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 courses starting in August is available.
Eligible applicants
People living in Japan who are able to work in Japan and need to study Japanese in order to work
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.
Tatebayashi City
Period: August 31, 2026 ~ November 5, 2026
Time & Day : 9:00 ~ 12:00
Monday through Thursday
Location: Chubu Kominkan (Addr.: 14-1, Nakamachi Tatebayashi-shi)
Deadline of application: August 21, 2026
Placement Test: August 24, 2026 from 9:00 ~
Level 2
This course is for people who can read and write hiragana and katakana and have studied Japanese a little. This course is designed for people who can already handle simple conversations in Japanese in everyday situations.
Isesaki City
Period: August 28 2026 ~ October 30, 2026
Time & Day: Monday, Tuesday Thursday, Friday 9:00〜12:00
Location: Kasuri-no-Sato (1712-2, Showa-cho, Isesaki-shi)
Deadline of application: August 5, 2026
Placement Test: August 6, 2026 from 9:00 ~
Oizumi Town
Period: August 25, 2026 ~ November 6, 2026
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 :
August 6, 2026
Placement Test: August 7, 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.
Ota City
Period: September 2, 2026 ~ November 10, 2026
Time & Day: Monday through Thursday, 9:00～12:00
Location: Hama-cyo Kinro Kaikan (Addr.: 66-49 Hamacyo Otashi)
Deadline: August 25, 2026
Placement Test: August 26, 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）