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Instructions for Foreign Student Applicants who live overseas

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  • Recruiting courses

    TOKYO IT&ACCOUNTING COLLEGE SENDAI All courses
    TOKYO IT&ACCOUNTING COLLEGE
    TOKYO IT&ACCOUNTING COLLEGE 21
    TOKYO IT&ACCOUNTING COLLEGE NAGOYA
    OSAKA IT&ACCOUNTING COLLEGE
    OSAKA IT&ACCOUNTING COLLEGE TENNOJI
    JAPAN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
    JAPAN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS 21
    JAPAN ANIMAL COLLEGE
    JAPAN ANIMAL COLLEGE 21
    NAGOYA ANIMAL COLLEGE
    OSAKA ANIMAL COLLEGE
    OSAKA ANIMAL COLLEGE TENNOJI
    TOKYO IT&ACCOUNTING&LAW COLLEGE YOKOHAMA Information System Course
    IT Business Course
    Accountant 3 year / 2 year course
    Tax Accountant 3 year / 2 year course
    Accountant Business Course
    TOKYO IT&ACCOUNTING&LAW COLLEGE OMIYA Information System Course
    Information Processing Course
    IT Business Course
    Accountant 3 year / 2 year course
    Tax Accountant 3 year / 2 year course
    Accountant Business Course
    TOKYO IT&ACCOUNTING&LAW COLLEGE CHIBA Information Business Course
    Tax Accountant 3 year / 2 year course
    Accountant Business Course
    KYOTO IT&ACCOUNTING&LAW COLLEGE Information System Course
    Information Security Course
    Information Business Course
    Accountant 3 year / 2 year course
    Tax Accountant 3 year / 2 year course
    Accountant Business Course
    TOKYO LAW COLLEGE Preparatory courses for the Bar Exam and/or Law School
    Legal Profession Course
    Real-estate Business course
  • Requirement for application for who live overseas

    Persons who completed 12 years of general school education in their own country, or are expecting to complete such before March 31, 2012, and are qualified to enter a university in their own country. Or persons recognized as having a corresponding academic ability, are 18 years or older, and one of following applies.

    • (1) Japanese Language Proficiency Test, N2(formerly Grade 2) or more
    • (2) Japan Foreign Student Examination, Japanese language subject, 200 points or more.
    • (3) Studied Japanese language at a Japanese language institute for more than 6 months.
    • (4) Attended a school which complies with the Japanese School of Education Law, Article 1 (except preschool) for more than one year.
    • (5) BJT Business Japanese Language Proficiency Test, 400 points or more.
  • Application procedures from overseas

    • Application Period

      September 1, 2011, Tuesday - December 30, 2011, Friday

      However, for Tokyo IT & Accounting College Sendai, Tokyo IT & Accounting College Nagoya, and Nagoya Animal College, October 1, 2011, Saturday - December 30, 2011, Friday

      *All the courses will be closed upon reaching capacity.

    • Application Items

      • (1) Foreign student enrollment application
      • (2) Certification and "Academic Transcript verifying 12 years of education in a foreign country.

        Certification written in English and issued by the school from your home country.
        If certification is not written in English, submit one translation in English or Japanese with a certification stamp.

      • (3) Documents which certify one of the application requirements in (1)-(5).
      • (4) Health certificate (using the school designated form)

        Please submit a check up which includes an X-ray, within 3 months, and from a general hospital (described in English or Japanese).

      • (5) Document on financial support

        Please submit the documents which correspond to the following A or B.

        A. In the event the student personally bears the study expenses abroad.

        • Certificate of the bank account balance of the person.

          Certificate of the bank account balance under the person's name issued by the financial agency (English).

      • B. In the event another person besides the student bears study expenses abroad.

        • Certificate of the bank account balance of the person providing financial support.

          Certificate of the bank account balance under the name of the financial provider issued by the financial agency (English).

          Pledge of payment (using the school designated form).

          Document to prove family relationship of the financial provider and the applicant, issued by a public agency.

          Document to prove the income of the financial provider issued by a public agency.

      • (6) Application documents for the authorization of resident eligibility (using the school designated form)
      • (7) Four Photographs

        3cm (h) x 2.5cm (w), four pieces, front view, upper body, no hats, recent (within 3 months), (legal document type photos).
        Write your name and date of birth on the back, securely paste one photograph to the admissions application, and include the remaining three.

