Job Description

Japan-Afghanistan Language School Pathways (JALP) 2026 – Study Japanese in Japan with a Full Scholarship

Japan-Afghanistan Language School Pathways (JALP) offers Afghan youth a unique opportunity to study Japanese for two years at private language schools across Japan. The program is designed for Afghan nationals who are currently in Afghanistan seeking evacuation or who fled the country after August 2021.

From 2022 to 2025, a total of 21 Afghan students successfully moved to Japan through JALP with the support of Japanese language schools, companies, NGOs, individual donors, and local communities. Selected students receive full tuition scholarships, enabling them to reach the Japanese proficiency level required for university admission or employment in Japan.

In April 2026, the program will admit 8 new Afghan students.

Program Benefits

• Pre-departure Japanese language classes before traveling to Japan
• Fully funded airfare to Japan
• Support for visa application and residence permit
• Two years of free tuition at a Japanese language school (worth USD 15,000)
• Stipend for the first six months in Japan
• Guidance on part-time job opportunities and housing arrangements
• Career and academic counseling every three months

Note: Students are expected to work part-time to cover living expenses. The program and partner schools will assist in finding jobs.

Future Opportunities After the Program

For high school graduates:
After achieving the required Japanese language level and passing the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU), you can apply to universities in Japan. Scholarships for university studies are not guaranteed, but the program will provide guidance. Upon graduation from a university or vocational school, you may apply for a work visa in Japan.

For university graduates:
You can apply for a master’s degree with a scholarship or find employment in Japan after completing the language program. Advanced Japanese proficiency is usually required for employment, even for English-speaking jobs.

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be an Afghan national
• Must be living in Afghanistan seeking evacuation, or have fled after August 2021
• Must be single (family visas are not issued for language students)
• Must have completed or be expected to complete 12 years of school education by March 2026
• Age limit:
  • High school graduates: 26 years or younger
  • University graduates: 33 years or younger
• Must have studied or currently be studying Japanese
• Must agree to work part-time to cover living expenses
• Must not have financial obligations to support family members
• Must be able to submit:
  • Document describing refugee background
  • Passport
  • High school certificate & transcripts
  • University certificate & transcripts (if applicable)
  • Recommendation letter (non-family member)

Application Timeline – JALP 2026

• July 23 – August 15, 2025: Application period
• August 1, 2025: Online information session
• August–September 2025: Document screening and results announcement
• September–October 2025: Trial Japanese classes & online interviews
• November 2025: Final selection results
• March 2026: Travel to Japan
• April 2026: Classes begin

How to Apply

Fill out the JALP 2026 Application Form between July 23 and August 15, 2025. Before applying, read the Program Guidance 2026 carefully to understand all details.

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For questions or inquiries, contact the program organizers.

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