Osaka Japanese Language Education Center - One-year and Six-month Preparatory Education Course for Higher Education October Course, 2026 - Applicant Guidelines

Oct 5, 2026

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Applicant guidelines for the Osaka Japanese Language Education Center’s one-year and six-month Preparatory Education Course for Higher Education (October Course 2026). The document specifies eligibility for foreign nationals residing in Japan, required Japanese proficiency level (JLPT N5 equivalent or above, or 150+ hours study certificate), application period and reception hours, screening fees, and the full list of required application documents. It also outlines screening and result notification, entrance procedures, tuition and fees, and refund rules for withdrawals under defined conditions.

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One-year and Six-month Preparatory Education Course - October 2026

Eligibility and Japanese proficiency requirements

Application period, hours, and screening fee

Required documents and screening process

Entrance procedures, fees, and tuition refund rules

Osaka Japanese Language Education Center One-year and Six-month PREPARATORY EDUCATION COURSE FOR HIGHER EDUCAION OCTOBER COURSE, 2026 (ONE YEAR & SIX-MONTH) GUIDELINES FOR APPLICANTS: Resident within Japan Entrance Date: Tuesday, October 9th, 2026 (Expected graduation date: March 2028) Eligibilities: An applicant who is foreign national (who does not have Japanese nationality) and, who meets all the following conditions. * An applicant bears more than a year status of residence in Japan.(Except for temporary staying visa, trainee visa, special skilled labor visa I & II, work visa etc.) Consult us prior to the application, if an applicant would like to apply with student visa. * An applicant who has completed one’s secondary education, 12 years of education,(high school graduation level) at home country. (It includes a case that due to education system in one’s country, the total study years up to high school graduation is less than 12 years) In addition, one has desires to enter higher education such as university, graduate school and so forth. * Requirement for Japanese language proficiency(At the time of application); JLPT N5 equivalent and/or above certificate is required. Alternatively, Japanese language study certificate of more than 150 hours and more is required. Application Period: Wednesday July 1st, to Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026 Reception hours: 9:30 am to 5:30 pm (break 12:00 to 1:00 pm) Monday through Friday (＊Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays) Application Procedures: An applicant brings the following application documents (originals), and passport & resident card to the school in person accompanied by one’s financial guarantor. (※Please give us advance notice for application) . (※ Consult us if you live far away from Osaka) Screening Fee: An applicant will be asked to settle screening fee of JPY20,000 into our designated bank account once we confirm receipt of application. Note that all the bank charges need to be covered by the payer. Our bank details will be informed at the time of receipt of application. ＊As a rule, fees once paid will not be refunded Required Documents: 1. Application form (specified paper) 1 set 2. Pledge (specified paper) 1 pc 3. Diploma certificate from high school and/or above all the higher educations (In case you are still studying in university, hand in graduation expectation certificate first and, hand in diploma later on) (original) *It will be returned after confirmation 1 pc each 4. Transcripts from high school (and higher educations) 1 pc each 5. Medical certificate 1 pc 6. Japanese proficiency certificate and/or 1 pc each Japanese language study certificate (original) 7. Face photo (4 x 3 cm) 2 pcs (Attach 1 of 2 on the application form) *Note that applicant can be required for additional documents. Screening: Screening will be conducted on required documents & interviews and, school committee will decide on admission (pass or fail) . Notice of the result: Result of screening will be noticed to the applicant or an appointed person. Details of entrance procedures will be given to those who are admitted at the sametime. Entrance Procedures: Successful applicants need to settle the following amount into our designated account (details will be noticed along with the admission notice) by the given date. Certificate for the admission will be issued, and entrance procedures will be implemented upon confirmation of receipt of the payment. Admission Fee & Tuitions: One year & six-month Preparatory Education Course (Total amount for one and a half years) JPY 1,192,337 . (Details) | Entrance | Tuition | Study materials | Facility
maintenance | Activities | Total | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | ¥100,000 | ¥930,000 | ¥47,137 | ¥85,500 | ¥29,700 | ¥1,192,337 | ※Basically, paid fees (application fees, tuition fees etc. ,) will not be refunded. However, if student withdraws from school timing indicated

FAQs

Who is eligible to apply for the October 2026 course?

Foreign nationals without Japanese nationality who meet all listed conditions, including having more than a year of residence status in Japan (with specific visa exceptions) and completion of secondary education (high school level) with intent to enter higher education.

What Japanese language proficiency is required at the time of application?

A JLPT N5 equivalent certificate or higher is required, or alternatively a Japanese language study certificate showing more than 150 hours of study.

What is the screening fee and how is it handled?

Applicants must pay a screening fee of JPY 20,000 into the center’s designated bank account after the application receipt is confirmed. Bank charges must be covered by the payer, and fees paid are not refundable as a rule.

How do tuition refunds work if a student withdraws?

Partial refunds may be available if withdrawal is due to illness or unavoidable reasons, or after principal consent following successful university entrance and completed enrollment procedures. Refund ratios depend on the withdrawal timing: one-year (end of September = 1/2), one-year and six-month (end of March = 2/3; end of September = 1/3).

Oct 5, 2026

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