Preparatory Japanese Language Course(Nihongo Bekka)
Admission Guide

1.

PurposeThe purpose of this course is to provide preparatory education for international students who wish to enroll
in Osaka Christian College by offering Japanese language education and other necessary classes such as
Japanese culture and Japanese affairs. (2-year Course and 1 year and 6 months Course are available.) In
addition, students will acquire advanced Japanese language skills, such as writing reports and discussions
needed for studying at Osaka Christian College, and will become globally active human resources throughinternational exchange.
2.

Period of Study and Enrollment
CourseDuration

Enrollment Period

Number of Students

2 year Course

2 years

April240

1 year and 6 months Course

1 year and 6 months

October240

3.

Qualification

Those who have strong intentions of entering Osaka Christian College after completing the Preparatory
Japanese Language Course (Nihongo Bekka) and meet all of the requirements listed below (1) through (4).
(1) Those who with foreign nationality.
(2) Those who fall under any of the following ① through ③.
① Those who have completed a 12-year curriculum of schooling in their home country.
② Those recognized by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology as having
the academic ability equivalent or higher to those who have completed a 12-year education
curriculum outside Japan.

③ Those who have acquired any of the international qualifications for admission to a university(International Baccalaureate, Baccalaureate, and Abitur) in a foreign country.
*In either case, applicants must be 18 by the enrollment date.
(3) Those who have studied the Japanese language for more than 150 hours or have Japanese language
proficiency equivalent to the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N5 level or higher.
(4) Those who can obtain the “Student” residence status in Japan.

4.

Application Procedure

We will support prospective students during the initial stage of application. Please contact us at the address inthis guide’s last section. We will explain the documents required for the application.
(1)Application Period
CourseApplication Deadline

April Admission (2-year Course)

The Last day of November (previous year)

October Admission (1 year and 6 months Course)

The Last day of May(2) Selection Method
Admission decisions will be made based on a screening of the application documents, a Japanese written
examination, and an interview.
(3)Screening Fee (in Japanese yen)
25,000 yen

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Application Documents(1）OCC Application form* Please use the designated form
(2) Statement of Purpose * Please use the designated form
(3）Certificate related to academic background①Certificate of Japanese Language proficiency(If the applicant took the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT), submit a copy of the results)②Final Academic Diploma(Or Certificate of Enrollment if currently enrolled in a university)③Official Latest Academic Transcript(4)Copy of the Passport
Submit a copy of the following pages from your passport: The page includes your name and thephotograph of your face, and all pages contain all previous records of entry and departure to and fromJapan. If you do not possess a passport, submit a copy of an Identification Card or documents issued byyour home country’s government.
(5) ID Photo (Passport style, taken within the last 3 months)(6)Sponsor Documents
Documents proving the ability to pay tuition, living expenses, etc.
① Letter of Financial Support *Please use the designated form
② Certificates to prove financial ability
1. Financial Statement / Official Bank Statement
2. Certificate of Employment
3. A document that proves the relationship between the applicant and the sponsor*We may also ask you to submit additional documents as necessary.

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Fees（All amounts in Japanese yen）

Classification

2 year Course

1 year and 6 months Course

Screening Fee

25,000 yen

25,000 yen

Admission Fee

55,000 yen

55,000 yen

Payment Method and Deadline

The payment method anddeadline will be notified at thetime of acceptance.

Education
Enhancement Fee

90,000 yen

90,000 yen

90,000 yen45,000 yen(1st Year)
Education
Enhancement Fee

March of the previous year

(2nd Year)
March(Spring Semester）
300,000 yen－Tuition*New students must pay tuition
for their first semester at thetime of enrollment.

（1 Year）
st（Fall Semester）（Fall Semester）

300,000 yen

300,000 yen【 2-year course】
March for the Spring semester（Spring Semester）（Spring Semester）

300,000 yen

300,000 yen

Tuition【1year 6 months course】
September for the Fall semester（2nd Year）

Total

September for the Fall semester（Fall Semester）（Fall Semester）

300,000 yen

300,000 yen

1,460,000 yen1,115,000 yen

March for the Spring semester※Education Enhancement Fee covers Extracurricular Activities Fee, Facility Fee, Health Checkup Fee, andInsurance Fee for international students.

7.

Return of Fees
・Your screening fee will not be refunded under any circumstances.
・If the Japanese Embassy or Consulate denies the visa issuance, all fees except the admission fee will berefunded.
・If you cancel your enrollment for personal reasons before entering Japan, all fees except the admission fee
will be refunded.
・If you withdraw from enrollment between your arrival and the first day of the enrollment month(April/October), all fees except the admission fee will be refunded.
・If you withdraw within 6 months of enrollment, your tuition fee for the relevant semester (6 months) will
not be refunded.
・If you violate any laws, regulations, or school rules and are expelled, you will not be entitled to any refund.

8.

Student Life

(1) Student Dormitories
All international students at Osaka Christian College must live in a designated dormitory.
A 5,000 yen/month housing aid is available for all international students. Rooms are equipped with minikitchen, bath/lavatory/toilet, desk, chair, refrigerator, futon set, air conditioner, closet, and fully automaticwashing machine. Wireless LAN（Wi-Fi）Internet access is also available so you can start your study abroad
immediately after arrival.
25,000 yen/month + 5,000 yen/month housing aid→30,000 yen (You will be provided a room worth 60,000
yen/month and share with one other student.

① Fees（All amounts in Japanese yen）
Classification

2 year Course

1 year and 6 months Course

Admission Fee

50,000 yen

50,000 yen

Security Deposit

50,000 yen

50,000 yen

3 months' Rent

75,000 yen

75,000 yen

Total

175,000 yen

175,000 yen

Payment Period

During the admission procedure period② Payment Method
From the 4th month, students must pay 25,000 yen per month at the designated payment office.

(2) Part-time Job Placement Service
Students can work part-time up to 28 hours per week (40 hours per week during long vacations). We will
arrange a safe place for you to work.

9.

Contact Information

Osaka Christian College
Preparatory Japanese Language Course, Nihongo Bekka(Scheduled to open in October of 2023)
Corporate Planning Section/ International Center
1-3-61 Maruyamadori, Osaka City Abeno Ward, Osaka 545-0042 JAPANE-mail: ryugakusei@occ.ac.jp