- Studying Japanese (Nihongo) and working in Japan provides career opportunities due to Japan's strong economy and culture. - Jellyfish Educational Consultancy assists students to study intensive Japanese for 1-2 years in affiliated schools, then work or continue education in Japan. - Upon completing a program, students can work in Japan, return home with new skills, or pursue further education in renowned Japanese universities.

1. Expand your Horizon!
“Study Nihongo and work in Japan”

4. FAQs:
• Why Nihongo?
▫ Japan is a known economic powerhouse opening up career
opportunity for international business. The country has been known
very well for their culture and ethics hence translating to their
worldwide success.
▫ Over 140 million people all over the world speak Japanese or Nihongo.
▫ Studying Nihongo promotes cultural appreciation of Japan and one’s
own.

5. FAQs:
• Why study in Japan?
▫ Best way to appreciate, practice and learn Nihongo.
▫ The cultural exposure and adaptation will result to increased overall
learning and competitiveness.
▫ State-of-the-art technology.
▫ World renowned, high educational standards and excellent research
environment.
▫ Japan – Endless Discovery
Heritage

6. FAQs:
Indulgence
Gourmet
Adventure
Pop Culture
Modern Art
Note: images taken from - http://www.japantravelinfo.com/top/index.php

8. Who we are?
• Jellyfish Educational Consultancy (JEC) is the Philippine arm of the
multinational Japanese company, Jellyfish Inc.
• Jellyfish Inc. started operations last 2007. Its businesses include
internet service connections and education consultancy programs.
For almost two (2) years now, it has expanded its education business
to Vietnam and now in the Philippines.
• Reference:
http://jellyfish-vn.com/vn/Trang-chu.aspx
http://www.jellyfish-g.co.jp/

9. Why JEC?
• JEC is guided by an established multinational company, Jellyfish Inc.
• Proven track record of assisting students in Japan successfully
which also includes employment, lodging and other services.
• Provides fast, friendly and expert advice and assistance for people
seeking student visa to Japan.
• Works exclusively with renowned Schools, Colleges and Universities
such as:
▫ Tokyo International University / TIUJ
▫ Yokohama Design College

10. Other affiliated schools in Japan
• Vantan Language School
• Aoyama International Graduate School of Education
• KEN Japanese Language Institute
• Human Academy Japanese Language School, Tokyo Center
• Human Academy Japanese Language Center, Osaka School
• Tokyo Japanese Language School Scholarship
• Dynamic Business College
• Mitsu Mine Career Academy
• Tokyo Riverside Academy
• Unibody Adapted Japanese Language School – Tokyo

11. Other affiliated schools in Japan
• Unibody Adapted Japanese Language School – Kofu
• Narita Japanese School
• Yamanote International School
• The Tokyo School of the Japanese Language
• Friend Language Academy
• Akamon Association
• Merrick Japanese Language School
• Seiko Academy

13. Flow:
• Intensive study of Nihongo for 1-2 years.
• Option to work part-time while studying.
• Upon completion of course:
▫ Option to pursue extensive studies in renowned Japanese
universities (e.g. Tokyo International University).
▫ Work full-time in Japan.
▫ Return to home country to expand career or business
opportunities.

14. Qualifications:
• At least High School graduate
• Preferably 16-30 years of age
• Has a high interest in learning the Japanese language
and culture.
• Willing to take that next step!

15. Details:
• Japanese Language Schools application schedules:
▫ For July SY – application due March 27
▫ For October SY – application due May 30-31
▫ For January SY – application due September 26
▫ For April SY – application due November 28-29
• Schedule while studying Nihongo in Japan:
▫ Monday to Friday – with options of the following set of
schedule:
 9:00am – 12:00pm
 1:00pm – 5:00pm
• Specific class itinerary will vary depending on the school.
Some school offer subjects other than Nihongo classes like
Manga drawing, Fashion design or general subjects such as
Mathematics and Science.

16. Cost:
• The tuition fee varies depending on the school. See below for
reference :
SUGGESTED SCHOOLS COST (YEN) COST (U.S. DOLLAR) COST (PHIL. PESO) DURATION
Japanese Language School
affiliated with Tokyo
International University
(TIUJ) ¥730,000.00 $9,197.55 Php389,078.64 1 year
Human Academy Japanese
Language School ¥712,500.00 $9,127.13 Php380,874.00 1 year
Vantan Language School ¥742,500.00 $9,354.90 Php395,740.94 1 year
Aoyama International
Education Institute ¥740,000.00 $9,323.40 Php394,408.48 1 year
(Note: Cost as of August 2012 only; it may change overtime)
• Processing fee of Php25,000.00 which includes translation of
documents and logistics.
• Application fee of Php25,000.00 which includes processing of Visa.

