Yokohama YMCA College - Admission Information for Audit Students (J3) - April 2026 Admission

Oct 5, 2026

Admission information for audit students (J3) at Yokohama YMCA College, Department of Japanese Language Studies, covering the four language-skills training focus and participation options for audit learners. The document explains three course types (A/B for different levels of regular study, and C for JLPT preparation), each with term dates, daily class hours, schedule limits, and holiday closures. It also outlines student recruitment caps, application requirements including education background and visa needs, and course-appropriate Japanese proficiency targets (e.g., N2, JLPT levels).

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Admission Information for Audit Students (J3)

Department of Japanese Language Studies

Course Types and Terms (A/B/C)

Class Hours and Schedule

Application Requirements and Visa

Levels and Exam Tracks

Fees

Academic Year 2026 Department of Japanese Language Admission Information for Audit Students （J3） April 2026 Admission October 2026 Admission Y o k oh a m a YM CA C o ll e g e YMCA College of Human Services Website [https://jls.yokohamaymca.ac.jp/en/home/](https://jls.yokohamaymca.ac.jp/en/home/) Yokohama YMCA College At the Yokohama YMCA, Department of Japanese Language Studies, you will be trained thoroughly in all the following four areas of Japanese language; listening, speaking, reading, and writing, aiming to learn genuine Japanese. Audit Students can participate in some of our classes apart from our regular students. ■Type of Courses： There are three types of Japanese course which audit students may attend, according to the purposes of study and levels of Japanese language. For courses A and B, the school will issue a certificate of attendance at the end of the studying period. | Course | Start of Term | Studying Period | | --- | --- | --- | | A: Audit Students for the Regular Japanese Course | April 2026 | 6 months (April 2026 to September 2026) | | | October 2026 | 6 months (October 2026 to March 2027) | ★This course is aimed for training Japanese language from introduction level to intermediate level. You will be able to master basic Japanese communication skills that will help you in your everyday life. | Course | Starting Time | Studying Period | | --- | --- | --- | | B: Audit Students for Japanese and
Culture Studies Course | April 2026 | 6 months (April 2026 to September 2026) | | | October 2026 | 6 months (October 2026 to March 2027) | ★This course is aimed for training Japanese language of advanced level. You will be able to master practical Japanese communication skills that will help secure employment, pursue further studies, and deal with various scenes in your social life. | Course | Start of Time | Studying Period | | --- | --- | --- | | C: Audit Students for
Japanese Language Proficiency Test Preparation Course | May 2026 | 6 weeks (May 25 to July 3, 2026) | | | October 2026 | 6 weeks (October 26 to December 4, 2026) | ★This course is aimed for training practical ability for passing the nearest Japanese Language Proficiency Test at the level of N1 and N2 . ■Number of Students Recruiting： Each course is only limited to a maximum of 20 students. Class Hours： ■ ●For Courses A and B: 3 periods a day, 5 days a week from Monday to Friday. (15 periods a week, 16 weeks in 6 months.) | Homeroom | First Period | Second Period | Third Period | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 9:00-9:10 | 9:10-10:00 | 10:10-11:00 | 11:10-12:00 | * Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and on National Holidays. *Long Vacations: Please check the annual schedule for specific dates. ☆Summer Vacation ( about 3 weeks from late July to mid-August) ☆Winter Vacation ( about 3 weeks from late December to mid-January) ●For Course C: 2 periods a day, 5 days a week from Monday to Friday.(10 periods a week, 60 periods in 6 weeks) | First Period | Second Period | | --- | --- | | 13:00～13:50 | 14:00～14:50 | * Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and on National Holidays. Yokohama YMCA College ■Application Requirements： 1) The applicant for course A must basically be 15 years old or above and have completed at least 9 years of formal education (equal to junior high school in Japan) in their home country. 2) The applicant for course B must basically be 18 years old or above and have completed at least 12 years of formal education (equal to high school in Japan), or meets requirements for admission into high education such as universities in their home country. 3) All applicant must obtain a valid visa. 4) The applicant for course B (Japanese and Culture Studying Course) must have a Japanese language ability equivalent to N2 level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. ■Levels: Proceed to Graduate Schools, Universities, or Special Colleges. Find job or reside permanently in Japan.

FAQs

What training areas does the Department of Japanese Language Studies focus on for audit students?

Audit students are trained thoroughly in listening, speaking, reading, and writing to help them learn genuine Japanese.

What course options are available for audit students, and how do they differ?

There are three options: Course A for introduction to intermediate regular Japanese, Course B for advanced-level Japanese and culture studies, and Course C for practical JLPT preparation with specific week-long study periods.

What are the main application requirements for Courses A and B?

Course A applicants must generally be 15+ and have completed at least 9 years of formal education; Course B applicants must generally be 18+ and have completed at least 12 years of formal education or meet higher-education entry requirements, and all applicants must obtain a valid visa.

Oct 5, 2026

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