Japanese Language Institute of Sapporo

Admission Qualification

1. An applicant must have completed at least 12 years of school education or have an equivalent level of education.
2. An applicant must be sound in mind and body and willing to abide by Japanese laws and ordinances.

Time of Enrollment

Enrollment	Application Deadline	Announcement of admission
April	Late December	Mid-February
July	Early April	Mid-May
October	Early July	Late August
January	Early October	Mid-November

Note : Those wishing to obtain a student visa should enroll in April, July, October or January.
Note : Those already qualified to stay in Japan can apply any time of year.

From Application to Admission

1. Students submit required forms and pay the screening fee.
2. The school applies to the Sapporo Regional Immigration Bureau for issuance of the Certificate of Eligibility.
3. The Sapporo Regional Immigration Bureau issues the above-mentioned certificate.
4. We inform prospective students or their guarantors of the bank account into which tuition and other fees should be paid.

The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd., Sapporo Branch
(Nishi 26, Minami 6, Chuo-ku, Sapporo Japan)
Account name: Sapporo Kokusai Nihongo Gakuin
Account number: 0542806
SWIFT: BOTKJPJT
IBAN: 0005 637 0542806

5. After confirming the payment of tuition and other fees, we send the Certificate of Eligibility to prospective students or their guarantors.
6. Students apply for a student visa to the Japanese embassy or consulate of their countries.
7. Visa is issued.
8. Students arrive in Japan.
9. Students attend orientation before the start of classes.

Application Procedure

< Short term course >

Short term course is available at any time. Please send us an application form and 3 photos one month before you wish to start.

< Long term Course >

Note : Documents written in languages other than Japanese or English must be accompanied with either Japanese or English translation.

Documents to be prepared by prospective students

1	Application form	Designated form must be used. It must be handwritten by the student in person. The information on the form should not contradict with the one in resume. Every empty space should be filled.
2	Statement of reason for study	Designated form must be used. It must be handwritten by the student in person. The purpose for studying Japanese and the plan after the student's graduation must be delineated.
3	Resume	Designated form must be used. It must be handwritten by the student in person. The information on the resume should not contradict with the one in the application form.
4	Photograph	6 copies of photos taken within 6 months. 4~3cm. Photos should be taken without a cap or hat and also without background.
5	Certificate of graduation from one's last school	The copy of the graduation certificate from one's last school or a certified copy of the graduation certificate. The certified copy should be the paper issued by the school he/she graduated.
6	Copy of Passport	Only those who currently posses passport. A copy of the pages showing the photo of the student, passport number, and the history of entry into Japan.
7	Certificate of Japanese studies	Those who studied Japanese in their own countries should submit documents certifying such studies.

The documents to be prepared by the sponsor
Note: Documents to be submitted differ from the applicant's nationality.

To be paid by student	1	Certificate of employment	A statement that shows his/her income
To be paid by student	2	Certificate of bank account balance	A paper issued from the bank
To be paid by student's parents or relatives at home	1	Certificate of employment	Self-employed person should attach a certificate issued by a public organization.
	2	Statement of income	A statement of that shows his/her income
	3	Certificate of bank account balance	A paper issued by the bank
	4	Proof of relationship with the student	An official document showing the relationship between the sponsor and the prospective student (e.g. a birth certificate).
	5	Written pledge	It must be written on the paper designated by the school.

If a sponsor residing in Japan pays tuition	1	Letter of guarantee	Prescribed form must be used
	2	Statement providing that the sponsor pays the expenses	Use the form designated by the Sapporo Regional Immigration Bureau. The form must be handwritten by the sponsor and be sealed with the registered seal. Please note that the information provided here does not contradict with the one in the other documents.
	3	Certificate of seal registration	Use the registered seal on all the documents.
	4	Certificate of occupation	Certificate that shows the current occupation
	5	Certificate of income	Tax return issued by a ward office or city hall that indicates the total revenue. Certificate of tax deduction is not valid.
	6	Proof of residence	A form that shows all members of the household. Person without Japanese nationality but with permanent residency can become a sponsor residing in Japan; in that case, alien registration (with all family members) must be attached.
	7	Proof of relationship with the student	An official document showing the relationship between the sponsor and the prospective student.
	8	Pledge	A form prescribed by the school must be used.

NOTE: If the student enrolls with the school as the guarantor, the documents listed above are not necessary.
NOTE: All the photographs and official documents to be submitted must have been obtained within the last six months.

Student Visa Application

Student visa will be issued to an applicant staying in Japan for the purpose of Japanese language studies. The school can apply for a student visa for those wishing to study more than 20 hours of Japanese per week and for the duration of at least six months at the school. If you wish to obtain a student visa, please note the following:

Visa status
Visa status is renewed annually to a maximum of two years. In the Certificate of Eligibility the status is described as "college student." At least 90% attendance is a prerequisite for visa renewal.

Regarding sponsorship
In the case that the student's parents or relatives in their home countries will pay the tuition, it is obligatory for the sponsor(s) to remit the fixed sum of money to our school regularly.

Part-time employment
Students are not allowed to work part time during the first month after enrollment. Students who wish to work part time need to obtain a "permit for activities outside the qualification" from the Sapporo Regional Immigration Bureau in advance. Once obtained this permission, you can work up to four hours a day.

Other
If prospective students wish to cancel the application for enrollment after obtaining the Certificate of Eligibility, the said certificate must be returned without fail. Tuition will be returned only to those who have returned the said certificate.

National Health Insurance
Students staying in Japan for more than one year must join the National Health Insurance Program. It is mandatory from the time of filing for student alien registration. To join the insurance program, students should take their alien registration cards to a local ward office or city hall. This program covers 70% of the charged medical expenses including dental services. Payment for this program should be made by each individual.

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