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Graduate School Preparatory Course

【For Those Who Wish to Enter Graduate School in Japan】
※A certain level of Kanji proficiency is required to enroll in this course

School: Sendagaya Japanese Institute

Enrollment Period: April, July, October, and January

Quota: 900

Graduate School Preparatory Course

【For Those Who Want to Enter Graduate School in Japan】

School: Sendagaya Japanese Institute

Enrollment Period: April, July, October, and January

Capacity: 900

What you can learn in this course

What you can learn in this course

Techniques and practical skills for writing logically

Students will learn “logical writing skills” necessary for essays required in graduate school entrance examinations, report writing after entering graduate school, and master’s thesis writing. In addition, students will acquire the ability to polish and self-revise through repeated writing practice within a limited time and a specified number of words.

Techniques and practical skills for logical oral expression

Students will learn how to make presentations or have discussions in Japanese required at the graduate level. Students will acquire the Japanese language skills to give basic presentations and respond flexibly to questions and answers with consideration for others. The goal is also to be able to discuss issues with Japanese people on an equal footing.

Cross-cultural understanding – Ability to live in Japanese society

Now that multicultural coexistence is required, students will learn to take a variety of perspectives so that they can also learn to appreciate different values. They will improve their Japanese language skills by making full use of honorifics and other language expressions appropriate to the occasion, with an eye to their post-graduate life and future employment with Japanese companies. Students will also deepen their understanding of the Japanese way of looking at things and thinking, and acquire the ability to live smoothly in Japan.

POINT1

Acquire Japanese language skills for graduate school entrance examinations

POINT2

Acquire advanced Japanese language skills for graduate school study  

POINT3

Learn the knowledge and skills necessary to prepare for graduate school from the basics

POINT 1

Students will acquire Japanese language skills for graduate school entrance examinations

POINT2

Students will acquire advanced Japanese language skills for graduate school study

POINT3

Students will learn the knowledge and skills necessary to prepare for graduate school from the basics.

Class Introduction

Students will comprehensively acquire basic Japanese language skills (grammar, vocabulary, writing, reading, speaking, and listening) as well as the ability to carry out assignments in Japanese. In particular, students will acquire the ability to communicate in formal situations as an adult, advanced Japanese language skills that even Japanese students can acquire through hard work, and Japanese language skills that can be used after entering graduate school.


Beginner Level: Preparing for Graduate School

Japanese

Students will acquire basic Japanese language skills in preparation for entering graduate school, and through “composition” and “activity” classes, develop the ability to express “ideas” required in graduate school.

Research Program

Students will think about their research problem in preparation for writing a research proposal.

Pronunciation

The course will focus on pronunciation which is important for oral examinations for graduate school entrance exams and presentations at graduate schools.

Intermediate Level: Preparation for Graduate School Entrance Examinations

Japanese

Through classes such as “Grammar,” “Conversation,” “Reading Comprehension,” and “Essay,” students will develop their writing, oral expression, reading comprehension (essays, editorials, etc.), and the ability to express “thoughts” required in graduate school.

JLPT・EJU

Students will do exercises to get a higher score on the Japanese examinations

Pronunciation

Students will practice pronunciation which is important for oral examinations of graduate school entrance exams or presentations at graduate schools.

Research Program

Students will deepen their “thoughts” on various aspects of what they want to research in graduate school and create a research plan.

Advanced Level Finishing preparation for graduate school exams & necessary skills for research life

Japanese

Through “oral presentations,” “discussions,” “essays,” and “seminar-type classes,” students will acquire the ability in Japanese expressions necessary for graduate school classes.

Research Program

The contents of research plans will be deepened for oral examinations of entrance examinations and research in graduate school.

Pronunciation

Students will practice pronunciation which is important for presentations and discussions in graduate school.

※A certain level of Kanji proficiency is required to enroll in this course. If you are from a non-Kanji speaking country, please inquire from “University and Vocational School Preparatory Course”.

