1. When can I enroll?

Students can enroll in April and October of each year.

2. When can I apply?

■Second Term: March 1 - May 18
■First Term: September 1 - November 22

3. How long can I study?

2 years.
*Students can enroll for every term (6 months), they can study for 6 months or 1 year.

4. Is there an age limitation?

No.
`If, at the time of enrollment, 5 years or more have passed since the applicant’s last graduation from an academic institution, a concrete explanation for his or her need to learn Japanese must be written in the “Reasons for Study”.

5. Is previous study of Japanese required?

Previous study of Japanese is not required. Applicants are asked, however, to learn the Hiragana and Katakana syllabaries before coming to Japan, to facilitate both their study of Japanese and their life in Japan.

6. What is required to apply?

Please refer to Prospectus details.

7. Please explain the application procedure.

All required documentation should be sent to KICL by EMS or International Express.
Kyoto Institute of Culture and Language
24 Kamihate-cho, Kitashirakawa, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8252 JAPAN
Tel: 075-722-5066

8. How long does the application process take?

Students are generally notified approximately 2 weeks after their applications have been received.

9. How do I apply for a visa?

KICL will file an application on behalf of successful applicants to the Immigration Office of Japan for the “Certificate of Eligibility,” which is required for obtaining a visa. The Certificate of Eligibility is usually issued at the end of February for April admissions, and at the end of August for October admissions.
After tuition fees have been received, KICL will send you the Certificate of Eligibility. This document should be used to apply for your “College Student Visa” at the Japanese Embassy, or a Japanese Consulate in your country.

10. How much will it cost to study in Japan?

■Tuition
2 Years：¥1,444,000，18 Months：¥1,100,500，1 Year：¥757,000，6 Months：¥413,500
※Tuition can be paid before each term.

■Living Expenses
Average monthly living costs of a foreign student in Kyoto are estimated to be \90,000 including housing costs.

11. Am I allowed to work part-time?

Students who would like to engage in part time work, must receive “Permission to engage in activity other than that permitted under the status of residence previously granted” from the Immigration Office.
Students who have received permission can work part time up to 28 hours per week.
*It will be impossible to cover all living expenses with a part-time job. Students are advised to come to Japan with funds sufficient to insure a stable, secure studying environment.

12. Do I need to take out an insurance policy in my home country?

The Disaster Compensation Scheme for Students in Japanese Language School (Please refer to Prospectus for details) affords protection while you are enrolled at KICL.
It does not afford protection, however, during the interim between departure from your home country and enrollment at KICL. You are therefore advised to take out travel insurance in your home country.