YMCA College of Human Services Department of Japanese Language
Japanese name, in English: YMCA Health and Welfare Vocational School
Association member
What these badges mean
- Association member
- Member of a Japanese-language-school liaison council / industry association
Accreditation-transition status
Notified school only
This school has not (yet) received MEXT accreditation under the 2024 framework; it currently sponsors visas only under the older ISA notified-school system.
Existing notified schools may keep hosting visa students until March 31, 2029. What do these statuses mean?
Overview
- Prefecture
- Kanagawa
- Institution type
- Language school
- Tuition
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As published: Main Course University Preparatory 2-Year Course (April...
See full tuition details below - ISA notification category
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Appendix 1
What do these statuses mean? - Operator
- (Educ. Foundation) Yokohama YMCA
- Established
- 1985
- Official website
- https://health.yokohamaymca.ac.jp/
Registered programs (MEXT / ISA)
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| Course | Duration |
|---|---|
| Main Course University Preparation 2-Year Course | 2 years |
| Main Course University Preparation 1.5-Year Course | Not published |
Other courses (from the school's own materials)
These courses are not in the MEXT / ISA registration listed above; they come from the school's website or other published sources.
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| Course | Duration | JLPT |
|---|---|---|
| Main University Preparation 2-Year Course (April admission) | 2 years | Beginner I level (N4) to Advanced level (N1) Start level: N4 |
| Main University Preparation 1.5-Year Course (October admission) | 1.5 years | Beginner I level (N4) to Advanced level (N1) Start level: N4 |
Capacity & facilities
No published capacity, enrollment, or dormitory information for this school
Tuition & support
Fees (by course)
Main Course University Preparation 2-Year Course
| Enrollment fee | ¥100,000 |
|---|---|
| Tuition | ¥1,380,000 |
| Equipment fee | ¥60,000 |
| Total (full course) | ¥1,540,000 |
Main Course University Preparation 1.5-Year Course
| Enrollment fee | ¥100,000 |
|---|---|
| Tuition | ¥1,035,000 |
| Equipment fee | ¥45,000 |
| Total (full course) | ¥1,180,000 |
As listed on the school website — confirm the latest amounts with the school.
- Job placement support
- A track record of employment at multiple welfare facilities, elderly care health facilities, and hospitals is documented.
Contact
- Address
- 4-16-19 Naka-cho, Atsugi, Kanagawa 243-0018
- Map
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- Nearest station
- (Private line) Hon-Atsugi Station
- Phone
- 046-223-1441
- Fax
- 046-223-2101
Quality signals
- Liaison council membership National Association of Vocational Colleges for Japanese Language Education (NA-CJE) — full member (as of 2026-04)
Data sources
Compiled from the registries below; record generated on October 14, 2026.
- ISA notified-school registry verified July 29, 2026
- MEXT accreditation portal verified June 13, 2026
- MHLW educational training benefit course registry verified June 13, 2026
- Immigration Services Agency course listings (name + prefecture match (high))
- Immigration Services Agency English name register (name + prefecture match (high))
- Immigration Services Agency notified-school list (base registry)
- Liaison council membership rosters (name + prefecture match (high))