2027 Academic Year Department of Japanese Language Admission Guidelines - Application Requirements and Course Details

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Admission guidelines for the Japanese Language Department for the 2027 academic year, covering April and October enrollments, course options, and learning structure. The A and B course tracks outline expected language development from beginner to intermediate or advanced levels, plus course duration, class hours, and school calendar. Requirements specify education background or partner applications, Japanese proficiency proof at A1/B2 levels, capacity limits, and graduation certification conditions.

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Overview

Courses (A and B)

Enrollment capacity and class hours

Application requirements

Eligibility (A-D)

Language levels and textbooks

Placement levels and target outcomes

2027 Academic Year Department of Japanese Language Admission Guidelines （J1） April 2027 Enrollment October 2027 Enrollment Y O K O H A M A Y M C A C O L L E G EYMCA COLLEGE OF HUMAN SERVICES Website [https://jls.yokohamaymca.ac.jp/en/home/](https://jls.yokohamaymca.ac.jp/en/home/) YOKOHAMA YMCA COLLEGE Since its founding in 1884, Yokohama YMCA has been guided by Christian principles and the ideal of “bringing all people together,” regardless of nationality, ethnicity, religion, or beliefs. Through this philosophy, we have nurtured individuals who contribute to both local communities and the global society. The Japanese Language Department of Yokohama YMCA College is committed to promoting mutual understanding and harmonious coexistence among people from diverse cultural backgrounds by providing high-quality Japanese language education to international students from around the world. Many of our graduates have gone on to pursue higher education in Japan or have become active members of the global community, equipped with strong Japanese language skills. We are dedicated to supporting every student in achieving their goals in Japan and growing into individuals who contribute to a prosperous and harmonious society. Our faculty and staff are committed to providing comprehensive guidance and support throughout each student's learning journey. ■Courses: 2 options are available based on the objective of study. | Course Name | Intake | Course Duration | | --- | --- | --- | | A: Japanese Language Course | April 2027 | 1 year (April 2027 to March 2028) | | | October 2027 | 1 year (October 2027 to September 2028) | ★This course develops Japanese language skills from beginner to intermediate levels. Students will acquire basic Japanese communication abilities useful for daily life. | Course Name | Intake | Course Duration | | --- | --- | --- | | B: Japanese Language & Culture Course | April 2027 | 1 year (April 2027 to March 2028) | | | October 2027 | 1 year (October 2027 to September 2028) | ★This course develops advanced Japanese language skills. Students will acquire practical communication abilities in Japanese that are useful in various social situations, such as higher education and employment. ※A Graduation Certificate will be awarded to students who have been enrolled for the prescribed period and have met the attendance and academic performance requirements. ■Enrollment Capacity： Total capacity of 160 students (Japanese Course: 100 students, Japanese Language & Culture Course: 60 students) ※Each class has a maximum of 20 students. Class Hours： ■ Course A and B: 5 hours per day, Monday through Friday (25 hours per week, 36 weeks per year, totaling 900 hours) | Homeroom | Period 1 | Period 2 | Period 3 | Period 4 | Period 5 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 9:00 – 9:10 | 9:10 – 10:00 | 10:10 – 11:00 | 11:10 – 12:00 | 13:00 – 13:50 | 14:00 – 14:50 | ※Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays are days off. ※There are 4 long vacation periods each year, each lasting approximately three weeks. YOKOHAMA YMCA COLLEGE ■Application Requirements： Applicants must satisfy conditions (A) and (B) below, and meet either (C) or (D) . (A) Applicants who have completed 12 years or more of school education in a foreign country, or who are recognized as having academic ability equivalent to or higher than this level. (B) Applicants who apply through a contact person residing in Japan or an authorized partner agency. (C) Applicants who, by the time of application, can provide proof of Japanese language proficiency atA1 level or above under the Japanese Language Education Framework (e.g., JLPT N5 or above), by submitting either a Japanese language proficiency test result or a certificate of 150 hours or more of Japanese language study. (D) Applicants wishing to enroll in the Japanese Language & Culture Course (1-year Course) who, by the time of application, can provide proof of Japa

FAQs

What are the two course options available for the 2027 academic year?

Course A: Japanese Language Course and Course B: Japanese Language & Culture Course are both offered for April 2027 and October 2027 intakes.

What Japanese proficiency evidence is required for each course option?

Applicants for course eligibility must provide proof of proficiency at A1 level or above for course application, and for the Japanese Language & Culture Course (1-year), proof at B2 level or above is required by the time of application.

What are the enrollment capacity and maximum class size?

Total capacity is 160 students (100 for Japanese Language Course and 60 for Japanese Language & Culture Course), with a maximum of 20 students per class.

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