The low cost location, non-profit status and long-term financial support provided by the Hattori Foundation enables Yamasa to provide the Acceleration Programs at a low "cost price" to all our students. This means that the tuition is priced ONLY according to the cost of teaching the classes in each schedule.

Application Fees

Please click here for important information regarding Application Fees.

Fees for Short Duration Study

For students who intend studying at Yamasa for 3 months/12 weeks or less:
If you do not have time to study long term, then it is possible to study using a tanki-taizai (tourist) or other short term visa and enrol in the Acceleration program for 4, 6, 8, 10 or 12 weeks in Format 2, or for 3 months in Format 1.

Academic Years: April 2002 to end of March 2004.

Fees for Longer Duration studies (for example 6 months or more)

Most students enrolling for longer term studies require a student visa, and the average length of stay of students with this visa is about 14 months. It is possible to switch between the Acceleration program and other Academic programs (Academic Intensive or entering Advanced Japanese) at the end of each quarter - so the fee structure here is calculated on a quarterly basis.

Academic Years: April 2002 to end of March 2004.

Notes for student with student visas:

(1) If you are planning to study long-term, it is often best to start in the Acceleration Program and then shift to the AIJP or AJSP later. This is particularly the case if you are starting your studies in April and are aiming to pass the Japanese Language Proficiency Test in December.

(2) If you enrol in the Acceleration Program for 3 months and decide DURING your first week to switch to the AIJP or AJSP, then you are able to do so under the following conditions:

a) You have received approval from your academic advisor.
b) You have met the entry requirements of the curriculum of the program you wish to transfer to.
c) Please note that the balance of your tuition will be refunded to you with the exception of a 21,000 yen transfer fee.

(This small transfer fee covers the costs of retesting and re-processing - as there is considerable administration costs and your proficiency level may also need to be reassessed)

(3) If you enrol in the Acceleration Program for 3 months and decide AFTER your first week to switch to the AIJP or AJSP, then you are able to do so under the following conditions:

a) You have received approval from your academic advisor.
b) You have met the entry requirements of the curriculum of the program you wish to transfer to.
c) Your attendance rate is 90% or higher for classes attended in your current program.
d) Please note that there if you transfer out of the acceleration program after your first week there cannot be any refund for the tuition for that quarter.

(Please read the refund policy for full information on refunds)

Please browse through the Frequently Asked Questions regarding program fees.

Why aren't the tuition figures rounded off?
If I'm enrolling for 1 year, do I need to pay all the tuition in advance?
What is the minimum payment required? Can I pay in instalments?
Can I pay the tuition and accommodation on a month by month basis?
Are there any discounts?
How much do the textbooks and other materials cost?
How much are the laboratory and library fees?
How much is the airport/train station pickup service?
How much does the email and internet access cost?
Can I pay for everything by credit card?
If Yamasa is non-profit, why do some schools have cheaper tuition rates?
How much does the accommodation cost? Does that include bills?
What is the average cost of living? How much money do I need?
Am I allowed to work part-time?
Can I cover my tuition and other costs by part-time work?
What should I do regarding Health Insurance?