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Step1
Entering JapanNarita Airport has terminals 1 and 2. And, there is only one international arrival terminal at Haneda Airport.
Step2
Immigration①Application and receipt of residence card
When you first enter Japan, you can get a “Residence Card” at the airport by submitting your Certificate of Eligibility, Passport, and Visa. You do not have to carry your passport with you during your stay in Japan, but you must always have a residence card. Residence card is not be issued for short-stay students, so please carry your passport.
②Application for Unqualified activity permission
After getting a residence card at the airport, students who want to work part-time can submit a unqualified activity permission application form to the immigration officer to perform unqualified activity (part-time job).
※If you do not apply for permission at the airport, you can apply at the District Immigration Bureau.
Step3
First school visit(the day after entry day)We conduct orientation, placement test (classification test) and check schedule.
Step4
ProceduresCity office (ward office)
①Address change procedure
You must report your address to the city or ward office where you live. The procedure must be done within 14 days of entry.
②National Health Insurance card issuance procedure
Have procedures at the city or ward office where you live. You can receive National Health Insurance card.
Step5
Opening bank accountWhen you work part time, extend your visa, receive money from your home country, receive a scholarship, etc., you need a bank account in many situations.
※When you return to your home country completely, be sure to zero the balance of your deposit and cancel your account.
※Never give or lend a residence card, National Health Insurance card, passbook or bank card to another person. Do not give it to others for any reason. If your property is abused by a criminal organization, you will be severely penalized as an accomplice.
Step6
Purchase of mobile phoneYou need your phone number when you search for work in Japan. And you will be asked to tell your phone number for many cases such as opening bank accout. So, it is very convenient to have a mobile phone.
Step7
Entrance ceremonyThe school starts. Let's enjoy school life together!
*EJU:Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students
*JLPT:Japanese-Language Proficiency Test
| Flow of higher education | School events | |
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| April | Entrance ceremony for April student |
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| May | Extracurricular activities | |
| June | EJU Term-end test |
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| July | JLPT, Briefing session for University and vocational school | Middle of July～ Summer vacation |
| August | Open campus | ～Middle of August Summer vacation, Extracurricular activities |
| September | Application preparing for university and vocational school Term-end test |
| Flow of higher education | School events | |
|---|---|---|
| October | Entrance exam for university and vocational school |
Entrance ceremony for October student |
| November | EJU | Extracurricular activities |
| December | JLPT, Term-end test | Late of December～ Winter vacation |
| January | Beginning of January～ Winter vacation | |
| February | Extracurricular activities | |
| March | Term-end test | Graduation ceremony Late of March～ Spring vacation |
Matsudo City is located 20km from central Tokyo, and has developed as a metropolitan area bedtown with diverse industrial foundations. Matsudo City is blessed with rich nature including Edogawa-river and is also popular as a safe city.
