How to Apply

Long-term Japanese Language Courses
“Working Holiday Visa” or “Student Visa”

Application Calendar

Course 2-year course 18-month course
Capacity 40 students 40 students
Enrollment Requirements Must have graduated high school in your country of origin.
Or have the equivalent of 12 years or more of scholarship knowledge.
Must have attained at least the JLPT N5 level or higher of Japanese language proficiency.
Must have reliable financial guarantor.
Selection Process Documents inspection -> Enrollment selection test -> Individual interview -> Home visit or House call
Application Period  October 1st to November 20th October 1st to November 20th
Month of Enrollment April October
Period of Study 2-year course 18-month course
Status of residence International student International student

*Graduation is in March.
*School has separate classes.

Eligibility and Requirements

  1. Applicants must have completed 12 years or more of education in their home country or abroad.
  2. Applicants must have studied Japanese language more than 150 hours, and have attained a Japanese level equivalent to at least the Japanese Language Proficiency Test N5 ( JLPT N5 ), the J.TEST FQ, or the NAT-TEST 5Q.
  3. Applicants must be financially able to cover the expenses of living and studying in Japan. Applicants will be required to provide evidence in the form of assets documents such as bankbook copies.

Application Documents

Applicant will need to prepare all of the following items
  Application Document Japanese
Translation
Comment ?
1 3 photos (3cm x 4cm) NO Must have been taken within 3 months. Write nationality, name, and date of birth on the back.
(See the Immigration Bureau of Japan Website for current laws in multiple languages)
http://www.immi-moj.go.jp/english/tetuduki/zairyuu/photo_info.html


 
2 Copy of passport NO Copy of passport.If you do not have a passport, please submit a birth certificate, family relationship certificate, etc. (original).  
3 Application Form and
Reasons for Studying Abroad Form
YES Form provided by School. Applicant fills in by hand. If there is a blank period in your education or work experience, please submit a certificate or explanatory document. 
4 Resume NO Form provided by School  
5 Final education diploma (original) or Graduation Diploma (original). YES After the immigration bureau has completed the examination, we will return the originals to those who have submitted original documents.  
6 our most recent academic transcript YES Provide an original from the school  
7Any documentation that proves your Japanese language Level YES Certificate of Japanese language proficiency test, J-test, NAT test, or grade report. Successful applicants must submit the original certificate and grade report. If you are planning to take the exam, please submit a copy of the exam card.  
8 Any documentation that proves you attended Japanese Lessons YES It is required that you have completed at least 150 hours of Japanese language training by the time of application, AND to have proof that you have attained proficiency in Japanese language of at least N5 on the Japanese Language Proficiency Test.  
9 Health Certificate NO Form provided by School  
10 Pledge to Follow School Rules NO Form provided by School  
●Please also submit the following items if applicable.
1 Certificate of Employment (Original) YES Submit if the applicant has work experience. Please submit a statement of current position and period of employment.  
2 Certificate of school attendance and transcript YES If the applicant is currently enrolled at a university or have been dropped out, please submit the original certificate of length of enrollment period and/or drop-out certificate.  
3 Reason for re-applying YES Only if the applicants is re-appying to our school  

Sponsor will need to prepare all of the following items
  ● Documents to be prepared by the sponsor (Sponsor OUT OF JAPAN)
  Application Document Japanese
Translation
Comment ?
1 Expense Statement (Original) YES Form provided by School  
2 Documents that proves the relationship with the applicant YES A certificate issued by a public organization, such as a family register or birth certificate.  
3 Proof of Bank Deposit Balance YES Certificate of deposit balance in the name of the sponsor. A form that specifies the location of the bank on a form specified by the bank. The amount of the balance is 1.5 million yen or more in Japanese yen for the 1.5 year course, and 2 million yen or more for the 2 year course.  
4 Proof of Employment YES Please submit one issued by your employer. Includes income and tax payments for the past three years. If the sponsor is a manager or corporate representative, submit a copy of the employer’s business license. 
5 ax payment certificate or income certificate YES Please submit the one issued by the tax institution. Details for the past three years must be detailed. If you cannot submit for some reason, please submit a certificate stating that fact.  
  ● Documents to be prepared by the sponsor (Sponsor IN JAPAN)
  Application Document Japanese
Translation
Comment ?
1 Expense Statement (Original) NO Form provided by School. Please sign using your seal. Please provide details how you will underwriting the expenses. You may fill out and submit using a separate sheet of paper.  
2 Documents that proves the relationship with the applicant YES A certificate issued by a public organization, such as a family register or birth certificate.  
3 Proof of Bank Deposit Balance NO Submit a copy of your passbook.  
4 Proof of Income Income certificate or withholding slip issued by government office.  
5 Proof of Employment YES Please submit the one issued by your company. Self-employed sponsors and managers may use certified copies of the registry or a copy of the business license as proof. 

 

List Of Application Documents Download
Application Form Download
Explanation Of Funding Download
Personal Information Download
Pledge Download
Letter Of Guarantee Download

Where to Apply

1. Application in Person at AMA Japan College

Applicant must bring his or her passport and screening fee with the submitted documents.

2. Application by an Agent

The agent must bring the submitted documents and the screening fee. In principle, the agent who is accepted is the sponsor. If you are applying for another person, please bring a letter of attorney from the applicant or the sponsor.

