You want to study abroad in Japan, but don’t know where to start? Why should you choose Japan to study abroad? When should you learn Japanese? Should I make my own study abroad documents or ask centers? What should you keep in mind during the application process? What is the process of studying abroad in Japan? So let’s study abroad at TNT to learn about the 8 steps of the process of studying abroad in Japan.
Why Should You Choose Japan to Study Abroad?
Before going to the next step in the process of studying abroad in Japan, we need to answer the question why we should choose to study abroad in Japan
- The world’s leading modern education system: Japanese culture is characterized by always knowing how to absorb external cultural quintessence and apply it harmoniously to local culture. Japan’s study program always emphasizes experience, providing attractive courses for international students, making it easier for students to access.
- Modern facilities system: Japan is a developed country, so schools here are equipped with modern and advanced facilities. This is considered a progress point in Japanese education: Modern schools with full functional rooms, equipment, and the best support for teaching and learning activities.
- Country of the same text: Japan and Vietnam belong to the same Asian countries, so basically the culture and climate are quite similar. International students don’t take long to adapt to the vastly different culture.
- High and stable part-time income: Average income is from 800-1200 yen/hour, depending on your experience and Japanese language ability. This cost is enough for daily living and saving tuition for the next semester.
- There are many scholarship programs: Scholarships from language schools and Universities, Government Scholarships.
- High job opportunities after graduating: more and more large Japanese companies and corporations are investing in our country, so a number of highly qualified workers are needed, especially given priority to those who have studied in Japan and is good at Japanese.
So what are the 8 Steps in the Japanese Study Abroad Process?
There are many people who want to learn about studying abroad in Japan but don’t know where to start. So please refer to the 8 steps in the process of studying abroad in Japan below!
Step 1: Find out information about studying abroad in Japan
So what is the first step in the process of studying abroad in Japan? The first step in the process of studying abroad in Japan is to carefully learn information about studying abroad in Japan and plan an overview of your study abroad journey.
Studying abroad in Japan includes systems such as:
High School, Japanese, Senmon, College – University and graduate
- High school system: For those who have graduated from middle school or are studying high school in Vietnam and want to study/continue to complete high school in Japan.
- Japanese Language/Bekka System: 60% of Japanese students are studying Japanese Language. These are schools that teach Japanese to foreigners while studying for the JLPT exam, studying for the EJU exam to help DHS study for the Senmon program, University or work in Japan.
- Senmon system: Vocational study abroad program in Japan. However, most students will choose to study Japanese language abroad before studying at Senmon.
- College System – University: For high school graduates with high Japanese or English proficiency.
- Postgraduate system: For people who have graduated from University. High requirements for English proficiency – Japanese. You can apply for scholarships from schools to save costs (Scholarships at Ryutsu Kagaku).
Cost of studying abroad in Japan
So what does the cost of studying abroad in Japan include, let’s find out about studying abroad in TNT
- Application processing service fee
- Tuition and dormitory fees
- Living expenses after coming to Japan (At least 6 months).
Choose a major when studying abroad in Japan
Some majors that you should choose when studying abroad in Japan:
- Information technology industry;
- Scientific and technical disciplines;
- Agro-related industries;
- Hotel and restaurant industry;
- Health sector: Doctors, Nursing,…
Step 2: Choose the Most Suitable Japanese Study Abroad Center
The next step in the process of studying abroad in Japan is to choose a study abroad company. A suitable company will help you have fun studying or checking in, not only that, it will also help save a lot of time and study abroad on time as desired.
Study abroad at TNT with five experiences in enrolling students to study abroad in Japan
Consulting on choosing a major, choosing a school, and choosing scholarships;
Package application service, COE application, Visa;
Interview practice for DHS;
Support after you come to Japan: Pick up DHS, find part-time jobs,…
Step 3: Learn Japanese in Vietnam
High school system: Level equivalent to N4. For those who only have N5, they will need to participate in a Japanese preparatory course before studying the high school program.
Japanese language system: Requires N5 if traveling in April, July, and October. N3 level required if studying abroad in January semester.
College and University system:Japanese language system: Minimum level requirement is N3/English system: Minimum requirement is 5.5 Ielts or 730 TOEIC
Graduate system: Japanese language system: Minimum level requirement N2/English system: Minimum Ielts requirement 6.0 or TOEIC 800.
Senmon system: Minimum Japanese requirement N3.
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Step 4: Choose a study abroad school
Step 4 in the process of studying abroad in Japan is to choose a school. Choosing a school that wants your needs will help you a lot! Many people come in and realize that this school is not good and does not suit their needs, causing a lot of time, pressure, and stress due to not being suitable for the school.
Before choosing a school you need to determine:
Your goal: What field do you want to study? Do you want to study at University or Senmon,…?
Time and location: Which area do you want to study abroad in? What month?
Cost: How much tuition can you pay?
Your own abilities: What strengths do you have? What were the previous learning results?.
Step 5: Interview and ask for a letter of invitation to study
Schools only allow candidates to apply once per admission period. Therefore, if you fail the interview, you will have to apply to another school or wait for the next admission period.
For TNT’s DHS, we will provide a set of frequently asked questions and arrange 1 – 3 sessions to practice interviews for you. Thanks to that, TNT’s DHS students all completed the interview with the school very well.
Step 6: Apply for residency status – COE
The school will be the representative to help DHS submit COE applications to the Japan Immigration Department. The mission of the study abroad center is to prepare, guide, collect and complete documents sent to the school according to the school’s deadline.
For those studying abroad without going through the center, they will have to prepare and contact themselves to send to school on time.
Step 7: Apply for a visa to study in Japan
After receiving the COE pass results, you will need to prepare a visa application and submit it to the Japanese Embassy or Consulate General.
The embassy can call you for a face-to-face interview, the visa failure rate is increasing due to poor application preparation and your subjectivity after passing the COE.
Step 8: Prepare your luggage to study abroad in Japan
The final step in the process of studying abroad in Japan is to book flight tickets and prepare your luggage to Japan.
Above are 8 steps in the Japanese study abroad process that TNT study abroad wants to send to you. We hope this article will help you.
Conclusion
If you have any questions about studying abroad, don’t hesitate to contact us to receive the best support!
