End-to-end services

Japanese Language Guidance

The overwhelming majority of international students enter the Japanese higher education system through a foundational Japanese Language School. This is necessary to achieve the requisite N2 level on the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) before formally transitioning to a university or specialized vocational school.

• Internal JLPT preparation programs aligned with examination standards
• Institutional partnerships with MEXT-recognized language schools
• Critical evaluation of 12-year academic background (HSC, A-Levels, or equivalent)
• Baseline eligibility assessment and gap remediation planning
• Personalized study schedules based on target intake dates

School & College Admission Assistance

Selecting the appropriate institution is a high-stakes decision. Parag provides complete assistance with university and college applications, matching your academic profile, financial capacity, and career aspirations with specific MEXT-recognized institutions across various Japanese prefectures.

• Comprehensive academic profile assessment and institutional matching
• Application to public national universities, private universities, and vocational schools
• Documentation preparation including academic transcripts and recommendation letters
• Interview preparation and mock sessions
• Strategic guidance on prefecture selection based on cost of living and career goals

COE & Student Visa Processing

The visa application represents the most legally complex and highly scrutinized regulatory hurdle. Parag explicitly and methodically demystifies the Certificate of Eligibility (COE) process. The Japanese host institution acts as a proxy to apply for the COE at a regional immigration services bureau within Japan.

• Complete COE application management through host institutions
• Document compilation: passport, academic records, JLPT certificates, financial sponsorship proof
• Embassy of Japan visa submission guidance
• Interview preparation for consular officers
• Status tracking and expedited follow-up on pending applications

Flight & Accommodation

Securing safe, affordable accommodation in Japan from an overseas location is notoriously difficult due to the complex system of local guarantors, key money, and high initial move-in costs. Parag arranges travel logistics and secures initial housing assistance prior to arrival.

• Travel booking assistance and airport arrival coordination
• Initial housing arrangement: shared dormitories, private studios, or shared apartments
• Local guarantor support for rental contracts
• Guidance on key money (reikin), deposit (shikikin), and utility setup
• Pre-arrival neighborhood orientation and safety briefing

Pre-Departure & Airport Pickup

The anxiety surrounding physical relocation is immense. Parag provides comprehensive orientation covering cultural nuances, legal obligations regarding part-time work, and academic expectations. The Japan Support Office manages the Welcome Service and airport pickup.

• Comprehensive pre-departure cultural orientation session
• Legal briefing on part-time work regulations (28 hrs/week academic term, 40 hrs vacation)
• Academic expectation setting and classroom etiquette training
• Tokyo airport pickup and transfer to accommodation
• First-week local registration assistance: residence card, bank account, health insurance