インターナショナルアカデミーIAY日本語学科

For those who wish to apply for a student visa

Student Visa Course

Objectives

・To provide international students who wish to advance to vocational schools with opportunities to learn Japanese systematically from the basics, enabling them to pursue their studies smoothly after enrollment.

・To support students’ adaptation to daily life and local communities by providing education that promotes not only Japanese language acquisition but also understanding of Japanese society and culture.

・To foster an attitude of cooperation and mutual understanding with people from diverse backgrounds through interaction with local communities and multicultural environments.

Goals

・To support international students from non-kanji-speaking regions in acquiring the Japanese language proficiency necessary for study at vocational schools.

・To help all students achieve admission to vocational schools, with a target advancement rate of 100%.

・To develop individuals who can contribute actively to a multicultural and inclusive society through interaction with local communities and practical activities.

Application Requirements

◾️ Applicants who have completed at least 12 years of formal education (18 to 40 years old)

◾️ Applicants who have been granted, or are expected to be granted, permission to enter Japan through proper procedures

◾️ Applicants whose Japanese language proficiency at the time of application meets one of the following requirements:

　Higher Education Preparation Program (2 Years)

　　JLPT N5 level or above, or at least 150 hours of Japanese language study

　Higher Education Preparation Program (1 Year 9 Months)

　　JLPT N5 level or above, or at least 250 hours of Japanese language study

　Higher Education Preparation Program (1 Year 6 Months)

　　JLPT N4 level or above, or at least 350 hours of Japanese language study

◾️ Applicants must have English proficiency equivalent to CEFR A2 or higher.

◾️ Applicants who have sufficient financial resources to cover expenses during their study period and a reliable guarantor (limited to relatives)

◾️ Applicants who are able to use SpeedVisa (a cloud-based residence status management system)

◾️ Applicants who have never previously applied for a student visa

◾️ Applicants who are physically and mentally healthy, highly motivated to study, and aiming to advance to a vocational school

※Applicants who do not meet the above admission application requirements may still be admitted. Please contact the school for details.
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Application Guidelines

Application Guidelines（Japanese）

Application Guidelines（English）

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Course and Application Period（There's a possibility that schedule may be modified. We will close the application as soon as we reach the maximum number of students.）

◆Entrance in April 2026: 2 Years University Preparatory Course	【Completed】The deadline for application to our school is September 4th, 2025.
◆ Entrance in July 2026: 1 Year and 9 Months University Preparation Course	【Completed】The deadline for application to our school is December 31, 2025.
◆ Entrance in October 2026: 1 Year 6 Months University Preparation Course	【Completed】The deadline for application to our school is April 30, 2026.
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	Entrance Period	Application Period	Immigration Application Period	Result
2-years course	April	Aug. ~ Late Oct. of the previous year	Early Dec. of the previous year	Late Feb.
1-year 9 months course	July	Dec. ~ Late Feb. of the previous year	Late Mar. of the year	Late May.
1-year 6 months course	October	Feb. ~ Late Apr. of the year	Early Jun. of the year	Late Aug.
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List of Required Documents

Documents Required from the Applicant	Documents Required from the Financial Sponsor
1. Application Documents	1. Statement for financial sponsor
2. Graduation certificate from last school attended(Certificate of expected graduation)	2. Bank balance certificate of the Financial Sponsor
3. Japanese Proficiency Higher Education Preparation Program (2 Years) 　　A certificate of passing the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N5 level or above, or a certificate proving at least 150 hours of Japanese language study. Higher Education Preparation Program (1 Year 9 Months) 　　A certificate of passing the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N5 level or above, or a certificate proving at least 250 hours of Japanese language study. Higher Education Preparation Program (1 Year 6 Months) 　　A certificate of passing the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N4 level or above, or a certificate proving at least 350 hours of Japanese language study.	3. Documents proving the relationship between the applicant and the financial supporter (such as a notarized certificate of family relationship or birth certificate)
4. Copy of passport	4. Documents showing the process of asset formation (e.g. copies of bankbooks)
5. ID photos（4×3cm） ※ Taken within the last three months and unedited.	5. Certificate of Employment
6. Health certificate	6. Income certificate showing annual income for the most recent three years.
7. Certificate of Non-Tuberculosis Infection (required only for applicants from the Philippines, Nepal, and Vietnam)	7. Other documents requested by the school
8. Other documents requested by the school
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Notes:

・Japanese translations must be attached to documents written in other languages.
・Required documents may differ depending on the applicant’s nationality.
・Additional documents may be requested as needed.

