{"id":23,"date":"2018-02-23T17:34:13","date_gmt":"2018-02-23T08:34:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bunka-bi.ac.jp\/?page_id=23"},"modified":"2025-05-30T11:42:44","modified_gmt":"2025-05-30T02:42:44","slug":"requirements","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bunka-bi.ac.jp\/en\/requirements\/","title":{"rendered":"ADMISSIONS"},"content":{"rendered":"
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<\/i> JAPANESE LANGUAGE COURSE BEGINNING IN APRIL<\/a><\/div>\r\n
<\/i> JAPANESE LANGUAGE COURSE BEGINNING IN OCTOBER<\/a><\/div>\r\n
<\/i> JAPANESE LANGUAGE TEACHER TRAINING COURSE BEGINNING ONLY IN APRIL<\/a><\/div>\r\n
<\/i> BUSINESS JAPANESE INTERPRETING COURSE BEGINNING ONLY IN APRIL<\/a><\/div>\r\n
<\/i> APPLICATION PROCEDURE<\/a><\/div>\r\n
<\/i> APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS<\/a><\/div>\r\n
<\/i> GUARANTOR<\/a><\/div>\r\n
<\/i> CERTIFICATE OF ELIGIBILITY<\/a><\/div>\r\n
<\/i> FROM APPLYING TO THE DAY COMING TO JAPAN<\/a><\/div>\r\n
<\/i> REIMBURSEMENT OF FEES<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n
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ADMISSIONS<\/p>\r\n<\/a>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n