3. Application by mail

Applicant must submit application documents by mail.
Initially, only submit preliminary documents to our school for review.
Applicants who pass the preliminary review, we will ask you to submit the full set of application documents.

4. Application thru an Affiliated Office of AMA Japan College

Applicant must take screening exams and interviews at our partner office. Those who have passed the screening at our school affiliated office will be accepted.

 

The Application Procedure Steps

The steps from obtaining a Japanese “Student Visa” to Enrollment.
( Obtaining a visa to Japan may takes 4 to 5 months, from the day you apply for it ! )

 

Step 1 Applicant submits application documents and pays admission screening fee
Step 2 Document selection, pass / fail decision by the school
Step 3 Examination by Immigration Bureau to obtain a “Certificate of Eligibility”
Step 4 Announcement by the Immigration Bureau’s of examination results. A “Certificate of Eligibility” will be issued, and the school will issue an invoice.
Step 5 Payment of tuition (After confirming payment, we will send you an “Certificate of Eligibility” and an “Entrance Permit”)
Step 6 Apply for a visa at a Japanese embassy or consulate. Report information about your flight plan to Japan.
Step 7 Arrival in Japan (At the time of entry into the country, you will receive a residence card at the airport and apply for permission for “non-qualified” activities)
Step 8 Placement Test, Orientation, Enrollment

What is a Certificate of Eligibility?
 Certificate issued by the Immigration Bureau of Japan. Required to apply for a “Student” visa. Applicants must submit this certificate to their Japanese embassy / consulate in their home country, along with an admission letter, and receive a “College Student” visa.

 

 

Specialty Japanese Language Courses
For Residents of Japan

These courses are for Non-Japanese who are living in Japan. However the various courses are each specifically targeted for work-related language skills, or to pass a language qualification test such as the JLPT.

Business Course
This course is for those who work in a Japanese company or a Japanese company overseas, or who are looking for a job in the future. We will practice Japanese, how to write a resume, and practice interviews in actual business situations. Invite a local Amagasaki company You will learn about the customs needed to work in Japan and the culture that is different for each industry.
Information Technology (IT) Business Course
This course is for those who are looking for a job at an IT company and/or wish to upgrade their IT skills. Active engineers and professional instructors customize what they teach to match the level each student. If desired, introductions to jobs can also be made for students of this course.
Training Course for Non-Japanese Workers in Japan
This course provides Japanese language training for Technical Intern Trainees and other Non-Japanese employees. The curriculum will be chosen according to the needs of the students and the relevant industry or company where they seek employment. On-site classes at the employer’s location can also be arranged.
Japanese Language Proficiency Test Preparation Courses
Exam preparation courses for the JLPT examination, the BJT Business Japanese Proficiency Test, and other specific skill examinations.
Daily Life Japanese Course
Courses for permanent residents, permanent residents, and families who want to learn Japanese necessary for living such as shopping or going to a bank is. Private lessons are also available depending on schedule and time.

Specialty Japanese Language Courses

Course Tuition (Tax Included) Lesson Time Application Period Max
Students
per Class
Business ¥44,000 12 x 90-minute lessons
(45 min x 2)
Any Time 20
IT Business ¥55,000 12 x 90-minute lessons
(45 min x 2)
Any Time 20
Training for Non-Japanese Workers Negotiable
Cost and Lesson-count may vary
90-minute lessons
(45 min x 2)
Depends on Needs of
Student and Employer
10
Language Proficiency Private Lessons ¥49,500 12 x 90-minute lessons
(45 min x 2)
At least 1 month before JLPT 1 to 20
Group
(6 or more)
¥38,500
Daily Life Japanese Private Lessons ¥44,000 12 x 90-minute lessons
(45 min x 2)
Any Time 1 to 20
Group
(3 or more)
¥38,500

Enrollment Fee: ¥22,000 (Tax Included)
This fee will be waived for students who have already enrolled in our school.

●The cost of teaching materials (textbooks, etc.) will be charged separately for each course.

●Contact the college for details regarding exact date of the first day enrollment.

 

Eligibility and Requirements

Applicant will need to prepare all of the following items

People already living in Japan.
Please contact us to discuss your needs and how we can serve your Japanese language learning needs best.

  Application Document Japanese
Translation
Comment ?
1 3 photos (3cm x 4cm) NO Must have been taken within 3 months. Write nationality, name, and date of birth on the back.

 

 

(See the Immigration Bureau of Japan Website for current laws in multiple languages)


http://www.immi-moj.go.jp/english/tetuduki/zairyuu/photo_info.html


 

 
2 Copy of passport NO Copy of passport.If you do not have a passport, please submit a birth certificate, family relationship certificate, etc. (original).  
3 Application Form YES Form provided by School. Applicant fills in by hand. If there is a blank period in your education or work experience, please submit a certificate or explanatory document.  
4 Resume NO Form provided by School  
5 Pledge to Follow School Rules NO Form provided by School

 

Required Documents

Application form, passport, residence card, ID photo.
You can bring the application form and all necessary documents to our school or send it to us by mail.

 

Where to Apply

You may bring your application materials to our school office at the AMA Japan College.
You may use e-mail to us after you contact us using the AMA Japan College Contact Page
You may also call us by phone if you need more information.
TEL: 06-7777-4618
From outside Japan TEL: +81-6-7777-4618