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Information regarding start dates

Q When can I commence my studies at YAMASA?
A There are two start dates per year for those students who would like to study Japanese for an extended period in the AIJP Course with a Student Visa - April and October. There are four possible start dates per year for these two courses if you do not require a Student Visa - April, July, October and January.

We also provide short term Japanese language courses where students can start on almost any Thursday throughout the year. These are setup for students who would like to study for a period of 2 to 12 weeks and need flexibility.

For more detailed information please take a look at the Course Comparison page or enquire directly to Yamasa.

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Requirements for enrollment

Q Is there an age limit for students?
A Students need to be at least 18 years of age to apply for a student visa. There is no maximum age limit. For students under 18 who would like to study at Yamasa please enquire directly.

Enquiries

Q Are courses divided up into different levels?
A Courses are divided into different levels.

In order to create an optimal learning environment each of Yamasa’s Japanese language courses are divided into levels.

Every student entering The Yamasa Institute sits assessment tests. Through these tests our teachers gain an understanding of each student’s current ability and places them in the class of their chosen course that best matches their ability.

There are also online tests for particular courses. We create classes to match each and every student's ability.

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Accommodation

Q Can I find accommodation that is close to the school?
A A unique feature of the Yamasa Institute is that we have our own accommodation facilities for each and every student that studies at Yamasa. It is important for each student to stay comfortably during their time in Japan to allow them to focus on their Japanese study.

Yamasa’s accommodation options include the dormitory style Student Village, a range of self-contained apartments.

All of the accommodation facilities are directly managed by Yamasa and have been built in quiet, safe neighbourhoods. All of the key necessities for comfortable living are located within walking distance of our accommodation. These include supermarkets, restaurants, a post office, convenience stores, and large shopping centres, among many other convenient facilities.

When renting accommodation in Japan a guarantor, key money, and a security deposit are required. However these are not required for Yamasa's accommodation. What's more, Yamasa's accommodation are equipped with all essential furniture, which allows students to concentrate on their studies as soon as they arrive.

Your living arrangements make up an important factor in ensuring your study experience in Japan becomes a success. This is why Yamasa provides secure accommodation to all students enrolled in a course at an affordable cost.

Accommodation

Access

Q Once I have arrived in Japan, what is the best way to get to Yamasa?
A There are two transport options for you to travel to Okazaki, once you have arrived in Japan. Yamasa Admissions staff will guide you in more detail through this process once you have enrolled in a course.
  • Train
A Yamasa staff member will come and meet you at Okazaki Station [CA52] if you decide to travel to Okazaki by JR train. This service is complimentary.
  • Our pickup service
The Airport Pick Up Service is from the Nagoya Chubu International Airport (Centrair). This service is not free. You have to pay 18,000 JPY in advance.

For more information please refer to the “How to get here from” page in the About Yamasa section of this site.

How to get to YAMASA

Daily Life

Q How much money do I need to live?
A Estimated monthly living expenses (when using our school’s most affordable dormitory):
Main Items
(Expenses) 		Amount (JPY)
Rent 30,000〜
Food 30,000〜
Entertainment, other 13,000〜
Insurance fees, etc. 2,000〜
Total 75,000〜
※When you live in our dormitory, utility costs (water, electricity, and gas) are, in principle, included in the rent.
Q Please tell me about part-time work (activities outside the scope of student status) for international students.
A You must obtain permission for “activities outside your visa status” on your own. By law, such work is limited to 28 hours per week. During long school holidays, you may work up to 8 hours per day, and up to 40 hours per week. At our school, we instruct students to engage in such part-time work only to the extent necessary to supplement living expenses during their study period. If it is determined that part-time work interferes with the student’s Japanese study, we may instruct the student to refrain from such activities.

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