Most Popular Destinations for Language Year (6-12 months) Courses in Japan


1 Japanese school

1 Japanese school

1 Japanese school

Language Gap Year Courses to Learn Japanese in Japan from ¥16,264 for 1 Week
| Offer! | ¥57,000 |
| ¥55,050 |
| ≈ $352 |
Students in this program must be in possession of a valid visa to stay in Japan for the study period. The school does not offer student visas.
The 24-week course has no breaks. For the 40-week and 60-week courses, there are 7 to 20 weeks of holidays in the middle depending on the starting date and terms.
Beginner students should know the hiragana alphabet.
To take the 1-year course students need to have a pre-intermediate or lower intermediate language level and have a working holiday visa or permanent visa.
| Offer! | ¥39,000 |
| ¥37,050 |
| ≈ $237 |
| Offer! | ¥52,334 |
| ¥50,668 |
| ≈ $324 |
Students in this program must be in possession of a valid visa to stay in Japan for the study period. The school does not offer student visas.
Beginner students should know the hiragana alphabet.
| Offer! | ¥39,000 |
| ¥37,050 |
| ≈ $237 |
There's no minimum age, but minimum requirement for long term course is high school graduate.
Levels A1/A2/B1 have lessons in the afternoon and levels B2/C1/C2 have lessons in the morning.
Prices includes application fee, admission fee, utility fee, materials and student insurance.
The medical insurance fee is compulsory for all students studying for 1 year and for all students studying in August.
| Offer! | ¥17,120 |
| ¥16,264 |
| ≈ $104 |
| Offer! | ¥52,334 |
| ¥50,668 |
| ≈ $324 |
Extra compulsory fees
For both 6 months and 1 year courses:
- Visa application: JPY 33000.
- Admission: JPY 77000.
For 6 months (2 terms): - Materials: JPY 22000.
- Facilities and management fees: JPY 40000.
For 1 year (4 terms): - Materials: JPY 44000.
- Facilities and management fees: JPY 80000.
| Offer! | ¥91,750 |
| ¥91,013 |
| ≈ $582 |
Extra compulsory fees
For both 6 months and 1 year courses:
- Visa application: JPY 33000.
- Admission: JPY 77000.
For 6 months (2 terms): - Materials: JPY 22000.
- Facilities and management fees: JPY 40000.
For 1 year (4 terms): - Materials: JPY 44000.
- Facilities and management fees: JPY 80000.
| Offer! | ¥23,325 |
| ¥22,544 |
| ≈ $145 |
This course prepares students for graduate school in Japan.
Requirements: bachelor's degree from a recognised institution of higher learning and clear objectives for graduate studies.
Admissions: apply between Feb and Mar.
Additional compulsory inscription fee: JPY 80 000.
Location: Language School
Type of Pathway Programme: Universal, non-specific to area of study
Type of Academic Preparation: Pre Master Program
Course Content:
| 100% | Japanese language lessons |
| Offer! | ¥99,000 |
| ¥98,050 |
| ≈ $627 |
Course price includes school event fees, 8% consumer tax and insurance costs.
Admissions:
Jan: apply between Aug and Sep (previous year).
Apr: apply between Oct and Nov (previous year).
Jul: apply between Feb and Mar.
Oct: apply between Apr and May.
Additional compulsory inscription fee: JPY 80 000
| Offer! | ¥99,000 |
| ¥98,050 |
| ≈ $627 |
Price includes registration fee, visa processing fee, class tuition fee and textbooks.
The application due dates for this course are as follows:
- 22.2.24 for the 21 month July programme
- 20.05.24 for the 18 and 12 month October programmes
| Offer! | $142 |
| $135 |
Standard Japanese classes, followed by an extra hour of conversational practice every day to give you the confidence you need to survive in Japan.
Requires 150 hours of previous Japanese study.
| Offer! | ¥57,000 |
| ¥55,050 |
| ≈ $352 |
Extra compulsory fees
For both 6 months and 1 year courses:
- Visa application: JPY 33000.
- Admission: JPY 77000.
For 6 months (2 terms): - Materials: JPY 22000.
- Facilities and management fees: JPY 75000.
For 1 year (4 terms): - Materials: JPY 44000.
- Facilities and management fees: JPY 150000.
| Offer! | ¥95,500 |
| ¥94,575 |
| ≈ $605 |
| Offer! | $3,345 |
| $3,178 |
Compulsory Fees:
- Inscription Fee: JPY 50000.
- Application Fee: JPY 20000.
- Material fee: JPY 17000.
- JLPT Exam Fee: JPY 7500.
| Offer! | ¥66,866 |
| ¥66,023 |
| ≈ $422 |
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- Tokyo (4 schools) 4.8
- Yokohama - Only offered by Yokohama International Education Academy
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Students in this program must be in possession of a valid visa to stay in Japan for the study period. The school does not offer student visas.
Beginner students should know the hiragana alphabet.