College
Guide
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from the world
OISCA College
Nakano Gakuen Inc.
Japanese Language Department
addressF5815 Waji-cho,
Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, 431-1115, Japan
TelF 81-53-486-5770 @Fax:@81-53-486-5771
Web:@http://www.oisca.ac.jp
1. Introduction
In the
beginning, we only accepted Japanese students, however we opened the door to
students from overseas and have successfully placed students mainly from other
Asian countries since 1990.
In addition to
the regular gJapanese Languageh program, we offer courses such as gJapanese
Culture & Traditionh and gStudies on Japanese Life Styleh, and we have
yielded fruitful results
Starting in
2005, we will establish a gJapanese Language Departmenth in order to provide
overseas students with invaluable opportunities to master Japanese language,
increasing cultural knowledge and awareness, and gaining confidence in using
another language.
Our college is distinctive in that it
allows students to learn the language and other cultural aspects through the
living experiences in the dormitory on the campus. Students will have
opportunities to live with their co-students and staff using gJapaneseh as a
common language. There is an atmosphere of a co-existing like ghuge familyh among
students and teachers whom all sharing the roles of creating a comfortable
living and studying environment. There are many other
things to learn not only in classroom, but also responsibility of daily life.
2. Purpose
of Japanese Language Department
Provide courses for overseas students to efficiently learn Japanese language, thus contributing to the efforts for intercultural understanding and sustainable socio-economic development.
3. Characteristic features of the Japanese Language Department
@Providing Japanese
language courses for students to acquire abilities to go to colleges and
universities in Japan. The students also learn Japanese culture and general
knowledge of
AThe teachers will
see to it to make full use of scenes of everyday life for the students to
develop abilities in reading, writing, speaking and hearing through their
collective life in the dormitory.
BIn principle, all
the students live together in the dormitory. They lead a collective life under
the same roof with Japanese students. This atmosphere of the College provides an
ideal environment for the students to develop their practical abilities in
Japanese language and culture without difficulties.
CThe network and
connection in OISCA-International supports the education at the College by adding
to its uniqueness and efficiency.
DIn order for the students to deepen their
understanding about Japanese culture, the College may introduce opportunities
for them to join and learn various activities like tea ceremonies, Japanese
drum beating, writing Japanese calligraphy, kendo, and karate.
EIn order to assist
the students to learn Japanese language more efficiently, the College organizes
events and meetings for exchanges between students and local communities so
that the students can effectively practice and learn practical Japanese.
FAfter having
finished the language course, the students may go on to study to learn about
international cooperation on Socio-Economic development for developing
countries.
GThe College is
located within the same campus of OISCA high school whose students are mostly
Japanese; the students can associate with young students of Japan and through
the relationship.
HIn principle, the
students are not permitted to engage in any part time job. This is because they
need to concentrate on their study and their practice of Japanese language.
4. Structure of Courses and Daily
Schedule
@Goals of the Study: To
pass the First Grade of The Japanese Language Proficiency Test; JLPT, and/or Examination
for University Admission for International Students : EJU.
One year course (to
go on to universities, colleges) = 1050 periods in 35 weeks. Course starts in
April. Full quota of the course is 20 students.
18 month course (to
go on to universities and colleges) = 1500 periods in 50 weeks. Course starts in
October. Full quota of the course is 20 students. It will be possible to
prepare supplementary courses when necessary and/or by request.
Class timetable
Classes held on Monday – Friday.
One period = 90 minutes
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First period @@@ 8:45 – 10:15
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Second period @@ 10:30 – 12:00
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Third period 13:00 – 14:40
5. Subjects
@Japanese
language (grammar, characters, vocabulary, Chinese character (Kanji), hearing,
composition, practical language)
AJapanese
culture
BJapanese society
and traditions
CPreparation for entrance examination of Japanese universities and colleges
6.Guidelines for Applicants
Length of Course : 12 month
course and 18 month course
Capacity of students : 20 students for each
course Total 40
Requirements of Admission :
To have completed 12th grade or the equivalent ability.
Selection
(1)Basis for selection :
Documentation, Interview, Written Examination (Japanese
proficiency)
(2)Examination Venue :
To be carried out at a designated site.
(3)Documentation :
The following documents must be drafted within 6 months.
