{"id":15750,"date":"2026-10-08T01:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-07T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pathways-j.org\/?p=15750"},"modified":"2026-10-08T09:48:13","modified_gmt":"2026-10-08T00:48:13","slug":"call-for-applications-for-the-online-course-of-japanese-for-work-for-afghans-jlpt-n2-preparation-class","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pathways-j.org\/en\/archives\/15750","title":{"rendered":"Call for Applications for the \u201cOnline Course of \u201cJapanese for Work\u201d for Afghans\u201d, JLPT N2 preparation class\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Pathways Japan is calling for applications for the JLPT N2<\/strong> preparation class for \u201cJapanese for work\u201d for Afghans.The application deadline is  Wednesday, October 21st, 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This course aims to support Afghan evacuees and former students\/residents residing in Japan who do not have any other opportunities to learn Japanese for work by a professional language teacher. Through the online lessons, the participants are expected to improve their Japanese language skill for opening up better career opportunities and building competencies in Japan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u203b FY2026 program has been supported  by Shinnyo-en. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Course outline<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Course title:  JLPT N2 preparation class <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Period:<\/strong>\u00a0
\u30fbTerm1: 19th\u00a0 November Thursday –\u00a0 14th January Thursday (Tue&Thurs, total 30 hours)
\u30fbTerm2:\u00a0 21st January Thursday –\u00a0 18th\u00a0 March Thursday (Tue&Thurs, total 30 hours)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lesson hours<\/strong>: Tuesday 7:00-9:00 pm and Thursday 7:00-9:00 pm (twice a week)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lessen fee:<\/strong> No fee is required<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Type of class:<\/strong> Online class (Zoom)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Class:<\/strong> JLPT N2 preparatory level (Those who have passed N3 or have completed a course equivalent to N3, focusing on working environment.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Number of participants:<\/strong> 6 (maximum)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Target:<\/strong> Afghan evacuees and residents in Japan<\/strong> who have difficulty in returning home<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deadline for submission:<\/strong>  \u3000Wednesday  October 21st,  2026<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Eligibility:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u25cf\u00a0 Applicants must have passed JLPT N3 or have completed a course equivalent to N3(Intermediate course).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25cf\u00a0 This N2 preparation course is for individuals seeking to pass JLPT N2 by building both the foundational and practical skills needed. Those who have already passed N2\/N1 or those who have N2 or above equivalent skills are not eligible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25cf\u00a0 Applicants have to be older than 15 years old (negotiable for participation under 15 years)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25cf\u00a0 Applicants should be able to attend every class and submit their homework every week. (*more than 3 day absences or more than 2 tardies without prior notice to the teacher (more than 10 minutes late) will be considered as failure to continue the program and will not be allowed to participate thereafter<\/strong>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25cf\u00a0 Applicants must be ready to work on given assignments between classes. Taking this course does not guarantee passing N2 and applicants must be prepared to make their own efforts to study for passing N2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25cf\u00a0 Participants should be willing to find employment (or build a further career) in Japan after completion of the class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*If any false information is found, your participation in the course will be cancelled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Motivation letter<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Please submit your motivation letter in the application form to explain why you want to participate in the course. Including:
*Your overall situation of life in Japan
*The reason and purpose of your study for N2 level Japanese
* Your plan for your job-hunting after completion of this course<\/p>\n\n\n\n

and upload it to the form. The letter should be no longer than 1 page in A4 size and in free format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CV:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please fill out the designated form and submit it. You can download the designated form from this link<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*If you submit a CV with your original format, your application will be ineligible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Self Introduction video in Japanese:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Please upload your self introduction video to\u00a0 the form. The video should be 2 to 3 minutes long including a brief self introduction, why you would like to take this course in Japanese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to apply:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Step 1<\/strong>: Please take the Level Check Test<\/a>.It will take about 30 minutes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 2<\/strong>: Prepare your CV<\/strong>, motivation letter<\/strong>,and self introduction<\/strong> video file<\/strong>, then click Application Form<\/a> and submit your application. It will take about 30 minutes.\u00a0<\/span> to complete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Level Check Test<\/strong> \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

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Application Form<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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*Submitting both the level check test and the application form is required.If you submit only one of them, your application will be invalid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Your application will be reviewed by our review committee to decide the course participants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*The notification of result will be sent to you by email around 11th November, 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

*The information filled in the form and video file will be treated based on the guideline for the management of personal information of Pathways Japan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have any questions about this program, please contact at nihongo@pathways-j.org<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Pathways Japan is calling for applications for the JLPT N2 preparation class for \u201cJapanese for work\u201d for Afghans.The application deadline is  Wednesday, October 21st, 2026. This course aims to support Afghan evacuees and former students\/residents…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":6253,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[53],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-15750","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-employment-en"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t