Department ofJapanese Language
Admission Information
April/October 2023（J2）

Yokohama YMCA College
YMCA College of Human Services

Yokohama YMCA College
At the Yokohama YMCA, Department of Japanese Language Studies, you will be trained
thoroughly in all of the following four areas of Japanese language; listening, speaking,reading, and writing, aiming to learn genuine Japanese. Whether for work, or to pursue
further studies in special schools, universities, or graduate schools in Japan, our learning
system is perfect for you.
■Course Structure：There are two type of courses according to the purposes of study.
CourseStart of Term

Studying Period

Regular Japanese
CourseApril, 2023

1 Year (April, 2023 to March, 2024)

October, 2023

1 Year (October, 2023 to September, 2024)★This course is aimed for training Japanese language from elementary level tointermediate level. You will be able to master basic Japanese communication skills thatwill help your everyday life.
CourseJapanese andCulture Studying
CourseStart of Term

Course Length

April, 2023

1 Year (April, 2023 to March, 2024)

October, 2023

1 Year (October, 2023 to September, 2024)★This course is aimed for training Japanese language of advanced level. You will be able
to master practical Japanese communication skills that will help you secure employment,
pursue further studies, and deal with various scenes in your social life.
*Student that completed the Regular Japanese Course may advance to the Japanese andCulture Studying Course if he/she so wishes. The Studying period will be two years in total.
*The school issues a graduation certificate to students who were enrolled for a certain
period, and were able to meet the required attendance percentage and grades.
■Maximum Enrollment：A total of 120 students (Regular Japanese Course:80 students, Japaneseand Culture Studying Course: 40 students)*Each class will be around 20 students.
■Class Hours：5 periods a day, 5 days a week from Monday to Friday(25 periods a week, 36 weeks a year. A total of 900 periods a year)
HomeroomFirst Period

Second Period

Third Period

Fourth Period

Fifth Period

9:00-9:10

9:10-10:00

10:10-11:00

11:10-12:00

13:00-13:50

14:00-14:50*Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and National Holidays.
*Long Vacations: Please check the annual schedule for schedule for specific dates.
☆Summer Vacation (about 3 weeks from late July to mid-August)☆Fall Vacation (about 3 weeks from mid-September to early October)☆Winter Vacation (about 3 weeks from late December to mid-January)☆Spring Vacation (about 3 weeks from mid-March to early April)1

■Application Requirements：
1) The applicant must have completed 12 years of formal education or meets requirements foradmission into high education such as universities in their home country.
2) The applicant must obtain a valid visa.
3) The applicant for the Japanese and Culture Studying Course must have a Japanese
language ability equivalent to N2 level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test.
4) The applicant must have a contact person in Japan.
■Levels：
Proceed to Graduate Schools, Universities, or Special Colleges.
Find job or reside permanently in Japan. Return to home country.
* Japanese-Language Proficiency Test

Advanced Ⅱ**Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students

AdvancedⅠ
IntermediateⅡ

IntermediateⅠ
PreElementary
ElementaryI

termmain textbook

IntermediateII* JLPT /Level N5 JLPT /Level N4

6 months
6 months"Minna no"Minna no"Chukyu e

Nihongo I"

Nihongo II"

Ikou"**EJU (200/400)

EJU (300/400)

EJU (300/400)

JLPT /Level N3

JLPT /Level N2

JLPT /Level N1

JLPT /Level N1

6 months

6 months

6 months

6 months"Chukyu wo Manabou"

Kanji, ＬＬ, Rapid
Subject

Kanji, ＬＬ, Reading Comprehension,

Reading,

Conversation, Composition

Conversation,
CompositionLevel

simple expressions. Can hold easy
conversations in their everyday life.

no Nihongo"

Kanji, LL, Conversation,

Kanji, LL, Conversation,

Kanji, LL, Conversation,

Composition,

Composition,

Composition,

Grammar,Activities

Grammar,Activities

Grammar,Activities

language used in a wider

Japanese language
Can understand basic Japanese language from

"Kokkyo wo Koete"

Manabu Nihongo"

Can understand Japanese

Can understandEstimate"Tema-betsu: Chukyu kara "Shin: Chukyu kara Joukyu eused in everyday life toa certain degree. Can
convey one's own
opinion and its reason
using simple

range of scenes to acertain degree, in addition
to the language used ineveryday life. Can express
one's own opinion clearlyon various topics in social

expressions.

life.

