Japan International Cooperation Center (JICE) supports foreign nationals looking for work in Japan by helping them learn Japanese so they can find stable employment.
Application for the in-person courses starting in November is available.
Eligible applicants
Residents in Japan who hold a valid work visa and need to study Japanese for employment.
Fee
Free of Charge
Course
Level-1
This course is designed for those who learn Japanese for the first time or who have difficulty reading and writing Hiragana and Katakana.
Ota City
Period: November 26, 2026 ~ February 10, 2027
Time & Day: 9:00～12:00 Monday through Thursday
Location: Hama-cyo Kinro Kaikan (Addr.: 66-49 Hamacyo Otashi)
Deadline: November 13, 2026
Placement Test: November 16, 2026 from 9:00 ~
Level-3
This course is designed for those who can read and write Hiragana and Katakana, and can engage in some conversation. And also for people who can use Japanese for simple communication in daily life.
Let’s further develop workplace communication skills tailored to the situation and the person you’re talking to.
Oizumi Town
Period: November 17, 2026 ~ February 3, 2027
Time & Day: 9:00〜12:00 Tuesday through Friday
Location: YOSEN KOGYO Oizumi-machi Bunka-Mura (Addr.: 5-24-1 Asahi, Oizumi)
Deadline of application :
November 2, 2026
Placement Test: November 4, 2026 from 9:00 ~
Note
- In the event we receive many applications, we may terminate the application process early.
- Receiving the level check test is mandatory.
- Test results may prevent you from undergoing the examination.
- Please bring a pencil and an eraser
for the placement test.
Application
Application is accepted at Hello Works (Public Employment Security Offices).
Hello Work Isesaki (0270-23-8609), Hello Work Ota (0276-46-8609), Hello Work Tatebayashi (0276-75-8609), Hello Work Maebashi (027-290-2111), Hello Work Takasaki (027-327-8609), Hello Work Honjo (0495-22-2448), Hello Work Kumagaya 048-522-5656), Hello Work Gyoda (048-556-3151)
※Residence Card (Zairyu-Card) or Passport is required.
※For details, please check the Flyer attached below.
Flyer（PDF/2MB）
Flyer（English・Portuguese）（PDF/1MB）