About Admission
Q: When can I start studying at YAMASA?
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For the long-term programs AIJP and the 2-year Japanese Language and Culture Course, there are four admission periods each year (April, July, October, and January). If you need to obtain a student visa, you must apply approximately eight months in advance.
For those who wish to study for a shorter period, we offer the “SILAC” course, which can be taken for 2 to 12 weeks. The SILAC course begins every Friday.
For application periods and detailed information about each course, please refer to the AIJP and SILAC course pages on our website.
Q: Is there an age limit for students?
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Applicants must be at least 18 years old at the time of application. There is no upper age limit.
If you are under 18 and wish to study at YAMASA, please contact us directly.
About Classes
Q: Are the classes conducted in Japanese?
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Yes. All classes are conducted entirely in Japanese. Please learn hiragana and katakana on your own before starting.
Q: Please tell me about the textbooks used. Is it necessary to purchase them?
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We mainly use textbooks that are widely used in Japanese language education, along with supplementary materials developed by the school.
For the AIJP course, the cost of textbooks is included in the initial fees.
For the SILAC course, textbooks are not included and must be purchased separately.
Q: Which countries do most students come from?
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Students from about 100 countries and regions have studied at YAMASA.
Although the nationalities of students vary each term, people from many different countries and regions come to study here.
Q: Are there extracurricular activities?
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Yes. Cultural experiences and various events are held during the term.
About Entry and Daily Life
Q: Can I find accommodation near the school?
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One of the major features of YAMASA is that we provide our own accommodation for all students.
A comfortable living environment during your stay in Japan allows you to focus on your Japanese studies.
YAMASA accommodation options include the dormitory-style “Student Village” and apartment-style housing where you can cook for yourself.
All accommodation is directly managed by YAMASA and located in quiet and safe neighborhoods.
Supermarkets, restaurants, post offices, convenience stores, and large shopping centers are all within walking distance.
Requirements that are common when renting housing in Japan, such as a guarantor, key money, or a security deposit, are not required for YAMASA accommodation.
In addition, all YAMASA accommodations are fully furnished with the necessary household items, so you can begin your studies immediately after arrival.
The living environment is an important factor for a successful study experience in Japan.
For this reason, YAMASA provides safe and comfortable accommodation to all students at a reasonable price.
Q: Do I have to use the school’s accommodation?
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No. You are not required to use the accommodation arranged by the school, but you must inform us of your residence before enrollment.
If you arrange your own accommodation, please note the following:
• Utilities such as water, electricity, gas, and internet are often not included in the rent
• Initial costs such as key money and security deposits can be expensive
• Depending on the distance to the school, commuting time and transportation costs may increase
Please note that the school does not provide referrals for external accommodation or support for checking rental contracts. These matters are the responsibility of the student.
Q: What is included in the rent for the school’s accommodation?
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Water, electricity, gas, and internet are included.
For details about furniture and appliances, please see the Accommodation page.
Q: Are bedding and mattresses included in the accommodation?
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No. Futons are not included; only a platform for placing the futon is provided.
The following options are available.
Rental: ¥370 per day
Rental is available for stays of 2 weeks or longer. The rental fee for 1–14 days is ¥5,500. From the 15th day (14 nights), the cost is calculated at ¥370 per day.
Purchase: ¥25,900
If you stay for more than 70 days, purchasing is cheaper than renting.
Set contents: mattress pad (futon), sheet, comforter, comforter cover, pillow, pillowcase.
For rentals, the bedding is already made on the bed. For purchases, the new bedding is placed on the bed in a sealed bag as proof that it is unused.
You can sleep on it from the first day without buying anything additional.
Q: What is the size of the bed frame?
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It is the standard Japanese single size (97 × 195 cm).
Q: Is it allowed to invite visitors to the accommodation?
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Yes, visitors are allowed. However, overnight stays without prior permission are not permitted.
If a visitor wishes to stay overnight, you must contact the school in advance and pay the accommodation fee.
If parking will be used during that period, please also contact the school in advance.
Q: Is parking available if I purchase or rent a car or motorcycle?
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Yes. The school’s accommodation has dedicated parking spaces available for a monthly fee.
For availability and detailed pricing, please contact the school directly. Please note that conversion to a Japanese driver’s license may be required.
Q: How can I get to the school after arriving in Japan?
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For students using YAMASA accommodation, a pickup service is available.
