Admission Process

To receive an admission application form, please contact us via the inquiry form.
People who would like to obtain a visa
Student Visa
Admission requirements
Applicants must be 18 years or older and have completed a 12-year curriculum or equivalent level
About student visas
Students who wish to study abroad long-term must obtain a student visa. It is possible to study for a maximum of 2 years.
* With a special permission, it is possible to work a maximum of 28 hours per week at a part-time job.
| Admission periods | April | July | October | January |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application deadline | October of the previous year | January | April | July |
| Issuance of the Certificate of Eligibility | end of February | mid-May | end of August | mid-November |
| Visa application | early March | early June | early September | early December |
Procedure Flow
1. Admission consultation
6 months or more prior
Explanation of the school and courses.

2. Prepare and submit documents
5 to 6 months prior
Please contact us for necessary documents.

3. Payment of application fee
5 months prior
Successful applicants will be contacted by Kyoshin Language Academy (hereinafter referred to as KLA) and asked to pay the application fee. Once payment has been confirmed, KLA will submit your application documents to the Japanese immigration office. Once your application has been accepted, the immigration office will issue the Certificate of Eligibility.
*Even in the event that the immigration office refuses to issue the Certificate of Eligibility, the application fee will not be refunded.

4. Tuition payment
1 to 2 months prior
Successful applicants will be asked to pay their tuition via international bank transfer. Once payment has been confirmed, KLA will mail the Certificate of Eligibility and an admission certificate.
*Any transfer fees must be paid by the applicant.

5. Visa application
3 to 4 weeks prior
Take your Certificate of Eligibility, admission certificate, and passport to your local Japanese embassy or consulate general and apply for your student visa.

6. Enter Japan
1 week prior
Once you have obtained your student visa, please inform KLA of the day you will enter Japan.

7. Entrance ceremony
First day
Short term stay
About short-term stay visa
Procedures for obtaining a short-term visa very according to nationality.Please refer to the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs website for further information.
Procedure Flow
1. Admission consultation
Explanation of the school and courses.

2. Application – Transfer of course fees
Please contact us for necessary documents.

3. Visa application
Please prepare the necessary documents on your own.

4. Enter Japan
Once you have obtained your student visa, please inform KLA of the day you will enter Japan.

5. Course start
People who don’t have a visa
Other Visa
People who are already living in Japan, do not need a short-term visa, or who will come to Japan on a working holiday visa can begin their studies immediately after completing the following brief procedures.
Procedure Flow
Procedure Flow
Admission consultation
Explanation of the school, courses, and necessary application documents.

2. Observe classes
Students who wish to observe our class environment, teachers, and teaching methodology may do so by coming for a tour of our school.

3. Application – Transfer of course fees
Please contact us for necessary documents.
