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Completed 12 years of standard school education  \nAcademic ability is regarded as the equivalent of 12 years standard education.  \n(If the education background is shorter than 12 years because of the different education system, please inquire at the office before applying.)  \n2. Completed studying Japanese Language for more than 150 hours, completed JLPT N5-level or above, or having equivalent abilities. Completed writing and reading Hiragana, Katakana.  \nCLASS TERM and CLASS TIMES  \nFrom April ,2025 to March ,2026 (for one year) or to March ,2027 (for two years)  \n*Holidays: Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays and other days fixed by school  \n* Summer break: From early July to middle August in 2025  \n* Mid term break: Early October in 2025(About two weeks)  \n* Winter break: From middle of December in 2025 to early January in 2026  \n\n| Class | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Beginners &\u003Cbr>Intermediate levels | 9:30 – 15:10 | 9:30 – 12:20 | 9:30 – 15:10 | 9:30 – 12:20 | 9:30 – 15:10 |\n| Advanced levels | 9:30 – 12:20 | 9:30 – 15:10 | 9:30 – 12:20 | 9:30 – 15:10 | 9:30 – 12:20 |\n\n*Kanji class ; Tuesday & Thursday, 13:20 – 15:10 for Beginners.  FEES  \n| Enrollment fee |  | ¥100,000 |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Tuition fee | One Year | ¥773,000 |  |\n|  | by installments | ¥386,500 | ¥386,500 |\n\n*YMCA has a special treatment system for those who passed the JLPT N1 / N2 / N3 and  \n“Refer-a-friend program”. Application for both reductions at the same time is possible. Please inquire.  \n*Please see LEVEL CHECK TEST SCHEDULE on the next page about the payment due date.  \n*If you pay by installments, please pay the second term tuition by Aug. 29.  \nNUMBER OF APPLICANTS  \n*Limited number for each class/level.  \n*Depending on the result of PT, Japanese level, and acceptable number of applicants, YMCA might not accept applicants. Please note the information from YMCA.  \nHOW TO APPLY  \nAPPLICATION PERIOD  \nFrom January 14, (Tue) in 2025 to March 7, (Fri) in 2025.  \nRECEPTION HOURS  \n[From 9:00 a.m. to](From 9:00 a.m. to) 5:00 p.m. // From Mon. to Sat. (except Sun. and National holidays)  \nREQUIRED DOCUMENTATION  \n1. YMCA Application form (YMCA-Form)  \n2. Reason for Studying in Japan (YMCA-Form)  \n*If it is written in languages other than English, please attach “Japanese translation”.  \n3. Copies of your passport (Please copy the following pages : with passport number, with your residence [visa] status.)  \n4. Copies of your Residence Card \u003Cboth side>, or “ 住民票 ・ Jyumin-hyo” from City Office.  \n5. 4 pieces of photos ( 3 x 4 cm)  \n6. Official graduation certificate, or the copy of  \nthe original diploma from the last educational institution.  \n7. Certificate for your learning Japanese  \n􀁺 Certification of Japanese Proficiency Test, or J-Test  \n􀁺 Certification of Japanese Language school.(ex: studying term or hours) .  \n8. 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