Culture & Education/JCC

September 10, 2019

Japanese (日本語)

Japan Creative Centre (JCC)

Japan Creative Centre (JCC) offers many programs to showcase Japan's creativity in anime/manga, fashion, design, art, architecture, science and technology as well as traditional culture. For further information, please visit JCC website.

For Monbusho Scholarships, Study in Japan, and JET programs, please contact the Embassy.

Monbukagakusho (MEXT) Scholarships

Five categories of Monbukagakusho Scholarships are available from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology (MEXT) for eligible Singaporean citizens.

2020 MEXT Scholarship (Teacher Training Students) (Open)
2020 MEXT Scholarship (Japanese Studies Students) (Open)
2020 MEXT Scholarship (Undergraduate Students) (Closed)
2020 MEXT Scholarship (Specialized Training College Students) (Closed)
2020 MEXT Scholarship (Research Students) (Closed)

Past Examination Questions: http://www.studyjapan.go.jp/en/toj/toj0302e-32.html#1

Japan Foundation Grant

The Japan Foundation offers grants for arts-related exchanges, Japanese language education, Japanese Studies research, etc.

More about Japan Foundation grants

JET (Exchange) Programme

The Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) programme aims to enhance foreign language education and promote international exchange between Japanese youths and foreign youths. Participants are placed in public schools in Japan to teach English.

JETAA Activities:

September 27, 2019
JET Homecoming Gala (JAS)
October 5, 2018
JET Homecoming Gala (JAS)
September 25, 2018
JET Programme Briefing 2018 (JCC)
July 12, 2018
JET Programme Pre-Departure Orientation 2018 (JCC) and Farewell Reception (JAS)
July 7, 2018
Yukata Workshop by JETAA (JCC)

Useful Info on Studying in Japan

Our Student Advisor Ms Regina provides free student counselling for people interested to study in Japan. The counselling will be held at the Embassy of Japan, 16 Nassim Road, Singapore 258390. No appointment is necessary. Please call 62358855 if you have any queries.

Counselling schedule for December 2019

December 9, 2019
8:40am to 12:10pm
December 17, 2019
8:40am to 12:30pm/1:30pm to 4:30pm
December 18, 2019
8:40am to 12:30pm/1:30pm to 4:30pm
December 19, 2019
8:40am to 12:30pm/1:30pm to 4:30pm

Please note that these are the only sessions available during the month of December.

Counselling schedule for November 2019

November 5, 2019
8:50am to 12:30pm
November 7, 2019
8:50am to 12:30pm/1:30pm to 2:00pm
November 8, 2019
8:50am to 11:40am
November 11, 2019
8:50am to 11:40am
November 12, 2019
8:50am to 11:40am
November 13, 2019
8:50am to 12:30pm/1:30pm to 2:10pm
November 18, 2019
8:50am to 12:00pm
November 19, 2019
8:50am to 12:00pm

Please note that these are the only sessions available during the month of November.

Counselling schedule for October 2019

October 9, 2019
8:50am to 12:15pm
October 10, 2019
8:50am to 12:10pm
October 11, 2019
8:50am to 12:10pm
October 23, 2019
8:50am to 12:15pm
October 24, 2019
8:50am to 12:10pm
October 25, 2019
8:50am to 12:10pm
October 29, 2019
8:50am to 12:15pm
October 30, 2019
8:50am to 12:15pm

Please note that these are the only sessions available during the month of October.

Useful Links

Student Guide to Japan (2017-2018 Version)
An essential book for international students planning to study in Japan published by JASSO (Japan Student Services Organization).
Japan Alumni eNews
A monthly newsletter published by JASSO (Japan Student Services Organization).
University Degree Courses Offered in English

Pre-arrival Admission and Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU)

(1) Pre-arrival Admission

The "Pre-arrival Admission" is a system to enable international students outside of Japan to secure admission to the higher educational institutions in Japan without having to go to Japan.

Please click here to find out more about the following details from JASSO:

Obtain entrance exam information via the university's entrance exam bulletin, website, etc.
Find out eligibility and other EJU-related requirements
Apply to take the EJU
Apply to the university
Notification of acceptance

(2) Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU)

The Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) is used to evaluate whether international students who wish to study at the undergraduate level at universities or other such higher educational institutions in Japan possess the Japanese language skills and the basic academic abilities needed to study at those institutions.

Flowchart of EJU

Please click here for more details about the flowchart of EJU.

50th Anniversary of Singapore-Japan Diplomatic Relations (SJ50)

50th Anniversary of Singapore-Japan Diplomatic Relations (SJ50) Website