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Graduation / Advancement / Withdrawal Procedures (March 2026)

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Recommended order: submit school docs → contact form → certificate/renewal check

Current view:Advancement Class (Graduation)
Important Dates
Checklist
Certificates & Handouts
Administrative (14-day)
Dormitory Move-out
Residence Renewal
Important Dates

Prepare early for items with deadlines.

Graduation Ceremony (All students)

March 9, 2026 (Mon)

Final deadline for procedures

March 31, 2026 (Tue)

Applicable to current students expected to graduate/advance domestically in March 2026 (with admission notice and payment completed by 3/31).

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Certificates & Handouts

May be required for post-graduation procedures.

Issued by school at graduation (free)

  • Graduation certificate (original)

    Available after the graduation ceremony

  • Graduation certificate (for immigration)

    Issued after graduation approval and required document submission are completed

  • Attendance/grade certificate (for immigration)

    Issued after graduation approval and required document submission are completed

  • Graduation anthology (digital)

    Sent to student's personal email the day after graduation

*Only the graduation certificate can be collected after the ceremony. Reissuance may be charged. Apply about one week in advance after graduation.*

Administrative Procedures (Address / Organization Changes)

① Notification of Organization Change (Immigration)

Departure notification (when graduating/withdrawing from JCL)

Within 14 days from departure date / Immigration (online available)


Transfer notification (after enrolling in destination school)

Within 14 days from enrollment date / Immigration (online available)

Online Procedure (RASENS)

First-time users must register on the site. Confirm procedure details with your immigration office.

*If a corporate number is required for departure/transfer notification:7130001024722.*

The moving-out date must be reported by the student. In principle, complete move-out/move-in (address change) within 14 days.

Items to bring

Passport
Residence card
My Number card (if any)

Examples

  • Within Kyoto city: submit move-in (address change) at ward office of new address
  • Move outside city: move-out at old address → move-in at new address (both within 14 days)

Items to bring

National health insurance documents
Passport
Residence card
My Number (including notice)
  • Within Kyoto city: change address at ward office of new address
  • Move outside city: settle/return at old address → enroll again at new address (as soon as possible)

If you graduate from language school and proceed to university, please check the pension procedure guide. If eligible, you can apply for the student special payment system (deferment/exemption).

Japan Pension Service Guide (PDF)

Mail forwarding (1 year)

Forwarding may start about 10 days after application. Apply online or submit at the post office.


Mobile phone (address change)

Update via app/web or at a store counter.


Bank account (address change/closure)

Usually handled at a branch counter. Bring passbook, cash card, seal, and updated residence card.

Dormitory Move-out (Residents)

Dorm residents require move-out inspection.

Move-out Flow

  • Remove belongings → complete cleaning → pass move-out inspection
  • Early move-out request: consult dorm staff about the move-out date
  • The cleaning briefing has been completed for all dorms. Contact dorm staff for details.
Status of Residence (Renewal) *Important

Required Documents (Examples)

Applicant Documents

  • Application for extension of period of stay (downloadable from immigration website)
  • Confirmation form(s) (self-prepared)
  • Passport (original)
  • Residence card (original)
  • One ID photo (4cm x 3cm, within 3 months)
  • JCL attendance/grade certificate (for immigration)
  • JCL graduation certificate or withdrawal certificate
  • Enrollment certificate (original) from destination university/graduate school
  • Bank passbook (original) *if requested
  • Overseas remittance notice (if available)
  • Part-time work certificate (if recent income exists)
  • Revenue stamp (approx. ¥6,000) required at issuance (amount may change)

Collection location usually matches where you applied. Confirm details with your destination school or immigration office.


JCL Foreign Language School

〒612-0029 6-4 Fukakusa Nishiura-Cho, Fushimi-Ku, Kyoto

TEL:+81-75-644-1717

MAIL:info@group-jcl.com

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