Hotsuma International School

ホツマインターナショナルスクール
Hotsuma International School

Guidance for applicant
Idea
Hotsuma International School not only teaches Japanese, but also encourages students to grow up as human resources
who contribute to society while learning Japanese.Based on Japanese greetings, discipline, and manners, our motto isthat we provide the practice of friendly educational activities that value live contact.

Educational goals
Our goal is that students acquire a certain level of Japanese proficiency, and become a person who can contribute tothe development of society in the future with the aim of acquiring basic behaviors such as etiquette and forming
cooperation in Japanese society.

Qualifications
・ Those who have completed or are expected to graduate from school education for 12 years or overOr those who have completed or are expected to complete an equivalent course
・ Those who are recognized by our school as having Japanese language ability and willingness to study suitable forthe purpose of studying abroad in Japan, and having an ability to pay expenses during a study abroad period.

Courses
CoursesTerm to enter

School Term

2 years College Preparatory Course

April

2years1 year and 9 months College Preparatory CourseJuly

1year 9month

1 year and 6 months College Preparatory CourseOctober

1year 6monthApril
1year
1 year Employment Preparatory (Specified Skilled Worker) course*1 year Employment Preparatory (Specified Skilled Worker) course and 1 year and 9 months College Preparatory Course is only in Tokyo
SchoolSchedule
Monday-Friday (5 days a week) 20 hours a week
*We have long holidays around 1 to 4 weeks in spring, summer, autmun and winter for special vacation.

Lesson timeMorning class

AM 8：45 ～ 12：00( 45 minutes ✕ 4 )Afternoon class

PM 1：15 ～ 4：30

( 45 minutes ✕ 4 )*Morning class and Afternoon class will be decided by the school, so you cannot chose it by yourself.

Study level2 years College Preparatory Course…

Basic～ Advanced

1 year and 9 months College Preparatory Course…

Basic～ Advanced

1 year and 6 months College Preparatory Course

…

Basic

～ Upper intermediate

Basic

Beginner-intermediate

Intermediate

Advanced

At this level, you will beable to master the core
basic sentence patterns anduse Japanese to act as aninternational student.

At this level, in addition
to the ability of thebeginner level, we aim toincrease the amount ofvocabulary and to be able
to express more diversely
than the beginner level.

At this level, we aim tosignificantly increase
vocabulary as an advanced
step and to build alearning strategy fortaking content-oriented
lessons.

At this level, students
acquire linguisticknowledge through contentoriented lessons anddevelop highly authentic
activities rather thanclassrooms for preparatory
learning.

CEFR
A1

⇒

A2

A2

⇒

B1

B1

⇒

B2

1 year Employment Preparatory (Specified Skilled Worker) course

Basic

Beginner-intermediate

Intermediate

At this level, you will
acquire the abilities
necessary to lead a dailylife.

At this level, in addition
to the beginner level, thegoal is to increase
vocabulary and expressions
and acquire the abilities
necessary to live a life inthe community.

At this level, we aim tofurther increase vocabulary
and expressions from thebeginner-intermediate level
and acquire the abilities
necessary to lead a life ingeneral society.

⇒⇒

B2…

Basic～ Intermediate

CEFR
A1

A2

B1

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Procedures for applicant
Schedule and contents

StudentHotsuma

Admission inquiry
Choose a course and check a required documents.

5 months beforeadmission～interview
On-site or Web

Submission of application documents
Selection of new students
Interview and document review

Notify the selection result

Apply to the Immigration Bureau ofJapan on behalf of the student

examination

Application for Certificate of Eligibility
Apply on behalf of the student→ (about 2 months) →Result of issuance of Certificateof Eligibility
Report results
Pay tuition
Mail the admission letter and certificateof Eligibility to the student

Up to 1 month before admission

Get a visa (and passport)

Enter the country from the end of
the month before the admission
month to the first week of theadmission month

Obtain a visa by submitting the admission
letter and certificate of eligibility tothe Japanese embassy or consulate instudent home country.

Arrived at / admission to Japan

Fees
Registration fee：￥20,000*The selection fee will not be refunded regardless of the results of the examination by the Immigration Bureau of Japan.

Course1 year and 9 months 1 year and 6 months

1 year¥80,000¥80,000¥80,000¥80,000¥660,000

Tuition fee¥660,000¥660,000¥660,000

Text and Activity fee¥40,000¥40,000¥40,000¥40,000

Total fee

¥780,000¥780,000¥780,000¥780,000

1st year

2nd year

2 years
Entrance fee

Tuition fee¥660,000¥495,000¥330,000-

Text and Activity fee¥40,000¥30,000¥20,000-

Total fee

¥700,000¥525,000¥350,000-¥1,480,000¥1,305,000¥1,130,000¥780,000

Total*For details on refunds and cancellations, please see the disclosure information on our website.