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Japanese Language Course beginning in April<\/h3>\r\n\r\n
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Class<\/span><\/div>\r\n
Monday through Friday (5 days a week) from 9:10AM to 2:50PM<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n
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Number of Students to be Admitted<\/span><\/div>\r\n
160 students<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n
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Study Period<\/span><\/div>\r\n
One year, from April to next year March<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n
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Qualifications<\/span><\/div>\r\n
\r\nApplicant must meet both (1) and (2) below.
\r\n(1) Applicant who have completed at least 12 years of formal school education in overseas or who are deemed to have equivalent academic potential by the president of BIL.
\r\n(2) Applicant must be able to prove that they have Japanese language proficiency equivalent to A1 in the \u201cFrame of Reference for Japanese Language Education\u201d such as possessing JLPT N5, or applicant has studied Japanese language for at least 150 hours at a school or language education institution by the time of application.\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n
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Application Period<\/span><\/div>\r\n
\tOctober 1 to December 25, if currently without resident status or student visa for Japan. October 1 to the end of February next year if holding resident status for Japan. \r\n
\u203b However, application period will close as soon as course is full.Office hour is basically Monday thru Friday from 9AM to 5PM. But please call before visiting B.I.L.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n
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Application Fee<\/span><\/div>\r\n
20,000 yen<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n
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Admission Process<\/span><\/div>\r\n
Admission to the course is based on screening of documents and an interview.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n
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Japanese Language Course beginning in October<\/h3>\r\n\r\n
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Class<\/span><\/div>\r\n
Monday through Friday (5 days a week) from 9:10AM to 2:50PM<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n
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Number of Students to be Admitted<\/span><\/div>\r\n
60 students<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n
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Study Period<\/span><\/div>\r\n
One and a half years, from October to March of the year after next.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n
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Qualifications<\/span><\/div>\r\n
\r\nApplicant must meet both (1) and (2) below.
\r\n(1) Applicant who have completed at least 12 years of formal school education in overseas or who are deemed to have equivalent academic potential by the president of BIL.
\r\n(2) Applicant must be able to prove that they have Japanese language proficiency equivalent to A1 in the \u201cFrame of Reference for Japanese Language Education\u201d such as possessing JLPT N5, or applicant has studied Japanese language for at least 150 hours at a school or language education institution by the time of application.\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n
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Application Period<\/span><\/div>\r\n
April 1 to July 31, if currently without resident status or student visa for Japan. April 1 to August 31 if holding resident status for Japan.\r\n
\u203b However, application period will close as soon as course is full. Office hour is basically from Monday thru Friday from 9AM to 5PM. But please call before visiting B.I.L.<\/div><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n
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Application Fee<\/span><\/div>\r\n
20,000 yen<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n
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Admission Process<\/span><\/div>\r\n
Admission to the course is based on screening of documents and an interview.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n
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Japanese Language Teacher Training Course beginning only in April<\/h3>\r\n\r\n
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Class<\/span><\/div>\r\n
Monday through Friday (5 days a week) from 9:10AM to 2:50PM<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n
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Number of Students to be Admitted<\/span><\/div>\r\n
40 students<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n
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Study Period<\/span><\/div>\r\n
One year, from April to March next year<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n
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Qualifications<\/span><\/div>\r\n
Applicant must meet both (1) and (2) below.
\r\n(1) Applicant who has completed at least 12 years of formal school education in Japan or overseas, or is deemed to have equivalent academic potential by the president of BIL.
\r\nGraduates of 12 years or more of Japanese school education are those who have graduated from a senior high school, technical school(3 years or more), advanced vocational\u3000school(Higher course)(3 years or more and designated by MEXT), junior college, university, or have university entrance qualifications as defined by the Japanese government.
\r\n(2)Applicant must satisfy more than one of the following ①\uff5e⑤
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①<\/div>\r\n
Applicant has passed N2 or above in the Japanese Language Proficiency Test(JLPT).<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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②<\/div>\r\n
Applicant has received a score of 200 or above(Total score of reading comprehension, listening and listening-reading comprehension) in the subject of Japanese on Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students(EJU).<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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③<\/div>\r\n
Applicant has received a score of 400 or above on the BJT Business Japanese Proficiency Test (JLRT).<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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④<\/div>\r\n
Applicant has received Japanese language education for a minimum of 1 year at a Japanese language institution in Japan(Japanese language institute accredited by the Ministry of Justice or a Nationally Accredited Japanese Language Education Institution). Attendance at which should be 80\uff05 or above.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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⑤<\/div>\r\n
Applicant has received at least one year of education at an educational institution (excluding kindergarten) as stipulated in Article 1 of Japan\u2019s School Education Act.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n
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Application Period<\/span><\/div>\r\n
Oct 1 to Dec 25, if without resident status or student visa for Japan at present.\r\n
\u203bNote that by the application deadline, you must have received an approval on your application materials from us.<\/div>\r\nOctober 1 to in the middle of March next year(Except Saturday, Sunday and national holidays)if holding a student visa valid till you start school at BIL.\r\n
NB However, both application periods will close as soon as the course is full. Office hour is basically Monday thru Friday from 9AM to 5PM.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n
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Application Fee<\/span><\/div>\r\n
20,000 yen<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n
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Admission Process<\/span><\/div>\r\n
\u25c7If applying direct to B.I.L:
\r\nAfter the submission of the necessary application materials, entrance exam and an interview will be conducted. Admission is determined by the result.
\r\n\u25c7If applying to our offices overseas:
\r\nAfter the submission of the necessary application materials, an entrance exam including an online interview by the faculty members will be conducted at the overseas office. Admission is determined by the result.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n
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Business Japanese Interpreting Course beginning only in April<\/h3>\r\n\r\n
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Class<\/span><\/div>\r\n
Monday through Friday (5 days a week)
\r\nfrom 9:10AM to 2:50PM. (Class ends at 3:50PM if you take an elective class)<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n
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Number of Students to be Admitted<\/span><\/div>\r\n
120 students<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n
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Study Period<\/span><\/div>\r\n
Two-year program from April to March of the year after next.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n
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Qualifications<\/span><\/div>\r\n
Applicant must meet both (1) and (2) below.
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(1)<\/div>\r\n
Applicant who have completed at least 12 years of formal school education in overseas or who are deemed to have equivalent academic potential by the president of BIL.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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(2)<\/div>\r\n
Applicant must satisfy more than one of the following ①\uff5e⑤.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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①<\/div>\r\n
Applicant has passed N2 or above in the Japanese Language Proficiency Test(JLPT).<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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②<\/div>\r\n
Applicant has received a score of 200 or above(Total score of reading comprehension, listening and listening-reading comprehension) in the subject of Japanese on Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students(EJU).<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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③<\/div>\r\n
Applicant has received a score of 400 or above on the BJT Business Japanese Proficiency Test (JLRT).<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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④<\/div>\r\n
Applicant has received Japanese language education for a minimum of 1 year at a Japanese language institution in Japan(Japanese language institute accredited by the Ministry of Justice or a Nationally Accredited Japanese Language Education Institution). Attendance at which should be 80\uff05 or above.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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⑤<\/div>\r\n
Applicant has received at least one year of education at an educational institution (excluding kindergarten) as stipulated in Article 1 of Japan\u2019s School Education Act.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n
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Application Period<\/span><\/div>\r\n
Oct 1 to Dec 25, if without resident status or student visa for Japan at present.\r\n
\u203bNote that by the application deadline, you must have received an approval on your application materials from us.<\/div>\r\nOct 1 to the end of February next year if holding appropriate resident visa for Japan.\r\n
NB However, both application periods will close as soon as the course is full. Office hour is basically Monday thru Friday from 9AM to 5PM.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n
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Application Fee<\/span><\/div>\r\n
20,000 yen<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n
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Admission Process<\/span><\/div>\r\n
\u25c7\tIf applying direct to B.I.L:
\r\nAfter the submission of the necessary application materials, an entrance exam including an online interview by the faculty members will be conducted at the overseas office. Admission is determined by the result.
\r\n\u25c7If applying to our offices overseas:
\r\nAfter the submission of the necessary application materials, entrance exam and an interview by international phone to Japan will be conducted at the overseas office. Admission is determined by the result.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n
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Application Procedure<\/h3>\r\n\r\n
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How to Apply<\/span><\/div>\r\n
To apply, a guarantor, Japanese or non-Japanese living and working in Tokyo or nearby, is necessary. For more details, please see \u201c 7. Guarantor \u201d in the PDF Admissions in English.
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The responsibility of the guarantor is to bring all the necessary application documents the applicant prepared to Tokyo Office, B.I.L. Submission by email is not accepted.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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For applicants living in Taiwan, Korea, Thailand and France without a Tokyo guarantor, please apply from our Taipei, Seoul, Bangkok or Paris office. For applicants living in Indonesia without a Tokyo guarantor, please apply from the company below.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n
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Where to File the Application<\/span><\/div>\r\n
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[Tokyo]<\/span>
\r\nBunka Institute of Language Educational Affairs Department (Kyoumu)
\r\n3-22-1 Yoyogi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo JAPAN
\r\nTEL\uff0803\uff093299-2011
\r\nOffice Hour: 9:10AM \u2013 4:30PM Monday thru Friday Closed on National holidays and school holidays Need to call before visiting B.I.L<\/p>\r\n

