Yes! Our support services are completely free. We work as an official agent for different Japanese Institutes and we can guide you with the school and program selection, school application, visa process, pre-departure information and on arrival support.
Broadening your knowledge of other cultures Japan is a unique destination, full of culture, tradition and welcoming people. It also provides high quality education and the opportunity for student visa holders to work up to 28 hours per week.
Japan has thousands of language schools, that’s why we recommend you to contact us, we will help you to revise the best options for you!
There are different visas that allow you to study in Japan such as Working Holiday, Working Visas, Resident Visas can allow you to study and work!
Tourist Visas also allow you to study but the length varies depending on your nationality and you are not allowed to work.
If you don’t have any of the other visas but you want to study and have the work permit then a student visa is the best option.
Selecting the right Japanese language school depends on your learning goals, desired location, and budget. Our job is to advise you about the best schools for your goals.
This depends on the school but usually they will accept students between 18 to 65 years old.
The cost of living depends on several things, like the city you will live in, the area, your accommodation type, etc.. But we estimate that in cities like Tokyo you will be spending around 140,000 JPY and other cities 110,000 JPY. Immigration requires certain funds to be able to issue visas, so please contact us for more information.
The application process for Japanese language schools usually takes 6 to 8 months before your intended start date. This period of time includes preparing and submitting application forms, gathering necessary documentation (such as passport, academic transcripts, proof of financial means, health and study records), and awaiting acceptance confirmation. Some schools have specific deadlines or entry periods .Additionally, popular schools fill up quickly, so early application is advisable. Please contact us for further information.
Unlike universities, there’s no official ranking system for language schools in Japan. The best school depends on individual needs, such as location, course offerings, and extracurricular activities. Contact us for guidance!
It is possible. But the procedures to follow are a bit complicated and we don’t recommend you bring your pet, as this will reduce the options of accommodation that you can find and will increase your living expenses. For further information about requirements for your pets travel abroad, we recommend checking out this site:
http://www.maff.go.jp/aqs/english/animal/im_index.html
or
https://www.maff.go.jp/aqs/animal/dog/attach/pdf/import-other-42.pdf
To import medicines from overseas is subject to control by the Pharmaceutical Affairs Law and the Customs Law to prevent health hazard caused by defective products.Therefore, when you enter into Japan, procedures should be done depending on your bringing medicines even if you have medicines for personal use. You can find more information in this site:
https://www.mhlw.go.jp/english/policy/health-medical/pharmaceuticals/01.html
When living abroad it is always important to care about our health, so we must be informed about the health system of the country you will be living in. According to Japanese law, visitors staying in Japan for 3 months or longer, holding a student visa, are obliged to join the National Health Insurance plan.
If you visit the hospital for illness or injury, you will be responsible for 30% of your medical expenses. Upon arrival in Japan, you will need to apply at the municipal office where you live. Insurance premiums may vary depending on the municipality and income you have.
Nevertheless, if you come to Japan with a short-term visa, you’re not permitted to join the National Health Insurance. Please be sure to purchase overseas travel insurance prior to coming to Japan to deal with unexpected illnesses or accidents.
Japan schools estimate that it takes around 2 years to reach an Advanced Japanese level (JLPT N1) if you come as a beginner, of course it depends on each person’s dedication to their studies.
As the lessons are taught directly in Japanese you must learn Hiragana, Katakana, vocabulary and basic grammar before travelling. Some schools require you to have at least 150 hours of Japanese study.
Students holding a student visa may work part-time, up to 28 hours a week, after obtaining an “Unqualified Activity Permit” at the airport upon arrival. However there are restrictions on the type of work, so please contact us for more information. If you have not applied for a “non-qualified activity permit” or if you have a short-term visa, you cannot work part-time.
The jobs that you can find in Japan are highly related to your Japanese level and how dynamic you are. Most of the jobs international students find are in convenience stores, restaurants, hotels, practically in the hospitality industry and as English or their own language teaching.
It highly depends on the region and place you work but the minimum hourly wage in Japan is over ¥1,000 yen. An estimate could be between ¥1,200 yen per hour, if you work 28 hours per week that would be around ¥134,400 yen per month.
Be careful not to overwork as it can affect your studies, moreover the amount of hours you’re allowed to work is 28 hours/week.
Japanese bank accounts for foreigners are restricted to local use, international transactions cannot be done until you have been in japan for 6 months. That’s why we recommend the following options:
Cash: This is only recommended for small amounts of money. Remember not all currencies can be exchanged in Japan, that’s why we recommend you to bring the most common currencies such as American Dollars or Euros.
Bring your savings/debit card: The simplest method is to bring a savings/debit account and withdraw money in an ATM. 7ven Bank has the best exchange rate.
Online transfer: There are some applications like Wise, revolut and Worldremit that can allow you to make international transactions from your home country, but banks in Japan won’t allow you to issue a card until you have been there for 6 months.
Credit card: This is always useful in case of emergencies. You can ask your parents to issue an extension of their credit card for your use or you can bring your personal credit card, as we said this is always useful in case of emergencies.
We recommend that you bring around 200,000 yen, you can use the money to pay accommodation, purchase of household items or food expenses.
No, the earnings you get by working in Japan are an extra support to cover certain expenses, but you need to have sufficient funds to cover the tuition of your course and stay.