Application plan for high school students to study in Japan

1. Language school + Japanese university

This method should be the most mainstream and popular way to study in Japan. The admission period for language schools is January, April, July, and October every year, and the study time ranges from 1 to 2 years. In addition to improving the application rate of study abroad visas, language schools also provide courses related to tutoring for study abroad exams, and can also provide guidance for school interviews or further studies. In this way, students can also choose national/public universities and private universities according to their own needs and circumstances. Different from vocational schools, whether it is a national/public university or a private university, all undergraduate degrees will be recognized in the country.

After all, there are specialties in the academic field. By applying to a language school and preparing for the international student exam under the guidance of teachers at the language school, you can greatly increase the possibility of being admitted to an excellent university. Moreover, this method does not require students’ college entrance examination scores, which is very helpful to many students!

2. Apply directly

The second method is to apply to Japanese universities by directly taking the International Student Examination. However, it should be noted that the Japanese Examination for International Students test centers are only set up in Japan, South Korea and Hong Kong. There are currently no test centers in mainland China. Moreover, in the previous article Achuang also mentioned that in addition to the scores of the international entrance exam, admission to Japanese universities also requires taking the on-campus exam, and the time is different for different schools. As a result, students who apply directly may need to travel between China and Japan multiple times to take on-campus examinations at different schools. Overall, this method is not very convenient for students.

Also, although there are Japanese private universities that come directly to the mainland to recruit students, their rankings are relatively low and may not meet the students' own needs.

3. Apply for English courses through the SGU project

SGU is a project promoted by the Japanese government to expand the enrollment of international students. Through this method, students do not need to have Japanese language proficiency, nor do they need to take other exams besides TOEFL and IELTS. They only need to submit TOEFL/IELTS scores and college entrance examination scores to apply. However, the number of schools with this project is still relatively small, and it is not yet a mainstream method. At the same time, since most of the schools in the project are excellent universities, the score requirements are relatively high! Compare! high!

4. Language school + vocational school

Here we will first introduce students to vocational schools. Japanese vocational schools are equivalent to higher vocational education in China. Like universities and graduate students, they are also higher education. Japanese vocational schools are different from various universities that focus on theoretical education. They focus more on cultivating students' practical abilities. The majors they study are also closely related to related industries, requiring students not only to have theoretical knowledge to engage in specific industries, but also to strengthen training of students in hands-on operations.

According to the Japanese academic system, a vocational school lasts two years. After graduation, you can obtain a "professional" qualification issued by the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, which is a person recognized by Japan as having certain professional skills. Students from vocational schools who have studied for more than four years and graduated can obtain a certificate of "Advanced Professional".

Students can also see that the vocational school is a two-year system, which means that the time to study in Japan can be shortened, which is a more world-saving way to study abroad. Moreover, the study in vocational schools is mainly based on skills learning, which is particularly attractive to some students. However, this method also has shortcomings, that is, without academic qualifications, it is difficult to be recognized when returning to China. At the same time, the tuition fee is higher than that of public national universities. Expensive...

Extended reading: Studying and employment in Japan

1. Employment in Japan

In the face of the increasingly serious population decline in Japan, The growth of Japan's childbearing age population cannot be achieved in the short term. It is estimated that it will take at least ten years. It is imperative for Japanese companies to explore overseas markets. In order to recruit talents who can communicate with local companies and have professional knowledge, those who are willing to explore foreign markets Excellent Japanese multinational companies have actively hired Japanese students in Japan in recent years.

Japanese universities and other school institutions, private job search companies and government agencies arrange internship and employment opportunities so that students studying in Japan can successfully find their ideal job. Although the process of finding a job in Japan may seem complicated, it is very beneficial to personal growth as a transition process from campus to society.

In the process of finding a job, some people have established their own goals in life, learned many Japanese business etiquette, and improved their ability to deal with others. Of course, their Japanese language has also improved to a higher level.

2. Employment in China

Japanese companies or companies that have cooperative relations with Japan. China has replaced the United States as Japan's largest trading partner for three consecutive years, while Japan has dropped to China's third largest trading partner after the European Union and the United States. Sino-Japanese trade has also grown at an average annual double-digit rate, indicating that China and Japan economic and trade relations are becoming increasingly close. China's economic growth has been astonishing in recent years, prompting well-known Japanese companies to expand their businesses in China. Knowing one more language means one more opportunity. If you know Japanese, you can increase your chances of joining a Japanese business or a company that has business relationships with Japanese business. Generally speaking, more people can speak English and fewer people can speak Japanese. And many companies have close cooperation with Japan, so jobs will be easier to find and the salary will be higher. Learning Japanese gives you one more choice.

3. Engage in Chinese-Japanese translation work

Japanese dramas, Japanese pop songs, fashion magazines, Japanese comics and novels, etc. are extremely popular in China.

4. Become a bridge of communication between China and Japan

Regardless of the government, private enterprise groups, or non-profit groups, Japan and groups at all levels such as China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan have intensive exchanges with each other. It requires talents who are both fluent in Chinese and Japanese and understand the cultures of both sides to serve as a bridge to promote economic and trade cooperation between China and Japan and effectively help companies achieve strategic goals or solve political and social problems. Sino-Japanese bridges can be translators, business executives, politicians, group representatives, etc.

5. Unlimited possibilities

Learning one more language will provide more protection for the future. Instead of spending the same student life in your own country as everyone else, it is better to take advantage of the opportunity. Experience a different life when you are young. Compared with English-speaking talents, Japanese-speaking talents are a minority of elites. However, with the trend of close interaction between Japan and China, the demand for Japanese-speaking talents is increasing day by day, whether in government agencies or private enterprises.

Extended reading: Safety precautions for studying in Japan

1. Keep your documents and personal privacy information properly

Be sure to keep your important documents and private information properly. Don't show off to others easily. When you encounter someone checking your ID, remember to ask the other person to show their identity or work ID for polite verification. If it is a police officer, you can write down his ID number, car number, etc. Have important files also backed up just in case.

2. Pay attention to accommodation safety

If possible, try to live in school dormitories. If renting off campus, choose an area with good security. If possible, live close to a subway station or bus stop. If you choose a roommate, it's a student, so of course you have familiar friends. Don’t choose a particularly dark and remote place just to save money. Before going out or going to bed, remember to check the safety of the power supply and gas or natural gas, and whether the doors and windows are locked. When traveling far away, you can ask friends or neighbors to keep an eye on the safety of your house.

3. Pay attention to traffic safety

Do not ride in unlicensed cars or cars belonging to strangers. Unless there are special circumstances, don't take the subway too early or too late. Generally speaking, taxis are safer. Just in case, you can write down the bus number and send it to your friends. Don't sit too close to the edge when taking the subway, and don't sit in an empty carriage. The middle carriage is safer, and try not to sit at the entrance or exit of the carriage, because this is where gangsters like to attack. If there are few people on the bus, you can sit close to the driver.

4. Don’t give others the chance to hurt you

Don’t walk alone at night or go to dangerous places. When you are in an unfamiliar environment, pay attention to what’s going on around you and get familiar with yourself. Take safety measures in your life circle (police station, shelter, etc.) and try to let people you know well know your updates in a timely manner.

5. Make friends carefully

Be careful when making friends when you go out, and learn to protect your privacy. At some parties, alcoholic beverages are consumed and it is recommended to drink in moderation. In social situations, if someone offers you a drink, it is also recommended to decline politely.