CCCC Japanese School（異文化間コミュニケーションセンター附属日本語学校 / Cross Cultural Communication Center Annexed Japanese School）

About the school

A Japanese-language school in Okinawa (attached to the Center for Intercultural Communication). Founded in 1989. Emphasizes practical Japanese in small classes, with JLPT and EJU (Examination for Japanese University Admission) preparation. Half-day system: morning (9:30-12:40) and afternoon (13:30-16:40). Annual recruitment capacity 48 (2021 edition).

Fees

Annual tuition

¥660,000

Fee basis

Tuition of ¥660,000 for the 1-year course in the official "Admission Guide (March 2021 edition)" PDF (including tax). The ¥110,000 admission fee, ¥41,800 materials etc. and ¥46,200 extracurricular activities etc. (total ¥858,000) are separate. The second-year tuition for the 1-year 9-month course is ¥495,000 (including tax and materials). Note: the official long-term course page says "all amounts exclude tax", the fee table image could not be read, and the guide is the 2021 edition and may be out of date.

Admission fee

¥110,000Admission guidelines, March 2021 edition, tax included. The ¥33,000 screening fee (tax included) is separate. The screening fee and entrance fee are not refunded for any reason.

Application / screening fee

¥33,000

Dormitory

To be confirmed

Dormitory & housing

Accommodation: consult when applying for admission (no amount stated).

Admission requirements

Intake months

• April12 months(1 yr)24 months(2 yrs)
• July21 months(1 yr 9 mo)
• October12 months(1 yr)

Study period

University preparation course: April entry 1-2 years, July entry 1 year 9 months. General course: October entry 1 year. Spring term 1 April to 30 September, autumn term 1 October to 31 March. 40 weeks per year × 4 periods per day (about 800 periods).

Admission requirements

Completion of 12 years of schooling plus one of the following: equivalent of JLPT N5 or above / 150 or more hours at a Japanese language institution (certificate) / graduation from a 4-year university. No age requirement is listed. Documents: application form, graduation certificate and transcript, 8 photos, copy of passport, proof of Japanese ability/study, financial support documents (income certificate, bank balance, 3 years of passbooks, etc.). No nationality-specific conditions are listed.

Japanese level requirement

JLPT N5 level or above, or 150 or more hours of Japanese study (study certificate). Graduates of a 4-year university are exempt from the requirement. Whether a test or interview is held could not be confirmed.

Graduation & further-study support

A preparatory course for advancement to university or vocational school, JLPT and EJU prep. Specific information on advancement results, designated schools, scholarships and job support not confirmed.

Accreditation

Association for the Promotion of Japanese Language Education certification number B479 (shown officially). Publishes a self-inspection and evaluation report under the Ministry of Justice notification standards. Also publishes the overall findings of the Association's on-site survey (FY2019). Certification by the Minister of Education could not be confirmed.

Nepal applicants

The activities section of the official English page mentions "Celebration of the Great Festival of Nepal", so students from Nepal are enrolled. No country restrictions are stated.

Language support

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