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[Taipei]<\/span>
\r\nBunka Gakuen International Communication Center, Taipei Office
\r\n4F, #57, Sec 1, CHONG-CHING S ROAD, TAIPEI TAIWAN
\r\nTEL\uff0802\uff092375-1951
\r\nOffice Hour: 9:00AM \u2013 5:00PM Monday thru Friday Closed on Taiwanese holidays<\/p>\r\n

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[Seoul]<\/span>
\r\nBunka Gakuen International Communication Center, Seoul Office
\r\n102dong 204-1,2ho SKHUB BLDG. GYEONGUN-DONG89-4, JONGNO-GU, SEOUL110-776 KOREA
\r\nTEL\uff0802\uff09561-6708
\r\nOffice Hour: 9:00AM \u2013 5:00PM Monday thru Friday Closed on Korean holidays<\/p>\r\n

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[Bangkok]<\/span>
\r\nBunka Gakuen International Communication Center, Bangkok Office
\r\n90 Soi Ekamai 12, Sukhumvit 63 Road, Klongton Nua, Wattana, Bangkok 10110 THAILAND
\r\nTEL\uff08083\uff09163-8555
\r\nOffice Hour: 9:00AM \u2013 5:00PM Monday thru Friday Closed on Thai holidays<\/p>\r\n

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[Paris]<\/span>
\r\nBunka Paris Office
\r\n8.Rue de Marignan, 75008 Paris France
\r\nTEL\uff0801\uff0943-59-77-73
\r\nEmail : bunka@sfr.fr<\/p>\r\n

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[Indonesia]<\/span>
\r\nPT. JELLYFISH EDUCATION INDONESIA
\r\nHead Office \/ Tangerang Serpong Branch - Komplek Ruko Fluorite No. 77, Gading Serpong, Tangerang, Banten 15810
\r\nJakarta Branch - Office 88 Tower A 26F, Kota Kasablanka Jl. Casablanca Raya Kav. 88, RT.16\/RW.5,
\r\nMenteng Dalam, Tebet, Jakarta Selatan, 12870 Indonesia
\r\nTEL\u3000021-2222-5343
\r\nE-mail\u3000via@jellyfish.co.id<\/p>\r\n