      • (8) Copy of your Passport
      • (9) Screening Fee 22,500 yen

        Please send by remittance telegraphic transfer. After remitting the money, please enclose a copy of the application for remittance, with the other application documents.

    • Application procedures and points to keep in mind

      All applications must be sent by postal mail.

      (1) Write the address of the school you wish to attend on the application envelope designated by this school. Please be aware that submitted documents and screening fee will not be returned.

      (2) Application to other schools (provisionary admissions) is not permitted.

    • Sending money from overseas

      Please send a screening fee of 22,500 yen from a local financial agency, according to the following procedures, as a remittance telegraphic transfer

      • Currency of Payment: Japanese yen

        Remittance Reason: Screening Fee

        Amount of Payment: 22,500 yen (Breakdown: Screening Fee 20,000 yen, Yen exchange handling fee: 2,500 yen)

        *The handling fee in the home country incurred by the remittance telegraphic transfer in the foreign country shall be borne by the sender.
        *Handling fee of the financial agency in Japan shall be borne by the school.

    • Receiving bank in Japan

      Paying Bank SUMITOMO MITSUI BANKING CORPORATION
      Branch KINSHICHO BRANCH
      Bank Address 27-14KOTOBASHI 4CHOME, SUMIDA-KU, TOKYO, JAPAN
      Payee's a/c No. 615-0503286
      Payee GAKKOUHOUJIN RISSHISHA
      Address 2-1KINSHI 1CHOME, SUMIDA-KU, TOKYO, JAPAN
      Swift code SMBCJPJT

      *Please write the name of the school you wish to attend in the message to beneficiary column.

  • Enrollment selection method for enrollment by foreign students who live overseas

    • (1) Document Screening
    • (2) Japanese Written Examination
    • (3) Composition test
    • (4) Interview examination

      *After the application documents have been received, the dates and locations of the Japanese written test, composition test, and interview will be sent by Email or postal mail to the applicant. (Please write clearly your Email address in block letters.)

      *In some cases, examination for overseas applicants may be carried out in the home country of the applicant.

  • Notification of Pass or Fail

    After the examination, the examinees will be notified of pass or fail results by postal mail.

    Enrollment procedure documents, such as notification of acceptance, promissory letter, bank transfer form for college expenses, etc., will be sent by postal mail to successful applicants.

    Inquiries regarding passing or failing by phone or postal mail will not accepted.

  • Enrollment procedures for foreign applicants who live overseas

    • (1) Money transfer at the time of enrollment

      At the time of enrollment, a payment guide will be sent by postal mail. Please follow this guide when sending payment as a Remittance Telegraphic Transfer by the designated date.

      *The handling fee in the home country incurred by the remittance telegraphic transfer in the foreign country shall be borne by the sender.
      Handling fee of the financial agency in Japan shall be borne by the school.

      *Please write the name of the school you wish to attend in the message to beneficiary column.

    • (2) Document Submission
      • a. Promissory letter
      • b. A copy of the Application for Remittance from the time of payment transfer upon enrollment
      • c. 2 photos, 4cm (h) x 3cm (w), front view, upper body, no hats, recent (within 3 months), (legal document type photos).
    • (3) Submission Method

      All applications must be sent by postal mail. Please submit using the envelop for enrollment procedures designated by Risshisha, by express registered mail.

    • (4) Submission Deadline

      Please submit the documents by the designated date.

      *An enrollment permit will be issued after the submitted documents and payment for enrollment have been confirmed.

    • (5) Application for Authorization of Resident Eligibility

      Risshisha will apply for issuance of an Authorization of Resident Eligibility for those who have been passed enrollment selection and have submitted the documents.

    • (6) Visa application

      After Authorization of Resident Eligibility has been issued, an Authorization of Resident Eligibility certificate will be sent by postal mail.

      Please personally apply for a visa from your respective embassy.

    • (7) Orientation

      A briefing will be held for successful applicants. Details, such as the date and location, will be sent by postal mail.

  • Regarding Student Dormitory and Apartments

    For foreign students scheduled to enroll in Risshisha who are looking for a student dormitory or apartment, we can introduce affiliated dormitories (male/ female) and successful real-estate companies.

