Most students start in Japan at a Japanese language school, then move on to a vocational college or university. We help you learn Japanese, pass a recognised test, apply to a school and get your Certificate of Eligibility (COE) and visa.
For students entering a Japanese language school from October 2026, Japanese at A1 level or higher must be shown by a test or an interview. The old "150 hours of study" proof is no longer accepted.
Source: Immigration Services Agency of Japan rules as reported in Oct 2026. Schools may set a higher level.
Passport, academic certificates and transcripts, Japanese test certificate, sponsor documents (bank statement, income and tax papers, relationship proof) and photos. Each school and immigration office has its own list, so we give you a checklist for your school.
Any of JLPT N5, NAT-TEST 5Q, JFT-Basic A1 or J-CERT Beginner is accepted as A1 proof. We choose the one whose next date fits your intake.
Most language schools take students in April and October; some also in January and July.
Japanese-taught universities and vocational schools usually expect around B2 Japanese, so most students start at a language school first.
Book a free counselling session at our office on School Road, Hetauda, or call us. We'll give you a clear plan, timeline and cost.
