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Student Visa Available

Comprehensive Japanese Course

I.C. Nagoya’s most popular course, this intensive and rewarding Japanese study program lasts for 1-2 years, and prepares you to enter a Japanese university or college, or to get a job in Japan. Student visas are available for citizens of most countries, and the course starts 4 times a year. This course is a great way to increase your Japanese abilities to a high level, and kickstart your life in Japan!

I.C. Nagoya will guide you through the otherwise difficult student visa application process. Please note that due to visa restrictions, not all nationalities can be accepted. This course is also available to people with other long-term visas such as working holiday, spouse or dependent visa.

Who is this course for?

People who want to study in a university, technical school or higher education in Japan.

People who aim to work in Japanese companies abroad or companies in Japan

Course details

  • 20 lessons per week
  • Classes Monday through Friday, 38 weeks a year
  • Maximum 20 students per class
  • IStarts in January, April, July and October
  • Study for one to two years in total
  • Student accommodation available at extra cost

Program

Application deadline

Price

Application procedure

Testimonials

Am I eligible?

If you are applying for a student visa, you must meet these requirements:

Education

You must have completed at least 12 years of education, or the equivalent.

Funds

You or a family member must have enough savings to pay for tuition and living expenses (at least 1,350,000 yen total for a one-year course).

Application

You must apply before the visa application deadline.

Study

You must be able to show that you are serious about studying Japanese.

What makes this course special?

The Comprehensive Japanese Course is designed for people who are serious about wanting to master the Japanese language and improve their Japanese ability.

Intensive, varied lessons: classes will use your time fully, offering pairwork, discussion, projects and more

High rates of college acceptance and job placement

Individual care: Staff assist you according to your goals and abilities

Specialized curriculum: classes teach not just the language, but also the culture and history, for a full understanding

Study Program

On this course, you will study Japanese from your starting level (usually low beginner) all the way to advanced level. Our curriculum has been honed over the years to help students improve early and move up through the levels.

Level 1 and 2

Elementary –  Learning pronunciation, Hiragana, Katakana, basic kanji and respectful/ honorific grammar, students will be able to communicate in daily life.

Level 3

Pre-Intermediate – Strengthen the ability to express simple phrases according to situations. Also study basic expressions which will be introduced in an intermediate level.

Level 4 and 5

Intermediate – Strengthen the vocabulary and grammar through topics outside daily life. Learn how to express more naturally and accurately.

Level 6 and 7

Pre Advanced – Learning how to use more advanced vocabulary and complex expressions in order to enhance comprehension and communication abilities in a wide variety of situations in life.

Level 8 and 9

Advanced – Learning expressions from themes in all fields, including current events topics in order to be able to understand university lectures and social life.

Study Program

On this course, you will study Japanese from your starting level (usually low beginner) all the way to advanced level. Our curriculum has been honed over the years to help students improve early and move up through the levels.

Level 1 and 2

Elementary –  Learning pronunciation, Hiragana, Katakana, basic kanji and respectful/ honorific grammar, students will be able to communicate in daily life.

Level 3

Pre-Intermediate – Strengthen the ability to express simple phrases according to situations. Also study basic expressions which will be introduced in an intermediate level.

Level 4 and 5

Intermediate – Strengthen the vocabulary and grammar through topics outside daily life. Learn how to express more naturally and accurately.

Level 6 and 7

Pre Advanced – Learning how to use more advanced vocabulary and complex expressions in order to enhance comprehension and communication abilities in a wide variety of situations in life.

Level 8 and 9

Advanced – Learning expressions from themes in all fields, including current events topics in order to be able to understand university lectures and social life.

Start Dates and Application Deadlines

You can begin studying long-term Japanese courses at I.C. Nagoya every three months. The Japanese government sets visa application deadlines roughly 5 months in advance of the start of study, so make sure to apply early! (If you don’t need a student visa, the application deadlines below do not apply.)

Start month Application deadline Course Length Expected Graduation
January Previous August 1 year 9 months Following year September
1 year 3 months Following year March
April Previous November 2 years March two years later
1 year 6 months Following year September
1 year Following year March
July February 1 year 9 months March two years later
1 year 3 months Following year September
October May 2 years September two years later
1 year 6 months March two years later
1 year Following year September
Start Month
January
Application deadline
Previous August
Course length
1 year 9 months
or
1 year 3 months
Expected graduation
Following year September
or
Following year March
Start Month
April
Application deadline
Previous November
Course length
2 years
or
1 year 6 months
or
1 year
Expected graduation
March two years later
or
Following year September
or
Following year March
Start Month
July
Application deadline
February
Course length
1 year 9 months
or
1 year 3 months
Expected graduation
March 2 years later
or
Following year September
Start Month
October
Application deadline
May
Course length
2 years
or
1 year 6 months
or
1 year
Expected graduation
September two years later
or
March two years later
or
Following year September

Schedule

Classes are held Monday to Friday, in either the morning or the afternoon, depending on your level.