    Procedures

    • (1) Students desiring to live in the student dormitory or apartment, please mark the dormitory/apartment column.
    • (2) After receiving information from Risshisha, please contact the affiliated dormitory company and/or real-estate company directly.
    • (3) Please note that rooming listed on the resource material is not always available.
  • Academic fee

    Admission fee: 200,000 yen


    Annual
    Payment amount for the first semester
    Tuition for the first semester340,000 - 370,000 yen
    Practice training fee80,000 - 120,000 yen
    Maintenance fee80,000 yen

    Total500,000 - 570,000 yen
    Payment amount for the second semester
    Tuition of the second semester340,000 - 370,000 yen
    Practice training fee80,000 - 120,000 yen
    Maintenance fee80,000 yen

    Total500,000 - 570,000 yen

    *For tuition sent from overseas, please include 2,500 yen to exchange the money into yen.
    *Teaching material fees are included in the practice training fee, but dictionaries and reference books and examination fees are not included.
    *Once school expenses have been paid, and a notification of enrollment refusal is submitted prior to March 31, 2012, such school expenses, including the entire amount for the tuition, the practice training fee, and maintenance fee, excluding admissions fee, will be returned. Moreover, in the event authorization of resident eligibility has not been issued yet, the total amount received for admissions will be returned.
    *A return handling fee will be subtracted from the refunded amount.
    *When declining admission, the right to tuition exemption as a special scholarship student (or scholarship student) is forfeited.
    ex. Please note that in the event a student who has applied for admission fee exemption declines admission, the corresponding amount of the admission fees will not be returned.
    After requesting application documents, please confirm the details regarding recruiting points and tuition.

  • Financial Assistance System for foreign students who live overseas

    The support system for foreign studentshas been strengthened.

    • (1) Scholarship system by certification
    • (2) Special Scholarship Examination for foreign students
    • (3) Exemption system for preparatory courses for the bar exam and/or law school, and the Open University of Japan
    Financial Assistance System for Foreign Students who live overseas
  • Contact regarding application or school admissions

