WHICH SCHOOL
DO YOU CHOOSE?

Data of Japanese Language
Schools in Kanagawa (*)

(*) As of May 2024

20 Japanese Language Schools
3,276 Graduation cap icon International Students
680K Yen Pouch icon Estimated
School Expenses
**Only for the first year,
including entrance fees

【Sources】
Number of schools and students: 2024 Survey of International Students Enrolled at Universities in Kanagawa Prefecture
Tuition fees: STUDY in JAPAN

Necessary Procedures for Studying at a Language School
Necessary Procedures for Studying at a Language School

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Step 1
Contact and
Information Gathering

Confirm the expenses.
Collect school information.

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Step 2
Course Selection

Submit the application documents
to the school.

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Step 3
Submission of
Immigration Application
Documents

The school submits the application
documents to the immigration bureau.
Issuance of the Certificate of
Eligibility (COE) announced

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Step 4
Tuition Payment

Pay tuition fees
according to the
designated method.

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Step 5
Visa Application &
Airline Ticket

Visa application at
the embassy/consulate
Arrange flight tickets and
receive them.

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Step 6
University icon Entry to a Japanese Language School

One Day of a Student in Kanagawa

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Students enjoying lunch during the lunch break (12:40–)
Two students reviewing study materials with an open book (13:15–16:40)
Part-time staff serving customers at a café (18:00–)

List of Language Schools
in Kanagawa

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Here is the list of Japanese language schools in Kanagawa Prefecture

Download the list of schools

Data of Vocational Schools
in Kanagawa (*)

(*) As of May 2024

96 Vocational Schools
3,376 Graduation cap icon International Students
900K Yen Pouch icon Estimated
School Expenses
**Only for the first year,
including entrance fees

【Sources】
Number of schools and students: 2024 Survey of International Students Enrolled at Universities in Kanagawa Prefecture
Tuition fees: STUDY in JAPAN

Necessary Procedures for Studying at a Vocational School
Necessary Procedures for Studying at a Vocational School

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Step 1
Information Gathering

Confirm required language skills
and expenses.

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Hands using a smartphone to search for information
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Step 2
School Selection

<12 months before>
Gather school information
and application materials.
Confirm admission requirements
and entrance exam.

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Close-up of two students studying with their notebooks open
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Step 3
Language Test

Take the required tests
JLPT, EJU, TOEFL,
IELTS, SAT, IB etc.

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A woman is taking an exam.
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Step 4
Admission Application

<6 to 9 months before >
Submit required documents to
preferred schools.
Pay the application fee.

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Step 5
Examination

Document screening
Interview
Take the entrance exam.

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Students celebrating admission or acceptance in front of a school
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Step 6
Admission Procedure

Receive an admission letter.
Pay tuition fees.

A woman shaking hands with an interviewer
Piggy bank and US dollars illustrating education costs
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Step 7
Visa Application &
Airline Ticket

Visa application
Arrange flight tickets and
receive them.

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Step 8
University icon Entry to a Vocational School

One Day of a Student in Kanagawa

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Student taking notes during class (10:30–12:00)
Students enjoying lunch during the lunch break (12:00–13:00)
Two students reviewing study materials with an open book (13:00–14:30)
Students studying in a group using computers (14:40–16:10)
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List of Vocational Schools
in Kanagawa

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Here is the list of vocational schools in Kanagawa Prefecture

Download the list of schools

Data of Universities
in Kanagawa (*)

(*) As of May 2024

50 Universities
*Graduate schools : 41 schools
7,199 Graduation cap icon International Students
*Including Graduate school students
*Universities(5,028),
Graduate schools(2,173)
Public universities 820K Yen Pouch icon Estimated
School Expenses
**Only for the first year,
including entrance fees
Private universities 1,100K Yen Pouch icon Estimated
School Expenses
**Only for the first year,
including entrance fees

【Sources】
Number of schools and students: 2024 Survey of International Students Enrolled at Universities in Kanagawa Prefecture
Tuition fees: STUDY in JAPAN

Necessary Procedures for Studying at Universities
Necessary Procedures for Studying at Universities

Process image
Step 1
Information Gathering

Confirm required language skills
and expenses.

Hands operating a tablet to search for information
Hands using a smartphone to search for information
image image
Step 2
School Selection

<12 months before>
Gather school information
and application materials.
Confirm admission requirements
and entrance exam.

Students discussing study content while looking at a laptop
Close-up of two students studying with their notebooks open
image image
Step 3
Language Test

Take the required tests
JLPT, EJU, TOEFL,
IELTS, SAT, IB etc.

Photo of a pencil and an answer sheet
A woman is taking an exam.
image image
Step 4
Admission Application

<6 to 9 months before >
Submit required documents to
preferred schools.
Pay the application fee.

A man receiving documents at a service counter
A woman posting documents into a mailbox
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Step 5
Examination

Document screening
Interview
Take the entrance exam.

A woman in a suit talking with an interviewer
Students celebrating admission or acceptance in front of a school
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Step 6
Admission Procedure

Receive an admission letter.
Pay tuition fees.

A woman shaking hands with an interviewer
Piggy bank and US dollars illustrating education costs
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Step 7
Visa Application &
Airline Ticket

Visa application
Arrange flight tickets and
receive them.

Photo of a computer screen showing a visa application page
Photo of a passport and boarding pass
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Step 8
University icon Entry to University

One Day of a Student in Kanagawa

Three students studying with laptops in a library (8:50–10:20)
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Students enjoying lunch during the lunch break (12:00–13:00)
Two students reviewing study materials with an open book (13:00–14:30)
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List of Universities
in Kanagawa

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Here is the list of universities in Kanagawa Prefecture

Download the list of schools