Guidance counseling
At our Culture and Language Academy, guidance counseling is offered to support all students - whether they are interested in continuing on to higher education or looking to obtain employment. Counselors are available for 30-minute consultations, the sessions are free, and students may meet with counselors as many times as necessary. Please reserve a time slot in advance at the reception. Please arrive at your appointment on time.
Counseling hours
Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 16:30
Many students visit for consultations with questions and concerns such as:
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With my abilities, what kind of school can I go to (graduate school, technical school)?
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What kind of score do I need to get on the EJU in order to attend _______?
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I think I want to study ____________. In Japan, what department would I have to study in? Any school recommendations?
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How much is the tuition for _______? Do they offer scholarships?＊What exams do I need to take to get into ___________?
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I’d like to see copies of past exams. Can you tell me about past interview contents?
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What’s the difference between the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) and the Japanese Language Proficiency Exam (JLPT)?
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When are the tests administered? When are the application deadlines?
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Are there universities I can go to without passing the EJU?
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Are there technical schools I can go to without taking the JLPT?
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I have trouble with English. Are there universities without English exams?
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How should I prepare for the EJU?
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What should I do if I want to practice for an interview?
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Can you teach me how to write a research proposal for graduate school? How do I contact professors?
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Can I get a letter of recommendation from SNG?
Available information
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Guidance counselors readily provide the following info:
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School brochures and details about international student exams. etc.
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Entrance exam requirements, schedules, and contents, application information, tuition details, campus locations, etc.
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The EJU subjects and scores required by different schools.
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JLPT levels and scores, TOEFL scores, etc. required by different schools.
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Past exam contents and interview topics.
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Information from SNG graduates who continued on to higher education.
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Instructions for writing a graduate school research proposal.
Recommendation letters
Culture and Language Academy of Yamanashi provides general or school-targeted letters of recommendation for excellent students, provided they meet the following requirements.
It takes one week to issue a letter of recommendation. It also takes one week to issue Shinjuku Japanese Language Institute transcripts and attendance records (cost: ¥ 500 ~ ¥ 2,000 per page).
Total Attendance Rate
90% or above
Current/Final Term Attendance Rate
90% or above
Enrollment period
6 months or longer