APPLICATION IS CLOSED due to reaching enrollment capacity
Fees and Dates
Important notes:
・All fees are listed in Japanese Yen (JPY).
・We reserve the right to change fees, schedules and programs without notice and to cancel sessions if enrollment is insufficient.
Session 1 | Session 2 | Session 1+2 | ||
LENGTHS | 2 weeks | 4 weeks | 6 weeks (2 + 4 weeks) | |
2023 SESSION DATES | June 26 - July 6, 2023 | July 10 - Aug 4, 2023 | June 26 - Aug 4, 2023 |
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MOVE-IN DATE | June 24 - 25, 2023 | July 8 - 9, 2023 | June 24 - 25, 2023 | |
MOVE-OUT DATE | July 7, 2023 by 12:00pm | Aug 5 - 6, 2023 by 12:00pm | Aug 5 - 6, 2023 by 12:00pm | |
APPLICATION FEE *non-refundable |
12,000JPY | 12,000JPY | 12,000JPY | |
SESSION FEE |
Applicants from partner institutions |
70,000JPY | 150,000JPY | 220,000JPY (70,000JPY + 150,000JPY) |
All other applicants |
70,000JPY | 160,000JPY | 230,000JPY (70,000JPY + 160,000JPY) |
The following are included in the program fee: |
The following are NOT included in the program fee: |
Refund Policy
If you wish to withdraw from the program, you must inform Seinan by e-mail <inbound@seinan-gu.ac.jp>. The following refund policy applies based on the date of withdrawal notification by e-mail:
Session 1 | Session 2 | |||
Full Refund | up to 30 days before the start date | up to 30 days before the start date | ||
80% Refund | up to 16 days before the start date | up to 16 days before the start date | ||
50% Refund | up to 2 days before the start date | up to 2 days before the start date | ||
No Refund | from a day before the start date | from a day before the start date |
Important notes:
・All dates are shown based on JST (Japan Standard Time).
・The 12,000JPY program application fee is non-refundable.
・All processing fees related to the bank transfer will be deducted from the refund.
・The refund amount is calculated separately for Session 1+2 applicants based on the date of withdrawal notification by email.
Application Information
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS | ||
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Applicants MUST: ・have completed 12 years or more of formal education in educational institutions outside Japan ・be living outside Japan upon application |
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This session is intended for those who HAVE NEVER STUDIED Japanese grammar before. |
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This session is designed for those who have studied Japanese at educational institutions for at least ONE SEMESTER by the session start date, or for those who possess an equivalent of the above-mentioned education. |
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These combined sessions are designed for those who have never studied Japanese before but would like to participate in Session 2. |
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Application Steps
APPLY ONLINE |
[Preparation for Application (for Session 2 applicants only)]
Complete the Self-Assessment
*Required to be completed BEFORE online application.
In order for us to place the Session 2 applicants into the appropriate Japanese class level, all Session 2 applicants are required to take the Japanese Proficiency Self-Assessment beforehand.
Prepare yourself to report the levels of your Japanese proficiency in 5 language activities:
Listening, Writing, Reading, Speaking (presenting), and Speaking (conversational) upon application.
< How To Take Self-Assessment >
1) Click here to jump to the self-assessment tool (にほんごチェック!).
2) Complete your assessment by following the instructions here.
3) Your Japanese levels in 5 activities will be automatically assessed at the 6 levels: A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, or C2.
[STEP 1 (ALL applicants)]
Complete the online application
Session 2 applicants will be asked to report their self-assessment results in [Part V], the very last part of online application.
[STEP 2 (ALL applicants)]
Send us the following required documents digitally by e-mail <inbound@seinan-gu.ac.jp>
1. Digital image of the applicant’s photo (in jpeg format)
Your photo must be:
- taken within the last six months
- clear and in focus
- taken against a plain background
- taken with no hats or head covering
2. Copy of passport photo page (in pdf/jpeg format)
3. (Applicants from partner institutions only)
Proof of your current enrollment at your home institution (in pdf/jpeg format)
Either of the following digital copy is accepted:
- Student ID card issued by your home institution
- Certificate of Enrollment in English
Application Deadline
March 31
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