\u203b Anything about agent fees should be inquired directly to Jellyfish.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n
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\u203b Please note that the content of the B.I.L.\u2019s admission process concerning applicant\u2019s acceptance or rejection will not be released in any way.<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Application Instructions and Materials<\/h3>\r\n\r\n
\u203b If we find any documents, information, signatures, etc missing or incorrect, we cannot accept nor process your application.
\r\n\u203b B.I.L. and Immigration Services Agency will not return or lend you anything once submitted. There is no exception. You should make your own copies.\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n
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Japanese Course<\/th>\r\nJapanese Language Teacher Training Course<\/th>\r\nBusiness Japanese Interpreting Course<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Non-Japanese<\/th>\r\nNon-Japanese<\/th>\r\nJapanese<\/th>\r\nNon-Japanese<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
1<\/td>\r\n B.I.L. Application Form
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  1. Must be completed by applicant.<\/li>\r\n
  2. Your name should be in block. Enter name exactly as it appears on your passport.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol><\/td>\r\n
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2<\/td>\r\nLetter of Guarantee
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  1. Must be written and signed\/sealed by each guarantor.<\/li>\r\n
  2. Must provide accurate and detailed information.<\/li>\r\n
  3. Relationship b\/w the applicant and the guarantor must be as specific as possible.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol><\/td>\r\n
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3<\/td>\r\nSelf-Assessment of Japanese Ability (NIHONGONOURYOKU JIKO SHINKOKUSHO)
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  1. This self-assessment will be used as one of the references for the class placement. Please provide accurate information.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol><\/td>\r\n
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4<\/td>\r\nDocuments verifying Japanese language ability<\/td>\r\n

Please submit all the documents concerned.<\/p>\r\n\uff3bFor Japanese Language Course\uff3d<\/strong>\r\n

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  1. Official record or letter certifying study of Japanese language and period of study in your country if you have any.<\/li>\r\n
  2. If you have ever attended schools in Japan with a student visa, please submit official transcript and attendance record from the schools as Immigration Services Agency requires.<\/li>\r\n
  3. Copy of certificate of JLPT \u2018N5\u2019 or above if you passed any.<\/li>\r\n
  4. Other standardized Japanese language test results if any.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n
    \r\n\uff3bFor Japanese Language Teacher Training Course\u3001For Business Japanese Interpreting Course\uff3d<\/strong>\r\n
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    A)<\/div>\r\n
    \r\nFrom all the Japanese language schools attended or currently attending in Japan, please submit the following:\r\n
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    1. certificate of graduation, completion, expected to graduate, or enrollment.<\/li>\r\n
    2. academic record\/transcript.<\/li>\r\n
    3. certificate of attendance.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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      B)<\/div>\r\n
      \r\nStandarized Japanese language test results if any. For example:\r\n
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      1. copy of passing certificate of JLPT \u2018N2\u2019 or above and copy of the certificate of result and scores.<\/li>\r\n
      2. copy of record of the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students, EJU, score of which should be above 200.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/td>\r\n
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5<\/td>\r\nGraduation verification from the last school you graduated from<\/td>\r\n
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  1. If the applicant entered primary school before the age of 6, or at 8 or older, must submit documents showing the dates of both entry into and graduation from the primary school as well. <\/li>\r\n<\/ol><\/td>\r\n
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6<\/td>\r\nOfficial transcript or academic record from the last school you graduated from<\/td>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/i><\/td>\r\n<\/i><\/td>\r\n<\/i><\/td>\r\n<\/i><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
7<\/td>\r\nGraduation verification from the highest education you graduated from<\/td>\r\n

\u203b1 If same as the last school graduated from (#5), #7 is not necessary.<\/p>\r\n

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  1. This is for example if you went to vocational school after graduating from university, you will submit the graduation verification from the university.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol><\/td>\r\n
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8<\/td>\r\nphotos
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\r\n4\u679a
\r\n(One on Personal Data, another on Application for Certificate of Eligibility, and third one on Application for Student House.\r\nOne loose photo for student ID.)<\/span><\/td>\r\n
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  1. Do not wear a hat or headgear. Dark glasses are not acceptable unless you have them for medical reasons.<\/li>\r\n
  2. Full face, front view with a plain white or off-white background.<\/li>\r\n
  3. Taken within 3 months.<\/li>\r\n
  4. Your name on the back.<\/li>\r\n
  5. Color copies from copy machine not allowed.<\/li>\r\n
  6. To avoid processing delays, we recommend you to use a professional ID photo service.<\/li>\r\n
  7. You should provide us the photo data as well. (Size:50KB, Extension: .jpg)<\/li>\r\n<\/ol><\/td>\r\n
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9<\/td>\r\nApplication fee<\/td>\r\n