Class Organization and Timetable

The difference of 普通科 between 専修科

We offers courses that last up to two years and a minimum of one year and three months. After April of the new school year, the first year is called 普通科 and the second year is called 専修科.

Annual Calendar（普通科・専修科）

普通科

普通科時間割

	月	火	水	木	金
08:50 - 12:10
12:50 - 16:10	●	●	●	●	●
12:50 - 16:10	●	●	●	●	●

インターナショナルアカデミーIAY日本語学科 2026年度普通科カレンダー

専修科

専修科時間割

	月	火	水	木	金
08:50 - 12:10	●	●	●	●	●
12:50 - 16:10
12:50 - 16:10

インターナショナルアカデミーIAY日本語学科 2026年度専修科カレンダー

About Long Vacation

◆ Academic Year 2026 – Long Vacation Periods
Summer Vacation: August 1, 2026 (Sat) – August 23, 2026 (Sun)(Applies to both 普通科 and 専修科)
Winter Vacation : December 19, 2026 (Sat) – January 11, 2027 (Mon)(Applies to both 普通科 and 専修科)
Spring Vacation : March 20, 2027 (Sat) – April 11, 2027 (Sun)(Applies to 普通科 only)

These periods are considered “long vacations” as defined by school regulations.
International students are allowed to work up to 8 hours per day only during these vacation periods.
During regular academic terms, work is limited to up to 28 hours per week.

Academic Achievements

Graduate school 2.7%, University 10.8%, Vocational school 64.9%, Employment or return to Japan 13.5%, for an overall advancement rate of 78.4%. (March 2025)

After graduating from International Academy, many international students have gone on to Hokkaido University,
Hokkaido University Graduate School (national), Hokkaido University of Education (national), Obihiro University
of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine (national), Sapporo University (private), Sapporo Gakuin University
(private), Sapporo International University (private), and other schools.

In addition, all of the foreign staff supporting international students at International Academy IAY Japanese
Language Courses are graduate students of Hokkaido University.

They are especially close to international students who wish to study at Hokkaido University.

Flow from Application to Admission

The application documents

Please download and send the application documents to the school.

info@myiay.com

A representative will contact you shortly.

Step.1

Submit Application Documents & Pay Screening Fee

Please send your application form to info@myiay.com together with the screening fee.

Step.2

Screening

We will conduct a document screening followed by an interview. Successful applicants will receive an invitation email for SpeedVisa.

Step.3

Prepare & Submit Required Documents

Please enter the required information into SpeedVisa and send all necessary documents to the school.

Step.4

ImmigraIon Bureau Screening

The school will then apply for your Certificate of Eligibility (COE) at the Sapporo Regional Immigration Services Bureau on your behalf.

Step.5

COE Issuance & TuiIon Payment

Once the COE is issued, we will send you an invoice for the tuiHon fees. Please ensure that the payment is made by the designated deadline.

Step.6

Apply for & Obtain Visa

Upon receipt of your COE, please apply for a visa at the Japanese embassy or consulate in your country.

Step.7

Purchase Airline Ticket & Arrive in Japan

Please book your flight ticket and inform the school of your flight details and arrival time.

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Tuition and Other Fees

Notes:
Tuition fees must be paid in a lump sum.
Expenses include facility fees, extracurricular fee, health checkup fee and student insurance fee.

Part-time Work

Part-time work is limited to 28 hours per week after obtaining a Permit to Engage in Activity other than that Permitted under the Status of Residence.
Failure to comply with this rule will not only result in denial of renewal of a student visa or conversion toa work visa, but may also result in deportation for illegal employment.

Preparation for Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU)

The Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) is used to evaluate the Japanese language skills and basic academic abilities required by Japanese universities (undergraduate schools) for international students who wish to enter a Japanese university (undergraduate school) or other such institution.

We provide various kinds of support, such as career guidance, to international students who wish to enter
Japanese universities and vocational schools.

For students who are of Chinese culture (China, Taiwan, HK, etc.), we have partnered with Linc Corporation,
which provides online services to support various life events in Japan, including education, higher education,
and employment.

In addition to career guidance provided by the IAY Japanese Language Courses, Linc provides online career
guidance and similarly online EJU preparation courses.