Center for Japanese LanguageWaseda University

Those who wish to apply for the “Short-term Japanese Program, Winter Course 2026” should read the following Admissions Guidelines carefully and  prepare for the application documents.

*For the progam details such as suchedule or program outline, please refer to the “Program Guidelines“.

Summer  course : July 2 (Thu), 2026 – July 21 (Tue), 2026

Winter course : December 3 (Thu), 2026 – December 22 (Tue), 2026

Applicants must finish the following three steps in order before application.

Step1. Check the course level.

Step2. Take the “Self-Check”.

Step3. Decide the course level you wish to take, and prepare the application documents.

When you apply, you must select the course (level) in which you wish to study.
Please check the “Program Guidelines” to understand the level, achievement goals, and learning contents of each course.

Take the “Self-Check” and check if your Japanese language proficiency is appropriate for the course level that you wish to take.

[How to take the “Self-check”]

• Take the “Self-Check”.
• Check your answers and score it yourself.
• Check if your Japanese language proficiency matches the level of the course you wish to take based on “Diagnostic Sheet” in the “Self-check”.

Determine the course (level) for which you wish to apply based on Step 1 and Step 2.

And prepare your application documents in advance by checking “2. Submission of Application Documents” on pages 11-13 of the “Admission Guidelines”,  “Required Items”  and “How to submit the application documents” below.

Period: August 21 (Fri) 2026, 10:00 ～September 3 (Thu) 2026, 16:00 (Japan Standard Time)

How to Register

1. Please review the following instructions that must be entered and submitted via the online application system, “The Admissions Office (TAO).” Please also create a personal account in advance on TAO.
2. Please check pages 8-10 of the “Admission Guidelines” and pay the screening fee.
   [Payment at a Convenience Store in Japan]
   http://e-shiharai.net/
   [Payment via Credit Card]
   https://e-shiharai.net/ecard/
3. After paying the screening fee, access TAO.
4. Register information in each item by inputting or uploading.
5. When you complete the form, make sure to click “content confirmation” button and check all the sections have been completed..
6. After you confirm your information, click “Complete my application” to submit your application.
   *Failure to complete your submission will result in your documents not being screened.
   *The server might be very busy just before the deadline and it may take some time to submit your application. Please be careful and allow plenty of time to complete the application process.

Application document_format

Download the following documents, fill in the required fields, and upload them to the online application form.

[Inquiry form for Shor-term Japanese Program] https://forms.office.com/r/SaNLH5c0Yi

If you are applying for Japanese Language Program (Half/One year program), please refer to the JLP webpage.