT N2, N1) and researching for your paper, even finding a suitable professor.
You Can Study Anywhere In Japan.
Above are the top recommendations.
Other locations also available!
