Student Visa Course　

• Qualifications for application
• Time for enrollment / study period
• Orientation
• Guidance for going to college
• Courses
• Annual schedules
• Admission procedure
• Documents for application

This course is for foreign students who have a student visa and wish to proceed to a higher education institution after learning Japanese language for from 15 months to 2 years in IAY. Although this course is for those proceeding to a higher education institution, persons who have no plan to go these institutions will be also welcome. Please contact us for details.

Student Visa Course is for foreign students wishing to proceed to a higher education institution such as a university, a graduate school or a technical school in Japan. Lesson contents meet students’ needs such as improving communication ability, preparation for JLPT or corrections and instructions for a short essay for an exam. The experienced teachers give instructions in a kind and detailed manner to develop students’ ability of practical Japanese language.

Through cultural activities and staff-supervised field trips, students blend into Japanese society and experience different things. Students can also have contact with students of our Japanese language teachers training course. We will provide assistance so that you can enjoy your time at IAY.

IAY is located in the center of Sapporo, and three subway lines intersect at the nearest subway station, and large underground shopping malls are also located nearby IAY. These will make your life in Sapporo convenient.
As the school, dormitory and working place are easily accessible by bicycle, no need to prepare extra transportation fees.
Sapporo is a livable city for foreign students because prices of commodities and land are cheaper than those of Tokyo, and local people speak almost standard Japanese with little characteristic accents or local dialects.

Qualifications for application

1. Those who have completed a formal education of 12 or more years or equivalent education.
2. Those who have ability for payment of tuition and living expenses while he/she is studying in Japan.
3. Those who are sound in mind and body, abide Japanese law and are willing to study Japanese language.

Time for enrollment / study period

Timing for entrance is 4 times a year, April, July, October and January.

Course	Time for enrollment	Learning period	Application deadline	Notification of Immigration Bureau result
Pre-college 2-year course	April	2 years	Nov. 20 in the previous year of enrollment	Late February
Pre-college 21-month course	July	1 year and 9 months	Feb. 20 in the year of enrollment	Late May
Pre-college 18-month course	October	1 year and 6 months	May. 20 in the year of enrollment	Late August
Pre-college 15-month course	January	1 year and 3 months	Aug. 20 in the previous year of enrollment	Late November

Date and time

Date	4 lessons per day from Monday to Friday (One lesson is 45 minutes) (No classes on national holidays)
Time	Morning class 　8:50-9:35, 9:40-10:25, 10:35-11:20, 11:25-12:10 Afternoon class 　12:50-13:35, 13:40-14:25, 14:35-15:20, 15:25-16:10 ・The class is decided by the level of your skill.

Expenses

At the time of application	Application fee ：22,000yen
After the issuance of the authorization of resident eligibility	Admission：77,000yen Tuition (for one year) ：615,000yen Extra expenses ：72,600yen Foreign Student Insurance Premiums：10,000yen
	Total ：796,600yen

※Students must purchase health insurance and accident insurance in case of any disease or accident.

Orientation

We provide you with an orientation on the opening day of the course with Chinese, Korean and English languages so that you can avoid little troubles caused by differences of living habits or misunderstandings, and live in Japan safely. We give clear and detailed explanation about annual schedules and regulations that you must follow in this school. We also explain about Japanese laws, traffic rules, procedure of immigration authorities and engaging in activities outside scope permitted. Lifestyle guidance staff will answer your questions, so you can concentrate on studying Japanese language.

Guidance for going to college

Many graduates realize their dreams of getting a job or going to a institution of higher education with our kind and detailed career guidance and advice for exams.

Courses

2023年度クラス編成表.pdf

Month	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	1	2	3
2-year course	Beginner I			Beginner II			intermediate			Intermediate			Intermediate /Prep for EJU			Advanced			Advanced / Prep for EJU, Prep for JLPT			Advanced
	21-month course			Beginner I			Beginner II			Intermediate			Intermediate /Prep for EJU			Pre-advanced			Intermediate / Prep for EJU, Prep for JLPT			Advanced
				18-month course			Beginner I			Beginner II			Intermediate /Prep for EJU			Intermediate			Intermediate / Prep for EJU, Prep for JLPT			Pre-advanced
							15-month course			Beginner II			Intermediate /Prep for EJU			Intermediate			Intermediate / Prep for EJU, Prep for JLPT			Pre-advanced

