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.
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.
Costs
※Schedule is subject to change.
Costs
※Schedule is subject to change.
Costs
Amounts paid are non-refundable.
Program costs include the following:
| Friday, March 14 | Application Deadline (Applications must be received on or before this date.) |
| LateMarch | Payment Deadline |
| Thursday, May 22 | Entering Dormitory / General Orientation (campus tour & tour of the surrounding area) |
| 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 |
| Monday, June 9 |
Certificate Award and Farewell Party |
| Thursday, June 12 | Leaving Dormitory |
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 |
| Wednesday, June 18 | Entering Dormitory /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) |
| Monday, August 4 | Certificate Award and Farewell Party |
| Wednesday, August 6 | Leaving Dormitory |
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 |
| Friday, September 19 | Entering Dormitory |
| 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 |
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 excursions. You will be notified of the final amount on your invoice.
2026 Seven-Week Winter Term
| Friday, October 17 | Application Deadline (Applications must be received on or before this date.) |
| Early November | Payment Deadline |
| 2026 Thursdays, January 8 |
Entering Dormitory / General Orientation (campus tour & tour of the surrounding area) |
| Friday, January 9 | Placement Test / Opening Ceremony & Welcome Party |
| Tuesday, January 13 | 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, January23– Sunday, January25 | Three-day Home Visit (optional)
-Suitable host families are actively recruited with home visits arranged according to availability |
| Friday, February 20 | Final Presentation (conducted by participants in Japanese) |
| Thursday, February 26 | Certificate Award and Farewell Party |
| Friday, February 27 | Leaving Dormitory |
Costs
| Total | 335,700 JPY |
| Breakdown of Costs | Application Fee 20,000 JPY
Tuition (Other Related Fees) 165,100 JPY* University & Facility Fee 3,000 JPY University Required Insurance 700 JPY Accommodation Fee 110,900 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.
Please pay the full program fee by bank transfer according to the invoice that will be sent to you at a later date. Unfortunately, credit card or personal checks cannot be accepted.Amounts paid are non-refundable.
Program costs include the following:
- Tuition, textbooks, and materials
- University & Facility Fee (access to the on-campus facility, etc.)
- Admission fees for field trips to places of cultural interest, etc., and expenses for cultural experiences including, but not limited to, e.g. visits to museums, attending a Kabuki play, a Japanese calligraphy class, a one-day trip to Kamakura, experiencing a tea ceremony (subject to change)
- Accommodation Fee (includes utilities and internet access but excludes washing machines & driers）
- Expenses for meals (however, meals are served by respective host families during the home visit)
- Transportation to and from the dormitory or the airport (e.g. bus fare, train fare, air fare, etc.)
- Luggage delivery service fees (if applicable)
- Medical expenses and individual enrollment overseas travel insurance premiums
- Expenses for coin-operated washing machines and dryers inside the dormitory
- Personal miscellaneous costs such as entertainment or additional travel expenses
- Transportation expenses related to participating in field trips (round-trip transportation expenses from the university to the destination) are not included. (Approximately 3,000 JPY to 10,000 JPY depending on the course) * Field trip participation is mandatory for all program participants.
- Accommodation fees (if you request housing before or after the program dates)
- Travel expenses during the Home Visit (pertaining only to home visit participants)