Application Requirements

The requirements for applicants are as follows

(1) Hold convention refugee status or can provide evidence of refugee status/background from refugee supporting groups.
Show a strong will to learn Japanese and aim to apply for jobs that require Japanese or improving livelihoods.
Can attend lessons regularly and plan to stay in Japan for at least one year during the program.

(2) Those who meet (1) above and the following conditions
• Completion of at least 12 years of school education or equivalent at the time of admission*1
• Willingness to study
• Ability to cover expenses during the period of study (travel and general living expenses, including accommodation, other than tuition fees).
• A person who fully understands the educational philosophy and policies of the school and the purpose of the Special Scholarship Scholarship Program*2.
• Those who can attend classes 5 days a week on weekdays and maintain an attendance rate of 90% or higher each month.*3
• Those who are able to transfer to the new Shinjuku school (to open in April 2025) as much as possible.

*1 Students who have not completed at least 12 years of education will be considered for admission at the discretion of the ISI School Director. Please consult with us at the time of application.

*2 Please check ISI Japanese Language School website

*3 The number of class days can be found in the school calendar on page 16 of the ISI Japanese Language School application guidelines.

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Benefit Details

As a special scholarship student, you’ll study the same curriculum as our regular students.
In principle, the scholarship covers the full amount of study at ISI Japanese Language School (short-term course).
*Scholarship includes examination fee, enrollment fee, tuition, textbooks, and extracurricular activities.
The scholarship period is for a maximum of two years from the date of enrollment.
The scholarship does not include transportation costs, visa application fees, other expenses required for accommodation, and living expenses during the scholarship period.

Class Hours

You can choose one of the following classes.

Ikebukuro or Shibuya Weekday Class (Mon-Fri)
［Morning class] 8:50~12:00*
［Afternoon class] 13:00~16:10*.

*You may need to transfer to our newly opened Shinjuku school after April 2025.

The results of the placement test prior to enrollment will determine whether morning or afternoon classes will be offered.
The class schedule depends on the ratio of students at each level, so we cannot accept requests for a specific class time.

Number of applicants

About 10 people

How to apply

Please apply from the “Application” below.
Application deadline: November 16 (Sat.)

[1st round] Application Screening
Only applicants who pass the document screening will be contacted for a scheduled interview.
[2nd round Interview] Face-to-face interview (at ISI headquarters at the 12th floor of the Sumitomo Realty Shinjuku Grand Tower, Tokyo)
LIP will notify you of the results of the interview selection process.
The scheduled interview date is subject to change.

Application Documents

1.Application Documents
Fill out the “Special Scholarship Student Application Form“
2. A copy of your residence card (or any document that can prove your residency status), and a copy of your passport (or any information that can explain your reason for coming to Japan)

Submit to the following office (submission by e-mail is recommended)

E-mail:s_hashimoto@weworld.co.jp (Attn: Hashimoto)
12th floor, Sumitomo Realty Shinjuku Grand Tower, 8-17-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0023, Japan
tel: 03-5962-0405

Selection Process

Application Screening　　　　　　
Middle November
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Interviews　
Late November
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Notification of interview acceptance/rejection　　　　
Early December
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Pre-orientation　
Middle December to Late December
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Start of classes　　　　　　　　
January