1. Application Form( specified form by the college )
2. Six copies of photographs ( 4cm x 3cm taken within 6
months )
3.Certificate of
final school(original) or the copy of graduation Diploma ---- Japanese translation must be
attached .
4.The original transcript of the school results the applicant attended most recently ---- Japanese translation must be attached.
5.Medical certificate and Educational Background (specified
form by the college )
6.Resume and reason
why the applicant want to study abroad ( specified form by the college must be
written by the applicant)---Japanese translation must be attached.
7.Written oath (specified form by the college )
8. The applicantfs history of learning Japanese
9. Payment of Educational expenses and budget
A----In the case of payment by the applicant; Submit one or
more documents from the following.
Certificate
of scholarship specifying its amount of benefits and period to be granted.
The
balance of an applicantfs deposit account
*An
applicant may be asked to submit some proof of certifying the process of financial
formulation or capacity of bank deposit in case he/she is from a country whose visitors
to
B----In the case payment by the remittance from the
relative of the applicant
Proof of
payment of expenses which states the process how he/she has accepted payment
and how much financial support will be done in details.
The senderfs certificate of his/her own bank
account
(A duplicate copy of
the bank account must be submitted in case an applicant is from a country whose
visitors to
Documents that ensure the depositing ability and certificate
for proving the relationship with the applicant
(Documents of
authentication to be submitted in case an applicant is from a country whose visitors
to
*
In case the applicant is from the country having many illegal aliens in
C----In the case of payment of the person inhabited in
Proof of
payment of expenses which states the process how he/she has accepted payment
and how much financial support will be done in details.
Inhabitantfs
taxation certificate of the total amount of income issued by the municipal
district town and village chief.
*The following certificates may be asked to submit: the certificate about the occupation of the expenses payer, the copy of resident card of the entire household and the seal subscription certificate.
10.Copy
of the passport (All written pages to be copied).
11.others
a---In
the case of submitted documents consisting of non English language, Japanese
translation must be attached.
b---In
the case of necessity, some documents concerning payment may be asked to be
submitted.
12.
Examination fee : 20,000 yen
(4)Application deadline
12 month course (The entrance in April)--- In principle, the middle of
December
18 month course (The entrance in October)--- In principle, the middle
of June.
(5)Application for Certificate of Eligibility and Visa
1.After
40 days to 60 days,
2.The
applicant then applies for Visa with Certificate of Eligibility and other
necessary documents at the Japanese Embassy.
3.Document of Visa : The Visa which is permitted by the college is
only "Student Visa."
(6)Notification of Acceptance
The
letter of admission is issued after having paid the educational expenses. In
principle, the educational expenses can not be refunded. But in case an
applicant was not able to obtain the Certificate of Eligibility, the
educational expenses he/she had paid will be refunded. In such a case, college
only requires the examination fee.
7. Environment
Situated
in the middle of beautiful nature at the shore of the
Our
goal is to provide an efficient, personalized and student friendly service. We
aim to ensure each student will achieve his/her goals through the appointment
of highly qualified staff, by the provision of a bright and efficient learning
environment.
8. Past achievement@
1) Japanese language course (long term)
for students who desire to study at Japanese colleges/universities.
2) Summer study programs for high school students from overseas and organize for them intensive Japanese language course in the program.
3) Japanese language course (short term)
for officials of embassies in
4) Japanese language and intercultural
understanding course for non-Japanese employees of Japanese companies
5) Other Japanese language courses
organized by request
9. Special Support
@Pick-up Service
When
students arrive in
AHealth Management and Insurance
We
pay close attention to studentsf health with inquiries made during the regular
counselling sessions with regular student health check-ups at the
10. Procedure to obtain
the College Student Visa
The outline of
procedures, beginning with obtaining the Student Visa up@to actually entering Japan, is as follows;
1.
Send the application form
together with all necessary
documents to
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2.
The documents are examined and an entrance permit for
the
College is issued.
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Approx. 1-2 weeks
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3. The College sends the documents to
the Immigration Bureau.
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Approx. 2 ½ months
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4.
The Immigration Bureau examines the documents and sends
the residential
certificate to the College.
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Approx. 1 week
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5.
The College sends the residential certificate to applicant.
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6. After you have received a
residential certificate from the
College, go to the Japanese Embassy in your home
country to apply for the College Student Visa.
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Approx. 2 weeks to one month
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7 .Entering the country (airport)
11.The Educational Expenses