Airport pickup from Chubu Centrair International Airport: ¥18,000
(Weekdays Monday–Friday, arrival time at Centrair between 9:00 and 15:30)
Pickup from JR Okazaki Station to the school (during office hours 9:00–17:00): free
After completing the check-in procedure at the school, the driver will take you to your accommodation.
If you come to the school on your own, please check the “Access” page on our website. After check-in, you will travel to your accommodation by yourself.
Q: Can I go directly to the accommodation and check in there?
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No. All check-ins are handled at the school office. Please come to the office between 9:00 and 17:00.
Q: Are meals provided at the school?
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No. Please prepare your own meals.
There are supermarkets, restaurants, and convenience stores near the school and the accommodation.
Q: Is it allowed to bring food to the school?
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Yes. You may bring your own lunch.
Students can use the refrigerator and microwave.
Q Wi-Fiはありますか？
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はい。共用スペースでWi-Fiを利用できます。
Q 図書室や自習スペースはありますか？
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はい。学習や資料閲覧ができるスペースを用意しています。
Q 印刷やコピーはできますか？
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はい。学校の規則および所定の料金に従って利用可能です。
Q 留学生でもアルバイトはできますか？
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はい。「資格外活動許可」を取得すれば可能です。アルバイト説明会参加と、学校への届出が必要です。
Q 何時間まで働けますか？
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みなさんがYAMASAにいる目的は、勉強することです。出席率や宿題提出率、成績の低下がみられる場合はアルバイトを中止してもらいます。
・学期中：週28時間以内
・長期休暇中：1日8時間以内、週40時間以内
Q アルバイトの内容に制限はありますか？
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はい。留学生ビザには、就労内容に関する法的制限があります。ルールを守れない場合は、退学や在留資格の取り消しがある場合があります。必ず説明会を受講してください。
Q 学校はアルバイトを紹介してくれますか？
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いいえ。アルバイト探しは学生本人の責任となります。
学校は紹介・仲介・斡旋は行っていません。
Q アルバイトに関する説明はありますか？
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はい。各学期の初めにアルバイトに関する説明会を実施しています。必ず参加してください。
Q 国民健康保険は加入必須ですか？
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留学ビザおよびワーキングホリデービザをお持ちの方は、国民健康保険への加入が義務付けられています。
Q 国民健康保険はどのような制度ですか？
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医療費の70％が保険でカバーされますが、すべての治療や手続きが対象になるわけではありません。
Q 授業料以外の月々の生活費はどれくらいですか？
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最も安い1日約¥1,500の宿泊費（光熱費込み）を想定した場合：
・宿泊費：¥45,000
・食費：¥30,000〜¥35,000
・娯楽・個人支出：¥10,000〜¥20,000
・雑費：¥3,000〜¥5,000
月額合計目安：¥88,000〜¥105,000
寮や生活によって費用が高くなります。
Q 母国で使用している薬は日本に持ち込めますか？
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日本でまったく同じ薬を入手できるとは限りません。事前に関連する規則や必要な手続きを必ずご確認のうえ、持ち込み可能で適量の薬をご持参ください。
Q 地震や自然災害が発生した場合、どうすればよいですか？
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地震やその他の自然災害が発生した際は、落ち着いて行動し、自治体や関係機関の指示に従ってください。防災マップは学校に掲示されており、防災訓練も実施されています。
Q 学校への通学方法はどのようになりますか？
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学校の宿泊施設にお住まいの場合、学校から約10〜20分の距離にあるため、通常は徒歩または自転車で通学します。
Q 学生は普段どのように過ごしていますか？
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学生は次のような形で自由時間を楽しんでいます。
・学校主催の文化活動やイベントへの参加
・寺院、城、公園、自然スポットなどの観光
・友人との外食やカフェ巡り
・ショッピングモールや100円ショップでの買い物
・スポーツ、ジム、公園での運動
・お祭り（祭り）などの季節行事への参加
Q 日本国内を旅行してもいいですか？
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はい。学業に支障がなく、学校のスケジュールを守る範囲で可能です。
Q 留学生として注意すべきことはありますか？
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欠席が多い場合、成績不良、または校則違反がある場合は退学になる可能性があります。退学になった場合はアルバイトは禁止され、在留期間に関わらず速やかに帰国しなければいけません。
Q 両替はどこでできますか？
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岡崎市内にはないため、母国で両替をしていただくか、空港、または名古屋で両替をしてください。