Specified Skilled Worker Visa Employment Support Program.
Japan has a great demand for workers
There is a great labour shortage in industries such as nursing care, building, food & beverage, agriculture, manufacturing and more.
Study & visa support
Learn the language and culture, and get help with obtaining the Specified Skills Worker Visa #1 to get full-time employment in Japan.
What is the Specified Skills Worker Visa #1?
New visa from April 2019
Be paid the same as Japanese people
Possible to work up to 5 years full-time
To obtain the status of residence for Specified Skilled Worker Visa, students will be required to pass both 2 tests, Specified Skills Evaluation Test for each industries and Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT N4 or above)
※Available in the following industries (• Food Service Industry, • Building Cleaning Management, • Manufacture of Food and Beverages etc.)
The Program
Location: Nagano Campus!
You must study with a student visa at Nagano Campus, then you can join this course.
Minimum requirements include:
Approximately 1,500,000 JPY (or equivalent in your currency at the time), shown in a bank statement.
This is so that the school and immigration know that you have the financial ability to pay for tuition, food, transport and accommodation for a year.
Feature 1: Intensive Course
Exam preparation for JLPT N4.
During the 5 days of the school’s long holiday period, classes will get you ready for the Specified Skills Evaluation test.
Feature 2: e-Learning
Prepare for the specified skills evaluation test by using the well organised online materials.
Apply once, and can learn unlimited amount of times, if you have a level higher than JLPT N4.
If you take E-learning only, the intensive class is not included.
Feature 3: Employment guidance
Once a month, the school offers free guidance to all students for the purpose of strengthening overall employment, such as business etiquette in Japan, how to write a resume, interview guidance and application support for the Specified Skills Evaluation test.
Feature 4: Internship
This program provides opportunities to get paid internships at Japanese companies over the summer and winter holidays. The opportunity will be offered at a wide variety of industries, such as holidays, tourism, restaurants, etc. that are centered on the Koshinetsu and Kanto regions.
Feature 5: Employment Support
Achieving a 98% job placement rate, Nagano Campus Career Center assists you until you get a job, through individual career counselling. Even after you get a job, you can get advice if facing problems at work or about living in Japan.
Feature 6: Visa Acquisition Support
Support to change from a student visa to a Specified Skilled Worker Visa.
JLPT N4 holders can skip the Intensive Class!
Program Fee (this will be charged separately after enrollment).
Including Features ① to ⑥: 60,000 JPY
① Intensive Class
② e-Learning
③ Employment Guidance
④ Internship
⑤ Employment Support
⑥ Visa Acquisition Support
JLPT N4 or above holders can start from the e-Learning class.
Including Features ② to ⑥: 30,000 JPY
② e-Learning
③ Employment Guidance
④ Internship
⑤ Employment Support
⑥ Visa Acquisition Support
Steps from Enrollment to Graduation
Employment Support
STEP 1: Japanese Language Proficiency Test (December) *Required
JLPT N4 or above is required. The successful students will get a job introduction.
STEP 2: Job Introduction / Consultation
Career Advisors will provide Career Counseling to achieve your goals.
STEP 3: This Program will help with the strategy and preparation for the Specified Skills Evaluation Test.
STEP 4: Specified Skills Evaluation Test (Mid-February) *Required
The successful applicant (the result is announced in mid-March) can apply for the Specified Skilled Worker Visa No. 1. They will assist you until you get a Visa.
※You may need to return back to your home country temporarily depending on the application period and circumstances.
STEP 5: Start Working
To Start working, you are required to pass both 2 tests.
① Specified Skills Evaluation Test ② JLPT N4 or above
Please note:
* If you can not pass both Specified Skills Evaluation Test and JLPT N4, you will be consulted and given advice about your future path and career.
* The examination fees should be paid by the students.
* The beginning date for the Employment Support could vary from person to person.* The visa application requirements and procedure could be changed by the Immigration Bureau.
* This Specified Skilled Workers’ Employment Support Program does not guarantee to get a Specified Skilled Worker Visa.
* Students can not always get a Specified Skilled Worker Visa due to the arrangements including bilateral agreements or its related laws between Japanese government and the government of your country’s.
Brand New & Clean Accommodation - Within walking distance to the school -
A student house accommodation within walking distance to Nagano Campus is available, so that students can focus on the Specified Skilled Workers’ Employment Support Program.
Each room is fully equipped with air conditioner, refrigerator and Internet. Also there are study rooms in the common space. You can have a comfortable student life.
The house manager also stays at the school accommodation and security cameras are always available for the residents’ safety. There are a lot of students from over the world that you can have a chance to experience exchanging culture in this international environment.
Reply to the email “I would like to apply to the Specified Skilled Worker Visa Employment Support Program in Nagano,” to get started!