Program Schedule & Estimated Costs
※The information of 2025-2026 Program is posted now. NEW!
Senshu University offers the JLC Program four times a year(Summer Term 1, Summer Term 2, Fall & Winter). Please refer to the following information for details regarding specific dates and details.
In the program of 2025-2026, revisions were made to the program structure, resulting in changes to the names and schedules of the existing courses. Additionally, aside from the four mentioned courses, a spring course for one year exchange students has also been introduced.
2025 3-Week Summer Term 1 [May 22– June 12]
2025 7-Week Summer Term 2 [June 18– August 6]
2025 12-Week Fall Term [September 19– December 12]
2026 7-Week Winter Term [January 8– February 27]
In the program of 2025-2026, revisions were made to the program structure, resulting in changes to the names and schedules of the existing courses. Additionally, aside from the four mentioned courses, a spring course for one year exchange students has also been introduced.
2025 3-Week Summer Term 1 [May 22– June 12]
2025 7-Week Summer Term 2 [June 18– August 6]
2025 12-Week Fall Term [September 19– December 12]
2026 7-Week Winter Term [January 8– February 27]
2025 Three-Week Summer Term 1
※Schedule is subject to change.
※Check-in for the dormitory is only available on the designated date and time.
Costs
※Program fees are subject to change for reasons such as revised entrance fees for cultural excursions. You will be notified of the final amount on your invoice.
2025 Seven-Week Summer Term 2
※Schedule is subject to change.
※Check-in for the dormitory is only available on the designated date and time.
Costs
※Schedule is subject to change.
※Check-in for the dormitory is only available on the designated date and time.
Costs
| Friday, March 21 | Application Deadline (Applications must be received on or before this date.) |
| LateMarch | Payment Deadline |
| Wednesday, May 21 | Entering Dormitory（10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. ) ＊If you arrive at the dormitory on May 21, you will be charged an additional 1,400 yen for one night's stay in addition to the program fee. This fee must be paid in cash upon arrival in Japan. |
| Thursday, May 22 | Entering Dormitory（7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. )/ General Orientation |
| Friday, May 23 | Placement Test / Opening Ceremony & Welcome Party |
| Monday, May 26 |
Classes Begin
-Classes typically meet from 9:00 a.m. – 12:50 p.m. (4 periods comprised of 4 successive 50 min. sessions) -Monday through Friday -Either field trips to places of cultural interest, etc. or cultural experiences are scheduled for certain afternoons during the program period Campus tour & Tour of the surrounding area |
| Wednesday, June11 |
Certificate Award and Farewell Party |
| Thursday, June 12 | Leaving Dormitory |
※Check-in for the dormitory is only available on the designated date and time.
Costs
| Total | 180,800 JPY |
| Breakdown of Costs | Application Fee 20,000 JPY
Tuition (Other Related Fees) 97,900 JPY* University & Facility Fee 3,000 JPY University Required Insurance 700 JPY Accommodation Fee 59,200 JPY |
| Bank Charges | You are responsible for paying all bank charges, 6,500 JPY. |
2025 Seven-Week Summer Term 2
| Friday, April 11 |
Application Deadline (Applications must be received on or before this date.) |
| Middle of April | Payment Deadline |
| Tuesday, June 17 | Entering Dormitory（10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. ) ＊If you arrive at the dormitory on June 17, you will be charged an additional 1,400 yen for one night's stay in addition to the program fee. This fee must be paid in cash upon arrival in Japan. |
| Wednesday, June 18 | Entering Dormitory（10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. ) |
| Thursday, June 19 | General Orientation (campus tour & tour of the surrounding area) |
| Friday, June20 | Placement Test / Opening Ceremony & Welcome Party |
| Monday, June 23 | Classes Begin
-Classes typically meet from 9:00 a.m. – 12:50 p.m. (4 periods comprised of 4 successive 50 min. sessions) -Monday through Friday -Either field trips to places of cultural interest, etc. or cultural experiences are scheduled for certain afternoons during the program period |
| Friday, July 4– Sunday, July 6 | Three-day Home Visit (optional)
-Suitable host families are actively recruited with home visits arranged according to availability |
| Thursday, July 31 | Final Presentation (conducted by participants in Japanese) |
| Tuesday, August 5 | Certificate Award and Farewell Party |
| Wednesday, August 6 | Leaving Dormitory |
※Check-in for the dormitory is only available on the designated date and time.
Costs
| Total | 351,700 JPY |
| Breakdown of Costs | Application Fee 20,000 JPY
Tuition (Other Related Fees) 188,100 JPY* University & Facility Fee 3,000 JPY University Required Insurance 900 JPY Accommodation Fee 103,700 JPY Home Visit Fee [optional] 36,000 JPY** On request only |
| Bank Charges | You are responsible for paying all bank charges, 6,500 JPY. |
※Program fees are subject to change for reasons such as revised entrance fees for cultural excursions. You will be notified of the final amount on your invoice.
2025 Twelve-Week Fall Term (includes a 7day break)
| Friday, June 27 | Application Deadline (Applications must be received on or before this date.) |
| Early July | Payment Deadline |
| Thursday, September 18 | Entering Dormitory（10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. ) ＊If you arrive at the dormitory on September 18, you will be charged an additional 1,400 yen for one night's stay in addition to the program fee. This fee must be paid in cash upon arrival in Japan. |
| Friday, September 19 | Entering Dormitory（10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. ) |
| Monday, September 22 | General Orientation (campus tour & tour of the surrounding area)
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| Wednesday, September 24 |
Placement Test / Opening Ceremony & Welcome Party |
| Thursday, September 25 | Classes Begin
-Classes typically meet from 9:00 a.m. – 12:50 p.m. (4 periods comprised of 4 successive 50 min. sessions) -Monday through Friday -Either field trips to places of cultural interest, etc. or culturalexperiences are scheduled for certain afternoons during the program period |
| Friday, October 17–Sunday, October 19 | Three-day Home Visit (optional)
-Suitable host families are actively recruited with home visits arranged according to availability |
| Wednesday, November 5 | 7 day break begins |
| Monday, November 10 | 7 day break ends |
| Friday, December 5 | Final Presentation (conducted by participants in Japanese) |
| Thursday, December 11 | Certificate Award and Farewell Party |
| Friday, December 12 | Leaving Dormitory |
※Check-in for the dormitory is only available on the designated date and time.
Costs
| Total | 523,600 JPY |
| Breakdown of Costs | Application Fee 20,000 JPY
Tuition (Other Related Fees) 301,600 JPY* University & Facility Fee 3,000 JPY University Required Insurance 2,600 JPY Accommodation Fee 160,400 JPY Home Visit Fee [optional] 36,000 JPY** On request only |
| Bank Charges | You are responsible for paying all bank charges, 6,500 JPY. |
※Program fees are subject to change for reasons such as revised entrance fees for cultural exc