Guidance for Japanese Language School Programmeme (JLSP)
for Emergency Admission of Afghans(Revised edition on 16th Feb for additional call for application)

1. Programme Overview
This programme provides an opportunity for Afghans in Afghanistan or those whohave fled to surrounding countries after 15th Aug 2021, who seek evacuation to Japanand have a guarantor to cover the cost of tuition fee and other expense. JLSP will
enable applicants to enroll in a Japanese language school mainly for higher
education, and to enter universities and graduate schools after learning Japanesefor one to two years, as well as to find employment in the future.
However, as this is an emergency programme to respond to the situation of thepeople in Afghanistan, it is assumed that the guarantor or supporter will be
responsible for the tuition fee and other expenses.
2. Support details
Entrance fee waiver from Japanese language school
Rent subsidy for the first 3 months after enrollment (35,000 yen x 3 months) Support
for "Student" legal status (visa) (part-time work within 28 hours per week possible)
1-2 years of Japanese language classes (can reach JLPT N3 level in a year, and N2
level in 2 years).
You can move into an apartment rented by the school.
Assistance in finding part-time jobs
Career guidance once every three months (university/graduate school entrance oremployment)

3. Number of admissions: 3 persons

2. Application Requirements
A person who falls under all of the following items.
Afghans who seek evacuation to Japan or have fled to surrounding countries after
15th August 2021 and have a guarantor residing in Japan to afford the necessarycost.

Those who have completed 12 years of school education abroad or in Japan, or those
who expect to complete it by March of the year in which they intend to enroll.
(The above is required to obtain the status of residence of "College Student.)Those who have difficulty in attending Japanese language school due to financial
reasons, etc.
Applicants must be able to live in the Shin-Matsudo area from April 2022 and commuteto school five days a week, half days at a time, for one or two years.
The guarantor must be able to make the following payments and pledge to do so at
the time of application
Tuition (approximately 700,000 yen per year) (payment in installments,etc., negotiable).
Entrance fee (approximately 50,000 yen)
Travel expenses to Japan
Monthly rent subsidy of 30,000 yen for the first 4-6 months after enrollment(if needed)

Applicants plan to seek enrollment at university (undergraduate or graduate ) on
admission to the language school(Depending on the status of the scholarship, it
may be possible to find a job as a result.)
Applicants do not have financial obligation to support dependent family members(If you have dependents, your guarantor must be able to guarantee their support,
and you must be able to work part-time to create a study environment that supports
only your own life.)
Applicants must be able to participate in the basic Japanese language training
programme either online or in person during February and March 2022, prior toenrollment.
4. Screening criteria
The applicant and guarantor must be able to meet the qualifications for application.
Applicants have clear intention to reside in Japan for a certain period of time andlearn Japanese for the purpose.
Have a clear plan for the future in Japan, such as going on to higher education orfinding a job.
The student must have the academic skills necessary to enter higher education.

5. Application and Admission Schedule
Application period: 17th Feb – 24th Feb 2022 (12:00pm)
Interview screening: late-Feb to early Mar 2022 (only for those who pass thedocument screening)
Notification of acceptance/rejection: early Mar 2022
Pre-entry Japanese language training: March 2022
Enrollment: After Apr 2022
6. How to Apply
Please fill out the prescribed "Application Form" and submit it together with thescanned data of the documents listed in 1) through 5) below via the designatedwebsite (you will be asked to submit the original documents if you are selected asa scholarship recipient).

1) Documents proving or explaining the refugee background (e.g., a letter
explaining the difficulty of returning to the home country)
2) Final academic transcript (high school graduate, prospective high schoolgraduate,collegegraduate,

prospective

collegegraduate,

orproofofequivalent status)
3) Documents explaining the difficult financial situation of the household (incomestatement, etc.)
4) Statement of Financial Support from the guarantor (use the prescribed format)5) Other reference documents (letters of recommendation, scores of foreign
language examinations such as IELTS, etc.)
In principle, application documents will not be returned. In principle, application
documents will not be returned.

7. Application form upload site
Application Form for JLSP for Emergency Admission of Afghans
8. selection
Selection will be made by the Selection Committee based on the results of thescreening of application documents and interviews.
9. Notes.

A high rate of absenteeism will affect the renewal of your visa status. Once youenter the school, please apply with the understanding that you will be required toattend classes except when you are sick, etc. If you are absent for an extended
period of time without a valid reason, your life support benefits will be suspended.
Fulfilling the obligations of a scholar.
*Students are required to submit a copy of their academic records each semesterand meet with their supervisor to report on their academic and life progress.
*Participate in scholar training and social events.
*Activities to raise awareness of the acceptance of refugees and Afghanistan
evacuees into Japan (cooperation in at least one symposium, interview, media
coverage, etc.; however, the scope of personal information to be disclosed may
be determined by the scholar)
If you are not able to apply in time, we may be able to accept applications forJuly admission in the future. For details, please contact Pathways Japan. If you
would like to change your status of residence to " Student" by attending a nearby
Japanese language school, you may be able to do so through partnership of theJapanese language school and Pathways Japan, assuming that you will be enrolled
after July 2022. Please consult with us individually.

Usage of Personal Information
Personal information submitted at the time of application will be used, managed,
and protected appropriately in accordance with the "Personal Information Protection
Policy.