Annual schedules of each course

2-year course

	Month	Level (JLPT)	Textbooks	Exams, events and others
First year	4	Beginner I （Ｎ５）	『Minna no Nihongo Beginner I』 This textbook and supplementary materials 『Ichinichi Jugofun no Kanji Renshu: Vol. 1』『Wakuwaku Bunpo Listening 99』	Regular exam, ability test (JLPT) Speech presentation Field workshop (Odori Park)
	5
	6
	7	Beginner II （Ｎ４）	『Ichinichi Jugofun no Kanji Renshu: Vol. 2』 『Wakuwaku Bunpo Listening 99』 『Minna no Nihongo Beginner II』This textbook and supplementary materials	Field trips (Bus trip) Regular exam, ability test (JLPT) Speech presentation
	8
	9
	10	Pre-intermediate （Ｎ３）	『Manabou! Nihongo: Pre-Intermediate』 『Mainichi no Kikitori: Intermediate』 『Manabou! Nihongo Japanese Kanji Workbook: Pre-Intermediate』	Regular exam Speech presentation
	11
	12
	1	Intermediate （Ｎ３）	『Manabou! Nihongo: Intermediate』 『Mainichi no Kikitori: Intermediate』 『Manabou! Nihongo Japanese Kanji Workbook: Intermediate』	Firld trips(Sapporo Snow Festival) Regular exam Speech presentation
	2
	3
Second year	4	Intermediate （Ｎ２）	『Manabou! Nihongo: Pre-Advanced』 『Mainichi no Kikitori: Intermediate』 Kanji practice sheet Workbook for EJU	Prep for EJU Mock test (for EJU, JLPT)
	5
	6
	7	Advanced （Ｎ２）	『Manabou! Nihongo: Pre-Advanced』 『Mainichi no Kikitori Plus 40』 『Sokudoku no Nihongo』	Field trips (Bus trip) Regular exam for first period Career guidance
	8
	9
	10	Advanced （Ｎ１）	『Manabou! Nihongo: Advanced』 『Mainichi no Kikitori Plus 40』 Workbooks for EJU and JLPT	Prep for EJU and JLPT Mock test (for EJU, JLPT) Regular exam for second period/ career guidance
	11
	12
	1	Advanced （Ｎ１）	『Manabou! Nihongo: Advanced』 Authentic materials (Newspapers, magazines, novels, radio, etc.)	Creation of graduation writings Graduation speech Graduation ceremony/ career guidance
	2
	3

18-month course

	Month	Level (JLPT)	Textbooks	Exams, events and others
First year	10	Beginner I （Ｎ５）	『Minna no Nihongo Beginner ?』 This textbook and supplementary materials 『Ichinichi Jugofun no Kanji Renshu: Vol. 1』 『Wakuwaku Bunpo Listening 99』	Field workshop (Odori Park) Regular exam, ability test (JLPT) Speech presentation
	11
	12
	1	Beginner II （Ｎ４）	『Minna no Nihongo Beginner II』 This textbook and supplementary materials 『Ichinichi Jugofun no Kanji Renshu: Vol. 2』 『Wakuwaku Bunpo Listening 99』	Firld trips(Sapporo Snow Festival) Regular exam, ability test (JLPT) Speech presentation
	2
	3
Second year	4	Intermediate （Ｎ３）	『Manabou! Nihongo: Pre-Intermediate』 『Mainichi no Kikitori: Intermediate』 『Manabou! Nihongo Japanese Kanji Workbook: Pre-Intermediate』 Workbook for EJU	Prep for EJU Mock test (for EJU)
	5
	6
	7	Intermediate （Ｎ２）	『Manabou! Nihongo: Intermediate』 『Mainichi no Kikitori: Intermediate』 『Manabou! Nihongo Japanese Kanji Workbook: Intermediate』	Field trips (Bus trip) Regular exam, ability test (JLPT) Career guidance
	8
	9
	10	Pre-advanced （Ｎ２）	『Manabou! Nihongo: Pre-Advanced』 『Mainichi no Kikitori Plus 40』 Workbooks for EJU and JLPT	Prep for EJU and JLPT Mock test (for EJU and JLPT) Regular exam for second period/ career guidance
	11
	12
	1	Pre-advanced （Ｎ１）	『Manabou! Nihongo: Pre-Advanced』 『Mainichi no Kikitori Plus 40』 『Sokudoku no Nihongo』/ Authentic materials (newspaper etc.)	Creation of graduation writings Graduation speech Graduation ceremony/ career guidance
	2
	3

※Schedule subject to change

 

