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For those who desire to get a job, the employment guidance instructors will give thorough individual guidance from resume writing to interview practice.
Thorough support for qualification acquisition strategies, which are powerful tools when looking for a job.
We also provide full support for finding employment in Japan, such as job hunting strategies and acquisition of your VISA.

1. SHUTO IKO / OSAKA ISEN / NAGOYA ISEN is a “licensed school”, “proper school"", and “certified school.
2. Upon graduation, you will receive a diploma and the title of "Advanced Diploma" or "Diploma".
3. There is a “Skill Up Course” available to help improve your Japanese proficiency.
4. There is an international student support system that helps you feel at ease during both your studies and daily life.
5. The employment guidance counselors promote employment at hospitals and facilities.
6. We provide a living environment where you can study with peace of mind.

There are many other support systems available too!

Emergency Lifesaving／Advanced Clinical Engineering／Clinical Engineering Technician／Advanced Nursing／Advanced Nursing Health Care／Health care provider／Practical Nursing I & II／Midwifery／Dental Hygiene／Advanced Physical Therapy／Physical Therapy／Advanced Occupational Therapy／Occupational Therapy／Speech and Hearing／Vision Training／Acupuncture and Moxibustion／Judo Therapy／Sports Trainer／Athletic Trainer／Medical Information Management／Medical Secretary／Nursing Care and Welfare／Mental Health Social Worker／Certified Social Worker

Upon graduation, you will obtain the title of "advanced diploma" / "diploma". It will be easier for you to re-enter and get a job in Japan.

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Not limited to Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, and Paris, we have prepared an environment that fosters the Immediate Workforce Ability to play active roles worldwide.

SHUTO IKO
3 minutes on foot from Shinjuku station (West Exit).
50 storeys above ground, Cocoon Tower general school building.  

OSAKA ISEN
3 minutes on foot from Osaka Station.
10 storeys above ground and 1 storey below ground, OSAKA ISEN general school building.

NAGOYA ISEN
3 minutes on foot from Nagoya station.
36 storeys above ground,  Spiral Towers  general school building. 

CREAPOLE  (Paris Group School) 

Our school has six offices around the world, including its sister school in Paris.
Each office supports global learning, from overseas research / training and support when studying abroad, to collaborations with companies and educational institutions overseas as well as admission consultation when enrolling directly from overseas.

• France office (Paris campus CREAPOLE)
• Milan office
• New York office
• Beijing office
• Shanghai office
• Taiwan office

The environment nurtures people. The latest facilities / equipment will help you truly develop your skills.

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  China / Longyi Huang / Physical Therapy Department

  After graduating from university in my home country, I decided to study abroad in Japan. As a vocational school where I could aim to become a physical therapist, I decided to enrol as I felt that I could learn practically due to of the valuable four-year system. I feel that it will be useful even after employment because of the collaboration with the other departments through team medical education.

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  Korea / Igsan Jo / Occupational Therapy Department

  Thanks to the support of instructors who have experience in the field and my classmates who carefully teach me the meanings and readings of difficult technical terms in Japanese, I am able to learn with confidence. I also find it attractive that the location is convenient and the latest facilities are fully equipped.

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  Taiwan / Qiyan Huang / Physical Therapy Department

  The employment placement of past graduates such as university hospitals, major hospitals and facilities was the main reason for admission. The training rooms are fully equipped with medical equipment, making it a perfect environment similar to the actual work site. Also, I am deeply grateful to the experienced instructors for teaching me their specialized knowledge and skills.

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  China / Fangzhu Chu / Clinical Engineering Department

  Before enrolling, I was able to prepare for enrolment with peace of mind as I was carefully taught how to write an application and obtain my VISA. If there is something that I don't understand, my instructor and classmates teach me carefully, so I enjoy learning every day.

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  Korea / Wenjeone Lee / Advanced Diploma Nursing Department

  You can experience "team medical care" that goes beyond the boundaries of the department from the first year, the practice room is very well equipped with the medical equipment, and the number of instructors available is large, so you can learn in detail at a place that is similar to the actual work site.

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  China / Yuhang Zhu / Occupational Therapy Department

  I am taught not only academic skills but also Japanese culture and customs that are important for living in Japan. My classmates are also kind and teach me Japanese. Classes are interesting and I am leading a fulfilling life.

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• What courses are offered?

  ▼ Day Classes

  Faculty of Medical Care 4 - year Courses ＜Advanced Diploma＞
  ※ You will receive an "Advanced Diploma" upon graduation, which is equivalent to a 4-year Japanese university qualification.
  
