Information on Preparation for College
College preparation is very important because college is an institution that helps to determine your future. That is why we provide each student with guidance for college preparation in order to make each student's dream come true.



College Preparation Guidance Schedule
Spring Semester
| Inside the School | Outside the School | |
|---|---|---|
| April | The 1st College preparation Guidance and the 1st Counseling for College preparation | |
| May | ||
| June | Start of English and Math cram classes | The First EJU |
| July | The 2nd College preparation Guidance and the 2nd Counseling for College preparation Summer Break(Mid-July to Mid-August) |
The First JLPT(Level 1 and 2) |
| August | Universities Fair (inside the School) | |
| September | Start of designated College applications Counselling for College preparation Start of EJU cram classes. Start of preparation for private universities applications. |
Start of application to Private Universities. |
Fall semester
| Inside the School | Outside the School | |
|---|---|---|
| October | Start of interviews for private universities | Start of test for private universities. Start of Application of vocational schools. |
| November | The second EJU | |
| December | Start of preparation for public universities. Winter Break(Mid-December to early-January) |
The Second JLPT(Level 1 to 4) |
| January | Start of interview practices for public universities | Start of applications and tests for public universities. |
| February | ||
| March | Graduation Spring Break (Early-March to Early April) |
The list of the designated schools
| Location | Universities |
|---|---|
| Kyoto | Ritusmeikan University |
| Kyoto University of Foreign Studies | |
| Heian Jogakuin University and College | |
| Kyoto Seizan College | |
| Osaka | Hannan University |
| Otemon Gakuin University | |
| St. Andrews University | |
| Osaka University of Tourism | |
| Osaka International University | |
| Poole Gakuin University | |
| Hagoromo University of International Studies | |
| Tokiwakaigakuen University | |
| Hyogo | Kwansei Gakuin University |
| Himeji Dokkyo University | |
| Mie | Yokkaichi University |
| Okayama | Kibi International University |
| Ibaragi | Ryutsu Keizai University |
※Total number of students who could receive a recommendation is above 20.
List of the designated schools [Vocational Schools]
| Location | Schools |
|---|---|
| Osaka | Osaka YMCA International College |
| Osaka Digital Technical College | |
| Osaka Game College | |
| ECC Computer College | |
| ECC Artist College | |
| Osaka Communication Arts College | |
| Osaka School of Music | |
| Osaka Dance and Actors School | |
| Osaka Bunka Fashion College | |
| Syusei Technical College | |
| Japan Institute of Photography & Film | |
| Kansai Design & Modeling College | |
| Hyogo | Ecole CP ( Ikusei Gakuen) |
| Ecole CP ( Kobe ) |
※If you apply to one of the Universities using the designated school application, you could take advantage of benefits such as discounts on enrollment fees or tuition, etc. (However, the benefits differ from college to college.)
The Colleges most YMCA graduates get in to:
| National public Universities: | Kyoto University, Osaka University, Kobe University, Nara Women’s University, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Tsukuba University, Shiga University, Mie University, Kagawa University, Fukushima University, University of Ryukyus and so on. |
|---|---|
| Other public Universities: | Osaka Prefecture University, Osaka City University, University of Hyogo, Fukui Prefectural University and so on |
| Private Universities : | Keio University, Kyorin University, Tama Art University, Toyo University, Dokkyo University, Kyoto Sangyo University, Doshisha University, St. Agnes University, Ritusmeikan University, Ryukoku University, Otemon Gakuin University, , Osaka University of Tourism, Osaka Institute of Technology, Osaka International University, Osaka Sangyo University, Osaka University of Commerce, Osaka Seikei University, Kansai University, Kinki University, Hannan University, Poole Gakuin University, Kwansei Gakuin University, Tezukayama University and so on |
| Vocational School : | Osaka YMCA International Collage, Trajal Hospitality & Tourism College, Hiko Mizuno College of Jewelry, Osaka, Osaka Mode Gakuen, Osaka Bunka Fashion College, CAT Music College, Osaka Information and Computer Science College, Osaka School of Music, Shusei Technical College and so on |
The school record of students going to higher education
| Schools | Obtain a job | Others(including going back to home) | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate School (including research students) | Under Graduate | Junior College | Vocational School | ||||
| Year 2008 | 5(6.4%) | 36(46.2%) | 0(0.0%) | 19(24.4%) | 1(1.3%) | 17(21.8%) | 78(100%) |
| Year 2009 | 8(12.5%) | 28(43.8%) | 0(0.0%) | 21(32.8%) | 0 (0.0%) | 7(10.0%) | 64(100%) |
| Year 2010 | 8(13.3%) | 24(40.0%) | 0 (0%) | 13 (21.7%) | 0(0.0%) | 15(25.0%) | 60(100%) |
The number of students who passed JLPT Level 1 and 2.
| Year 2008 | Year 2009 | Year 2010 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level1 | 20 | 29 | 22 |
| Level2 | 13 | 28 | 47 |
The highest Score of EJU
| Year 2008 | Year 2009 | Year 2010 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Test | 354 | 357 | 322 |
| Second Test | 379 | 374 | 357 |




