Program Schedule & Estimated Costs
※The information of 2026-2027 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 2026-2027, 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.
2026 3-Week Summer Term 1 [May 21– June 11]
2026 7-Week Summer Term 2 [June 17– August 5]
2026 12-Week Fall Term [September 17– December 10]
2027 7-Week Winter Term [January 8– February 27]
In the program of 2026-2027, 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.
2026 3-Week Summer Term 1 [May 21– June 11]
2026 7-Week Summer Term 2 [June 17– August 5]
2026 12-Week Fall Term [September 17– December 10]
2027 7-Week Winter Term [January 8– February 27]
2026 Three-Week Summer Term 1 [May 21－June 11]
※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.
2026 Seven-Week Summer Term 2 [June 17－August 5]
※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
※Schedule is subject to change.
※Check-in for the dormitory is only available on the designated date and time.
Costs
Amounts paid are non-refundable.
Program costs include the following:
| Friday, March 13 | Application Deadline (Applications must be received on or before this date.) |
| Wednesday, May 20 | Entering Dormitory（10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. ) ＊If you arrive at the dormitory on May 20, you will be charged an additional 1,400 yen for one night's stay in addition to the program fee. |
| Thursday, May 21 | Entering Dormitory（10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ) This fee must be paid in cash upon arrival in Japan. |
| Friday, May 22 | Placement Test / Opening Ceremony & Welcome Party |
| Monday, May 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 cultural experiences are scheduled for certain afternoons during the program period Campus tour & Tour of the surrounding area |
| Wednesday, June10 |
Certificate Award and Farewell Party |
| Thursday, June 11 | Leaving Dormitory |
※Check-in for the dormitory is only available on the designated date and time.
Costs
| Total | 208,700 JPY |
| Bank Charges | You are responsible for paying all bank charges, 6,500 JPY. |
2026 Seven-Week Summer Term 2 [June 17－August 5]
| Friday, April 10 |
Application Deadline (Applications must be received on or before this date.) |
| Tuesday, June 16 | Entering Dormitory（10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. ) ＊If you arrive at the dormitory on June 16, 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 17 | Entering Dormitory（10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. ) |
| Thursday, June 18 | General Orientation (campus tour & tour of the surrounding area) |
| Friday, June 19 | Placement Test / Opening Ceremony & Welcome Party |
| Monday, June 22 | 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 10– Sunday, July 12 | Three-day Home Visit (optional)
Home visits are available upon request. |
| Thursday, July 30 | Final Presentation (conducted by participants in Japanese) |
| Monday, August 3 | Final Test |
| Tuesday, August 4 | Certificate Award and Farewell Party |
| Wednesday, August 5 | Leaving Dormitory |
※Check-in for the dormitory is only available on the designated date and time.
Costs
| Total | 393,000 JPY |
| 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 Twelve-Week Fall Term [September 17－December 10]| Friday, June 26 | Application Deadline (Applications must be received on or before this date.) |
| Wednesday, September 16 | Entering Dormitory（10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. ) ＊If you arrive at the dormitory on September 16, 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, September 17 | Entering Dormitory（10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. ) |
| Friday, September 18 | General Orientation (campus tour & tour of the surrounding area)
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| Monday, September 21 | Placement Test / Opening Ceremony & Welcome Party |
| Thursday, September 24 | 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 16–Sunday, October 18 | Three-day Home Visit (optional)
Home visits are available upon request. |
| Friday, December 4 | Final Presentation (conducted by participants in Japanese) |
| Wednesday, December 9 | Certificate Award and Farewell Party |
| Thursday, December 10 | Leaving Dormitory |
※Check-in for the dormitory is only available on the designated date and time.
Costs
| Total | 578,900 JPY |
| 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.
2027 Seven-Week Winter Term [January 8－February 27]| Friday, October 16 | Application Deadline (Applications must be received on or before this date.) |
| 2027 Friday, January 8 |
Entering Dormitory（10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ) / General Orientation |
| Tuesday, January 12 | Placement Test / Opening Ceremony & Welcome Party |
| Wednesday, 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 Campus tour & Tour of the surrounding area |
| Friday, January 22– Sunday, January 24 | Three-day Home Visit (optional)
Home visits are available upon request. |
| Monday, February 22 | Final Presentation (conducted by participants in Japanese) |
| Thursday, February 25 | Final Test |
| Friday, February 26 | Certificate Award and Farewell Party |
| Saturday, February 27 | Leaving Dormitory |
※Check-in for the dormitory is only available on the designated date and time.
Costs
| Total | 392,200 JPY |
| 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.
- Travel expenses during the Home Visit (pertaining only to home visit participants)