Saga International Balloon Fiesta

Exterior of the school

Saga Language Center
Application Guide

Revised 2021.9月発行
in July 2024

The Appeal of Saga
Saga City was selected as the No. 1 "Comfortable city to live in" in all of Japan.
The city is known for its low cost of living, including rent and cost of living, and a high level of satisfaction
with the quality of life. It is an internationally diverse city where foreigners feel integrated into thecommunity.
The city is located just 40 minutes by train from Fukuoka City, the center of Kyushu.
The Saga International Balloon Fiesta is held every year in November, attracting many tourists every year.
It is also a city where old Japanese culture is still alive, with historic castle ruins and shrines.

Saga Shrine (3 min on foot from the school)

View from Saga Prefectural Government Office（3min on foot from the school)*Based on Nomura Research Institute, Ltd. " Ranking of city growth potential" in 2017

Saga Castle Ruins(10min on foot from the school)

Saga Balloon Fiesta
held once a year1

Reasons to Choose Saga Language Center

Comfortable city
to live in Japan*PrivateInvestigation

Rent and living
expenses areaffordable, so you
can concentrate on
studying Japanese

40 minutes by train
from Fukuoka, thefifth largest city inJapan

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Saga Language Center’s Facilities

School Entrance

CorridorLibrary

Class Room

Staff Room

Parking area for bicycles

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The Area around Saga Language Center

Saga Prefectural Government Office

Library

Saga Castle Ruins

Supermarket

100yen Shop

Shopping Mall

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Japanese cultural experiences and activities

Japanese cooking classes

School field trip

Sports festival

Interacting with thelocal people

Speech contest

KimonoExperience5

Saga is a Comfortable and Affordable Place to Live
【Example of room】 *The school does not have dormitories

Rent

For room sharing with 2-3 people:
Approximately 20,000 to 30,000 yen per month.
For living alone:
Approximately 40,000 to 50,000 yen per month.

Deposit・Key money Depending on the property
Distance to school 10 to 40 minutes walk

Initial cost

About 50,000yen～100,000yen♦Furniture and appliances included(refrigerator, microwave, washing machine, gas stove,
or IH stove)*Please note that rent varies depending on the property.

【Estimated cost of living per month】
Rent
Water and utilities
Food, etc.
Communication expenses

About 20,000yen～50,000yen
About 5,000yen～10,000yen
20,000yen
10,000yen
About 55,000yen～90,000yen*Please note that the cost of living differs for each individual.

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Example of Part-time Job

International students are allowed to work part-time only if they have
“Permission to engage in activities other than those permitted under the statusof residence”. You are not allowed to work more than 28 hours per week or 40
hours per week( 8 hours per day or less) during long vacations.
Please be sure to follow the rules.

Example ofpart-timework

Monthly
earningsCooking assistance at
fast-food restaurants￥950 per hour

￥95,000※Calculated as 25 hours per week,
100 hours per month.

Work place

Description

Hourly wage

Food factory

Assisting in theproduction ofsnacks andprepared foods.

900円～950円

Conveniencestore

Cashier

900円～950円

Fast foodrestaurant

Cooking
assistance

900円～1,000円

Restaurant

Cooking
assistance

950円～1,100円

Part-time hourly wages in Saga range from about ￥900～￥1,100.
The work varies depending on your Japanese language ability.
7Admission Schedule and Procedures
1. Application deadline

April term
2 years

Graduationin MarchJuly term
1 year 9 months

October term
1 year 6 months

2. Submit visa application
to immigration

3. Results of visa
application

Advance tohigher

4. Payment of tuition

education
5. Visa application

6. Arrival in Japan

It takes about 5-6 months from the time of application to arrival in Japan8

About the Preparation Course
2 Years Preparation Course (Enrollment Period: April)【Eligible Applicants】 We accept applicants who have studied Japanese for more than 150 hours or N5 level of the Japanese
Language Proficiency Test.
【Outline】This course is designed to progress from Beginner (I & II), Pre-Intermediate, Intermediate, and Advanced levels and to beable to express own opinions fluently from familiar topics to abstract social topics such as politics, economics, and the environment
even though that is not the area of specialization.
【Goal】 This course is designed to obtain JLPT N1 and mainly to enter university.

1 Year and 9 Months Preparation Course (Enrollment Period: July)【Eligible Applicants】 We accept applicants who have studied Japanese for more than 150 hours or N5 level of the Japanese
Language Proficiency Test.
【Outline】 This course is designed to progress from Beginner (I & II), Pre-Intermediate, Intermediate, and Advanced levels and tobe able to express own opinions even though getting support from others on topics from familiar topics to social abstract topics suchas politics, economics, and the environment in the areas which are interested in.
【Goal】 This course is designed to obtain JLPT N1 or N2 and enter a university or a vocational school.