■Visa Type： Refer to page 9.

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Can understand Japanese language used in various
scenes. Can convey logical opoinions and discussions
on various topics using appropriate words that match
what is intended.

■School Fees：Fees for each course is as follows.
CourseEntrance Fee

TuitionFacility Fee

Total¥120,000¥640,000¥30,000¥790,000

Regular Japanese Course
Japanese and Culture Studying Course*In addition to the above, students are expected to purchase textbooks and class materials(about ¥20,000 for half a year).
*There is a system for reduction and exemption from entrance fee according to the student’s
Japanese language ability when entering school. Please see the attached paper for further
information.
Tuition and fees for each course may be paid in installments each half year.
Time of Payment

Entrance Fee

When Entering School(April / October)¥120,000

August / following February-----

TuitionFacility Fee

Total¥455,000¥320,000¥15,000¥335,000*Please note that tuition and fees will not be refunded for any reason once paid.
■Application Periods and Admission Examinations：Application Period
Entry Exam Dates
The First
February 1 (Wed.) to
March 17 (Fri.),Entering School
Examination
March 16 (Thu.), 2023
2023
from Apr., 2023
The Second
February 1 (Wed.) to
April 3 (Mon.),Examination
April 1 (Sat.), 2023
2023
The First
August 1 (Tue.) to
September 15 (Fri.),Examination
September 14 (Thu.), 2023
2023
Entering Schoolfrom Oct., 2023
The Second
August 1 (Tue.) to
October 2 (Mon.),Examination
September 30 (Sat.), 2023
2023
*Please choose the day you would like to take the placement test and make an appointment.
The exams are from 9:10 to around 11:00. Examinees are required to arrive by 9:00 at the
information desk.
*Please bring pencils, erasers, and any Japanese text books you have been using.
*Results of the first examinations will be notified within a week. Results of the second
examinations will be notified on the day of the tests. If you are accepted for entry, please pay
the tuition and fees by the specified due dates.
■Contact Person in Japan： Refer to page 9.
■Financial Supporter： Refer to page 9.

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■Others：- Scholarships

Students who enrolled for 6 months or more, and have excellent grades and attendance will
have chances to be granted scholarships after screening.
Scholarship of the Yokohama YMCA College Department of Japanese Language(¥10,000 a month, for 6 months, about 4 students every semester)- Student’s Commutation Tickets

Students can purchase student’s commutation tickets and the school will issue discount cards.

- Student Insurance System for Vocational Schools

The system compensates for deaths, hospitalizations, and outpatient treatments, due todisasters and accidents during school activities. The premium will be paid by the school.

- Health Examination

Occurs once a year in which the school will pay the expenses.

- Volunteer Tutoring System

A Japanese volunteer will help you with your conversational practices after school if you wish.

- Using Attached Facilities

Inside the Yokohama Central YMCA building where the Japanese school is located, there areswimming pool, training gym, and running track. Student of the Japanese school may use thesefacilities free of charge during designated time.

- Major further schooling of the graduates in 2020 & 2021
Graduate Schools: Tokyo University of the Arts, etc.
Universities: Tokai University, Japan Lutheran College, etc.
Vocational Schools: Yokohama YMCA College (International Information Business), YMCA
College of Health and Welfare, Nippon Engineering College, Japan Electronics College,
Yoneyama Fashion Business College, Nissan Yokohama Automobile College, Tokyo
Foreign Language College, Yokohama Institute of Systems Engineering, Tokyo ECOAnimal and Marine College, Iwatani College of Business & IT School, Yokohama Design
College, etc.
- Major places of employment of the graduates of 2020 & 2021
Taisei Co., Ltd., Achieve Goal Co., Ltd., City Staff Co., Ltd., Ichii Co., Ltd., Wondertable,
Ltd., etc.
- Results of Japanese Language Proficiency Test for 2020 & 2021
The First JLPT
N 1: 1 successful candidates out of 4 examinees
N 2: 12 successful candidates out of 19 examinees
The Second JLPT N 1: 10 successful candidates out of 16 examinees
N 2: 20 successful candidates out of 35 examinees■Application Documents：Refer to page 9.

