STUDENT RECRUITMENT GUIDE - Japanese Language Department - Academic Year 2027 - Admission Policy, Courses & Requirements

Oct 5, 2026

Student Recruitment Guide for the Japanese Language Department at Shimada Educational Institute (Fukuoka Kokudo Kensetsu Technical College, KOKUSEN) for the Academic Year 2027. The guide explains the admission policy aligned with the school motto and GLI Education, outlines course types and enrollment capacity, and lists detailed eligibility requirements including age, prior education, Japanese proficiency levels, visa-related compliance, and financial and health conditions. It also describes the application and selection process and required documents, including validity periods and translation requirements.

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STUDENT RECRUITMENT GUIDE Japanese Language Department Academic Year 2027 Shimada Educational Institute Fukuoka Kokudo Kensetsu Technical College (KOKUSEN) 2-7-8 Sanchiku , Hakata-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka 〒812-0887 Tel: 092-501-3261 | Fax: 092-502-0210 | [http://www.kokusen.ac.jp](http://www.kokusen.ac.jp) ADMISSION POLICY ■ Our school is guided by the school motto 'Passion, Effort, Sincerity' and aims to nurture individuals who will make the world a better place through the practice of 'GLI Education' (Global, Local, Individual) . We welcome applicants with the following qualities: • Passion and Sincerity: Empathy with the school motto and the ability to engage sincerely in daily study. • Global and Local Perspective: Desire to develop one's own individuality while contributing to the local community and the world. • Communication Skills: An attitude of actively engaging with others across language and cultural barriers to foster mutual understanding. • Will to Create the Future: A commitment to the shared goal of 'creating a better world than the one we were born into' and a determination to study and improve oneself toward that end. ■ COURSES & ENROLLMENT CAPACITY | Department | Course | Duration | Enrollment | Start | Curriculum Goal | Visa Status | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Japanese Language Department | Higher Education Preparation 1-Year Course | 1 Year | 40 | April | Attain B2-level Japanese proficiency (CEFR for Japanese Language Education) required for higher education. | Student | | | Higher Education Preparation 2-Year Course | 2 Years | 80 | April | Same as above | Student | | | Higher Education Preparation 1.5-Year Course | 1.5 Years | 20 | October | Same as above | Student | ■ ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Applicants must meet all of the following conditions: (1) Must have completed 12 or more years of school education abroad, or have completed an equivalent curriculum. (2) Must be 18 years of age or older at the time of enrollment. (3) Must meet the following basic academic requirements: • 2-Year Course: A1-level Japanese proficiency OR 150+ hours of Japanese study history. • 1.5-Year Course: A2-level Japanese proficiency. • 1-Year Course: B1-level Japanese proficiency. Reference standards: A1: JLPT N5 / J.TEST F / NAT-TEST Level 5 / JPT 315 pts A2: JLPT N4 / J.TEST E / NAT-TEST Level 4 / JPT 375 pts B1: JLPT N3 / J.TEST D / NAT-TEST Level 3 / JPT 430 pts Valid proficiency tests: JLPT, J.TEST, NAT-TEST, JPT. Documents must show test name, level, and score. Study history certification (150+ hours) must be issued by an educational institution (university, vocational school, junior/senior high school, or Japanese language school) and include: name, address, contact of issuer, study period, and total study hours. (4) Must have a strong will to study Japanese. (5) Must have the financial capacity to pay tuition and living expenses during the study period in Japan, or have a reliable financial sponsor. (6) Must not have violated Japanese laws and received any penalty. Must not have previously been denied a Certificate of Eligibility for a 'Student' visa (unless the school determines a re-application is appropriate) . (7) For emergency communication and daily guidance purposes, must have basic communication ability in English, Nepali, or Hindi (the school's designated student guidance languages) . (8) Must be in good physical and mental health, and must comply with Japanese laws and school regulations. ■ APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS (1) Application Period: 1-Year / 2-Year Courses (April intake): August 31, 2026 – October 30, 2026 1.5-Year Course (October intake): March 1, 2027 – April 30, 2027 Monday – Friday (excluding Japanese national holidays), 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (2) How to Apply: Submit the Application Form (Form 1) and Resume/Statement of Purpose (Form 2) to the school. Email: [kokusen@mocha.ocn.ne.jp](kokusen@mocha.

FAQs

What qualities does the school seek in applicants?

Applicants are welcomed for their passion and sincerity, global and local perspective, communication skills across language and culture, and a strong will to create the future through study and self-improvement.

What eligibility requirements apply to each course length?

Applicants must meet age and schooling requirements and satisfy course-level Japanese proficiency: 2-Year Course requires A1-level Japanese or 150+ hours of study history; 1.5-Year Course requires A2-level; 1-Year Course requires B1-level, along with the listed documentation and test standards.

How is the application submitted and how are students selected?

Submit the Application Form (Form 1) and Resume/Statement of Purpose (Form 2) by the specified period. Selection is conducted through screening via interview (online or in-person) and document review, and results are sent by email about one week after the interview.

Oct 5, 2026

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