  Advanced Clinical Engineering
  Clinical Medical Major
  Advanced Medical Device Major
  
  Advanced Nursing
  Specialized Nurse Major
  Certified Nursing Major
  Department of Emergency and Disaster Nursing
  Department of International Nursing
  Independent Entrepreneurship Major
  
  Advanced Nursing and Health
  Health and Medical Major
  Disaster Medicine Major
  Infectious Medicine Major
  Preventive Medicine Major (OI NI*)
  Home Nursing Major
  
  Advanced Physical Therapy
  Advanced Technology Rehabilitation Major
  International Rehabilitation Major
  Sports Rehabilitation Major
  Independent Entrepreneurship Major
  
  Advanced Occupational Therapy
  Advanced Technology Rehabilitation Major
  Meaning of Life Support Major
  Child Rehabilitation
  
  
  Faculty of Medical Care 3 - year Courses ＜Diploma＞
  ※ You will receive a "Diploma" upon graduation, which is the equivalent a Japanese junior college qualification.
  
  Emergency Lifesaving
  International Emergency and Lifesaving Major
  Rescue / Disaster Emergency Major
  
  Practical Nursing I
  General Nursing Major
  
  Practical Nursing II
  General Nursing Major
  
  Dental Hygiene
  Preventive Dentistry Major
  Aesthetics and Orthodontics Major
  Pediatric Dentistry Major
  International Oral Hygiene Major
  
  Physical Therapy (SI OI*)
  Comprehensive Physical Therapy Major
  
  Occupational Therapy (SI)
  Comprehensive Occupational Therapy Major
  
  Orthoptist Training (NI)
  Vision Correction Major
  Visual Impairment Major
  
  Acupuncture
  Independent Opening Major
  Sports Acupuncture Major
  Cosmetology Acupuncture and Moxibustion Major
  
  Judo Therapy
  Independent Opening Major
  Sports Softening Major
  Long-term Care Softening Major
  Cosmetology Major
  
  Athletic Trainer (OI)
  Sports Team Trainer Major
  Personal Trainer Major
  Sports Management Major
  
  Health Information Management (NI)
  Medical Information Management Major
  Medical Business Management Major
  
  
  Faculty of Medical Care 2 year course ＜Diploma＞
  ※ You will receive a "Diploma" upon graduation, which is the equivalent a Japanese junior college qualification.
  
  Speech and Hearing
  Child Development Major
  Eating and Swallowing Major
  Cognitive Function Major
  
  Athletic Trainer (SI)
  Sports Team Trainer Major
  Personal Trainer Major
  Sports Management Major
  
  Sports Trainer (OI)
  Sports Instructor Major
  Kids Sports Major
  Sports Medical Major
  
  Medical Secretary (NI)
  Medical Office Expert Major
  Medical Concierge Major
  
  Care and Welfare (SI)
  Home Medical care / Long-term Care Major
  Child Welfare Major
  Life Rehabilitation Major
  
  
  Faculty of Medical Care 1-year Course
  Clinical Engineering Special Course (SI)
  Public Health Nurse (NI)
  Midwifery (SI NI)
  Mental Health Social Worker
  Certified Social Worker (SI NI)
  

  ▼ Night-time Classes

  Faculty of Medical Care 3 - year ＜Diploma＞
  ※ You will receive a "Diploma" upon graduation, which is the equivalent a Japanese junior college qualification.
  Dental Hygiene
  Physical Therapy (NI)
  Orthoptist Training (OI)
  Acupuncture
  Judo Therapy
  ※ Student VISA cannot be obtained by those attending Night-time Classes. If you wish to enroll, please contact the Admissions Office.

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• What are the features of the education at your institution?

  By interacting with and learning from each department, we will cultivate the ability to work together in the field. Additionally, by exchanging knowledge in each specialized field, we will be able to improve our own specialty and deepen our knowledge of each occupation.
  
  SHUTO IKO, OSAKA ISEN, and NAGOYA ISEN are schools help that develop the students’ practical and specialized abilities, and all departments that meet the application requirements, such as the length of the course, have been certified by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology from the first year of certification. This is surely due to the fact that the educational content itself, which has worked practically with the medical, welfare, and sports industries since its foundation, has been certified by the government as high-quality practical education.

• I'm worried about being unable to keep up in class.

  There is nothing to be worry about. Our admissions screening process places an emphasis on the individual's motivation and dedication towards their goals. Passing this initial process ensures that you will be able to keep up with our classes. There is also a complete homeroom system all throughout the year where we will be able to closely provide support to each of our students. Please rest assured that we also offer individual supplementary classes.
  
  In addition, we have a dedicated team of guidance staff members to provide international students with assistance. Like-minded Japanese students will be there to assist as well. We also hold a special course to help improve your Japanese proficiency, where an N1-level langauge instructor will provide direction on preparing for the JLPT N1 examinations. Our unique learning environment allows you to not only acquire specialized knowledge and Japanese language skills, but also receive advice on daily life in Japan.

• What kind of qualification can I obtain?

  Even among only Japanese national qualifications, the qualifications for paramedics, clinical engineering engineers, nurses, public health nurses, midwives, dental hygienists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, orthoptists, acupuncturists, Judo therapists, care workers, mental health care workers, social care workers, etc. can be obtained at the school. Additionally, various other public and private qualifications can be obtained with the university's unique plus license acquisition system.
  