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YMCA College of Human Services
At the YMCA College of Human Services; Department of Japanese Language Studies;
you will be learning the required Japanese language skills to advance to a higher level of
education. It aims to grasp the natural Japanese through a cultural exchange withJapanese students from YMCA College of Human Services and the locals around its area.
■Course Structure：
CourseStart of Term

Studying Period

2-year Preparatory Course

April, 2023

2 years（April, 2022 to March, 2025）

1.5-year Preparatory
CourseOctober, 2023

1.5 years (October, 2023 to March, 2025)*The school issues a graduation certificate to students who were enrolled for a certain period,
and were able to meet the required attendance percentage and grades.
■Maximum Enrollment：A total of 120 students(For each class, there is a maximum of 20 students)■Class Hours：Morning Session and Afternoon Session (you will be divided into either morning or
afternoon session according to your Japanese level.)
4 periods a day, 5 days a week from Monday to Friday(20 periods a week, 40 weeks a year. A total of 800 periods a year)◆Morning session (Intermediate, Upper Intermediate & Advanced Levels):
First Period

Second Period

Third Period

Fourth Period

9:00～9:50

9:55～10:45

10:55～11:45

11:50～12:40◆Afternoon Session (Beginner I・II & Pre-Intermediate Levels):
First Period Second Period Third Period Fourth Period
13:00～13:50

13:55～14:45

14:55～15:45

15:50～16:40*Students will be divided into classes according to their results of the placement test.
You cannot choose class hours and levels.
*Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and National Holidays.
*Long Vacations☆Summer Vacation (about 2 weeks from early August to mid-August)☆Fall Vacation (about 3 weeks from late September to early October)☆Winter Vacation (about 2 weeks from late December to early January)☆Spring Vacation (about 3 weeks from mid-March to early April)■Application Requirements：
1) The applicant must have completed 12 years of formal education or meets requirements foradmission into high education such as universities in their home country.
2) The applicant must obtain a valid visa.
3) The applicant must have a contact person in Japan.
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■Levels：
Proceed to Graduate Schools, Universities, or Special Colleges.
Find job or reside permanently in Japan. Return to home country.

Advanced Level
Upper Intermediate Level
Intermediate Level
Pre-Intermediate Level
Beginner I ・ II Level
CEFR A1・A2

CEFR A2・B1

CEFR B1

CEFR B1・B2

CEFR B2JLPT(N5・N4）

JLPT(N4・N３）

JLPT( N3・N２）

JLPT(N２）JLPT( N１）

６months

６months

６months

６months

６months

Period"Minna no Nihongo I"
Main Textbooks"Minna no Nihongo II""Minna no Nihongo II""Chuu-kyuu he Ikou""Chuu-kyuu wo Manabou

New "Chuu-kyuu kara Jou-kyuu"Chuu-kyuu wo Manabou

Chuu-Kyuu Chuu-ki"

heno Nihongo"

Chuu-Kyuu Zenki"

Japanese characters/Kanji
Content characters,
Listening,Reading Activities

Aim

Pronunciation,Kanji

Pronunciation,Kanjicharacters,JLPT

characters,JLPT

grammar,Listening/Reading grammar,Listening/Reading
comprehension,Compositio Comprehension,Compositio

Pronunciation,
Kanjicharacters,
JLPTgrammar,Listening/Reading Comprehension,Composition, Conversation,

New "Chuu-kyuu kara Jou-kyuu
heno Nihongo""Manabou! Nihongo Jou-kyuu"

Pronunciation, Kanjicharacters,
JLPT
grammar,Listening/Reading
Comprehension,Composition,Con,Conversation,JLPTn,Conversation,JLPT

Preparation

Preparation,About Japan・Able to understand basic・Able to explain about

・Able to explain one's own ・Able to understand and・Able to fully understandvocabularies andfamiliar events, things oropinions or ideas with firm

create a certain level ofabstract contents outside ofexpressions necessary forpeople with one's own

reasons and to state

abstract writings and talks

one's specialized field.

daily life.

judgment.

opinions summarizing

without any difficulties.

・Able to talk with native

・Able to have daily

・Able to negotiate in order various views or ideas

・Able to talk with native

speakers naturally

JLPT Preparation,
AboutJapannversation ,JLPT Preparation,
Project works

conversation and to explain to achieve certain

about social, cultural or

speakers naturally without

corresponding to his/her

about oneself.

objectives in daily life.

one's specialized field's

getting nervous.

particular position or particular・Able to summarize or

topics.