    AreaName of the schoolAddress
    Sendai TOKYO IT&ACCOUNTING COLLEGE SENDAI Postal Code980-0021
    1-1-6 Chuo, Aoba-ku, Sendai-shi
    Executive Office Admissions clerk
    1-1-6 CHUO, AOBA-KU, SENDAI-SHI, MIYAGI, 980-0021, JAPANe-mail:sendai-sinro@all-japan.ac.jp
    Kinshicho TOKYO IT&ACCOUNTING COLLEGE Postal Code130-8565
    1-2-1 Kinshi, Sumida-ku, Tokyo
    Executive Office Admissions clerk
    1-2-1 KINSHI, SUMIDA-KU, TOKYO, 130-8565, JAPANe-mail:kinsi-sinro@all-japan.ac.jp
    TOKYO LAW COLLEGE
    JAPAN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS 21
    JAPAN ANIMAL COLLEGE 21
    Koenji TOKYO IT&ACCOUNTING COLLEGE 21 Postal Code166-8567
    3-4-21 Kouen-ji-kita, Suginami-ku, Tokyo
    Executive Office Admissions clerk
    3-4-21 KOENJIKITA, SUGINAMI-KU, TOKYO, 166-8567, JAPANe-mail:koenji-sinro@all-japan.ac.jp
    JAPAN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Postal Code166-8567
    5-32-10 Kouenji-minami, Suginami-ku, Tokyo
    Executive Office Admissions clerk
    5-32-10 KOENJIMINAMI, SUGINAMI-KU, TOKYO, 166-8567, JAPANe-mail:koenji-sinro@all-japan.ac.jp
    JAPAN ANIMAL COLLEGE Postal Code166-8567
    3-4-21 Kouen-ji-kita, Suginami-ku, Tokyo
    Executive Office Admissions clerk
    3-4-21 KOENJIKITA, SUGINAMI-KU, TOKYO, 166-8567, JAPANe-mail:koenji-sinro@all-japan.ac.jp
    Yokohama TOKYO IT&ACCOUNTING&LAW COLLEGE YOKOHAMA Postal Code221-0834
    9-5 Daimachi, Kanagawa-ku, Yokohama-shi
    Executive Office Admissions clerk
    9-5 DAIMACHI, KANAGAWA-KU, YOKOHAMA-SHI, KANAGAWA, 221-0834, JAPANe-mail:yokohama-sinro@all-japan.ac.jp
    Omiya TOKYO IT&ACCOUNTING&LAW COLLEGE OMIYA Postal Code330-0854
    1-152-1 Sakuragi-cho, omiya-ku, Saitama-shi
    Executive Office Admissions clerk
    1-152-1 SAKURAGICHO, OMIYA-KU, SAITAMA-SHI, SAITAMA, 330-0854, JAPANe-mail:omiya-sinro@all-japan.ac.jp
    Chiba TOKYO IT&ACCOUNTING&LAW COLLEGE CHIBA Postal Code260-0045
    1-6-2 Benten, Chuo-ku, Chiba-shi
    Executive Office Admissions clerk
    1-6-2 BENTEN, CHUO-KU, CHIBA-SHI, CHIBA, 260-0045, JAPANe-mail:chiba-sinro@all-japan.ac.jp
    Nagoya TOKYO IT&ACCOUNTING COLLEGE NAGOYA Postal Code453-8565
    14-8 Tsubaki-cho, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya-shi
    Executive Office Admissions clerk
    14-8 TSUBAKICHO, NAKAMURA-KU, NAGOYA-SHI, AICHI, 453-8565, JAPANe-mail:nagoya-sinro@all-japan.ac.jp
    NAGOYA ANIMAL COLLEGE
    Kyoto KYOTO IT&ACCOUNTING&LAW COLLEGE Postal Code600-8216
    719 Higashishiokouji-cho, Karasumadoori-sichijyoukudaru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi
    Executive Office Admissions clerk
    719 HIGASHISIOKOJICHO, KARASUMADORI SHICHIJYOSAGARU, SHIMOGYO-KU, KYOTO-SHI, KYOTO, 600-8216, JAPANe-mail:kyoto-sinro@all-japan.ac.jp
    Osaka OSAKA IT&ACCOUNTING COLLEGE Postal Code553-0003
    6-9-21 Fukushima, Fukushima-ku, Osaka-shi
    Executive Office Admissions clerk
    6-9-21 FUKUSHIMA, FUKUSHIMA-KU, OSAKA, 553-0003, JAPANe-mail:osaka-sinro@all-japan.ac.jp
    OSAKA ANIMAL COLLEGE
    Tennoji OSAKA IT&ACCOUNTING COLLEGE TENNOJI Postal Code543-0063
    1-15 Chausuyamacho, Tennouji-ku, Osaka-shi
    Executive Office Admissions clerk
    1-15 CHAUSUYAMACHO, TENNOJI-KU, OSAKA, 543-0063, JAPANe-mail:tennoji-sinro@all-japan.ac.jp
    OSAKA ANIMAL COLLEGE TENNOJI
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Risshisha Educational Association is comprised of 23 vocational colleges in 10 locations throughout Japan and the Risshisha High School. Many graduates have seen their dreams, such as "finding employment in one desired industry and "acquiring high level certifications, come true. A lively and enjoyable campus life spent with friends with similar dreams awaits. One step at a time, your future becomes a little closer…we are here to give you are full support. Risshisha is the college to make your dreams come true.

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  • ●What is a Vocational College?

    A vocational college in Japan is a high level educational institute targeting high school graduates and above, including university and junior college graduates. At a vocational college, students study with the aim of acquiring practical skills and technical certification required in today's society.

  • ●Vocational and Advanced Vocational Degrees

    The title "Vocational Degree will be given to those who complete a professional course of more than 2 years at a vocational college and meet certain requirements, and may transfer to the third year of a university. Moreover, an "Advanced Vocational Degree is given to those who complete a 4 year professional course at a vocational college and meet certain requirements in addition to the 4 year course term. As such, it is possible for a person with an advanced diploma to have the same degree of academic ability as a person who graduates from a four year university, and can even go on to graduate school. At Risshisha, all departments and courses with a term of more than two years provide the title of "Vocational Degree, and 3rd year entrance into a university is possible. Moreover, an "Advanced Vocational Degree and certification to enter graduate school shall be given to those who complete the 4 years of the "Advanced Accounting Department (4 years), Accounting 4 year course and "Advanced Accounting Department (4 years) Certified Tax Accountant 4 year course at Tokyo IT Accounting College.