Frequently Asked Questions

What are the features of OBKG?

Our school was founded in 1985 and has a long history and rich experience in Japanese education. We are an officially approved Japanese language school under the Osaka Prefectural Government (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology), so you can study with confidence.
For more details, please visit our homepage.

When can I enroll?

You can enroll in April, July, and October.

Are there any scholarships?

Yes. There are several scholarships such as JASSO, Excellent Student Scholarship, JLPT Scholarship, and EJU Scholarship.
Please contact us through the inquiry page for more details.

Are the classes taught in Japanese? Are all teachers Japanese?

Yes. All classes are taught in Japanese by qualified, professional Japanese teachers.
Many teachers have been working at our school for a long time, which helps students improve their academic performance.

What do graduates do after graduation?

About 90% of our graduates go on to graduate schools or universities.
Others study at vocational schools in fields such as animation, manga, IT, culinary arts, confectionery, fashion, tourism, and hospitality.
Some students also find employment in Japan after graduation (with certain conditions).
Our school is the only Japanese language school in Kansai where students can get a job immediately after graduation.

What majors can students choose after graduation?

Students go on to study various fields such as management, economics, ICT, biotechnology, robotics, animation, manga, environmental studies, human sciences, welfare, mathematics, applied chemistry, life science, culinary arts, hospitality, and tourism.

When and how should I apply for admission?

Please start preparing your application about six months before your desired admission month.
Prepare and submit the required documents within the designated period.
After screening, we will submit your documents to the Immigration Bureau.
Please see the Application Form Download page for details.

How long are the classes each day?

Classes are 4 hours per day.
Morning class: 9:00 – 12:50, Afternoon class: 13:10 – 16:50

How are classes divided? How many students are in each class?

After enrollment, students take a placement test and are assigned to a class according to their level.
You cannot choose your own class.
Each class has about 15～20 students on average.

What is required to enter a graduate school?

You need JLPT N1 level to enter graduate school.
Most schools also require the Examination for Japanese University Admission (EJU) and a research proposal (about 1000 characters).
Entrance exams usually include an interview about your research plan and a short essay (about 800 characters) on your field.

What is the recommendation entrance system?

Excellent students can apply to partner universities through our recommendation system, which gives an advantage in admission.

I already passed JLPT N1 (or N2). Is it still meaningful to attend a Japanese language school?

Yes. Even with N1, it is difficult to follow university lectures in Japanese and manage reports, schedules, and daily life alone.
Our school supports students with visa management, residence card procedures, health insurance, bank accounts, phone contracts, dormitory life, train use, bicycle rules, garbage sorting, and more.
Japanese language school is not only for learning Japanese, but also for learning how to live in Japan properly as a foreign resident.

How much is the tuition fee per year?

The first-year cost is ¥800,000 in total:
Admission fee: ¥80,000 (only at admission)
Tuition fee: ¥640,000 per year
Educational activity fee: ¥80,000

What do graduates do after graduation?

About 90% of our graduates go on to graduate schools or universities.
Others study at vocational schools in fields such as animation, manga, IT, culinary arts, confectionery, fashion, tourism, and hospitality.