Tokyo University of Social Welfare | Japanese Language program

Tokyo University of Social Welfare TOP ＞ Japanese Language program

Japanese Language Program, Tokyo University of Social Welfare

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Years to attend, Enrollment date

Two Years, April / September admission, 2010

Campuses

Ikebukuro Campus, Nagoya Campus

Program characteristics

The Japanese Language Program, Tokyo University of Social Welfare is a preparatory program for international students who want to enter Tokyo University of Social Welfare as regular students. Students are expected to obtain proficiency in Japanese language (especially in reading and writing) which will be required when they study at universities in Japan. The program also offers students the opportunity to deepen their understanding of Japan through its social, industrial and cultural phenomena. The program has two academic semesters and admits students twice a year-Spring and autumn. Our experienced teachers will conduct interactive, i.e., discussion-oriented classes for international students, according to each student’s language ability.

Admissions Information

1. Qualifications for Application

(1) Those who have completed 12 or more years of formal schooling and are eligible to enter colleges/universities in their home countries or those whom Tokyo university of Social Welfare has judged to have scholastic abilities equivalent to the above.

(2) Those whose Japanese Level is equivalent to the N5 or higher level of Japanese Language Proficiency Test “JLPT”, the primary level or higher of Global Network Kentei “GNK”, or the Level F or higher of the J-Test.

2. Application Procedure

(1) Fill out all entries in “Survey Slip for Studying Abroad” （「留(りゅう)学(がく)調(ちょう)査(さ)票(ひょう)」）and then send it by fax or e-mail within the period above-mentioned.

(2) Pay the entrance exam fee and prepare all documents concerning with admission to university, and
then send it to the address mentioned below.

(3) Fix the date of it and conduct the examination. After making the application and then adjust the place, the date of exam on individual contact.

(4) Let all applicants know whether s/he has passed the exam, we apply certificate of eligibility in each at immigration office.

(5) After admitting the application of it, let person qualified know that s/he passed and then the person who has passed pay tuition fee to designated account.

(6) After confirming of reception of fees, we send “Eligibility of Certificate” and “Certificate of Admission” to the said person and then s/he follows the necessary for an application of student visa.

＜Mailing Address＞
Tokyo University of Social Welfare
Ikebukuro campus
4-23-1, Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo 170-8426
TEL：+81-3-3987-6602　FAX+81-3-3987-8403
Mail：international@ad.tokyo-fukushi.ac.jp

3. Application Materials

1	Application Form	Prescribed form. Must be filled out by applicant.
2	Reason for Application	Prescribed form. Must be filled out by applicant.
3	Health Record	Prescribed form. Medical examinations must be taken within three months of application. Must be filled out by an authorized medical facility.
4	Academic Transcript	Academic Transcript(s) from senior high school and from a college were applicant last attended (if any).
5	Certificate of Graduation or Original Diploma	Certificate(s) of graduation of senior high school and a college where applicant last attended (if any). If applicant is still attending a school, a document to prove his/her expected date of graduation. If applicant is from China, an original diploma.
6	Certificate of Proficiency in Japanese Language (Certificate of studying Japanese)	Prescribed form. The certificate of Japanese language study in your country. The period and number of hours of studying Japanese must be described. Attach “JLPT” certificate of results and scores or certificate of other kinds of Japanese Tests if you have any. * Learning time of Japanese language is needed for 150 hours or more * In case you don’t receive the certificate, attach the admission ticket of each examination (copy) on Japanese language.
7	Certificate of Financial Support	Prescribed form. Must be filled out by financial sponsor.
8	Photos(10 pieces)	4x3cm. Each of the ten photos must be identical. Must have the applicant’s name and nationality on the back. One of the photos must be pasted on the fixed place of the application form. The photo must be taken full-faced, without hat, background and the features of applicant should be clear. The photo should be taken within three months of application. The photos that are printed out from P.C. are not accepted.
9	Photocopy of Remittance Information of Application fee	Photocopy of the document to prove the remittance of application fee (e.g., payment slip) issued by a banking facility.
10	Copy of Passport	Photocopy of all pages, including blank pages, of applicant’s passport. Each page must be copied on A4 sized paper.
11	Certificate of Employment	Only in case applicant is/was working in home country.
12	Letter of Guarantee	Prescribed form. Must be filled out by guarantee.
13	Copy of Family Register	In case applicant is from China, must be submitted with photocopy of description od all family members, and photo of all pages. Must be the latest issued. For applicant from other countries, Birth Certificate etc. must be required.

＜Documents to be submitted by financial sponsor＞
1) In case applicant is self-sponsored.

1	Bank Statement	Must be issued by a banking facility. Must show sufficient amount in the name of applicant.
2	Certificate of Employment	Must be issued by a firm where applicant is working. Must state the nature and position of work and how long the applicant has been working.
3	Certificate of Income (for three years)	Must be issued by a firm where applicant is working. Must state applicant’s annual income.
4	Proof(s) of Scholarship(s)	Only in case applicant is to receive any scholarship. Must state the name of the sponsor, the amount of scholarship and the period during which the scholarship will be paid. Must be submitted with a brochure etc. providing a detailed explanation of the scholarship.

