Admission requirements～募集要項～
Group B

Kyoto Minsai Japanese Language School
69 Nishikyogoku Kitaooiri-cho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
Tel：075-316-0190 FAX：075-316-0191
URL: http://kyotominsai.co.jp/615-0881

E-mail: office@kyotominsai.co.jp

Ⅰ School terms in the Academic course
Admissions
PeriodApril
July
OctoberJanuary

CourseLength2 years
21 months
18 months
15 months(Graduation is in March)
Application
PeriodAugust 1 ~ October 31
November 1 ~ February 28
March 1 ~ May 31
June 1 ~ August 31

Capacity519

School terms in the Integrated-studies course (You can study 2 years from enrollment)
Admissions
PeriodAprilJuly
OctoberJanuary

CourseLength2 years

Application
PeriodAugust 1 ~ October 31
November 1 ~ February 28
March 1 ~ May 31
June 1 ~ August 31

Capacity294

Class hours
Monday - Friday
Morning class 9:20～12:30 or Afternoon class 14:00～17:10*Class of a student will be determined based on the result of level check tests.
Ⅱ Applications’ qualifications
1. Those who have completed 12 years of formal schooling in their home countries.
2. Those who are above the level of Japanese Language Proficiency Test N5, J.TEST level F,NAT-TEST level 5 (studying Japanese more than 150 hours is considered equal).
Applicants who meet the above conditions should apply within 5 years of graduation from the last school
attended. *Otherwise, consultation is required.
Ⅲ How to apply
Submit the required documents by post and pay the screening fee by bank transfer or using Flywire.
For those who apply at the school, please bring the required documents and the screening fee.
Ⅳ Screening
The application form and the required documents will be screened and an interview will be conducted.
From application to enrolment
1. Submit the required documents and pay the screening fee to the school (the applicant.)↓
2. Screen and make admission decision (the school.)↓
3. Screen (the Immigration office.)↓
4. Grant a Certificate of Eligibility (the Immigration office.)↓
5. Pay the tuition fees (the applicant.)↓
6. Send off the certificate of eligibility and the acceptance letter to the applicant as soon as the payment
has been confirmed (the school.)↓
7. Obtain a visa at the Japanese diplomatic office in home country (the applicant.)*Processing procedures 1 to 7 takes about 3~4 months.

↓8. Enrollment
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Required documents by applicant
Application form(original)
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Application form should be completely filled out and signed by applicant.
If the applicant has a blank period in his/her background, it is required to submit
a proof or explanation of that period.

Reason for studying Japanese (original)
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Detailed description of present situation, motivation for coming to Japan andfuture plans.

Diploma from last school graduated (original)
Transcripts from last school graduated (original or copy)
Certificate of Japanese study (original)

Issued by Japanese educational institute, including study hours.

Certificate of Japanese language proficiency (original or copy)
Certificate of employment (original)
Position, company address and phone number must be included.
ID photo (4cm long and 3cm wide)
8 pieces of photos with applicant’s name on the back.
Taken within three months of application.

Passport (copy)

Required documents by guarantor
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Letter of agreement regarding payment (original)This document should be completely filled out and signed by guarantor.
Stated the relationship with the applicant, reason and the method of financial
support.
Identification (copy)
Certificate of employment (original)
Stated the beginning date of employment, tenure and position.
An operating license for those who runs own business.
Income certificate (original) (last year)
Issued by the local authorities or the company, employer.
Tax certificate (original) (last year)
Issued by the local authorities or company.
Certificate of bank account deposit (original)
Stated more than 2,000,000 yen of the deposit.
Funding Certificate
A description of the process of funding and payment for the past year, or a bankstatement or a copy of passbook for the past year.
Certificate of family records (original)
Pledge (original)
Signed and sealed by applicant and guarantor*(We may contact you via our local staff or telephone etc. to double-check the contents of the submitted
documents)*The school conduct meticulous screening on the application documents.
After make admission decision of the applicant, the school applies to the Immigration Office for thegranting of a certificate of Eligibility to obtain a student visa on behalf of the applicant / the prospective
student.
Strict investigation will be conducted in order to prevent illegal stay and work. Please kindly check thefollowing issues because your request may not be approved even though you have submitted thedocuments.
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*The school and the Immigration office may request for further documentation later,
if the documents are incomplete. IMPORTANT: Please proceed with well-prepared in advance.
*Documents written in a language other than Japanese or English should be submittedwith translation either Japanese or English. It shall include the translator’s name and work place.
*The school submit the originals to the Immigration office.
Please make a copy or your personal records, if necessary*Application form should be filled by the applicant and also the letter of agreement regarding payment should
be filled by the guarantor. Parents are eligible to be a guarantor.
(Please consult with the school for a different case.)*Those who have resided in Japan for a long time or who have applied for a certificate of eligibility Must
notify the school.

