Yokohama Design College (YDC)
Yokohama
About
At the unique Yokohama Design College students can learn a great variety of things apart from Japanese Language in an international environment. The Yokohama Design College gives students the opportunity to also learn about design, art, manga and fashion while it assists students to join a higher education institution in Japan. Moreover, this school prepares students for long-term employment in Japan. The YDC is located in Yokohama. In this area you can find many shops, restaurants, cafes, and sightseeing spots like the Minatomirai area. It has a good transportation environment so you can easily go to many places.
Main Features
Art Related Electives
- The Yokohama Design College does not only offer Japanese Language education, but also many art related elective classes such as drawing and manga illustration lessons for students of the Language Department.
Vocational Courses
- Besides language studies, the Yokohama Design College also offers vocational art courses in fashion design, visual design and Manga.
Open Class Events
- This school offers exciting activities such as Tea Ceremonies, Leather Craft, Blues lessons and many more which students of all courses can join.
Career Support
- The school gives career support by teaching how to write a Japanese resume and an interview preparation.
Moreover, the schools offers an internship arrangement and assists with the working visa applications.
- The school gives career support by teaching how to write a Japanese resume and an interview preparation.
Part-Time Job Support
- For students that wish to work part time the school offers a part-time job briefing session including a safety training.
Yokohama Design College (YDC) Available Courses
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College Preparatory Course
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Short Term Course
University Preparatory Course
Description
YDC designed the curriculum and support system of the preparatory course in order to help students gain the necessary abilities and skills to successfully reach their goal of going onto university or finding a job in Japan.
- 2-year course
- 1 year and 6 months course
- 1-year course
Enrollment Periods & Duration
| Intake | Duration |
| April | 1 year / 2 years |
| October | 1 year / 1 year 6 months |
Morning or afternoon classes:
- Morning classes are held from 9:00 to 12:30 (Monday to Friday)
- Afternoon classes are held from 13:10 to 16:40 (Monday to Friday)
Elective classes:
- Morning elective classes are held from 9:00 to 12:30 (on specific days from Monday to Friday)
- Afternoon elective classes are held from 13:10 to 16:40 (on specific days from Monday to Friday)
Course Features & Electives
- LEARN 4 BASIC SKILLS
- The classes focus on reading, writing listening and speaking
- EJU PREPARATION CLASS (OPTIONAL)
- Students can learn EJU subjects in English, Art, Physics/Math and Social Studies
- ART CLASS (OPTIONAL)
- Students can take drawing lessons and learn how to prepare a Portfolio
- MANGA ILLUSTRATION CLASS (OPTIONAL)
- Students can learn illustration with COPIC
Tuition fees
| 1 Year | ¥895,000 |
| 1 year 6 months | ¥1,259,000 |
| 2 Years | ¥1,623,000 |
Short Term Course
Enrollment Periods & Duration
| Intake | Application Deadline |
| April | N/A |
| October |
Morning or afternoon classes:
- Morning classes are held from 9:00 to 12:30 (Monday to Friday)
- Afternoon classes are held from 13:10 to 16:40 (Monday to Friday)
- Courses and days can be selected by students that take 2~3 classes a week
Course Features & Electives
- FLEXIBLE CLASS SCHEDULE
- Students can choose morning/afternoon classes or even class days for the 2-3 day courses
- SET YOUR FOCUS
- Depending on the class number per week students can set their own focus on Kanji & Conversation, JLPT & Grammar or General Skills (beginner to advanced)
Tuition fees
| 1 month | ¥66,000 |
| 2 month | ¥117,000 |
| 3 month | ¥168,000 |
※The short-term courses are available for those who already reside in Japan or are planning to come to Japan with a short-term stay permit as a tourist.
School Location
Nearest Station：
The three nearest stations around the YDC Tobe Station, Hiranuma Bashi Station and Takashimacho Station are located about 2 km apart from the popular Sakuragicho area.
Sakuragicho offers many shops, restaurants and bars. Besides Sakuragicho, Minatomirai with its stunning night view and the famous Red Brick Warehouse are located nearby. Furthermore, you can explore the harbor of Yokohama and Japan’s largest China Town which are just a few kilometers apart from the language school.
Nearest station:
Tobe Station (1-minute walk)
Hiranuma Bashi Station (5-minute walk)
Takashimacho Station (7-minute walk)
Details
School Type: College/Japanese Language School
School Staff Support Languages: English, Chinese
Location: 1 -33-6 Central, Nishi Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa 220-0051