Graduation Party in Aoi Hall. A large number of new graduates join Yamasa's Alumni each year.

Studying Japanese is not an end in itself and as a center specializing in Japanese language acquisition we recognize that placement is a key part of the services Yamasa needs to offer. The educational background of Yamasa's students is substantially different to that of the other APJLE institutes, university based "Bekka" and the Japan centers of foreign universities in having a substantial graduate base. It is for this reason that we place more emphasis on job placement and individualized service.

Job Placement Service:

An increasing number of students, particularly professionals who enroll in Yamasa with the longer term goal of working in Japan are making use of the Job Placement service. This is not for part-time work but for students with shugakusei visas seeking full-time positions employment or full time internships in Japan after they complete their studies.

To be eligible for this free service students are usually required to...
1. Complete at least 2 quarters of Academic Program studies AND
2. Obtain at least JLPT Level 2 proficiency AND
3. Have a degree in their country or a third country AND
4. Have a minimum of 2 years work experience.

Yamasa maintains close links with local industry and has helped find quality jobs for students in fields such as manufacturing, information technology, financial services and international trade.

University Placement Service:

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If you study at Yamasa for two Academic quarters or more with a Student visa and intend to continue studying in Japan after you complete your studies then the placement services available from Yamasa will make it easier. The bilingual "Access" online database was developed by Yamasa and includes all of the information required by foreign students for every university in Japan. This database can be accessed even before you enroll in Yamasa to help with long term preparations. After your Japanese level improves and you are ready to enroll, Yamasa faculty and student services staff will be able to assist you with selection, obtaining interviews, scholarship information, exam preparation etc. In addition, many of the universities in central Japan accept Yamasa graduates on our recommendation ("suisen daigaku"), which allows students to by-pass examinations.

Statistics:

And for the statistically inclined...where do Yamasa's graduates go???

Percentages:

Andrew, IUJ., Kasidis, UNHCR

Currently working in Japan: 15.9%
(Principal areas include finance, engineering and information technology)

Now enrolled in Japanese universities/colleges and graduate schools: 46.9%
(As has been the case in each of the past 4 years, 100% of the students who sought university and college places were successful.)

Departed Japan for home country or third country destination: 37.2%
(The majority of these to commence or resume careers - remainder to continue academic studies).

(Note: The information above is for student visa holders who graduated in March 2000.)

Questions regarding this file...

If any of the information in this file is unclear, or if you need more detailed information, please read the FAQ before contacting us. Best regards, Declan Murphy.