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It is perfect for those who wish to pursue further studies at technical schools, universities and graduate schools, or work in Japan.  \n■Course Structure： There are two type of courses according to the purposes of study.  \n\n| Course | Start of Term | Course Length |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| A: Regular Japanese Course | April 2025 | 1 year (April 2025 to March 2026) |\n|  | October 2025 | 1 year (October 2025 to September 2026) |\n\n★This course aims to develop Japanese language ability from elementary to intermediate level. You will be able to master basic Japanese communication skills that will help your everyday life.  \n\n| Course | Start of Term | Course Length |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| B: Japanese and Culture Studies Course | April 2025 | 1 year (April 2025 to March 2026) |\n|  | October 2025 | 1 year (October 2025 to September 2026) |\n\n★This course aims to develop Japanese language ability at an advanced level.  \nYou will be able to master practical Japanese communication skills that will help you secure employment, pursue further studies, and deal with various social situations.  \n※Students that complete the Regular Japanese Course will be allowed to take an additional year in the Japanese and Culture Studies Course. The study period will be two years in total.  \n※The school will issue graduation certificates for students who enroll for a certain period and meet the required attendance percentages and grades.  \n■Maximum Enrollment： 120 students in total.  \n（Regular Japanese Course: 80 students, Japanese and Culture Studies Course: 40 students）※The maximum number of students in each class is 20.  \nClass Hours：  \n■  \nA/B Course: 5 hours a day, 5 days a week from Monday to Friday  \n(25 hours a week, 36 weeks a year, total of 900 periods)  \n\n| Homeroom | First Period | Second Period | Third Period | Fourth Period | Fifth Period |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| 9:00～9:10 | 9:10～10:00 | 10:10～11:00 | 11:10～12:00 | 13:00～13:50 | 14:00～14:50 |\n\n※No classes on Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays.  \n※Long Vacations: Please check the Annual Schedule for further details.  \n☆Summer Holidays (about 3 weeks from late July to mid-August)  \n☆Autumn Holidays (about 3 weeks from mid-September to early October)  \n☆Winter Holidays (about 3 weeks from late December to mid-January)  \n☆Spring Holidays (about 3 weeks from mid-March to early April)  \nYOKOHAMA YMCA COLLEGE  \n■Application Requirements：  \n①Applicants must have completed 12 years of formal education or have the entrance qualifications for higher education such as universities in their home country,  \n② Applicants for the Regular Japanese Course must have a Japanese language ability equivalent to the Japanese Language Proficiency Test N5 (about 150 hours of Japanese language studies) .  \n③Applicants for the Japanese and Culture Studies Course must have a Japanese language ability equivalent to the N2 level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test.  \n④Applicants must have a contact person residing in Japan.  \n■Levels:  \n\n|  |  |  |  | Proceed to graduate schools, universities or special colleges/Find jobs or reside permanently in Japan / Return to home country |  |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n|  |  |  |  | | | |  | |\n|  |  |  |  |  |  | Advanced\u003Cbr>Ⅰ\u003Cbr>EJU (300/400)\u003Cbr>JLPT N1 |  |  |\n|  |  |  |  |  | Advanced\u003Cbr>Ⅰ\u003Cbr>EJU (300/400)\u003Cbr>JLPT N1 |  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |  | Intermediate\u003Cbr>Ⅱ\u003Cbr>EJU (200/400)\u003Cbr>JLPT N2 |  |  |  |  |\n|  |","cbCaicaJCAv0HzQu","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaicaJCAv0HzQu","pdf",544669,16,"English","# Admission Information\n## Intakes and Course Structure\n## Enrollment and Class Hours\n## Holidays\n## Application Requirements and Levels\n## Visa Type and Application Period","[{\"question\":\"What are the available start dates for the Japanese Language Studies program in 2025?\",\"answer\":\"The document lists April 2025 admission and October 2025 admission.\"},{\"question\":\"What is the difference between the Regular Japanese Course and the Japanese and Culture Studies Course?\",\"answer\":\"The Regular Japanese Course develops skills from elementary to intermediate levels for daily communication, while the Japanese and Culture Studies Course aims at advanced-level practical communication for employment, further studies, and social situations.\"},{\"question\":\"What language and eligibility requirements must applicants meet?\",\"answer\":\"Applicants must have completed 12 years of formal education or qualify for higher education. 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