[ 1 ] Contact by email

Please download the Readiness Research Form from the download page. Enter all required information and then send the form as an email attachment.

Email address for admissions inquiries:support@nihongo-center.com

A school representative will contact you regarding further procedures.

[ 2 ] Prepare required documentation

1. Application for Admission
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Letter of guarantee
4. Pledge
5. Application for Certificate of Eligibility
6. A copy of diploma from the last educational institution
7. A copy of your passport (if you already have one)
8. 4 copies of your photograph (4 by 3 cm)

*A template of documentation can be downloaded from the download page.

*Depending on the student’s nationality, additional documentation other than the above list may be required.

[ 3 ] Send documentation and transfer application fee

Please send the documentation listed above by postal mail or as an email attachment (support@nihongo-center.com). Please pay the application fee of 31,500 yen by bank transfer, Paypal or credit card.

[Application Deadline]

April students: November 20th

October students: May 20th

If the submitted documentation is complete and correct, the Nihongo Center will issue an admissions certificate and will apply for authorization of registration eligibility at the Immigration Bureau.

[ 4 ] Issuance of residence eligibility certificate

A residence eligibility certificate will be issued by the Immigration Bureau. Afterwards, the Nihongo Center will send a copy of the certificate by email or FAX.

[Scheduled Issuance Date]

April students: Late February

October students: Late August

*Applications cannot be returned in the event that the residence eligibility certificate is not issued for some reason.

[ 5 ] Transfer of school fees

Please pay school fees (admission fees, course fees, materials fees) by bank transfer. After the transfer of fees has been confirmed, the Nihongo Center will send the original residence eligibility certificate by EMS.

*A billing statement for school fees will be sent by email.

[ 6 ] Acquire study visa

Please acquire a study visa by submitting the original residence eligibility certificate and your passport to the Japanese Embassy (or Japanese Consulate).

*Please inform the Nihongo Center once you have finalized your plans for traveling to Japan.

[ 7 ] Reserve accommodations

The Nihongo Center will reserve lodging for requesting applicants only.

*For details on accommodation, please view the “Accommodation Information” section on the download page.

[ 8 ] Arrival in Japan

Upon arriving in Japan, please complete visit the school and complete entrance procedures.

After procedures have been completed, a class structure test and personal interview will be held.

[ 9 ] Start of classes

[ 1 ] Contact by email

Please download the Readiness Research Form from the download page. Enter all required information and then send the form as an email attachment.

Email address for admissions inquiries:support@nihongo-center.com

A school representative will contact you regarding further procedures.

[ 2 ] Prepare required documentation

1. Application for Admission
2. Curriculum Vitae

*A template of documentation can be downloaded from the download page.

[ 3 ] Send documentation and transfer school fees

Please send the documentation listed above by postal mail or as an email attachment (support@nihongo-center.com).
Please pay the school fees by bank transfer. 

*A billing statement for school fees will be sent by email.

If the submitted documentation is complete and correct, the Nihongo Center will issue an admissions certificate.

[ 4 ] Reserve accommodations

The Nihongo Center will reserve lodging for requesting applicants only.

*For details on accommodation, please view the “Accommodation Information” section on the download page.

[ 5 ] Arrival in Japan

Upon arriving in Japan, please complete visit the school and complete entrance procedures.

After procedures have been completed, a class structure test and personal interview will be held.

[ 6 ] Start of classes

Currently, Japan has waived visa requirements in 61 countries and regions. Therefore, students from most countries can enroll in the regular course without the need for a visa.

However, a short-term visa must be obtained by students from countries without a Japanese visa waiver. In order to determine whether your country participates in the visa waiver program, please visit the homepage of the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs: List of countries with Japanese visa waiver

How to Apply for a Short-Term Visa

If your country does not participate in the Japanese visa waiver program and a short-term visa is required, the Nihongo Center will send you the following documentation.

1. Admissions certificate
2. Letter of Reason for Invitation
3. Letter of Guarantee
4. Schedule of Arrival in Japan

Please submit the documentation listed above to the Japanese Embassy (or Japanese Consulate) and apply for a short-term visa.

The required documentation may vary by country. Please consult the Nihongo Center in advance.