Japanese Language Immersion Course
The Japanese Language Immersion Course (JLIC) at Doshisha Women's College of Liberal Arts (DWCLA) began in 2008. It is composed of two terms. The first term, Term A is a four-week program from the middle of May to the middle of June. Following the completion of Term A, Term B begins, which is also a four-week program from the end of June to the middle of July. Students can stay for eight weeks, participating in both courses if they wish. The program offers introductory Japanese language courses to students whose first language is not Japanese. Throughout the course, students have full access to all the facilities available on campus. In addition to studying in the classroom, students can also experience multiple fieldtrips during the course, which include tours of Kyoto.
Please note that this program is open only to female undergraduate students or graduates whose goal is to improve their Japanese language skills. If you wish to participate in the JLIC, please refer to "5. How to apply for the JLIC."
Japanese Language Immersion Course (JLIC) 2025 Application Guidelines
1. Program Outline
1) Course Dates
- Term A : May 19th (Monday) to June 13th (Friday), 2025
- Term B : June 23rd (Monday) to July 18th (Friday), 2025
※There is an intersession break between Term A and B
2) Place
Imadegawa Campus (Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture)
3) Course Content
- Japanese Language Course (in the morning) : Ten 90-minute classes per week. The classes are divided into two levels.
- Japanese Cultural Experiences : Kimono wearing, tea ceremony, calligraphy, flower arrangement and Japanese confectionary making, etc.
- Field Trips : Visit to temples and shrines, etc. in Kyoto.
- Social Events : Welcome party, Farewell party, club visits, and other events with students at Kyotanabe campus, etc.
※This tentative schedule is subject to change.
4) Accommodation
- Mukaijima Gakusei Center :
Single rooms are available in the Kyoto municipal housing for international students. No meals are included in the fee. Free internet access is available. The dormitory is located 30 minutes by train from the Imadegawa campus and a 15-minute walk from Kintetsu Mukaijima station.
5) Program Size
Each term is limited to a maximum of 10 students
6) Transcript and Certificate
The transcript and the certificate of completion will be given by the president of DWCLA to students who have successfully completed the program.
DWCLA does not give school credits to the participants.
2. Qualification for Participation
An applicant must meet all the following requirements.
- Be an undergraduate student or a graduate of a higher education institution abroad.
- Be a female student 18 years or older as of April 1st, 2025.
- Have at least 6 months of Japanese language study experience prior to the course.
3. Program fees
The program fees : ¥132,700 per term
Program fees include tuition fees, the field trip fees (transportation and admission fee), Welcome and Farewell party fees, and the insurance premium.
The accommodation fees :（For the applicants from affiliated institutions and ASEAN-member countries, the financial aid will be allotted as a part of accommodation fee.）
- Mukaijima Gakusei Center
:(1 term) ¥53,250 (no meals)
:(2 terms) Including an intersession break-¥105,000 (no meals)
Others
The program and accommodation fees do NOT include the following:
- Airfare
- Round trip transportation between Kansai International Airport and your accommodation
- Cost of commuting
(If the total cost of the commuter's pass exceeds ¥5,000 per month, DWCLA will pay the difference.) - Lunch fees
- Phone bills
- Textbooks
4. Financial Aid
Grants of ￥60,000 per term are available for participants from the affiliated universities/colleges and from ASEAN-member countries.
For a Mukaijima Gakusei Center student staying for one term, \53,250 will be allotted for the dormitory fee. The remaining \6,750 will be given to the student at the beginning of the program.
For a Mukaijima Gakusei Center student staying for both terms (Terms A&B), \105,000 will be allotted for the dormitory fee. Each half of the remaining \15,000 will be given to the student at the beginning of both terms.
5. How to apply for the JLIC
The applicants must submit the following PDF documents to the Division of International Affairs(DIA) of DWCLA either directly or through the staff in charge at their home institution.The documents have to be sent by E-mail before the application deadline.
The application period：January 6th to February 21st, 2025.
※When you fill out these forms, please make sure to open them with Adobe Acrobat Reader. Otherwise, you may have troubles typing KATAKANA or other words.
- 2025 Japanese Language Immersion Course Application Form（Click here to download）
- Statement of Purpose（Click here to download）
- Certificate of Health（Click here to download）
- Japanese Language Inquiry（Click here to download）
- Letter of Recommendation（Click here to download）
- Official transcript from Home Institution
- A clear color copy of your passport (the page on which your name and photo appear)
- A clear color ID photo data (File format : JPG, GIF or PNG)
※face squarely to the front
※remove any hats, caps or head coverings
6. Final Decision on the Program Implementation and Acceptance
Applicants will be notified of the results of their application either directly or through home institution within three weeks of receiving application.
7. Payment of Participation Expense
As for the participation payment, please make bank transfer to DWCLA either directly or through your home institution by the end of March (according to Japan Standard Time).
Cancellation fee will be charged as follows:
| Days Prior to Program start date | Cancellation Fee |
|---|---|
| 9+ Days | No penalty (full refund) |
| 8 Days | ¥13,270 (10% of the program per term) |
| 1-7 Days | ¥39,810 (30% of the program fee per term) |
| after program start date | No refund |
8. Visa Information
Please ask the Japanese Embassy or Consulate in your country if a visa is required or not in advance.
9. Insurance
The content and coverage of the insurance that is covered during the program is as follows:
The participation fees include insurance.
| Injury | Death and residual disability |
￥6,000,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Treatment cost | ￥3,000,000 | |
| Disease | Treatment cost | ￥1,000,000 |
| Liability for personal injury or property | ￥100,000,000 | |
| Loss or damage of your own personal belongings (Insurance period is within 31 days.) |
￥300,000 | |
| Household goods and personal belongings for students (Insurance period is over 31 days.) |
￥400,000 | |
10. Application Form Submission Office and Contact Details
| Address | Teramachi-nishi-iru, Imadegawa-dori, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto 602-0893 JAPAN Doshisha Women’s College of Liberal Arts Division of International Affairs |
|---|---|
| Phone | +81-(0)75-251-4158 |
| Fax | +81-(0)75-251-4160 |
| kokusa-i＊dwc.doshisha.ac.jp (Replace ＊ with @) | |
| Web site | https://www.dwc.doshisha.ac.jp/english/ |