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Frequently Asked Questions


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About Classes


Q. What are class hours?

A. Morning classes are from 9:00 to 12:10 p.m. and afternoon classes are from 1:10 to 4:20 p.m.

Q. Is General Business Course included any Japanese language classes?

A. Yes, it is.
Those Japanese Classes are divided according to the level of Japanese, and students will aim for JLPT N1, which is required for business.

About Tuition


Q. Is it possible to pay tuition in installments?

A. Yes. It can be paid in three installments.

Q. Is there any scholarship available?

A. Yes, but only for General Business Course.

・Scholarship by ToBuCo
Those who pass the entrance examination as a scholarship student will be exempted ¥150,000 from tuition for two years.

・Scholarship by JASSO
One or two students with outstanding academic performance will receive 48,000 yen per month for 12 months as Scholarship for Privately Financed International Students.

After graduation


Q. Do you provide support for higher education and employment?

A. Your homeroom teacher will support you throughout your graduation year.
In addition, General Business Course will also provide guidance on Job interview measure and how to write resumes. We will do our best to support you, but it is your own career path. You need to prepare for it by yourself too.

Q. Is it possible to get a job after graduating from General Business Course?

A. Yes. There are many seniors who found jobs till now.
However, Japanese language skills are very important to work in Japan. Also, you will not get your job just by waiting. We will support you to find a job, but first of all, you must have a strong will to find a job, improve your Japanese language skills, and be proactive in your job search.

The Others


Q. Where are the students from?

A. Students from Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, and China are enrolled. (as of 2023)

Q. Is it possible to have a part-time job?

A. Of course, you can work up to 28 hours per week. You can learn Japanese and business manners as work experiences.

Q. Are there any other financial requirements besides tuition?

A. You need about 20,000 yen for two years as certificate examination fees. (Amounts may be changed.)

Q. Is there any support in case of illness or injury?

A. We will introduce you a nearby clinic.
You need to pay only 30% of the actual medical expenses since you will be covered by National Health Insurance. In addition, we will accompany you when you go to the clinic for the first time within 6 months since you entered in Japan .

Q. When is it possible to go to school information sessions and tours?

A. Available weekdays from 9:00 to 16:00. Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, mid-August and year-end and New Year holidays.Please apply in advance.

Q. Where is the school located?

A. ToBuCo Vocational College is located in the center of Gifu City, 20 minutes walk from JR Gifu Station.
Bus also runs near the school. It makes possible to take transportation in many directions as well as in the direction of Gifu Station. The school is very accessible, which is located only 20 minutes from Nagoya by train. Public transport is well developed, this area is full of greenery, an easy place to live. There are convenience stores, shopping centers, etc. around the school.