Those who wish to take “Japanese Language and Culture Subjects” are required to take Japanese Language Placement Test every spring semester.

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New students entering in fall semester can take the placement test in fall semester only in their enrollment year and must take it in spring semester after the second year.

2023 Fall semester 【Newly Enrolled Students】（Undergraduate / Graduate School International Students）

Center for Japanese Language and Culture offers “Japanese Language and Culture Subjects” to International Students (both regular students and special students) enrolled in Doshisha University※ and to students who are eager to learn Japanese language and culture.

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There are exceptions for International Students enrolled in some faculty/graduate school.
Please contact your faculty/graduate school office to confirm your eligibility.

About the Japanese Language Placement Test

For more details about the test, please refer to the “[Important Announcement] Schedule of Orientation and Other Events” which is sent to you from the Office of International Students (OIS).
You are required to take Japanese Language Placement Test each year if you wish to take Japanese Language and Culture Subjects for international students. You will not be allowed to take the courses without taking the Japanese Language Placement Test.

About Registration

Please refer to “2023 Registration Guide for Japanese Language and Culture Subjects for International Students” for details about registration.
2023 Registration Guide for Japanese Language and Culture Subjects for International Students
See below file 2023 Fall Japanese Language and Culture Subjects Registration Schedule for registration schedule of Japanese Language and Culture subjects for 2023 fall semester.

【Current Students】（Undergraduate / Graduate School International Students ）

If you were unable to take the Japanese Language Placement Test in the spring semester and you wish to take Japanese Language and Culture Subjects in the fall semester, you must take the 2023 fall semester Japanese Language Placement Test.

About the Japanese Language Placement Test

Prior application is necessary. Please refer to “2023 Registration Guide for Japanese Language and Culture Subjects for International Students” for details. (p13)
2023 Registration Guide for Japanese Language and Culture Subjects for International Students

About Registration

See below file 2023 Fall Japanese Language and Culture Subjects Registration Schedule for registration schedule of Japanese Language and Culture subjects for 2023 fall semester.