Admission procedure

1. Send IAY a preliminary examination form by e-mail, fax. In addition, pay application fee.  To ensure a smooth process, please send them a month before the deadline.
2. Receive the application guideline from IAY by e-mail, fax or mail within a week.
3. Send documents required for admission.
4. IAY applies for issuance of student visa at Sapporo Regional Immigration Bureau.
5. Issuance of the authorization of resident eligibility by Sapporo Regional Immigration Bureau.
6. IAY sends a copy of the authorization of resident eligibility and an invoice to the applicant.
7. Pay full amount necessary for enrollment to IAY.
8. IAY sends the letter of acceptance and the original authorization of resident eligibility to the applicant.
9. Submit your authorization of resident eligibility for a Japanese entry visa to Japanese embassy or consulate.

Documents for application

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Click here to download preliminary examination form.

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(Documents for application differ depending on nationality. The details are explained after the application has been made.)

I． Preliminary examination form

	Name of documents	Notices
1	Preliminary examination form	Fill out the necessary items and send the form by fax, e-mail or mail	One

II．Documents on the applicant

	Name of documents	Notices
1	Application forms for school enrollment	A designated sheet form in the applicant’s own handwriting	One
2	Written statement of entering school	A designated form in the applicant’s own handwriting. Purposes of studying Japanese language and goals upon graduation from IAY, etc. must be written.	One
3	Photo	A 4-by-3 centimeter photo, showing the face (without a hat or cap), against a neutral background taken within three months prior to application	Six
4	Family Register	Applicant’s own family register	One
5	Graduation diploma	An official graduation diploma or a graduation certificate of the school that the applicant has last finished	One
6	Certificate of Japanese learning experience	Certificate to certify the applicant has studied Japanese for a minimum of 150 hours, or the applicant has an ability in Japanese equivalent of JLPT level 4.	One
7	Certificate of employment	Only if the applicant has working experience.	One
8	Health certificate	Obtain a certificate at a medical institution on a form designated by IAY.	One
9	Copy of passport	A holder only. Make a copy of items to describe your identity and history of arrival in and departure from Japan)	One

III．Data on the financial sponsor

※When the applicant has two or more sponsors, documents for each sponsor are needed.

When the applicant pays on his/her own

	Name of documents	Notices
1	Payment form	The self-sponsored person must fill out and sign a designated form by him/herself	One
2	Certificate of deposit balance	A certificate of the applicant’s own deposit balance issued by the bank	One
3	Employment certificate	Employment certificate, copy of corporate registration, operating license, etc.	One
4	Income certificate	Income certificate or tax certificate in which gross income is written.	One

When the financial sponsor is the applicant’s relatives (parents) by remittance from his/her country

	Name of documents	Notices
1	Payment form	The guarantor must fill out and sign a designated form by him/herself.	One
2	Family register	A document that certifies the kinship between the applicant and the guarantor.	One
3	Certificate of deposit balance	A certificate of the sponsor’s own deposit balance issued by the bank	One
4	Employment certificate	Employment certificate, copy of corporate registration, operating license, etc.	One
5	Income certificate	Income certificate or tax certificate in which gross income is written.	One
6	Letter of Guarantee	The guarantor (sponsor) must individually fill out and sign a designated form.	One

When the financial sponsor lives in Japan

	Name of documents	Notices
1	Payment form	The guarantor must fill out and sign a designated form by him/herself.	One
2	Family register	A document that certifies the kinship between the applicant and the guarantor.	One
3	Certificate of resident registration	All family members should be included. In the event that the sponsor is a foreign resident in Japan, he/she must submit a certificate of Information Recorded on Foreign Resident Registration File or a copy of foreign resident registration card.	One
4	Certificate of deposit balance	A certificate of the sponsor’s own deposit balance issued by the bank	One
5	Employment certificate	Employment certificate (for employees) Corporate registration (for business manager and executives) Operating license and a copy of a income-tax return (self-employed workers)	One
6	Income certificate	Tax certificate issued by the local government in which gross income is written.	One
7	Letter of Guarantee	The guarantor (sponsor) must individually fill out and sign a designated form.	One

Points to remember

1. Documents for application differ depending on nationality.
2. Please note that if IAY considers additional documents are needed for application, you may have to submit additional documents other than those above.
3. Translate these documents in Japanese and attach them.
4. These certificates and photos should be issued (taken) within three months prior to the application date for Immigration Bureau.
5. All the documents submitted to Immigration Bureau will not be returned. (except original diploma)