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When a student goes abroad to study, the student normally gains admission to a college or university before departing his or her country. Ideally, you should also leave for Japan after gaining admission to an institute of higher education. With this view, Japan promotes a system of "Pre-arrival Admission" and holds the "Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU)." This examination, held since FY2002, allows prospective students to apply for admission to a Japanese institute of higher education, go through the selection process and secure admission without having to travel to Japan.

You can find details regarding the "Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU)" at the following webpage:
http://www.studyjapan.go.jp/en/toj/toj0303e.html

With this said, however, the general case of studying in Japan begins with a student first enrolling in a Japanese-language institute. The student takes an entrance exam and enrolls in a university or other institute of higher education after they study Japanese and other subjects at a Japanese language institute for one to two years. For this reason, the choice of a Japanese-language institute becomes extremely important for a prospective student. There are two types of Japanese language institutes for international students who wish to go on to a Japanese university for undergraduate or postgraduate studies.

1. Special courses for foreign students held by private universities
(1) The special courses for foreign students held by private universities are regular courses defined by the School Education Law as part of university education. The objective of these courses is to offer preparatory education to international students who will be enrolling in junior colleges, undergraduate or postgraduate courses at universities, as well as those enrolling as researchers. Subjects taught include the Japanese language, studies on Japanese society and culture as well as other necessary subjects. The residence status of a student taking special courses for foreign students is "college student." Many such programs operated by private universities have courses on Japanese culture and society taught in Japanese. However, there are some that offer courses in English.

(2) As of 2003, there are 52 private universities and 11 private junior colleges that offer special courses for foreign students. It is advisable that you take into consideration your objective for studying in Japan, the field you wish to study in and the future path you would like to take after completing the preparatory course in order to select a program that is appropriate for you. Depending on the school, students who will be advancing to the same university as that offering the special courses may have the privilege of special measures, such as the waiver of the admission selection process. You can find details regarding special courses for foreign students operated by private universities at the following website. However, please be sure to inquire with each school for the latest information.
http://www2.jasso.go.jp/study_j/img/kyouiku_shisetsu_e.pdf

(3) To apply for admission to special courses for foreign students, select the program (school) you would like to enroll in and request application documents from the school. To apply you will need to have completed at least 12 years of primary and secondary education (elementary, middle and high school). If, due to the circumstances of your country, you have completed less than 12 years of education, you will need either:
(A) To enroll in an institute of higher education (e.g. university) in your country and study there for at least the minimum number of years needed to make the cumulative years of education 12 years or more. (E.g. if you have only 11 years of school education after having completed primary and secondary education, you will need to enroll in an institute of higher education in your country for at least 1 year).
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(B) To enroll in and complete the "course of preliminary study for university entrance" designated by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. (For a list of Japanese-language institutes that offer the course of preliminary study for university entrance, please see http://www.studyjapan.go.jp/en/toj/toj05e.html.)

2. Japanese-language institutes certified by the Association for the Promotion of Japanese Language Education (about 370 schools)
The Association for the Promotion of Japanese Language Education is the certification body for what is commonly referred to as a "Japanese language school" intended for foreigners in Japan. If you plan to attend a specialized training college (vocational college), miscellaneous school or quasi-miscellaneous school that provides Japanese language education, be sure to confirm that it is a Japanese-language institute that meets specified standards and is certified by the Association for the Promotion of Japanese Language Education. If you enroll in such Japanese-language institutes, you will be eligible to enter Japan as a "college student" or "pre-college student." You can go to a website containing information about the Japanese-language institutes certified by the Association for the Promotion of Japanese Language Education from the following URL: http://www.nisshinkyo.org/.




1) Content of the course

Consider whether the course meets your objective. For example, is it a general language course or a course designed for those wishing to go on to a university? Does the enrollment schedule and study period meet your needs?

2) Class grouping

Consider whether the classes are grouped according to the level of Japanese proficiency so that you can take classes that suit your level of Japanese. Also, do they conduct placement tests for this purpose?

3) Subjects: do they offer basic classes needed for university enrollment?

Consider whether the school offers classes in the basic subjects (i.e. English, mathematics, physics, chemistry, world history, etc.) needed to enroll in a university.

4) Accommodations

Does the school provide accommodation? If not, will it help you find accommodations such as an apartment?

5) Guidance on further education

Does the school provide guidance on further education? Does it have a program to provide you with the necessary information?

6) Advancement of students on to universities

What is the university advancement rate of students who have attended the school?

7) The number of years you have undergone primary and secondary education in your own country

If you are from countries such as Malaysia or the Philippines and have received only 10 or 11 years of primary and secondary education, please choose a school that offers the college preparatory course designated by the Japanese Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.

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