College Preparation and Employment

For foreigners, learning kanji is one of the biggest challenges in learning Japanese. Kanji takes time to learn because of their complexity, but by incorporating effective practice methods, you can deepen your understanding and memory. There are many different ways to study, and we have compiled some advice on how to practice kanji, so if you find a study method that suits you, please try it out.

There are two ways to work in Japan: working for a general company or working with a specific skill. To work in a general company, you must have a bachelor's degree in your home country. If you want to work in a company with a specific skill, you need to pass the JLPT N4 and a test in the field of the specific skill. To look for a job, you can participate in employment fairs held by Hello Work or companies.

If you have completed 16 years of education in your home country, you can take the examination. Applicants who have completed 16 years of education in their home country are eligible to take the JLPT N2, but N1 is preferable for post-entrance studies. It is better to bring a graduation thesis from your university. Find a professor in the field you want to research,

About Universities・You can take the examination if you have completed 12 years of education in your home country. You must pass EJU (Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students) with a score of 250 or above, or JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test) with a score of N2 or above. (Some schools require that you have taken the EJU or have English scores (TOEIC, TOEFL, IELS, etc.).

The study period at a vocational school is 2 years (3 years in some schools). To take the examination, you must have JLPT N2 (to N3). Some schools require English scores (TOEIC, TOEFL, IELS, etc.) to study English. Graduation from a professional training college will give you the title of "Diplomat", and you will be able to work in the field that you studied in Japan.