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 Course (1 or more Months) | |||
| Total Hours | 80 | ||
Fees
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 | 2-Year | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Screening | ￥33,000 | ￥33,000 | |
| Enrollment | ￥55,000 | ￥55,000 | |
| Tuition | ￥660,000 | ￥660,000 | ￥1,320,000 |
| Damage Insurance,Extracurricular Activities, Textbooks & Misc. | ￥152,900 | ￥152,900 | |
| Total | ￥900,900 | ￥660,000 | ￥1,560,9000 |
| 18-Month Course (October Admission) Paid in Two Installments | |||
| Term | Upon Entrance (1st Year) | 2-Year | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Screening | ￥33,000 | ￥33,000 | |
| Enrollment | ￥55,000 | ￥55,000 | |
| Tuition | ￥660,000 | ￥330,000 | ￥990,000 |
| Damage Insurance,Extracurricular Activities, Textbooks & Misc. | ￥134,200 | ￥134,200 | |
| Total | ￥882,200 | ￥330,000 | ￥1,212,200 |
For People with a Working Holiday Visa or Japan Resident Visa
Short Course (1 or more Months)
| 1 Month | ￥88,000 |
★All prices on this page include 10% Consumption Tax.
Regarding Tuition Payments
●Please pay the second tuition before the start of the new semester. The specific delivery date will be notified at that time.
●In Principle, payments already paid can not be refunded for any reason.
●The tuition fee for the second year or later can be paid in installments.
Payment Method
●Once the Certificate of Eligibility is granted, the Enrollment Fee and the First Year Tuition must be transferred to the designated bank account within 1 week.
Specialized & Short-Term Japanese 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 relavent 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 couses are each specifically targeted for work-related language skills, or to pass the language qualification test ( JLPT ), for example. |
| 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. |
Specialized Japanese Courses Fees
Short Course Menu
| 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.
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.
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.