・Able to explain one's own

relationship with him/her.

explain one's own ideas

・Able to take initiatives for ideas with strong/weak points ・Able to create clear and detailabout dreams, plans ,interany communication.

and to express one's

writings■Visa Type： Refer to page 9.
■School Fees：Fees for each course is as follows.
1．2-year Preparatory Course（Entering School from April）
CourseEntrance Fee
TuitionFacility Fee
2-year Preparatory
Course¥100,000¥1,280,000¥40,000

Total¥1,420,000*In addition to the above, students are expected to purchase textbooks and class materials(about ¥20,000 for half a year).
*According to the student’s Japanese level at the time of entry, there is a reduction system forentrance fee. Please see the attached paper for details

6Tuition and fees may be paid in installments each half year.
Time of Payment
Entrance Fee
TuitionFacility Fee
WhenEntering¥100,000¥320,000¥10,000
School2-yearPreparatory
CourseTotal¥430,000

August of firstyear¥320,000¥10,000¥330,000February of
the following
year¥320,000¥10,000¥330,000

August of thefollowing year

¥320,000¥10,000¥330,000*Please note that tuition fees that have been paid will not be refunded under any
circumstances.
2．1.5-year Preparatory Course（Entering School from October）
CourseEntrance Fee
TuitionFacility Fee
1.5-year Preparatory
Course¥100,000¥960,000¥30,000

Total¥1,090,000*In addition to the above, students are expected to purchase textbooks and class materials(about ¥20,000 for half a year)*According to the student’s Japanese level at the time of entry, there is a reduction system forentrance fee. Please see the attached paper for details
Tuition and fees may be paid in installments each half year.
Entrance
Time of Payment
TuitionFacility Fee
Total
Fee
When
Entering¥100,000¥320,000¥10,000¥430,000
School1.5-yearFebruary of
Preparatory the following¥320,000¥10,000¥330,000Courseyear
August of thefollowing¥320,000¥10,000¥330,000
year*Please note that tuition fees that have been paid will not be refunded under any
circumstances.
■Application and Placement Test：
We will accept applications and hold placement tests according to the schedules below
Application Period
Entry Exam Dates
The First
February 1 (Wed.) to
March 17 (Fri.),Entering School
Examination
March 16 (Thu.), 2023
2023
from Apr., 2023
The Second
February 1 (Wed.) to
April 3 (Mon.),Examination
April 1 (Sat.), 2023
2023
The First
August 1 (Tue.) to
September 15 (Fri.),Examination
September 14 (Thu.), 2023
2023
Entering Schoolfrom Oct., 2023
The Second
August 1 (Tue.) to
October 2 (Mon.),Examination
September 30 (Sat.), 2023
2023
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*Please choose the day you would like to take the placement test and make an appointment.
The exams are from 9:10 to around 11:00. Examinees are required to arrive by 9:00 at the
information desk.
*Please bring pencils, erasers, and any Japanese textbooks you have been using.
*Results of the first examinations will be notified within a week. Results of the second
examinations will be notified on the day of the tests. If you are accepted for entry, please pay
the tuition and fees by the specified due dates.
■Contact Person in Japan：Refer to page 9.
■Financial Supporter：Refer to page 9.
■Others：- Scholarships
Students who enrolled for 1 year or more, and have excellent grades and attendance will
have chances to be granted scholarships after screening.
Scholarship of the Yokohama YMCA (¥20,000 a month, for 1 year)- Student’s Commutation Tickets

Students can purchase student’s commutation tickets and the school will issue discount cards.

- Student Insurance System for Vocational Schools

The system compensates for deaths, hospitalizations, and outpatient treatments, due todisasters and accidents during school activities. The premium will be paid by the school.

- Health Examination

Occurs once a year in which the school will pay the expenses.

- Volunteer Tutoring System

A Japanese volunteer will help you with your conversational practices after school if you wish.

