Information updated on 2020/2/21
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This is the ideal school if you are looking for
Shared Space
Cooperative learning experience with Japanese students
Variety of Courses
Practical Japanese, College Prop, Design, Manga, and Fashion
Employment
Support for finding full-time/part-time employment in Tokyo or throughout Japan
Class intensity
Medium-intensive courses
Accommodation
Offers student accommodation in Tokyo
"Now let me tell you, it's been really great! You can learn a lot of Japanese, but it's not only that but Yokohama Design College is also a high school with Japanese students. So if you're looking for a chance to practice your Japanese on Japanese people, Yokohama Design is a very great place to come to. It's also a vocational school, there are lots of teachers who are willing to help you with extracurricular activities after your Japanese lessons. If you had any worries about coming to Japan, the teachers are great and willing to help you."-Satisfied Student
Specifics
Japanese Course Style
Focus is on giving students an advantage in the Japanese business world, not just through Japanese lessons, but also through relevant workplace skills.
Lesson Focus
40% of lesson time is focused on various business skills
30% of lesson time is Japanese literacy and translation and interpretation skills
30% of lesson time is focused on IT and computer skills
Location
Course Information
Long-term Study
Short-Term Study
Those who are interested in studying and living in Tokyo for more than 3 months, the school will sponsor you a student visa in order to go through the application process. The school reviews your documents and will apply for the visa to the Immigration Bureau as your proxy.
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Long-Term Study Courses
Japanese Language Course
This course in Yokohama Design College consists of not only practical Japanese, but also a wide range of training in basic work skills such as translation, interpreting, bookkeeping, trade, and PC skills to ensure their employment in Japan. This is a medium intensive course, meaning that students improve their Japanese at a moderate rate that allows for enough free time to explore Yokohama, Tokyo, or anywhere else in Japan.
24 months - 1,455,000￥ (Total amount)
April
Weekdays (Mondays to Fridays)
Mornings - 9:00-12:30
Afternoon - 13:10 - 16:40
Course hours: 20h/week
Location: Yokohama, Kanagawa
Preparatory Course for College and Graduate School
This course at Yokohama Design College consists of various lessons centered around the four basic linguistic skills needed in proficiency; reading, writing, speaking and listening to prepare them for using the language in an academic setting including university, specialized school, and postgraduate programs. This is a middle intensive course, meaning that students improve their Japanese at a moderate rate that allows for the exploration of Yokohama, Tokyo, or anywhere else in Japan.
12 months - 785,000￥ (Total amount)
18 months - 1,116,000￥(Total amount)
24 months - 1,455,000￥ (Total amount)
April intake (1 & 2 Year), and October intake (1 Year 6 Months).
Weekdays (Mondays to Fridays)
Mornings - 9:00-12:30
Afternoon - 13:10 - 16:40
Course hours: 20h/week
Location: Yokohama, Kanagawa
Short-Term Study Courses
Japanese Language Course
This course in Yokohama Design College consists of not only practical Japanese, but also a wide range of training in basic work skills such as translation, interpreting, bookkeeping, trade, and PC skills to ensure their employment in Japan. This is a medium intensive course, meaning that students improve their Japanese at a moderate rate that allows for enough free time to explore Yokohama, Tokyo, or anywhere else in Japan.
1 month - 66,000￥ (Total amount)
2 months - 117,000￥ (Total amount)
3 months - 168,000￥ (Total amount)
April and October
Depending on your level, you can enroll in the middle of the semester
Weekdays (Mondays to Fridays)
Mornings - 9:00-12:30
Afternoon - 13:10 - 16:40
Course hours: 20h/week
Location: Yokahama, Kanagawa
Course time varies depending on term
Course Cost Breakdown
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Japanese Course (Long-Term)
| 24 months | 1,455,000￥ |
Preparatory Course for College and Graduate School
| 12 months | 785,000￥ |
| 18 months | 1,116,000￥ |
| 24 months | 1,455,000￥ |
Japanese Language Course (Short-Term)
| 1 month | 66,000¥ |
| 2 months | 117,000¥ |
| 3 months | 168,000￥ |
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