Program Information
Ⅰ About the Bekka Preparatory Japanese Language Program
This program helps students prepare for undergraduate studies at Soka University (Faculties of Economics, Business Administration, Law, Letters, Education, and Science and Engineering) by providing essential Japanese language training. Over the course of one year, students improve their Japanese based on their current level to a point where they can successfully participate in faculty-level lectures.
Important: This program is not available for those intending to apply to the Faculty of International Liberal Arts (FILA).
For the Faculty of International Liberal Arts (FILA), please apply directly through the International Student Entrance Examination.
Ⅱ Admission and Enrollment Period
- Admission：April
- Enrollment Period：1 year
- Academic Schedule: Spring semester is from the beginning of April to the end of July; Fall semester is from the middle of September to the end of January
Ⅲ Tuition and Dormitory Fee (for students enrolling in the Preparatory Japanese Language Program)
Tuition and fees (for 1 year)
| Admission Fee | 50,000 JPY |
|---|---|
| Tuition | 500,000 JPY |
| Registration Fee | 55,000 JPY |
※Registration fee includes Health-care Service, Accident Insurance, etc.
Heath-care Service is for the on-campus Health Center fee.
Accident Insurance includes the fee for the Personal Accident Insurance for Students Pursuing Education and Research.
Fees are subject to change.
Dormitory Fee
Students living in the dormitory will pay the following fees:
(Fees vary according to the dormitory of choice)
| 2 semesters (1 year) | Dormitory Entrance Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Dormitory for male students | 400,000 ～ 450,000 JPY | 50,000 JPY |
| Dormitory for female students | 450,000 ～ 500,000 JPY | 50,000 JPY |
※Applicants will pay the tuition and dormitory fees during the enrollment procedures by credit card via Soka University Japan Studies Center website.
Ⅳ Enrollment to the undergraduate program / Decision of completion
The completion of the Bekka Preparatory Japanese Language Program will be determined based on the student’s academic performance, behavior, and attendance, as well as the attitudes and behavior of students. Those who fulfill all requirements will enter the undergraduate program at Soka University upon recommendation by the Bekka Preparatory Japanese Language Program teachers.
V Annual Schedule
Spring Semester
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April: Entrance Ceremony, Orientation
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May: Kanji Proficiency Test
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June: Kanji Proficiency Test
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July: Kanji Proficiency Test, Spring Semester Final Examinations
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August: Summer Vacation
Fall Semester
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September: Proficiency Test, Kanji Proficiency Test
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October: Kanji Proficiency Test
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November: Kanji Proficiency Test
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December: Recommendation Qualifying Examination
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Year-end and New Year Holidays
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January: Faculty Recommendation Interview, Fall Semester Final Examinations
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February – March: Spring Vacation