How to APPLY

The following documents
should be assembled together and sent so that they arrive in Japan NO LATER THAN MARCH 23, 2010. Application and Screening Fees must also be received by this date. Please be aware that space is limited and that admission is competitive. As in the last year, the Summer Courses will only be able to accommodate approximately 100 students.

1. Application Form completed in clear block form.

2. Statement of Purpose
: why you wish to study Japanese, how this study relates to your future academic interests or career goals and why it is crucial at this point in your study to attend this course. Please type this statement in 250 words or less.

3. Official Academic Transcript of university courses completed.

4. Letter of Recommendation*
preferably from a professor or professional person who has some knowledge of Japan and who can verify the applicant’s suitability and motivation for enrolling in this language program. A letter from a family member / relative cannot be accepted. The letter must be sealed and signed.

5. Japanese Language Evaluation Sheet*
by the applicant’s most recent Japanese language instructor, or by a person qualified to evaluate the applicant’s Japanese language skill is required. The letter must be sealed and signed.

6. Japanese Language Background Questionnaire
(C8 candidate use only)

7. Housing Request Form


8. Homestay Application Form
with your picture if home stay desired, regardless of 1st or 2nd choice.

9. Application and Screening Fees Payment Form
with a photocopy of receipt for bank or postal remittance of Application and Screening Fees.


*Letter of recommendation (4) and Japanese Language Evaluation Sheet (5) should be completed by different persons.

The application form and all supporting documents should be assembled and sent together to:
Office of the Summer Courses in Japanese
Research Center for Japanese Language Education
International Christian University
3-10-2 Osawa
Mitaka, Tokyo Japan 181-8585

For students who need more time to get a visa or who may have some trouble getting into Japan, please contact to the SCJ office when you submit your application for the course and a special early screening will be held before the application deadline. Students will be notified of their application and housing status as soon as possible after all of the necessary documents and Application and Screening Fees have been received at the Summer Course Office. We strongly recommend that you check with your nearest Japanese Embassy or consular office to receive information on what kind of documentation is required for your visa application as well as other relevant details.

Screening for other applications will be held after the MARCH 23, application deadline. Students will receive an E-mail by the end of April to notify them of their application status. Additionally, notification will also be sent by regular post together with other supplementary materials.