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Japan

Enquire about Japan

Prices and Financial Resources 2025

SEMESTER programme to Japan:

  • Programme price $19,850
  • Scholarships and Grants Available

YEAR programme to Japan:

  • Programme price $23,954
  • Scholarships and Grants Available
AFS would like to make intercultural exchange accessible to as many students as possible

Eligibility Requirements

  • You must be between 15 years to 17 years and 11 months
  • For the MEXT Intensive Scholarship Programme you need to be between 15 year 6 months and 18 years 6 months
  • Enrolled in an NZ school
  • You can’t have graduated from school in New Zealand
  • Language requirements: Strongly recommended to study Japanese
  • Vaccinations recommended
  • No tattoos and piercings

Visa is done online or couriered

What's included in your experience

  • Airfare
  • Airport Pick-up
  • Host Family Placement
  • Housing
  • Meals
  • School Placement
  • Individual Contact Person
  • Medical Insurance
  • 24/7 Emergency Support
  • School Transport
  • Assistance with Application Process
  • Visa Application Assistance
  • Pre-Departure Orientation
  • Orientations during your time abroad
  • Continuous Support
  • Worldwide Presence
  • 70 Years Experience

What you are responsible for

  • Vaccinations
  • Cultural Tours
  • Visa and Passport Fees
  • Stipend
  • School Uniform

Learn more about Japan

Read about Emma’s experiences in Japan here

Find out more experiences of our students in Japan

Learn more about life in Japan here

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