- Major further schooling of the graduates in 2020 & 2021
Universities: Kanto Gakuin University, Teikyo University, etc.
Vocational Schools: YMCA College of Health and Welfare (nursing care welfare), Yokohama
YMCA College, Iwatani College of Business & IT School, Kashiwagi
Business College, Kanagawa Economic College, Yokohama College ofSystems Engineering, etc.
- Major places of employment of the graduates of 2020 & 2021
FTEC Ltd., Katsuura Hotel Mikazuki Co., Ltd, etc.
- Results of Japanese Language Proficiency Test for 2020 & 2021
The First JLPT
N 1: 0 successful candidates out of 0 examinees
N 2: 1 successful candidates out of 1 examinees
The Second JLPT
N 1: 2 successful candidates out of 3 examinees
N 2: 11 successful candidates out of 15 examinees■Application Documents：Refer to page 9.

8Visa Type (common to each school)
For Non-student Visa applicants. Short-term Stay Visa is not acceptable. YMCA will not assist
in obtaining a visa

Contact Person in Japan (common to each school)
A contact person living in Japan is required when applying to the YMCA. On top of preparing
and turning in the student’s application materials, the contact person will be asked to help
and support the student’s life in Japan once he/she arrives. Also, the contact person may be
asked to assist the student with their studies after entering the school.
A contact person must meet the following requirements. Any nationality is accepted.
1) He/ She must be a relative, a friend, or an acquaintance of the student, and must know
the student and his/her family very well.
2) He/ She must be well settled in Japan, and must have a firm understanding of theJapanese language, laws, culture, and customs.

Financial Sponsor (common to each school)“Financial sponsor” is a person who will be responsible for providing all the required funds
while the student is studying at the YMCA.

Application documents (common to each school)
Please read the following notes carefully before filling out the necessary application forms
using the samples as a guide. The application forms must be submitted by the applicant andthe contact person directly to the Yokohama YMCA College Department of Japanese
Language.
1) Fill in the forms using black or blue ink. Also, you can download the forms with ★markfrom our Website ( http://www.yokohamaymca.ac.jp/jls/) and fill them out using computers.
2) Please do not use white-out (correction fluid). Cross out the mistake/s with two lines andcorrect it/them.

I: The materials from the applicant①Application Form (form provided by the YMCA)★

・The form must be filled out in Japanese, Chinese, or English.
②3 Photos (4cmx3cm)
・Write your name and the date of birth on the back of each copy.
・Attach one photo to the application form.

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③Diploma of the Last School Attended, etc. ▲・Please submit the original document of diploma (will be returned to you after being inspectedby the immigration office) or a certificate of graduation from the last school attended.
・Attach the translation documents if not written in Japanese nor English.
④Photocopies of the Applicant’s Passport
・Please include the page with your photo, and all the pages with records entering Japan.
⑤Photocopy of Residence Card
・A copy (both sides) of your Residence Card will be done in school.
⑥Questionnaire（YMCA-Designated Format）★

II: The materials from the financial sponsor①Guarantor/Financial Supporter（YMCA-Designated Format）★
・Please fill out the blank forms (which are available in various languages) using your preferredlanguage and then have it translated into Japanese by using the Japanese form.
・Please refer to the example provided when filling in the form using your preferred language.
②A Photocopy of Official Identification
・A copy (both sides) of an official identification with a photo such as a Japanese Driver’s License,a Residence Card, etc.

Ⅲ: Materials Required from the Contact Person in Japan①Signed Written Oath for Contact Person（printed form provided by the YMCA） ★
・Please fill in the all required form.
②A Photocopy of Official Identification
・A copy (both sides) of an official identification with a photo such as a Japanese Driver’s License,a Residence Card, etc.

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Yokohama YMCA, Department of Japanese
Language Studies〒231-8458
1-7 Tokiwa-chou,Naka-ku,Yokohama City,
Phone: 045-661-0080
FAX: 045-651-0223
E-mail gakuin-jl@yokohamaymca.org
http://www.yokohamaymca.ac.jp/jls/
3-min walk from Kannai Station (JR Negishi
Line or Yokohama Municipal Subway),or 6-min walk from Nihon Oodori
Station(Minato Mirai Line)YMCA College of Human Services,
Department of Japanese Language〒243-0018
4-16-19, Naka-cho, Atsugi City
Phone:046-223-1441 / FAX:046-223-2101
E-mail: kenko-jl@yokohamaymca.org
http://www.yokohamaymca.ac.jp/jls/
4-min walk from Hon Atsugi Station of
Odakyu Line11