20,000JPY
\r\nIt is non-refundable in any case.<\/p><\/td>\r\n

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10<\/td>\r\nPersonal Data
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  1. Must be completed by the applicant.<\/li>\r\n
  2. Must fill out clearly and provide accurate information.<\/li>\r\n
  3. If it has been more than 5 years since the graduation of the last school attended, for \u201c#14 Reason(s) for Studying at BIL,\u201d you should write the reasons in detail and be specific about your plan after the completion of B.I.L. If another sheet is necessary, please attach it. <\/li>\r\n<\/ol><\/td>\r\n
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11<\/td>\r\nLetter of Financial Support
\r\n(designated by Immigration Services Agency)<\/span><\/td>\r\n

Must be written by the financial supporter.<\/p><\/td>\r\n

<\/i><\/td>\r\n<\/i><\/td>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/i><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
12<\/td>\r\nCertificate of deposit or Certificate of account balance issued by bank where your financial supporter has an account<\/td>\r\n

Certifications issued by a bank and any other supporting documents indicating that the supporter will have sufficient funds to cover tuition, room and board, and living expenses while at B.I.L. Account holder must be of your financial supporter\u2019s.<\/p><\/td>\r\n

<\/i><\/td>\r\n<\/i><\/td>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/i><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
13<\/td>\r\nOfficial document of supporter\u2019s annual income<\/td>\r\n

Issued by government or from the employer.\u203b2 If already living in Japan, not necessary.<\/span><\/p><\/td>\r\n

<\/i><\/td>\r\n<\/i>
\r\n\u203b2<\/span><\/td>\r\n		<\/td>\r\n<\/i>
\r\n\u203b2<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
14<\/td>\r\nApplication for Certificate of Eligibility (application form designated by Immigration Services Agency) with a photo attached<\/td>\r\n

\u203b3 If you do not hold a residential status, you must submit.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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  1. Do not write in the #27,#30.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol><\/td>\r\n
<\/i>
\r\n\u203b3<\/span><\/td>\r\n		<\/i>
\r\n\u203b3<\/span><\/td>\r\n		<\/td>\r\n<\/i>
\r\n\u203b3<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
15<\/td>\r\nCopy of Residence Card<\/td>\r\n

\u203b4 If you have one, must submit.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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  1. Need copies for both sides.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol><\/td>\r\n
<\/i>
\r\n\u203b4<\/span><\/td>\r\n		<\/i>
\r\n\u203b4<\/span><\/td>\r\n		<\/td>\r\n<\/i>
\r\n\u203b4<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
16<\/td>\r\nCopy of passport<\/td>\r\n

If you have a passport, submit a copy of the page where your photo and personal record are.<\/p><\/td>\r\n

<\/i><\/td>\r\n<\/i><\/td>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/i><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
17<\/td>\r\nApplication for Student House(Use the form designated) with a photo attached<\/td>\r\n

