1. CERTIFICATE IN BASIC JAPANESE LANGUAGE (CBJL)

Eligibility to apply for admission as a student to the Certificate in Basic Japanese Language (CBJL) programme of the institute rests on the following condition;

She/he has passed the GCE Ordinary Level Examination

2. CERTIFICATE IN INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE LANGUAGE (CIJL)

No person shall be eligible to be admitted to the Certificate in Intermediate Japanese Language (CIJL) programme of study leading to the Diploma in Japanese Language (DJL), unless she/he satisfies the requirements in paragraphs of (i) or (ii) or (iii):

1. i) (a) She/he has passed the GCE (A/L) Examination in four (4) subjects prior to year 2000 in one and the same sitting. OR

(b) She/he has passed the GCE (A/L) Examination in three (3) subjects after year 2000 in one and the same sitting. AND

(c) She/he has reached the qualifying standard in academic ability and readiness as determined under section 7 of these Guidelines by the Institute at the placement test for the Diploma in Japanese Language programme. OR

(ii) She/he has passed the Certificate in Basic Japanese Language (CBJL) programme offered by the Institute. OR

(iii) She/he has passed the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT – N5) within the last two (02) years from the date of calling application.

3. CERTIFICATE IN PRE-ADVANCED JAPANESE LANGUAGE (CPJL)

No person shall be eligible to be admitted to the Certificate in Pre-Advanced Japanese Language (CPJL) programme of study leading to the Diploma in Japanese Language (DJL), unless she/he satisfies the requirements in paragraphs of (i) or (ii) or (iii):

(i) (a) She/he has passed the GCE (A/L) Examination in four (4) subjects prior to year 2000 in one and the same sitting. OR

(b) She/he has passed the GCE (A/L) Examination in three (3) subjects after year 2000 in one and the same sitting. AND

(c) She/he has reached the qualifying standard in academic ability and readiness as determined under section 7 of these Guidelines by the Institute at the placement test for the Diploma in Japanese Language programme. OR

(ii) She/he has passed the Certificate in Intermediate Japanese Language (CIJL) programme offered by the Institute. OR

(iii) She/he has passed the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT N4) within the last two (02) years from the date of calling application.

4. CERTIFICATE IN ADVANCED JAPANESE LANGUAGE (CAJL)

No person shall be eligible to be admitted to the Diploma in Japanese Language programme of study leading to the Diploma, unless s/he satisfies the requirements in paragraphs of (i) or (ii) or (iii) or and (iv) and (v):

(i) a. She/he has passed GCE (A/L) Examination in four (4) subjects prior to year 2000 in one and same sitting. OR

She/he has passed GCE (A/L) Examination in three (3) subjects after year 2000 in one and same sitting.OR

She/he has passed a Foundation Programme equivalent to the GCE (A/L).OR

She/he has passed GCE (O/L) Examination with accredited work experience or accredited prior learning followed by a relevant programme of study equivalent to a minimum of 30 credits.AND

She/ he has reached the qualifying standard in Academic ability and readiness as determined under section 5 (iv) of these By-laws by the Institute at the placement test for the Diploma in Japanese Language programme. OR

(ii) She/he has passed the Certificate in Pre-Advanced Japanese Language (CPJL) programme offered by the Institute OR

(iii) She/he has passed the test of Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT  N3) within the last two (02) years from the date of calling application. AND

(iv)She/he demonstrated competence in the relevant field and potential for future career development; AND

(v)  She/he has a good working knowledge of the language of instruction of the Diploma programme.

The Certificate Courses in Japanese Language conducted by IHRA at the University of Colombo are designed to cater to a diverse target group. This includes students and professionals interested in acquiring basic to intermediate Japanese language skills for academic, business, or cultural purposes.

Whether you’re planning to study in Japan, work with Japanese companies, explore Japanese culture, or simply communicate with Japanese-speaking friends and associates, these courses offer a valuable foundation in Japanese language proficiency. They are suitable for learners with varying levels of prior knowledge and diverse personal or professional objectives. This program focuses on enhancing linguistic proficiency, including advanced grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, listening, and conversational skills.

In addition, it emphasizes cultural understanding and practical applications, preparing learners for academic pursuits, professional opportunities in Japanese-speaking environments, and participation in international exchange. The Diploma is ideal for individuals seeking to achieve higher competency and confidence in using Japanese across academic, business, and cultural contexts.

1. CERTIFICATE IN BASIC JAPANESE LANGUAGE (CBJL)

• Express basic grammatical items correctly.
• Write Kanji in the follow of the stroke order.
• Understand basic sentence patterns.
• Understand the meaning of basic words in Hiragana, Katakana and Kanji.
• Understand active listening.

2. CERTIFICATE IN INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE LANGUAGE (CIJL)

• Enable smooth entry to basic sentence patterns.
• Enable to read and write Kanji and making words, sentences using Kanji.
• Understand simple essays.
• Develop essential spoken communication skills in Japanese
• Succeed in sorting out specific information while listening basic conversation.

3. CERTIFICATE IN PRE-ADVANCED JAPANESE LANGUAGE (CPJL)

• Understand about Japanese culture and the society.
• Improve linguistic culture.
• Enable to make comments.
• Enable to read Kanji in the different ways using with Onyomi and Kunyomi readings.
• Succeed in imagining and predict while listening basic conversation.
• CERTIFICATE IN ADVANCED JAPANESE LANGUAGE (CAJL)
• Develop the ability to express ideas fluently and accurately.
•   Understand and analyze complex sentence structures and advanced grammatical items.
•   Read and interpret advanced texts, including authentic materials such as articles, reports.
•   Use Kanji at an advanced level, including recognition of nuanced meanings and appropriate usage.
•   Engage effectively in extended conversations and discussions on social, cultural, and professional topics.
•   Enhance listening comprehension skills for natural, rapid, and abstract Japanese speech.
•   Deepen understanding of Japanese culture, customs, and contemporary society.

Certificate in Basic Japanese Language (CBJL)
CBJL0111	Grammar & Vocabulary	01
CBJL0122	Written Comprehension & Expression (Reading & Writing)	02
CBJL0153	Communication Skills (Speaking & Listening)	05
Total Credits		08
Certificate in Intermediate Japanese Language (CIJL)
CIJL0211	Grammar & Vocabulary	01
CIJL0222	Written Comprehension & Expression (Reading & Writing)	02
CIJL0253	Communication Skills (Speaking & Listening)	05
Total Credits		08

 Certificate in Pre-Advanced Japanese Language (CPJL)

CPJL0321	Grammar & Vocabulary	02
CPJL0332	Written Comprehension & Expression (Reading & Writing)	03
CPJL0333	Communication Skills (Speaking & Listening)	03
Total Credits		08

Certificate in Advanced Japanese Language (CAJL)

CAJL0421	Grammar & Vocabulary	02
CAJL0432	Written Comprehension & Expression (Reading & Writing)	03
CAJL0433	Communication Skills (Speaking & Listening)	03
Total Credits		08
Diploma in Japanese Language
CBJL + CIJL + CPJL + CAJL		32