All students entering the Internship programs do 6 weeks of intensive conversation study. The placement test consists of 3 stages, a written test, a listening comprehension test and a one-on-one interview. This ensures that faculty can place you in a class with students who have attained a similar score in the placement test and are of similar ability. It is usually possible to change classes after consultation and re-assessment with your academic advisor.

You will need to have passed Level 3 or higher of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. You are most likely to be in a class using the seminar format. Please make sure you read the Minimum Entry Requirements and Curriculum sections thoroughly.

It is considered extremely important by Yamasa that we be able to help students determine whether the programs are suitable for them or not BEFORE they enroll, so that you have plenty of time to consider other program offerings at Yamasa, a different time schedule or another program provider. For this reason and because the most difficult problem facing faculty members is to work out the level of proficiency of each student as early as possible (so as to increase planning time), Yamasa's multimedia studio has developed a series of online placement tests. These tests are not the actual placement tests but act as an indicative survey. They are designed to help you by allowing you to know where you would be in Yamasa's curriculum. You will be requested to complete an online test after you have submitted your application form. However if you are worried about your level and would like to do an online test prior to submitting the application form, please contact the Director of the International Office, Mr Declan Murphy at admissions@yamasa.org

Yamasa's Admissions office will then be in a better position to advise you and assist with program selection.