Morning classes

9:00 – 12:40

Afternoon classes

13:10 – 16:50

After classes, students spend their time studying at school, working at their part-time job, doing their homework at home, and enjoying life in Japan with their friends.

Cost

PROCEDURE: FROM APPLICATION TO GRADUATION!

In white are the steps you need to complete, and in blue, the steps the school needs to complete

Step 1

Fill out our contact form here

Step 2

We confirm you are eligible, answer your questions, and send the formal application

Step 3

You send the completed application form and supporting documents, as well as pay the application fee

Step 4

If we need any further information, we contact you. Otherwise, we send your application to the government

Step 5

If the government approves your application, we contact you to confirm

Step 6

You pay the tuition fees

Step 7

We send your CoE (certificate of eligibility) to you

Step 8

You take the CoE to the Japanese Embassy, to have it stamped into your passport

Step 9

You book your flight to Japan

Step 10

You come to Japan, and start your study with us

Step 11

After 1 to 2 years of study, you graduate and receive your certificate

Step 12

The start of the rest of your life in Japan!

What Do Students Do After Graduation?

I.C. Nagoya students have many roads to a successful life in Japan after graduation from our Japanese school. Whether it’s finding a job, entering a university or college, or anything else, staff love to help you achieve your dreams!

Here is what our students went on to do after graduating:

%

Enter two-year college

%

Enter university

%

Return home

%

Get a job

%

Enter a graduate school

%

Other

Data is based on 2018-2021 period, which includes the effects of the coronavirus pandemic

What Do Former Students Think of the Course and School?

I first came to Japan five years ago, and since then I have fallen in love with Japan. I found I.C.NAGOYA among the many Japanese language schools. The decisive factors for choosing I.C.NAGOYA were the enthusiasm of the teachers who explained study abroad information, and the fact that the school is located near Meieki Station and is very easily accessible.When I first entered the school, I didn’t understand Japanese, but the teachers used various teaching methods to teach me. Even after the class was over, teachers took time out for the students to teach me what I didn’t understand in the class that day, in the form of a private class. This really worked for me. Even outside of class, I feel free to consult with them, and they carefully think about my career path after graduation and aim together with me.

In addition, every semester there is an extracurricular activity so that students can put into practice what they have learned in class. After graduating from I.C.NAGOYA, I plan to go on to university, and in the future I would like to do a job related to communication. Learning a language is like building a house, and a good foundation is the most important thing. If you are thinking of studying in Japan, please come to I.C.NAGOYA and open the door to your future through I.C.NAGOYA.

At the end. Nagoya is located in the central part of Japan, so it is close to Kyoto, Osaka, and Kobe in the Kansai region, and if you go east, you can easily reach Tokyo, Yokohama, and Shizuoka. As a playful person, I enjoy traveling around Japan during my vacations. It’s a really nice place!

- Edwin, Indonesia

I came to Japan to enter a Japanese graduate school. In order to enter a graduate school in Japan, I had to be able to communicate in Japanese, but I thought it would be impossible for me at the time because of my limited knowledge of the Japanese language. In order to enter graduate school, choosing a Japanese language school is an important point. You have to think carefully about where you want to study.

I.C.NAGOYA has a history of more than 30 years, and I had heard that it was a good school for entering Japan in Thailand, so I decided to enroll here. When I came to I.C.NAGOYA, I thought it was true. Learning Japanese at I.C.NAGOYA was really fun and a great experience. It was interesting to make friends with people from different countries and exchange ideas and culture. The teachers were kind, the content of the study was clear, and the class was easy to understand. I was always able to receive good advice, not only about my studies, but also about life in Japan. Even though the goals of the students were different, the teachers worked hard to help each student achieve their goals.

Even after graduating from I.C.NAGOYA, I clearly remember what my teachers taught me. Now, my dream of entering graduate school has come true, and I am studying design at graduate school. I don’t know how to thank my teachers. If you are wondering where to study, please come to I.C.NAGOYA. Like me, you may be able to achieve your ultimate goal.

- Nattawut, Thailand

I am currently studying at I.C. NAGOYA. After graduating from university in Myanmar, I wanted to work overseas in the future, so I decided to study abroad in Japan with my aunts. Among many Japanese language schools, I decided to study at I.C.NAGOYA. The teachers who teach at I.C.NAGOYA kindly teach each student from the level that suits them, and consult about further education.

If you have the opportunity to study abroad in Japan, please choose a school that will benefit you. The school I recommend is of course I.C.NAGOYA.

- Pye Pye, Myanmar

Other Important Points

This course has competitive enrollment, and we cannot guarantee that you will be accepted. Even if accepted by the school, we cannot guarantee that the Japanese government will grant you a visa.

The Japanese student visa has several restrictions, including at least 80% attendance, and academic progress and testing requirements. If you do not meet these requirements, you may not be able to continue your study.

With the school’s permission, it is possible to work part-time in Japan while studying on this course, as long as your work does not interfere with your study.