\u203b5 If you like to apply, submit the application form. <\/span><\/p>\r\n

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\u30fb<\/div>\r\n
B.I.L. has housing service but for a limited number. Thus, you may not be provided with the choice of your preference or may not be able to register if full. Please note that there are a curfew and other rules in our student houses. They must to be strictly observed.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/td>\r\n
<\/i>
\r\n\u203b5<\/span><\/td>\r\n		<\/i>
\r\n\u203b5<\/span><\/td>\r\n		<\/i>
\r\n\u203b5<\/span><\/td>\r\n		<\/i>
\r\n\u203b5<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Additional Materials necessary
\r\n\u25c7We may ask you to submit other supporting documents for admission screening purpose by B.I.L.
\r\n\u25c7Have you ever resided in Japan for a month or longer?
\r\n\u3000If yes, submit an explanation for the purpose\/ reason and the documents to show the actual activities while in Japan.
\r\n\u25c7Who is your financial supporter?
\r\n\u3000If he\/she is not a resident of Japan or is not your parent, additional documents are required. Please inquire.
\r\n\u25c6We may ask you to submit other supporting documents for admission screening purpose and\/or upon the request by Immigration Services Agency. Please cooperate and provide them promptly.\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/table>\r\n
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\u203b<\/div>\r\n
Please submit the original documents unless noted. Copies not accepted.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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\u203b<\/div>\r\n
Certificates should be issued within three months.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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\u203b<\/div>\r\n
Any documents not in Japanese, please submit Japanese translation. To verify the translation is correct, must include the following: date of translation; name and signature of the translator; name of translation company; seal of translation company.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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<\/i><\/div>\r\n
All the documents submitted will be used for screening, Certificate of Eligibility application and management of various student\/school records. We will not disclose to a third party without an approval.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Guarantor Living in Japan<\/h3>\r\n\r\n
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Responsibilities<\/span><\/div>\r\n
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①<\/div>\r\n
Guarantor will act as a coordinator between B.I.L. and the applicant. Responsibilities include submission of application, payment of application and admission fees, corresponding for us to the applicant and vice verse.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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②<\/div>\r\n
Guarantor shall take full responsibility in the following cases: student\u2019s financial supporter became incapable of making necessary payments such as tuition, living expenses and rent; any change of visa status or any school occurred troubles caused by the student at or outside school.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n
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Qualifications<\/span><\/div>\r\n
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①<\/div>\r\n
He\/she is a Japanese citizen, permanent or long-term resident, or non-Japanese with working visa.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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②<\/div>\r\n
He\/she lives in Tokyo or nearby in order to be able to act as a coordinator between B.I.L. and applicant.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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③<\/div>\r\n
He\/she is financially independent.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n
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Certificate of Eligibility<\/h3>\r\n\r\n
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Applicants without Residency Permit<\/span><\/div>\r\n
Once a student is given an admission permission from B.I.L., he\/she is eligible to apply for \u201cStudent\u201d status issued by the Ministry of Justice to live in Japan. Please check the following procedure for the acquisition of the status.\r\n
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①<\/div>\r\n
Applicant and\/or guarantor submit all necessary application forms and documents with application fee.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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②<\/div>\r\n
B.I.L. files the Application for Certificate of Eligibility to the Immigration Services Agency on behalf of applicant\/guarantor.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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③<\/div>\r\n
Once the Certificate of Eligibility is granted by Immigration Services Agency, B.I.L. will send it to the guarantor, and the guarantor to the applicant.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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④<\/div>\r\n
Applicant will then take the Certificate of Eligibility and other necessary materials to a Japanese embassy or consulate in own country to apply for a visa. Applicant is responsible of inquiring and preparing the necessary materials.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n
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Applicant with Residency Permit<\/span><\/div>\r\n
Currently holding \u201cShort-Term Stay\u201d visa for sight-seeing or visit:You cannot change the status to \"Student\". So you are regarded as an applicant without residency permit. Please consult Immigration Services Agency for further questions.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n
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From Applying to the Day Coming to Japan<\/h3>\r\n\r\n
A : Guarantor living outside Japan
\r\nB : Overaea's office
\r\nC : Guarantor living in Japan<\/div>\r\n\r\n
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\r\n
Applicant<\/span><\/div>\r\n
Send applications and other necessary documentations to his\/her guarantor B or C.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n
<\/i><\/div>\r\n\r\n
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Guarantor B or C<\/span><\/div>\r\n
Check all the applications are properly written and all the necessary documentations are prepared.
\r\nSubmit the above at B.I.L. with the application fee of ¥20,000.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n
<\/i><\/div>\r\n\r\n
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\r\n
B.I.L.<\/span><\/div>\r\n
Screen all the documents within 3 weeks. If any information or the document is missing, or if any question arises from the documents, inform the guarantor B or C. Notify guarantor B or C whether the applicant is accepted or not. If accepted, send guarantor the letter of acceptance and a notice of admission fee deposit.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n
<\/i><\/div>\r\n\r\n
\r\n
\r\n
\r\n
Guarantor A or C<\/span><\/div>\r\n
Make the deposit of admission fee, ¥120,000, as instructed within the designated period. Send a copy of the receipt to B.I.L. by FAX or mail.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n
<\/i><\/div>\r\n\r\n
\r\n
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\r\n
B.I.L.<\/span><\/div>\r\n
After confirming the remittance of the admission fee, B.I.L. will mail the Certificate of Admission to the guarantor B or C.\r\n
\u30fbThe certificate is issued only once and is necessary when applying for visa. Please do not misplace it.\r\nSubmit the application for certificate of eligibility to the Immigration Services Agency.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n
<\/i><\/div>\r\n\r\n
\r\n
\r\n
\r\n
Immigration Services Agency<\/span><\/div>\r\n
Examine the application and report the result to B.I.L.
\r\n
\u203b Immigration Services Agency may ask for additional documents. In the case, B.I.L. will inform the guarantor. Guarantor should contact the applicant immediately and the requested should be prepared as soon as possible.<\/div>\r\n
Please note that even if the applicant is accepted by B.I.L. for admission, the Immigration Services Agency may reject your application and may not issue the certificate.<\/div><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n
<\/i><\/div>\r\n\r\n
\r\n
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B.I.L.<\/span><\/div>\r\n
Notify the result from the Immigration Services Agency to the guarantor B or C.\r\nMail or hand the certificate of eligibility, if it is issued, to the guarantor. Will send a notice for tuition payment. This notice may or may not be sent at the same time the certificate of eligibility is given.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n
<\/i><\/div>\r\n\r\n
\r\n
\r\n
\r\n
Guarantor B or C<\/span><\/div>\r\n
Forward the Certificate of Admission issued by B.I.L. and the Certificate of Eligibility issued by the Immigration Services Agency to the applicant.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n
<\/i><\/div>\r\n\r\n
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\r\n
Applicant<\/span><\/div>\r\n
With the certificates of admission and eligibility, and other necessary documents, apply for a visa at a Japanese Embassy or Consulate.\r\n
\u30fbApplicant is responsible to inquire the Japanese Embassy or Consulate of how to apply and what to prepare regarding visa.<\/div><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n
<\/i><\/div>\r\n\r\n
\r\n
\r\n
\r\n
Guarantor B or C<\/span><\/div>\r\n
Assist the applicant\u2019s arrival in Japan and admission to B.I.L.Notify B.I.L. for visa issuance situation and arrival information. If any delay beyond the first day of school, notify B.I.L.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n
If the arrival is more than a month late since the first day of school, applicant has to postpone or cancel the entrance into B.I.L. due to the class management.<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n
\r\n