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Accommodation
Please ask at school office.

Access《Gifu School》
ZIP:500-8367
4-20-12,Usa-minami, Gofi-shi, Gifu

Tel: 058-276-3376
Fax: 058-276-3387《Tokyo School》
ZIP:169-0075
4-30-19,Takadanobaba, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo

Tel: 03-6279-2034
Fax: 03-6279-2035

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Hotsuma International School《Osaka School》
ZIP:584-0036
2-18-4, Koda, Tondabayashi-shi, Osaka

Tel: 0721-69-7666
Fax: 0721-69-7668《Nagoya School》
ZIP:453-0804
7-31-1, Koganedori, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi

Tel: 052-526-2216
Fax: 052-526-2217

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About application forms＊ After acceptance by immigration, every form is non-returnable.
＊ If the document is written in a language other than Japanese, be sure to attach a Japanese translation.
(At that time, please submit both the translation and the original. Submission of the translation alone is not allowed.)

１．Documents

for applicant①Nessesary documents
1 Application form for admission

Must use form designated by school (Seal phots)

2 Photos of applicant

6 photos (4cm Length×3cm Wide)

3 Personal record (No.1 and No.2)

Attach Japanese translation of "Purpose of study"

4 Copy of applicant's family register
or Birth certificate
5 Copy of identification

Birth certificate,Residential certificate,etc[Only when applying from a country with the relevant system]
Copy of ID card, etc

6 Certificate of last school (Original)

We will return an original certificate after check in immigration.

②Documents depend on situation
1 Proof of Japanese language study
2 Japanese ability certificate

It was created and published by a local institution, and contains information suchas content, level, teaching materials used, weekly study time, and total study time.
The number of study hours requires proof of "150 hours or over" as of thecertificate issuance date.
Certificate of Japanese language ability test.

3 Certificate of schools except lastschoolWhen you are studying or have studied at any school which except last school.

4 Occupational certificate
5 Copy of passport

When you have job, you should prepare occupational certificate and explanation ofyour job.
When an applicant has passport.

6 A copy of the residence card of a
relative living in Japan

If an applicant has relatives in Japan, a copy of his/her residence card isnecessary.

２．Documents for financial guarantor＜Financial support from your family in abroad＞
Keihi Shiben Sho
1 (Letter of guarantor)
2 Relationship certificate between an
applicant and applicant's guarantor
3 Bank balance certificate(Original)
4 Documents to prove the process offormation of bank deposit balance
5 Letter of pledge
6 Occupational certificate
7 Income certificate (Tax certificate)Must use form designated by school and write about reason why the guarantor supports
applican's finance.
When the guarantor is other than the parents → Describe in detail the reason why theparents will not be able to pay and how the guarantor accepted the payment.
When the guarantor is a relative
When the guarantor is not a relative→→

Birth certificate, family certificate, etc.
Official documents that can prove the relationship

It has a certain amount of deposit and regular overseas remittance is possible.
A copy of the passbook or Account deposit / withdrawal statement
Must use form designated by school
When the guarantor is an officeworker(Salary man) → employment certificate
When the guarantor is a manager of company → Company register
When the guarantor is an owner of own company → Copy of business license*It has name of occupation, position, the length of working, and etc.
Monthly income and yearly income is written and it is enough to explain for capitalof financial support.(For the past 3 years)

8 Documents to prove the family structure Family register, etc. for the entire family of the guarantorof the guarantor＜Financial support from residential people in Japan＞
Keihi Shiben Sho
1 (Letter of guarantor)
2 Relationship certificate between an
applicant and applicant's guarantor
3 Bank balance certificate(Original)
4 Documents to prove the process offormation of bank deposit balance
5 Letter of pledge
6 Occupational certificate
7 Income certificate (Tax certificate)Must use form designated by school and write about reason why the guarantor supports
applican's finance.
When the guarantor is other than the parents → Describe in detail the reason why theparents will not be able to pay and how the guarantor accepted the payment.
When the guarantor is a relative→ Birth certificate, family certificate, etc.
When the guarantor is not a relative → Official documents that can prove the relationship

It has a certain amount of deposit
A copy of the passbook or Account deposit / withdrawal statement
Must use form designated by school
When the guarantor is an officeworker(Salary man) → employment certificate
When the guarantor is a manager of company → Company register
When the guarantor is an owner of own company → Copy of business license*It has name of occupation, position, the length of working, and etc.
Monthly income and yearly income is written and it is enough to explain for capitalof financial support.(For the past 3 years)

8 Certificate of residence (for all
household members)
9 Copy of residence card5