Student Services will issue confirmations and documents throughout the application process, your enrollment and graduation. The two major documents issued prior to a students' arrival in Japan are the (1) Letter of Acceptance and (2) the Certificate of Eligibility. When you complete your program, you will be presented with a Graduation Certificate.

Letter of Acceptance (Sample)

1. Letter of Acceptance and supporting documents

This letter is issued after Admissions has (a) processed your application form, (b) received your photographs, and (c) confirmed your tuition payment. It is this letter that you need to present to a Japanese Embassy or consulate to obtain a visa, OR if you do not need to apply for a visa then it is this document that you show to Immigration officials if you are asked for the purpose of your visit to Japan. Click here to view a sample.

2. Certificate of Eligibility

This document is only for applicants who require a student visa. The documents can only be issued in strict accordance to Immigration Bureau regulations. It is only issued twice a year (early March and early September), and cannot be issued until after you transferred a least 1 quarter of tuition (Acceleration/ AIJP/ AJSP).

After you receive this certificate you need to go to a Japanese Embassy or consulate with the certificate and your passport to obtain your visa stamp. After this you are able to enter Japan. Click here to view a sample.

NOTES: A Certificate of Eligibility can not and will not be issued to an applicant to an extension program. Nor can a student visa holder enroll in or transfer to an extension program. For long term studies, enrollment in academic programs (Acceleration/ AIJP/ AJSP) is a pre-requisite. See Admissions for further details.

3. Graduation Certificate.

When you complete your program at Yamasa you will receive your graduation certificate. The certificate will clearly state program hours and duration. Transcripts and statements of proficiency can also be requested. In some cases a small fee may be required as transcripts usually need to be sent directly to third parties. The certificate will also have your photograph on it so if you are worried - please supply a good quality passport photo! OR if you aren't happy with the photo your supplied at the time of your enrollment, then give Student Services a new one before you graduate. Click here to view a sample.

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.