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Japanese long-term course

Course 1 year course (up to 2 years possible with advancement to the second department) 1 year 6 months course
Time of Matriculation 4 10
Selection fee Student visa applicant: 20,000 yen / Other applicants: 2,000 yen
Enrollment fee 80,000 Yen
Tuition fee 740,000 yen 1,080,000 yen

*Tuition fees will be refunded if students who enroll in April apply to withdraw from the program by March 4st, or by September 3th if they enroll in October.

*Paid screening fees and admission fees will not be refunded. (However, the admission fee does not apply if the Certificate of Eligibility is not issued.)

Japanese short course

Course Comprehensive Japanese course
Enrollment fee 22,000 Yen
Morning Afternoon Morning only
4 weeks 100,240 Yen 50,120 Yen
12 weeks 246,590 Yen 130,810 Yen
20 weeks 385,920 Yen 200,480 Yen
Material Fee Actual cost

*Additional fees will be required if you wish to participate in the following.

1. Examination fees for Japanese Language Proficiency Test and EJU

2. Fees for preparatory education such as English and mathematics

3. Expenses for participating in school events such as day trips

4.If other school events incur expenses.

Course Morning course
Enrollment fee 22,000 Yen
number of weeks 20 weeks (spring) 20 weeks (autumn)
Tuition fee 200,480 Yen 200,480 Yen
Material Fee Actual cost Actual cost
Course Evening course
Enrollment fee 11,000 Yen
Number of times 40 times (spring) 40 times (autumn)
Tuition fee 97,920 Yen 97,920 Yen
Material Fee 2,040 Yen 2,040 Yen
Course Japanese Language Proficiency Test Preparation Course
Enrollment fee 11,000 Yen
Number of times 24 times (spring) 24 times (autumn)
Tuition fee 61,360 Yen 61,360 Yen
Material Fee Actual cost Actual cost
Classes are set according to the level of the learners who have taken the placement test. Please be sure to take the placement test at the beginning of the course.
Please make your test reservation and submit your application for admission by fax, email, or phone no later than the day before the test.
Please pay the admission fee, tuition fee, and materials fee before the start of classes.
Only new students are required to pay an admission fee. However, if it has been more than a year since the course ended, you will need to pay the enrollment fee again.
If you are taking multiple courses, please pay only the enrollment fee for the higher amount.
Please note that the course will not be held if there are fewer than 4 to 5 applicants.
If it is determined that the level matches your level, you can enroll even during the semester.
In this case, tuition fees are calculated by the number of sessions or weeks. The unit price will be the amount stipulated by the school.
Comprehensive Japanese course ≪Morning/Afternoon≫ 1 yen per week ≪Morning only≫ 25,060 week/1 yen
Morning course 1 week/12,530 yen
Evening course 1 time/2,720 yen
Japanese Language Proficiency Test Preparation Course 1 time/2,720 yen
Summer intensive course: Not applicable
Course Summer intensive course
Enrollment fee 11,000 Yen
number of weeks 3 weeks
Tuition fee 60,200 Yen
Material Fee 3,060 Yen

Japanese private lesson

Enrollment fee 11,000 Yen
Time 1 hours 1.5 hours 2 hours
Tuition fee 5,700 Yen 7,940 Yen 10,180 Yen
Material Fee Actual cost
Other costs
(per lesson)
a) Lecturer dispatch fee 500 yen + actual transportation expenses
(Transportation expenses are actual expenses when using public transportation from Osaka YWCA)
b) Night charge: 500 yen (after 6pm)
*Please pay the enrollment fee and tuition fee (for one month) by the first lesson. Please contact us for details.

Japanese private lessons (online)

Enrollment fee 11,000 Yen
Number of times 10 times course 20 times course
Tuition fee [1 hour] 57,000 yen [1 hour] 114,000 yen
[1.5 hour] 79,400 yen [1.5 hour] 158,800 yen
Material Fee Actual cost
*One lesson is a minimum of 1 hour. Please choose a 10-session course or a 20-session course.
*Available hours for classes: 10:00-18:00 (Monday), 10:00-20:00 (Tuesday-Friday), classes are not available on Sundays and holidays.
*Please refrain from videotaping or recording the lessons.

Scholarship system

Osaka YWCA College provides three types of scholarships for students enrolled in long-term courses for 6 months or more. After examination, the following scholarships will be awarded to those who are in good academic and attendance record and are in need of financial assistance. The scholarships provided by Osaka YWCA are supported by donations from people who support Osaka YWCA's Japanese language education and social contribution activities.

Scholarships provided by Osaka YWCA Public Interest Incorporated Foundation

Scholarship name Osaka YWCA Scholarship / Tamotsu Suzuki Scholarship / Sendai Miyagino Scholarship
Eligible persons Those enrolled in long-term courses
The target number of people Just a few
Payment period 6 months
Total amount paid 180,000 Yen