🎓 **BORN IN 2008 & CURRENTLY IN YEAR 12
CAN YOU STILL MAKE THE OCTOBER 2026 INTAKE IN JAPAN?**
Are you currently in Year 12? Do you love Japanese culture, enjoy anime, cuisine, or feel drawn to the Japanese way of life? After finishing school, would you like to experience studying and living in Japan firsthand? And if you’re still in Year 12, you might be wondering: *Is it too late to apply for the October 2026 intake?* This is a question many students born in 2008 are asking. Let **Tohoku Song Da., JSC** walk you through it. ---
👉 **The answer is: you are absolutely still in time.**
If you were born in 2008 and are now in Year 12, the October 2026 intake is, in fact, an ideal time to begin your journey in Japan. ---
⏰ **WHY IT’S STILL POSSIBLE**
📌 **A clear and manageable timeline:** *
**May – June 2026:** Register and attend school interviews *
**June – July 2026:** Submit your COE application *
**August – September 2026:** Receive your COE and apply for a visa *
**October 2026:** ✈️ Depart for Japan
👉 As long as you get started now, everything can be completed in good time. ---
🚀 **WHY YOU SHOULD GO FOR OCTOBER 2026** ###
✅ **No Gap Year Needed** If you wait until April 2027:
❌ You may end up taking nearly a year out
❌ It’s easy to lose motivation after a long break
❌ You’ll also face additional living costs
👉 Starting in October means:
✔ You move straight on after graduation
✔ Your plans stay on track
✔ You begin earlier — and benefit sooner --- ###
✅ **Start Earning Sooner**
💰 International students in Japan are allowed to work up to 28 hours per week
👉 Starting in October 2026 allows you to:
✔ Earn an income earlier
✔ Ease the financial pressure on your family --- ###
✅ **Better Chances for Admission and Visa**
🎯 The October intake offers:
✔ A wider range of schools accepting applications
✔ Generally strong visa approval prospects
👉 Preparing early will always give you an advantage. --- ###
✅ **Stronger Progress in Japanese**
📚 The earlier you start, the more time you have
👉 You’ll be able to:
✔ Improve your Japanese more quickly
✔ Work towards recognised language certificates
✔ Prepare for further study or career pathways --- ###
✅ **Start Early, Stay Ahead**
🔥 In reality: Those who start earlier tend to settle in more quickly They often secure part-time work sooner And they have more flexibility when progressing to higher education or changing visa status
👉 Delaying by a year can mean falling a step behind. ---
🎯 **IN CONCLUSION** 👉 If you were born in 2008 and are currently in Year 12:
✔ October 2026 is a highly suitable option
✔ Waiting longer may only limit your opportunities
🔥 **Opportunities don’t wait — and neither should you.** ---
📩 Get in touch with **TOHOKU** today to:
✔ Have your profile assessed free of charge
✔ Receive a personalised study plan
✔ Secure your place for the October 2026 intake
👉 **Don’t let a delay hold you back from your future.** --- **
For more details of our study abroad and working overseas program, please contact:**
**TOHOKU SONG DA., JSC**
Address: No. 4, Alley 180 Thai Thinh, Dong Da Ward, Hanoi, Vietnam
Hotline: +84 989 044 852 Email: duhoctohokusongda@gmail.com