What you need to do to enter graduate school
in Japan

What you need to do to enter graduate school in Japan

Qualification

University degree (bachelor’s degree) or higher (*Some graduate schools allow applicants without a degree to take the exam if they are approved in a pre-qualification screening)

Expertise in your research field

Expertise to prepare research proposals

Proficiency in Japanese(N1 or above)

Ability to write logically, explain orally about a specialized field, read editorials, listen to lectures.

Skills to prepare for graduate school

Ability to prepare for academic preparation, such as writing a research plan and meeting with professors, in an autonomous and systematic manner.

Graduates Testimonials

李 言方 (LI YANFANG)

Graduated in March 2022
Accepted in
Waseda University
Graduate School of Education

楊 宗儒 (YANG ZONGRU)

Graduated in March 2022
Accepted in
The University of Tokyo
Graduate School of Frontier Sciences 

Fees

2-year Course
April Enrollment

The First Payment (for the first year)

Application Fee:

¥22,000

Registration Fee:

¥55,000

Tuition Fee:

¥737,000

Facilities Fee:

¥33,000

Insurance:

¥6,000

Study Material Fee:

¥30,000

Total Fees for the First Year

¥883,000

The Second Payment(for 6 months)

Tuition Fee
(6 months):

¥368,500

Study Material Fee
(6 months):

¥15,000

The Third Payment (for 6 months)

Tuition Fee
(6 months):

¥368,500

Study Material Fee
(6 months):

¥15,000

Total Fees for the Second Year
¥767,000

Total Fees for 2 Years
¥1,650,000

1-year & 9-month Course
July Enrollment

The First Payment(for 9 months)

Application Fee:

¥22,000

Registration Fee:

¥55,000

Tuition Fee:

¥552,750

Facilities Fee:

¥33,000

Insurance:

¥6,000

Study Material Fee:

¥22,500

Total Fees for the First Year

¥691,250

The Second Payment (for 6 months)

Tuition Fee
(6 months):

¥368,500

Study Material Fee
(6 months):

¥15,000

The Third Payment (for 6 months)

Tuition Fee
(6 months):

¥368,500

Study Material Fee
(6 months):

¥15,000

Total Fees for the Second Year
¥767,000

Total Fees for 1 Year and 9 Months
¥1,458,250

1.5-year Course
October Enrollment

The First Payment (for 1 year)

Application Fee:

¥22,000

Registration Fee:

¥55,000

Tuition Fee:

¥737,000

Facilities Fee:

¥33,000

Insurance:

¥6,000

Study Material Fee:

¥30,000

Total Fees for the First Year

¥883,000

The Second Payment (for 6 months)

Tuition Fee
(6 months):

¥368,500

Study Material Fee
(6 months):

¥15,000

Total Fees for the Second Year

¥383,500

Total Fees for 1 Year and 6 Months
¥1,266,500

1-year & 3-month Course
January Enrollment

The First Payment (for 9 months)

Application Fee:

¥22,000

Registration Fee:

¥55,000

Tuition Fee:

¥552,750

Facilities Fee:

¥33,000

Insurance:

¥6,000

Study Material Fee:

¥22,500

Total Fees for the First Year

¥691,250

The Second Payment (for 6 months)

Tuition Fee
(3 months):

¥368,500

Study Material Fee
(6 months):

¥15,000

Total Fees for the Second Year

¥383,500

Payment Refund Regulations

Total Fees for 1 Year and 3 Months
¥1,074,750

*Effective for students admitted from April 2025

Principal Masanori Yoshikawa

Sendagaya’s faculty and staff have the knowledge
and experience to support your future path and your
life as a foreign student. We welcome you with a
heart of hospitality when you decide to study in
Japan and choose Sendagaya as your place of study.
The days you spend at Sendagaya will surely remain
to be good memories in your hearts after
graduation. Why don’t you come and study with us?

Principal Masanori Yoshikawa

Sendagaya’s faculty and staff have the knowledge and experience to support your future path and your life as a foreign student. We welcome you with a heart of hospitality when you decide to study in Japan and choose Sendagaya as your place of study. The days you spent at Sendagaya will surely remain as good memories in your hearts after graduation. Why don’t you come and study with us?

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+81-3-3953-0691
jc@jp-sji.org

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