Reimbursement of Fees<\/h3>\r\n\r\n
\r\n\r\n
If the certificate of eligibility not issued by Immigration Services Agency<\/span>
\r\nAll the payment, except for the application fee, made to B.I.L. will be reimbursed after the return of the certificate of admission to B.I.L.<\/div>\r\n\r\n
\r\n\r\n
The certificate of eligibility issued; visa application not submitted; applicant did not enter Japan<\/span>
\r\nAll the payment, excluding the application and admission fees, made to B.I.L. will be reimbursed. Certificate of admission and certificate of eligibility must be returned to B.I.L. before the reimbursement.<\/div>\r\n\r\n
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The certificate of eligibility issued; application of visa rejected<\/span>
\r\nAll the payment, except for the application fee, made to B.I.L. will be reimbursed provided that the certificate of admission is returned and a proof of rejection of visa application is submitted to B.I.L.<\/div>\r\n\r\n
\r\n\r\n
Visa obtained but declined the admission prior to the departure of home country<\/span>
\r\nAll the payment, excluding the application and admission fees, made to B.I.L. will be reimbursed provided that the certificate of admission and the certificate of eligibility are returned, and a proof of visa void is submitted to B.I.L.<\/div>\r\n\r\n
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Visa issued; student entered Japan; student not attending classes or withdrew from school<\/span>
\r\nReimbursement will not be made at all.<\/div>\r\n\r\n
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Application for visa status change or extension was rejected by the Immigration Services Agency<\/span>
\r\nAdmission to B.I.L. will be cancelled. All the payment, except for the application fee, will be reimbursed after the certificate of admission is returned by the last business day of the month before the admission month.<\/div>\r\n\r\n
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Possess Japanese citizenship or other residence status which allows the applicant to study in a school in Japan (\u203b Temporary visa excluded) but decline the admission prior to the entrance into school<\/span>
\r\nAll the payment, excluding the application and admission fees, made to B.I.L. will be reimbursed provided that the forms pertaining to the process of decline are submitted to B.I.L.<\/div>\r\n\r\n
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