2) In case applicant will be sponsored by a financial sponsor who lives in Japan.

1	Certificate of Employment of financial sponsor	In case the financial sponsor is manager/executive director/owner of a firm or owner etc. must submit an official transcript of Company Registration in place of Certificate of Employment. In case the financial sponsor is self-employed person, must submit a copy of income tax return.
2	Certificate of Income Tax of financial sponsor (for three years)	Must be issued from either tax office or city/town/village office. Must show annual gross income of the financial sponsor. Withholding tax slips are not acceptable.
3	Certificate of Residence of the financial sponsor	The certificate must include all names of the residents at the financial sponsor’s household. In case financial sponsor is a non-Japanese national, Certificate of Registered Matter, including all names of the residents at the financial sponsor’s household and a photocopy of Alien Registration Card are required.
4	Certificate of Seal-Impression of the financial sponsor	The same seal as in this certificate must be placed on “Certificate of Financial Support”.
5	Bank Statement	Bank Statement in the name of financial sponsor must be submitted.
6	Document to prove relationship between applicant and financial sponsor	A document to prove the relationship, family member or relative etc., must be submitted.

3) In case applicant will be financially supported by remittance from outside of Japan.

1	Certificate of Employment	Must be issued from a firm or an organization etc. where financial sponsor is working. Must be stated the position of work and how long the said person has been working. In case the financial sponsor is a manager/executive director/owner of a firm etc. must be submitted an official transcript (copy) of Company Registration or Business License in place of Certificate of Employment.
2	Income Statement of the Financial Sponsor (for three years)	Must be issued by a firm where the financial sponsor is working. Must show his/her annual income.
3	Bank Statement	Must be issued by a banking facility. Must show sufficient amount in the name of the financial sponsor. In case the remittance is made from China, photocopies of the saving account must be attached, too. (e.g., 存款単)
4	Document to prove relationship between applicant and financial sponsor (e.g. certificate of birth, family register, etc.)	For example; An equivalent to Japan’s family register or Certificate of Residence, including all the names of the resident at the financial sponsor’s household or Birth Certificate. In case of China, an explanation on relationship authorized by a notary public.

* It must be described in bank account that is sufficient amount to support an applicant’s expenses. In case of Chinese financial sponsor, it is needed a hundred thousand CN Yuan or more in bank account.
* Note: Recently, the Immigration Bureau of Japan is conducting stricter inspections of documents submitting by applicants for the visa status “Student” since the number of illegal residents and illegal workers who entered Japan as “Student” is marked increasing. Therefore, the Immigration Bureau is requesting some additional documents to be submitted for those applicants from countries/areas where account for a large number of Immigration Act violators.

４．Application Fee and Designated Bank Account

1) Entrance Exam Fee

Japanese Language Program: 10,000 JPN Yen

* Payment must be under applicant’s own responsibility. Once the payment has been transferred, application fee is not refundable for any reason and regardless of the result of the screening.

2) The Process of Entrance Examination

Interview

Written exam

* Entrance Examination will be enforced at the said local. After application, its date, time and place will be conveyed to each applicant. 4. Tuition and fees to be paid in the first school year
Applicants from college/university/Japanese language school has concluded with TUSW is exempted an admission fee as a special scholarship.

(1)Japanese Language Program

Payment Options	1) A lump-sum payment	2) Payment in installments		Freshman from partner school (Exemption of Admission fee）
Payment Options	1) A lump-sum payment	First year	Second year	Freshman from partner school (Exemption of Admission fee）
Admission Fee	100,000- JPN Yen	100,000- Yen	－	0- Yen
Tuition	960,000- Yen	480,000- Yen	480,00- Yen	480,000- Yen
Facilities Fee	160,000- Yen	80,000- Yen	80,000- Yen	80,000- Yen
Miscellaneous Fees	110,000- Yen	55,000- Yen	55,000- Yen	55,000- Yen
AIU Student Insurance Fee	5,000- Yen	5,000- Yen	－	5,000- Yen
Total	1,335,000- Yen	720,000- Yen	615,000- Yen	620,000- Yen

(4) Designated Bank Account
Applicants for entering Isesaki campus

Bank	Branch	Account number	Account holder
Gunma Bank	Isesaki branch	Saving account 1619520	School of Social Welfare, Tokyo University of Social Welfare

Applicants for entering Ikebukuro campus

Bank	Branch	Account number	Account holder
Mizuho Bank	Ikebukuro branch	Saving account 2027852	School of Social Welfare, Tokyo University of Social Welfare

Applicants for entering Nagoya campus

Bank	Branch	Account number	Account holder
Mizuho Bank	Nagoya Branch	Saving account 2588523	Gakko Hojin Chaya Shirojiro Kinen Gakuen