*Please be sure to attach a Japanese translation to all submitted documents.
In addition, please specify the translator's name, affiliation, and contact information in thetranslation.
*Translation of documents to Japanese is also available at
Kyoto Minsai Japanese Language School. (Consultation is required)(Translation fee from English / Chinese to Japanese: From 20,000 yen)

Currency (JPY)

School fees for the long-term course

Screening Fee

33,000

When using our accomodation
When using our dormitory
Initial Fee
50,000Admission Fee

55,000

Futon Fee

Tuition Fee

750,000

Apartment Fee

Facility Cost
National Health
Insurance
Educational
Activities Fee

30,000Total

Study Materials Fee＊

50,000International Student
Insurance Fee(1 year contract)

11,000JLPT Exam Fee

15,000

Cost total

982,000

First year cost for all Intake

18,00020,000

Dormitry Fee

8,000
Futon Fee
40,000~45,000
Room Fee
98,000~103,000
Utility costs(JPN)
Arriving In Japan
Airport Bus

2,800~Name stamp

700~

Bicycle8,000~

Living Cost (1 Month)＊Study materials fee including tablet device,

prices may vary depending on market
situation.

3Utility Bills

6,000~SIM Card

3,000~

Groceries20,000~

Others

10,000~Total

39,000~50,0008,000

22,000～43,00
SelfpayApr Intake

Jul Intake

Oct Intake

Jan Intake

GeneralCourse
All Intake

Tuition Fee

750,000

562,500

375,000

187,500

750,000

Facility Cost
National Health
Insurance
Study Materials Fee

30,00022,50015,0007,500

30,00018,00013,500

9,000

4,500

19,00014,250

9,500

4,750

19,00011,000

9,600

8,500

5,600

11,000828,000

622,350

417,000

209,850

828,000

20 February

20 May20 AugustAcademic Course

2nd year cost

International Student
Insurance Fee

Cost total
Payment Deadline

20 November

18,00020th day of themonth twomonths prior to
the start of thesecond year

*The above prices will be applied to when one-time payment is made.
They include 10% consumption tax.
*Bank transfer fees are at the applicant’s expense.
If the payment did not include the fee, it will be collected from the student at school.

Other expenses(1) Those who live in Japan should be covered with the National health insurance and the insurance
allows members to receive treatment in the hospital at 30 % of the cost.
Insurance fee: about 18,000yen/ year.
(2) In addition to the National Health Insurance, students are required to purchase the International
Student Insurance in order to deal with various troubles that students may encounter during their stayin Japan.
JLPT examination fee
At our school, all students are required to take the Japanese Language Proficiency Test,
and the first-year fee includes the cost of two exams.

Provision on the return of tuition payments
1. In case eligibility certificate has not been issued, all fees except screening fee will be refunded.
2. In the following cases, all fees (except screening fee and admission fees) is refunded on condition that the originals of theacceptance letter and the certificate of eligibility are returned to the school.
(1) When a student has not applied for a visa though he/she received the certificate of eligibility.
(2) When a student' application for a visa has been rejected at the Japanese diplomatic office in his/herhome country.
(3) When a student has declined to enroll before arriving in Japan though he/she has obtained a visa
3. Return of tuition fees after admission will be processed in accordance with the school's refund policy.

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<Scholarship>Students with good grades and attendance will be selected and may receive a scholarship after 6 monthsof enrollment.
1. Scholarship from Japan Student Services Organization. 30,000 yen /month for one year.
2. Scholarship from the support group of Kyoto Minsai Japanese Language School.
20,000 yen /month for one year.
3. Scholarship from Kyoto Minsai Japanese Language School. 10,000 ~ 15,000 yen /month for 6 months.
4. Ms. Sei Kanda Scholarship. Exemption from tuition fees for 3 months.

*The amount is subject to change without notice.

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