Japanese Vocational Schools: Studying in Shikoku : Although not as popular as Tokyo or Kansai, Shikoku is one of those rare gems that will surprise its travelers in the best way possible.
The kanji of Shikoku literally translates to “four countries” and is considered to be the second smallest island in Japan. It’s divided into 4 prefectures namely Ehime, Kagawa, Kochi, and Tokushima. Although not as technologically advanced as Tokyo, it has a very nice climate and a slow paced way of life. Since it is an island separated from the rest of Japan, Shikoku has numerous ports, fishing areas, and places where salt can be collected. It’s quite popular for a pilgrimage route that consists of 88 temples that were visited by the famous monk Kobo Daishi. This island has many wonderful tourist destinations as well.
A few examples are Naoshima, Iya Valley, Dogo Onsen, and Kotohira. For people who want to experience nature first-hand, tourists and locals alike have the opportunity to watch sea turtles lay eggs on the Anan Coast.
Vocational Schools in Shikoku
Nissan Technical School
Students who are new to the car will learn the skills of an automobile engineer step by step in a curriculum that can be learned from the basics so that students can gain their strength without difficulty. Students will acquire common sense necessary for society, such as discipline, manners and communication skills.
2019-2020 School Information
| Car Maintenance Course | 1st year: 1,200, 000 Yen2nd year: 960,000 Yen |
| Scholarship availability | Yes |
| Housing support availability | Yes |
| Language requirements | JLPT N2 level or higherMinimum 200 points in EJU400 points on BJT |
| Other requirements | 12 years of school educationHigh school degree or higher |
| Website | http://www.nissan-ehime.ac.jp |
| Contact | info@nissan-ehime.ac.jp |
Ryoma Gakuen
Ryoma Gakuen is the largest group of colleges in Kochi prefecture, which holds 3 campuses of vocational schools. We develop your dream and skills with our specialties of teaching and training that have been built up since the establishment of 1986
2019-2020 School Information
| Kochi Computer and Food College Information Technology Systems Engineering Course Information Systems Course Game Creator Practical Business Accounting Business Shop/Bridal Service Cooking Patisserie Boulanger Cooking Management CulinaryCollege of International Design and Beauty Graphic Design Manga Architectural and Interior Design Auto Mechanic Total BeautyRyoma College of Nursing and Welfare Nursing Medical Coding Children’s Future Welfare and Children | Detailed breakdown of tuition fees found here |
| Scholarship availability | Yes |
| Housing support availability | Yes |
| Language requirements(one of the following) | JLPT N2 or higher400 points on BJT200 points on EJU |
| Other requirements | 12 years of formal educationHigh school degree or higher |
| Website | http://www.ryoma.ac.jp/ |
| Contact | gakuen@ryoma.ac.jp |
Ehime Communication Bridal College
What’s great about this school is how the 2 year course helps its students by teaching them all the general information they need for this industry in the first year and the students choose what specific course they want to major in in the second year. The second and final year branches out to Bridal planning course, Hotel and restaurant course, and Bridal flowers and dress/make-up course. They also have wonderful facilities like their own cafe, kitchen, a huge bridal hall, a reception hall, a computer room, and so much more for their students! They also offer a small group class system, perfect for a good homeroom system to fully help and educate their students for future employment and to enhance their communication skills.
2019-2020 School Information
| Hotel and bridal course tuition (1 or 2 year course) | Information is not available online but can be requested by filling out this form |
| Scholarship availability | Yes |
| Housing support availability | No |
| Language requirements | JLPT N2 or higher |
| Other requirements | 12 years of formal educationHigh school degree or higher |
| Website | http://www.ecom.ac.jp/ |
| Contact | cb@aigaku.com |
Shikoku College of Dental Hygiene
With an employment rate of 100%, SDH is the perfect school for students who are looking for a fast way into employment after graduating. In Japan in general, dental hygienists have a very high employment rate and is 4 times higher in Tokushima because of its size. Students will learn along with the advancement of technology and will also acquire a lot of first hand experience through numerous opportunities and field work. They have full training facilities where students can have opportunities to interact with their patients and in turn, learn the importance of communication as well.
2019-2020 School Information
| Dental hygienist course tuition (3 year course) | 1st year: 850,000 Yen (+300,000 Yen for textbooks, training uniform and equipment etc)2nd year: 600,000 Yen3rd year: 600,000 Yen |
| Scholarship availability | Yes |
| Housing support availability | No |
| Language requirements | JLPT N2 or higher |
| Other requirements | 12 years of formal educationHigh school degree or higher Letter of recommendation from high schoolResume |
| Website | http://shikoku-dhc.com |
| Contact | picapicasdh6480@siren.ocn.ne.jp |