17. Cost Inclusions:
• In addition to the above-mentioned, JEC provides the
following as well:
▫ Search for budget-friendly accommodation – this may include
house-sharing or apartment. We consider the location of the
school where the student qualifies and patterns it with the cost
of living in the said area to ensure that student will be
comfortable with his/her stay.
▫ Search for part-time job and processing of work permit– JEC
gives a 100% assurance that the student will get a part-time job.
The acceptance of the job though will depend on the student
passing the job interview so JEC provides a list of prospective
employers.

18. Optional add-on:
▫ Airport pick-up service
▫ Cellphone –only if student applies through Jellyfish, Inc in Japan.
Jellyfish will then waive the ¥5,000.00 application fee for the first
two (2) months.
▫ Other needs and guidance – We do personalized packaging
depending on the need or want of the student

19. Cost of Living vs. Income:
Definition (Expenses) Cost per month
Food Php 15,000
Accommodation Php 15,000
Transportation Php 2,000
Mobile Phone Php 1,000
Utilities (Electricity, Water, Internet, etc.) FREE (included in the accommodation)
TOTAL Php 33,000
Minimum Salary in Japan:
Php 450/hour x 112 hours per month = Php 50,400.00
Estimated Savings: Php17,400.00 per month
Note: Savings seen above is for working a minimum wage job on weekdays only. Imagine, you can even
earn up to Php70,000.00 a month by being an English teacher. And you still have your weekends free.
So you have more opportunities to save more!

20. Requirements:
• Student / Applicant:
▫ Updated resume
▫ NSO Birth Certificate (original)
▫ Passport photocopy
▫ Government issued identification
▫ Diploma (original, from latest education attained)
▫ Transcript of records (original, from latest education attained)
▫ Accomplished student application form (to be provided by
Japanese Language School through JEC)
▫ Photograph (4cm x 3cm, white background, 5 pcs.)

21. Requirements:
• Sponsor (in Philippines)
▫ Certificate of relationship with applicant
 Marriage Certificate (issued by NSO; original)
▫ Certificate of bank balance (more than Php1,000,000)
▫ Certificate of employment
▫ Income verification
 Income tax certificate (issued by company / government)
 Salary certificate (issued by company)
▫ Identification card (issued by government of possible)
▫ Insurance certificate
▫ Passport photocopy
▫ Accomplished guarantor’s form (to be provided by Japanese
Language School through JEC).

22. Requirements:
• Sponsor (in Japan)
▫ Certificate of relationship with applicant
 Marriage Certificate or Kosekitouhon (issued by government; original)*
▫ Certificate of bank balance (more than ¥2,000,000)
▫ Certificate of employment
▫ Income verification
 Income tax certificate (issued by company / government)
 Salary certificate (issued by company)
▫ Identification card (issued by government of possible)
▫ Insurance certificate
▫ Passport photocopy
▫ Alien card registration certificate or Resident certificate / Jyuminhyo
▫ Accomplished guarantor’s form (to be provided by Japanese Language
School through JEC).

23. Nihongo competency levels
JLPT LEVELS
(low to high) DEFINITION
Basic greetings
N5
Read and Write Hiragana and Katakana
Interaction with easy daily situation
N4 Understand passages on familiar topics. Write a 400 character
composition and 500 kanji
Understand conversations and make one to a certain level
N3 Can write composition on general topic based on opinion and
write 800 kanji
Understand most news and drama; ability to hold cohesive
N2
conversation.
(Expected level to finish upon
1 year of intensive study) Can write composition of 600-800 characters and 1,000 kanji
N1 Expression of opinion with logical and well-grounded reasoning
(Expected level to finish upon
1 year and 6 months of
intensive study) Read and write logically and understanding of 1,500-2,000 kanji

25. 2908 Unit One San Miguel Avenue, corner Shaw Boulevard,
Ortigas Center, Pasig City
(02)570-1290
Globe: 0905-2346617 / 0905-6664028 / 0905-6664027 /
0905- 6664161
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jellyfishphils@gmail.com
Jellyfish Education Consultancy
Jellyfish, Inc. (Japan) – http://www.jellyfish-g.co.jp
Jellyfish Vietnam Co. (Vietnam) – http://www.jellyfish-vn.com
Jellyfish Education Consultancy (Philippines) – SOON!

26. Thank you very much!
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