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Japanese Vocational Schools: Studying in Osaka : Vocational schools are great for people who want to properly learn a skill but would prefer to do it in a shorter amount of time. For people who want to do this in one of the most beautiful and culturally integrated places in Japan, Osaka is the place for you!

The beautiful and OG, Osaka (大阪市)

As you know, Tokyo is currently considered as the main city and economic hub of Japan. Even though this is the case, Osaka was originally the economic hub. Walking around Osaka, this fact it still quite visible because of how big and active Osaka is. With over 19.2 million people currently residing in it, it is considered to be one of the most popular tourist sites in Japan. It has numerous beautiful and historical sites in Japan that are known all over the world and is one of the most treasured treasures in Japan. Some very popular examples are Osaka Castle, Dotonbori, Shitennoji, and even Universal Studios Japan. One important thing we almost forgot to mention, THE FOOD IN OSAKA IS AMAZING! Although technically, food everywhere in Japan is great, the food in Osaka is just in its own league. Fresh and traditionally cooked food… We’re already hungry just thinking about it! It’s definitely one of the many things you need to fully experience when going to Osaka.

It’s known not only to foreigners, but the locals as one of the friendliest parts of Japan. People who have been to the main city, Tokyo, can immediately see the stark difference when it comes to the personalities of its occupants. Osaka people are visibly more open to talking and joking around with both locals and foreigners, which is great for Japan first timers and foreigners who plan on studying or residing in Japan. Whether it may be a Japanese language school, University, or even a vocational school, Osaka is definitely a great place to integrate yourself with the culture and the locals. 

Vocational Schools

What are Vocational Schools?

In some types of employment, prior education, technical skills and experience is required. These can either take a few months or a few years depending on the route you decide to take. For people who would want a proper education on a certain type of skill but would want to learn in a quicker manner, vocational schools are perfect. Also known as trade schools or vocational colleges, these are secondary or post-secondary education that teach iits students technical skills that are required for a specific job. In Japan, vocational schools are referred to as “Senmon gakko” (専門学校) and its courses vary from 2 to 3 years long. This is quite good considering how studying in Japan as a foreigner, along with other necessities, is quite expensive. 

What to look for in a vocational School

Honestly, it’s not just about looking at the qualities of the vocational schools, but we need to look at what you need and can provide as a student. So, first things first, we need to look at your financial situation and in turn, the cost of the school itself along with all the other expenses you would need to live as a student. Next, would be your Japanese level and the Japanese level the school requires. Most Japanese vocational schools require N2 level Japanese or at least 6 months of learning Japanese at a Japanese school. This is why most people who plan on finding employment in Japan long term, study Japanese for a year or two before moving on to a vocational school or University, which immediately sets them up for employment in Japan. One more thing you would need to consider is the availability of the course you would like to take, which can affect the location of the school you would enrol in. Of course, the quality of education and the popularity of the school is somewhat part of the checklist we need to look at when choosing a school, but honestly, what matters most is your dedication to what you’re studying!

Vocational Schools in Osaka

There are so many vocational schools all over Japan but for this blog, we will only be talking about Vocational schools in Osaka. We will not be able to mention all of them (there’s A LOT) but hopefully, you can have a good idea of the vocational schools found in Osaka based on the short list below. 

Ohara Gakuen(大原学校)

This vocational school has branches all over Japan and has numerous options for courses. It is sprawled out in Osaka and is divided by departments. With a passing rate of above 94% on licensure exams for most of their courses, it is a pretty good school! 

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Tsuji Gakuen Culinary & Confectionary College(辻学園調理製菓専門学校)

This is actually one of the first culinary schools in Japan and celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2017. They cater to small classes, and therefore give more time and attention into skills and development of each student.

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Osaka Beauty Art College( 大阪ビューティーアート専門学校)

This school has 2 departments with 11 courses to choose from.  They have small classes, perfect to enhance and focus on skill. They have a passing rate of 95% for the 35th national beautician license exam and 100% passing rates for AJESTHE Advanced Beauty Therapist test and NA Gel Nail Examination intermediate level in 2016. It also boasts an employment rate of 99.1%.

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