Study in Japan
“Why do you aspire to study in Japan?”
“What are your goals and ambitions?”
These are some of the common questions we pose to those who seek our guidance on studying in Japan.
For close to 20 years, A to Z Language Centre has been a trusted source of information and support for students interested in pursuing education in Japan. We specialize in assisting students who wish to enroll in courses at Japanese language schools across the country.
Our diverse group of active students in Japan consists of individuals who are preparing for, currently pursuing, or nearing the completion of their tertiary education. Additionally, we cater to working professionals who are keen on enhancing their language skills through advanced or business Japanese courses, positioning themselves for career opportunities in Japan or Japanese companies worldwide.
The question arises: Should you contemplate studying in Japan?
Our resounding answer is always, “Absolutely, you should!” We firmly believe that acquiring fluency in another language unveils a plethora of possibilities and opens doors to exciting prospects.
千里の道も一歩から
The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step
Long-term Course
Study Duration
1 – 2 years (language school).
Intakes
January*, April, July*, October (*available at selected schools only)
Courses Available
Japanese language course, College Preparatory Course/Pre-U Course*, Business Japanese Course* (*available at selected schools only)
Visa
Student visa
Application Period
6-8 months before the intake starts.
Example, application period for April 2023 intake is in September-November 2022.
Application Requirements (including but not limited to)
1. Completed primary & secondary education.
2. Completed at least 150 hours of Japanese language studies or passed any JLPT.
3. Can show proof of funds required for studying 1 year in Japan (min RM120,000, may vary among applicants).
Who Should Consider Taking Long-term Courses?
★ Those who would like to level up their Japanese before applying for tertiary education institutions.
★ SPM/O-level graduates who would like to enroll College Preparatory Courses/Pre-U Courses in Japan.
★ Working adults who would like to be proficient in Japanese to be eligible for a job in Japan or Japanese companies around the world.
★ Those who would like to learn and master Japanese in the shortest time possible.
Short-term Course
Study Duration
1 week – 3 months.
Intakes
Varies among schools.
Some schools have new intakes every week!
Courses Available
Japanese language course.
Visa
Visitor visa
Application Period
Varies among schools.
Application Requirements
1. 15 years old and above only.
2. Those who could travel to Japan.
Who Should Consider Taking Short-term Courses?
★ Those planning to study in Japan (want to try out the classes before committing to study long-term).
★ Those going on a holiday in Japan.
★ Those who would like to pick up Japanese while taking a short break from work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, assistance is provided to students who wish to enroll in Japanese language schools in Japan.
I’d Like to Register/Seek Advice
We are likely not able to help with applications to universities and technical schools in Japan, mainly because these institutions require the applicants to prepare and submit all the documents by themselves.
We do not charge any agent fees.
Yes, you read that right, no agent fees required.
What you need to pay will be what’s required by the school you are applying to.
The requirements are (including but not limited to),
- Completed 12 years of formal education (primary & secondary education).
- Passed JLPT N2.
- Taken the required EJU exam (varies among courses).
The requirements are (including but not limited to),
- Completed 12 years of formal education (primary & secondary education).
- Passed JLPT N2.
※ Some courses/schools may require applicants to take certain EJU subjects.
To be eligible for a working visa, one has to (including but not limited to),
- Have graduated from university (bachelor’s degree & above).
- Passed JLPT N2.
- Be able to communicate fluently in Japanese.
No, because you do not fulfill the “completed 12 years of formal education” requirement.
6 years primary education + 5 years secondary education = 11 years (1 year short).
Please consider taking the College Preparatory Course/Pre-U Course offered by Japanese language schools like JET Academy and Akamonkai Japanese Language School.
This would depend, usually on the duration and the intensity of the class/course you are taking.
Kindly reach out to our person-in-charge for more details.
To be eligible for a student visa, you are required by the Japanese immigration to show proof that you have enough funds to cover the expenses without needing to rely on part-time jobs while studying in Japan.
Therefore, regardless if you intend to work part-time or not, you are still required to show that your sponsor has min. RM120,000 for your education in Japan.
Proof of Japanese language studies is considered important for the application; if you intend to proceed without submitting this document, you may risk not getting your C.O.E. issued by the Japanese immigration.
We would advise you to consider joining A to Z Language Centre’s Intensive Japanese Course prior to the application period. You can complete the required 150 hours in 2 months through our intensive course.
To find out more about A to Z Language Centre’s Intensive Japanese Course, kindly visit
https://atozlanguage.com/damansara/intensive/
No, because those travelling under visitor visas are not allowed to work in Japan.
Getting a scholarship before going to Japan is not common.
However, there are many scholarships available for international students who have studied at least 1 year in Japan, and intend to further their studies in Japanese universities or technical schools.
The scholarships we know of that Malaysians could apply before going to Japan are
- Kyoritsu Maintenance Scholarship (offered by Kyoritsu International Foundation)
- MEXT Scholarship (offered by government of Japan)