  If you pass the national medical examination in Japan and obtain a qualification, foreigners with a job lined up can obtain a work VISA for "medical care" and "long-term care".
  
  Among the national qualifications that can be obtained at our school, the requirements for employment VISA for "medical care" and "long-term care" are as follows:
  Clinical Engineer, Nurse, Public Health Nurse, Midwife (SI NI*), Dental Hygienist, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Orthoptist (NI), Care Worker (SI)
  
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How to Enroll

• I would like to know more about the school.

  We will send you the latest information regarding IKO / ISEN for free.
  Click here to request our school brochures.
  ※ Overseas dispatch is not available.

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• I want to know the enrollment requirements.

  "Students who meet all of the following conditions in sections 1, 2, and 3 below, assuming that the intent of studying abroad is clear and have a strong desire to acquire knowledge and skills in their respective fields. 

   1. Those who have completed or are soon to complete a regular 12-year curriculum and will reach the age of 18 by the time of admission.
  ※ If your country's regular curriculum is less than 12 years, or if you will be under the age of 18 at the time of admission, please contact the Admissions Office.  

   2. Students who meet one of the following conditions for Japanese proficiency.
  ・ Students who have studied for over 6 months a Japanese language education institution accredited by the Ministry of Justice of Japan.
  ・ Students who have passed the N1 or N2 levels in the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT).
  ・ Students who have obtained 200 points or more in the Japanese language subjects from the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) (Total of reading comprehension, listening comprehension, and listening comprehension excluding description).
  ・ Students who got 400 points or more in the Business Japanese Proficiency Test (BJT).
  ・ Students who have studied for over one year at elementary schools, junior high schools, high schools, vocational colleges, junior colleges, universities, or graduate schools in Japan.
  ※ Please contact  the Admissions Office if you do not have Japanese proficiency above but can fully understand the content of the class and have a status of residence that allows you to stay in Japan without any problems from admission to graduation."

  3. Students who meet the admission qualifications of each department.
  ※ Admission qualifications vary depending on the department. Please contact the Admissions Office for more details.   

• I would like to know how to enroll.

  ● If the applicant resides in Japan
  Please contact the Admissions Office or visit the school directly to obtain the "International Student Admission Guidelines". 

  ● If the applicant resides in his / her own country 〈other than Japan〉
  We have two systems that allow admission by document screening without coming to Japan to take the examination*, and a system that asks a representative to apply for the application procedure. IKO／ISEN will apply for status of residence on your behalf. 

  1. Overseas special admission system
  This system accepts and selects applications directly from overseas for those who have passed the N1 or N2 in the "Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT)"*.

  2. Admission system before arrival in Japan
  This system allows you to take the "Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU)" exam outside of the country and submit it before you arrive in Japan, based on your grades and document screening results*. The target persons are those who have obtained 200 points or more in Japanese subjects (total of reading comprehension, listening comprehension and listening comprehension excluding description).

  3. Representative system
  Please ask a representative living in Japan to apply for you. We will contact the representative regarding the selection date.
  * If necessary, we may conduct an interview by a video call or telephone.

  Please contact us via phone or E-mail.
  Admission consultations available every day. (10:00 - 20:00 JST, excluding Sundays, Japanese public holidays, and dates between 12/26 - 1/5.)

  SHUTO IKO：TEL. 03-3346-3000　E-mail：nyugaku.tokyo@iko.ac.jp
  OSAKA ISEN：TEL. 06-6452-0110　E-mail：nyugaku.osaka@iko.ac.jp
  NAGOYA ISEN：TEL. 052-582-3000　E-mail：nyugaku.nagoya@iko.ac.jp

  ▼ Application process
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  OSAKA ISEN
  NAGOYA ISEN

I would like to visit the school.

• For those who would like to visit the school, please click on the link below.
  Visits available everyday, even online! (10:00 - 20:00 JST, excluding Sundays, Japanese public holidays, and dates between 12/26 - 1/5.)

  • SHUTO IKO
  • OSAKA ISEN
  • NAGOYA ISEN

Contact Details

• SHUTO IKO

  1-7-3 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0023
  TEL : 03-3346-3000
  E-mail：nyugaku.tokyo@iko.ac.jp
  URL：https://www.iko.ac.jp/tokyo

• OSAKA ISEN

  1-10-3 Oyodonaka, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-0001
  TEL : 06-6452-0110
  E-mail：nyugaku.osaka@iko.ac.jp
  URL：https://www.iko.ac.jp/osaka

• NAGOYA ISEN

  4-27-1 Meieki, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya 450-0002
  TEL : 052-582-3000
  E-mail：nyugaku.nagoya@iko.ac.jp
  URL：https://www.iko.ac.jp/nagoya