Long-term Japanese Courses
| 2-Year Course | |||
| Level | Weeks | Hours/Week | Total Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beginner | 30 | 20 | 600 |
| Low Intermediate | 10 | 20 | 200 |
| Intermediate | 20 | 20 | 400 |
| High Intermediate | 20 | 20 | 400 |
| 18-Month Course | |||
| Level | Weeks | Hours/Week | Total Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beginner | 30 | 20 | 600 |
| Low Intermediate | 10 | 20 | 200 |
| Intermediate | 20 | 20 | 400 |
| For People with a Working Holiday Visa or Japan Resident Visa Short Japanese Courses (1 or more Months) | |||
| Total Hours | 80 | ||
Long-term Japanese Course Fees
Payment
After the school’s entrance examination and the inspection of status of residence by the Immigration Bureau, if a Certificate of Eligibility is issued, the applicant will be contacted directly or via the overseas office. Payment will then be due according to the following tables. After payment is made, the applicant will be provided with the school’s certificate of admission and the Certificate of Eligibility.
| 2-Year Course (April Admission) Paid in Two Installments | |||
| Term | Upon Entrance (1st Year) | 2-Year | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Screening | ￥33,000 | ¥0 | ￥33,000 |
| Enrollment | ￥55,000 | ¥0 | ￥55,000 |
| Tuition | ￥660,000 | ￥660,000 | ￥1,320,000 |
| Damage Insurance,Extracurricular Activities, Textbooks & Misc. | ￥367,000 | ¥77,000 | ￥444,000 |
| Total | ￥1,115,000 | ￥737,000 | ￥1,852,000 |
| 18-Month Course (October Admission) Paid in Two Installments | |||
| Term | Upon Entrance (1st Year) | 2-Year | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Screening | ￥33,000 | ¥0 | ￥33,000 |
| Enrollment | ￥55,000 | ¥0 | ￥55,000 |
| Tuition | ￥660,000 | ￥330,000 | ￥990,000 |
| Damage Insurance,Extracurricular Activities, Textbooks & Misc. | ￥367,000 | ¥44,000 | ￥411,000 |
| Total | ￥1,115,000 | ￥374,000 | ￥1,489,000 |
| For People with a Working Holiday Visa or Japan Resident Visa Short Japanese Courses (1 or more Months) | |||
| 1 Month | ￥88,000 | ||
★All prices on this page include 10% Consumption Tax.
Regarding Tuition Payments
●In Principle, payments already paid can not be refunded for any reason.
Payment Method
●After the Certificate of Eligibility is issued, please transfer the amount to the school’s designated bank account as follows within one week.
2 year course
1st year: Please pay 1,115,000 yen before enrollment. After confirming the payment, we will send you a COE (Certificate of Admission).
2nd year: Please pay 737,000 yen for 1 year before the start of 2nd year (by March 15th)
1 year 6 months course
1st year: Please pay 1,115,000 yen before enrollment. After confirming the payment, we will send you a COE (Certificate of Admission).
2nd year: Please pay 374,000 yen for 6 months before the start of 2nd year (by September 15th)
Specialized Japanese Language Courses
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.
| 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 the language qualification test ( JLPT ), for example. |
| Business Japanese Course |
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| 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. |
| Japanese Language 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. Private lessons are also available depending on schedule and time. |
Specialized Japanese Language Course Fees
| Course | Tuition (Tax Included) | Lesson Time | Application Period | Max Students per Class | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Japanese Course | ￥44,000 | 12 x 90-minute lessons (45 min x 2) | Any Time | 20 | |
| IT Business Japanese Course | ￥55,000 | 12 x 90-minute lessons (45 min x 2) | Any Time | 20 | |
| Japanese Training Course 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 | |
| Japanese Language Proficiency Course | 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 Language Course | 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.
Required Documents
●Application form, passport, residence card, ID photo.
●Bring the application materials to our school.
Other
●Part-time Employment
With the permission of the Regional Immigration Bureau, you can work part-time within 28 hours per week without affecting your studies.
●National Health Insurance
All international students who enter the school must join. If you take out this insurance, you will pay 30% of your medical expenses.
Towards Enrollment
We provide various support for students who wish to enter a vocational school. Experienced teachers will guide you carefully to choose your course and level. Job interviews are very important if you are going to study in Japan. We offer practice in interviews and business manners. We will provide thorough guidance not only during class but also on how to write e-mails to staff, to a professor of the university you wish to enter, and how to write an essay or research plan. We will even teach you how to write a statement of your aspirations. We provide guidance and advice on how to select an entrance school. You will do mock interviews, and get essay guidance according to each student’s desire for further study. Our school has pamphlets and application guidelines for vocational schools and universities in various parts of Japan, so we will provide you with the necessary information for the entrance examination according to the places you wish to apply.
New Course
New Course Preparation Course for the JLPT (N5) via the Web Abroad
| Number of students | Class hours | Tuition fee | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course① | Up to 3 students | 5 days per week (20 lessons/month) | ￥40,000 |
| Course② | Up to 3 students | 5 days per week (10 lessons/2 weeks) | ￥20,000 |
| Course③ | From 4 to 5 students | 3 days per week (12 lessons/month) | ￥20,000 |
| From 6 to 10 students | 3 days per week (12 lessons/month) | ￥18,000 | |
| More than 10 students | 3 days per week (12 lessons/month) | ￥16,000 | |
| Course④ | From 4 to 5 students | 2 days per week (8 lessons/month) | ￥14,000 |
| From 6 to 10 students | 2 days per week (8 lessons/month) | ￥12,000 | |
| More than 10 students | 2 days per week (8 lessons/month) | ￥10,000 |
Please check the local time in each country.
| Morning Session | Afternoon Session | |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | １０：００～１２：００ | １４：００～１６：００ |
| Mongolia | ９：００～１１：００ | １３：００～１５：００ |
| Thailand (Bangkok) | ８：００～１０：００ | １２：００～１４：００ |
| Myanmar (Yangon) | ７：３０～９：３０ | １１：３０～１３：３０ |
| Bangladesh (Dhaka) | ７：００～９：００ | １１：００～１３：００ |
| India (Delhi) | ６：３０～８：３０ | １０：３０～１２：３０ |
| Russia (Moscow) | ６：００～８：００ | １０：００～１２：００ |
| Lithuania | ３：００～５：００ | ７：００～９：００ |
| Ukraine | ３：００～５：００ | ７：００～９：００ |
| Australia (Sydney) | １２：００～１４：００ | １６：００～１８：００ |
| New Zealand | １４：００～１６：００ | １８：００～２０：００ |
Career Counseling
Help finding employment is provided for all interested AMA Japan College students as well as any of our graduates who are pursuing a career in Japan.
Knowledgeable teachers and experienced administrative staff members will work with each student individually to help them realize their dreams.
For students wishing to work in the IT field, there may be an opportunity to find employment with Big Valley International Co., Ltd., the IT company operating the college.