1 Year and 6 Months Preparation Course (Enrollment Period: October)【Eligible Applicants】 We accept applicants who have studied Japanese for more than 150 hours or N5 level of the Japanese
Language Proficiency Test.
【Outline】 This course is designed to progress from Beginner (I & II), Pre-Intermediate, Intermediate, and Advanced levels, and tobe able to express own simple opinions with the support of others on topics such as general social issues which are often discussed.
【Goal】 This course is designed to obtain JLPT N2 and mainly to enter a vocational school.
【Scope of our EJU preparation】 (No additional fee)
・General guidance for EJU ・Instruction in Japanese as a Foreign Language
・Mock examinations (Japanese as a Foreign Language, Japan and the World, Mathematics, and Science).
*We do not provide teaching in Japan and the World, Mathematics, and Science.
Class Schedule

AM

9:00～9:45

9:55～10:40

10:50～11:35

11:45～12:30*You will take either
AM or PM classes

PM

13:10～13:55

14:05～14:50

15:00～15:45

15:55～16:40

9Admission Requirements
To be eligible for admission to the school, applicants must meet all of
the following conditions.
1. Those who have completed at least 12 years of school education or equivalent in their home country.
2. Age of 18 years or older
3. Those who have been granted permission to enter Japan or are expected to be granted permission through proper
procedures.
4. Those who have a financial supporter guarantee their tuition and living expenses when they are enrolled in school.
5. Those who have a reliable guarantor.
6. Those who are in sufficiently good health to continue their studies. ・Those who have passed the interview conducted by

the school (Interview might be conducted online).
7. Those who have completed at least 150 hours of Japanese language study and have Japanese language skills equivalentto JLPT N5 or higher.
8. Those who have passed the interview conducted by our school (which may be conducted online).

10About Tuition
Course duration

２ years

1 year and9 months

1 year and6 months

Admission

AprilJuly

October

Application fee

30,60030,60030,600

Enrollment fee

66,00066,00066,000Tuition fee

1,254,000

1,097,300

940,500

Textbooks

44,00038,50033,000

Health check fee

4,000

4,000

4,000

Total

1,398,600

1,236,400

1,074,100

Unit: Yen (incl. 10% consumption tax)

Payment Period： After the Certificate of Eligibility is issued, please pay the tuition fee by the designated date.
Payment Method: Please pay by bank transfer to the bank account designated by the school.
Refunds of tuition fees will be handled in accordance with the school's refund policy.

For more information, please contact the school.
11Scholarships and Incentives
At Saga Language Center, we have various scholarships andincentives to support our students while studying Japanese!

Description

Amount●Passing level N1 of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test

￥10,000●Passing level N2 of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test

￥5,000●High EJU exam score*250/400 or above●Scholarship for outstanding academic performance （JASSO)*limited to 1 student enrolled in the April (2 years course)￥5,000￥30,000/month●Financial incentive
From the students graduating in March, we will select the mostoutstanding students with the best evaluation for attendance rate, attitudein class, and grades (1 student per class )●Speech contest*top three students in the speech contest held at the closing ceremony)●Kanji contest(students with scores of 80 points and above)￥20,000￥10,000,￥7,000,￥5,000
Certificate and prize

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Message from Our Students

KHANAL(Nepal)

School life is fulfilling, and I am growing
through new friends and experiences.
Teachers are introducing me to new things,and students are strengthening their bonds
through various activities. Saga is awonderful place surrounded by nature. There
are plenty of places for shopping, convenienttransportation, and I am very satisfied.

PUN（Nepal）

The school teachers are kind and explain
things in an easy-to-understand manner,
making classes very interesting. Saga is apeaceful and beautiful town. The people in
Saga are polite and friendly, making it easy tolive here. The cost of living is also lower thanin other cities, so I am satisfied with life inSaga.

LAKSHITHA（Sri Lanka）

The teachers provide a solid support for ourstudy abroad experience and teach Japanese
effectively. Life at school is a wonderfulexperience that makes me feel personal
growth. Saga is a quiet and beautiful city,
allowing me to live happily. Moreover, Saga is
an ideal place for learning Japanese.

ZAW（Myanmar）

The teachers are very polite and kind, teachingme Japanese, and I'm always grateful. When I
first came to Japan, I was worried that I
wouldn't be able to communicate, but thanks
to the teachers, I have gradually become
accustomed to life in Saga. Recently, I've alsocome to enjoy Japanese food and I'm having agreat time living in Saga!

IRYNA（Ukraine）

I've made many friends at school and I've
become able to communicate with Japanesepeople at convenience stores and trainstations. Japanese pronunciation is stillchallenging, but I'm enjoying studying thelanguage. Saga doesn't have high prices, andthere are many kind people, making it a very
livable place.

ISLAM（Bangladesh）

Life in Saga is comfortable, and the people ofSaga are very kind. At first, I felt anxious inthis unfamiliar environment, but with thesupport of the teachers, I've become
accustomed to life here. Now, I've mademany friends at school and every day is very
enjoyable.

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School Profile and History
School Profile
School Name

Saga Language CenterLocation

Saga Balloon Museum 4F,
Matsubara 2-2-27, Saga City, Saga Prefecture

School Establishment

April 2015

Capacity

225 students

Principal

Junko Kawahara
More than 20 years of experience in Japanese language education.
She has assisted many international students in their pursuit ofhigher education.

School History

April 2015

Human Academy Japanese Language School Saga
campus was established.

April 2022

School name changed to Saga Language Center(due to change in the installer)

Management Company Profile
Corporate NameJapan Language CO., LTD

Head Office Location

Famil Nakajima Kouen 2F, Minami 11-jo Nishi 1-3-17,
Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan

Representative

Chairman and Executive Director：Yoshio Sato
Representative Director and President：Mitsuhiko Mizuta
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Application and Inquiries
Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions
about courses, tuition, school life, etc.

Saga

Saga Language Center, Saga Balloon Museum 4F,
Matsubara 2-2-27, Saga City, Saga Prefecture, 840-0831
TEL: +81-952-27-7270 EMAIL: info-saga@japanlan.jp

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