FAQs for Study Abroad

Frequently Asked
Questions

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Everything you need to know about Japan visas, JLPT prep, costs, scholarships and EETC services.

General 🇯🇵 Japan Student Visa SSW Visa Job Visa Language / JLPT Money & Scholarships Preparation

General

EETC is a Japan-focused education & visa agency in Dhaka. We provide Japanese language training (JLPT N5–N3 + JFT-Basic), and process student, job, SSW and business visas — primarily for Japan, with secondary support for UK and Australia.

69/J, Panthapath, Dhaka-1205 (Opposite of Pani Bhaban). Office hours: Saturday to Thursday, 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM. Closed on Fridays.

Counseling and file-opening are completely free. Course fees and visa-processing fees apply per service — fully transparent and discussed upfront.

Yes. Our team stays in contact for school registration, accommodation issues and part-time job leads. We never quit the relationship after admission.

Walk in during office hours, call 01409993773-4, email excel.education00@gmail.com, or use the contact form on this site. WhatsApp is also available — click the floating green icon.

🇯🇵 Studying in Japan

Japan has highly standard education at affordable cost in a very secure environment. There are no embassy charges or visa fees for Bangladeshi students. Government has set a target to host 300,000+ foreign students, making the visa easier than in many western countries. Part-time job opportunities help cover living costs entirely.

Four intakes per year: April (most popular, sakura season), July, October and January. Apply at least 6 months before your intended intake.

Generally not on a student visa or SSW (i). However, SSW (ii), Engineer/Specialist work visa and Business Manager visa allow you to bring spouse and children under "Dependent" visa.

Yes — we also support UK and Australia as secondary destinations, particularly for higher studies. See Destinations for details.

Student Visa (留学)

From COE application to visa stamp, typically 4–6 months. Apply at least 6 months before your intended intake.

Passport, NID/birth certificate, all academic certificates and transcripts, JLPT/NAT-TEST certificate (N5+ recommended), bank statement of sponsor (covering tuition + living for 1 year), statement of purpose, recent photographs, sponsor occupation proof. We provide a complete checklist when you apply.

Yes — international students may work up to 28 hours per week with permission. Many of our students cover their living costs entirely from part-time work.

For language schools: JLPT N5 or NAT-TEST level 5 minimum. For vocational colleges: N2. For undergraduate (Japanese-track): N2 + EJU. For postgraduate: depends on program (English-track programs often accept IELTS instead).

SSW Visa (特定技能)

Yes — SSW requires JFT-Basic A2 or JLPT N4 level Japanese plus an industry-specific skill test. EETC trains you for both at our centre.

14 sectors: caregiving, building cleaning, machine parts/tooling, industrial machinery, electric/electronic info, construction, shipbuilding, automobile maintenance, aviation, accommodation, agriculture, fishery, food/beverage manufacturing, food service.

No — that's the key advantage of SSW. Vocational training and experience are sufficient. This makes it ideal for skilled workers without a degree.

Starting around ¥160,000+ per month (varies by sector and region). SSW workers receive equal pay to Japanese workers in the same role.

SSW (i) is for 5 years. SSW (ii) — available in select sectors — is renewable indefinitely and allows family to be brought to Japan, with a path to permanent residency.

Job Visa

The "Engineer / Specialist in Humanities / International Services" visa lets professionals work in IT, engineering, business, marketing, design, language teaching and more in Japan.

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or 10+ years of professional experience, JLPT N3 minimum (N2 recommended), confirmed job offer from a Japanese employer, and salary at par with Japanese counterparts (typically ¥3M+/year).

Yes — we have direct introductions to Japanese employers and prepare your Japanese resume (履歴書 / 職務経歴書), conduct mock interviews and handle COE/visa documentation.

Language & JLPT

JLPT is the official Japanese Language Proficiency Test (twice a year). NAT-TEST has the same format and difficulty as JLPT but is held more frequently. JFT-Basic is specifically for SSW candidates and tests A2-level Japanese.

At EETC: N5 ≈ 4 months (180 hrs), N4 ≈ 4 months (180 hrs), N3 ≈ 6 months (250 hrs) — assuming consistent attendance and self-study. JFT-Basic prep takes ~3 months. See course details.

Yes — call us or visit the centre to attend a free trial class before enrolling.

Yes — we offer Basic & Advance English courses and a specially developed Pre-IELTS 10–15 week course for students whose English level is too low for standard IELTS prep. See English program.

Money & Scholarships

First-year tuition typically ranges from ¥600,000–¥900,000 (BDT 5–7 lakh) for language schools. Living costs run ¥80,000–¥120,000 per month depending on city. Tokyo is the most expensive; smaller cities are significantly cheaper.

Yes — under government, NGO and university scholarship schemes, students can sometimes continue studies completely free of cost. Many of our partner schools offer tuition discounts and merit scholarships. We help identify and apply for these.

Scholarships, fellowships, studentships, sponsorships, grants and bursaries. Many funding schemes target students from developing countries specifically. Your chosen university's website is the best place to start.

Preparation

For best results, start at least 6–9 months before your target intake. This gives time for Japanese language to reach the required level, document collection, and visa processing.

Universities want students fluent in computing, paper-writing, and communication. Aim to master one skill per semester. Plan courses that bring diversity to your major. Foster relationships with faculty for strong recommendation letters.

For students determined to receive a master's degree from a highly-ranked university abroad, the best time to prepare is your 1st semester. Our pre-assessment session helps you plan: scheduling courses ahead of testing deadlines, identifying transcript requirements, and starting early on standardized tests (GRE/GMAT/IELTS).

Yes — admissions officers highly recommend independent research and studies. Writing a paper that solves a local problem boosts admission chances and demonstrates academic prowess plus community commitment.

Still Have Questions?

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