ARMS日本語学校（Arms Japanese Language School）

About the school

A Japanese-language school in Iseyama, Naka-ku, Nagoya (established October 2010; further-study course capacity 280, general course 80). About 7 minutes' walk from Kanayama Station. Run by ARMS Co., Ltd., a registered support organization. Has a further-study course for those aiming at further study and a general course for those aiming at employment, and information for Specified Skilled Worker applicants is also provided.

Fees

Annual tuition

¥660,000

Fee basis

First-year tuition (including tax) for the further-study 2-year course, 1.5-year course and general course. From the admission guide on the official website (fiscal year not stated, current). The 1-year (general) course is also ¥660,000. The first-year amount payable before entry is ¥841,500 / ¥819,500 for the 2-year / 1.5-year courses and ¥808,500 for the 1-year course (screening fee ¥33,000 + admission fee ¥55,000 + tuition ¥660,000 + other). Total for 2 years ¥1,501,500, total for 1.5 years ¥1,149,500.

Admission fee

¥55,000Tax included. The ¥33,000 screening fee (tax included) is separate. If withdrawing after the COE is issued, the entrance fee is paid as a withdrawal fee.

Application / screening fee

¥33,000

Dormitory

YesFrom ¥43,000 per month

Dormitory & housing

Student dormitory available. ARMS: Dormy Kawana (men, 2 meals included, ¥43,000 per month + ¥5,500 electricity), Dormy Chikusa 2 (women, 2 meals included, from ¥48,000 per month). Contract costs: entry fee ¥43,000 + renovation ¥15,000 + maintenance ¥3,000 + 1 month of dormitory fees. H&A: student dormitory in Chiryu City (¥100,000 per room, divided among residents).

Admission requirements

Intake months

• April24 months(2 yrs)12 months(1 yr)
• October18 months(1 yr 6 mo)

Study period

Further-study 2 years (April), further-study 1.5 years (October), general 2 years (April), general 1.5 years (October), general 1 year (April, from April 2025 entry). 5 days a week, 9:00-12:40 / 13:00-16:40.

Admission requirements

Completion of 12 or more years of school education in the home country, a Japanese test pass certificate (JLPT N5 or above, or equivalent level of BJT, NAT-TEST, J-TEST, etc.) or 150 or more hours of Japanese study, and a reliable contact person or guarantor. Document screening, interview with the applicant/guardian, and academic test.

Japanese level requirement

JLPT N5 or above or a pass in an equivalent test, or 150 or more hours of Japanese study (the eligibility column of the admission guide).

Graduation & further-study support

Advancement events and special courses, job guidance and interview practice. Main destinations: Nagoya University, Nanzan University, Chukyo University, Aichi University, Nagoya University of Commerce and Business and many vocational schools. Scholarship (study incentive): tuition reduction according to the JLPT level passed (N1 holders 40% = up to ¥528,000, N2 30%, N3 20%, N4 10%). Support for working under the Specified Skilled Worker status.

Accreditation

The top page says "Ministry of Justice notified school, school certified by the Association for the Promotion of Japanese Language Education (general incorporated foundation)". Certified Japanese Language Institution (certified by the Minister of Education) could not be confirmed. ARMS Co., Ltd. is a registered support organization.

Nepal applicants

The official website states no country restrictions. No Nepali-language support or Nepal-specific information could be confirmed (site languages: Japanese, English, Vietnamese, Simplified Chinese).

Language support

Classes are taught in Japanese. Website available in Japanese, English, Vietnamese and Chinese (simplified). No mention of Nepali support.