The SILAC programs are extension courses (continuing education programs) and as such are not formally academic programs. However students do need to have a high level of motivation to learn Japanese. Most students are either graduates or university/college students, although this is not a minimum entry requirement. (Please note that for all Yamasa Institute courses, a degree is preferred, but not essential.)

No prior studies of Japanese are required. An absolute or relative beginner can only start on any of the commencement dates.

As an absolute minimum:

• 1) Applicants must have a minimum of 11 years of full-time education in their native country or have a diploma equivalent to a Japanese senior high school diploma.
• 2) As a general rule students need to be 18 years and over. If you are not going to be 18 at the time of the program commencement please contact the Director of the International Office, Mr Declan Murphy at Admissions to seek a waiver.

Citizens of certain countries will need to find guarantors. Please check the Visa Requirements section to see if this applies to you.