Build Your Skilled Career in Japan.
Specified Skilled Worker (特定技能) is a Japanese status of residence for foreign workers who have the skills and Japanese language ability required to work in designated industrial fields in Japan.
SSW is designed for people who want to use their practical skills to build a career through employment in Japan.
SSW may be suitable for candidates who:
For SSW(i), candidates generally need to pass both a Japanese-language test and a field-specific skills test. Requirements can vary by field. Some candidates may be exempt from certain tests depending on their previous status or training history.
The SSW system covers designated industries in Japan. Examples include:
Available occupations, job duties, examinations and acceptance conditions vary by field and are subject to current Japanese regulations.
For SSW(i), the general requirement is: JFT-Basic or JLPT N4 or higher. Some occupations have additional or higher Japanese-language requirements.
For example:
Always check the requirements for your specific field.
Candidates generally need to pass the SSW skills proficiency test for their intended field. The test confirms that the candidate has the knowledge and practical skills required for the relevant occupation.
We help candidates prepare for:
Understand SSW, available fields and your suitable career options.
Develop the Japanese ability required for your target field.
Prepare for the field-specific SSW skills examination.
Obtain the required Japanese-language and skills-test qualifications.
Register your profile with AIE for suitable SSW opportunities.
Your profile may be considered for suitable job opportunities through the appropriate recruitment and sending process.
Prepare for and participate in the employer's selection process.
After selection, proceed with the employment contract and required immigration procedures.
Complete required Nepal-side procedures, orientation and departure preparation.
Begin your career under the approved SSW status of residence.
AIE focuses on preparing candidates before they proceed to employment opportunities.
Our goal: Prepare candidates who are ready for Japanese workplaces and SSW employment opportunities.
Where DSO is responsible for the relevant SSW recruitment and sending process, it supports candidates and coordinates with Japanese employers and other responsible organizations.
Specific responsibilities depend on the job, employer, contractual arrangements and applicable Nepal and Japan regulations.
The Japanese employer and, where applicable, a Registered Support Organization (登録支援機関) are responsible for the relevant Japan-side employment and support arrangements.
This may include:
For SSW(i), required support may be provided by the accepting organization or by a registered support organization acting on its behalf.
Learn • Prepare • Test • Get Ready
Register • Match • Interview • Process
Select • Employ • Support
Work • Develop Skills • Build Your Career
Candidates must register for official Japanese-language and SSW skill examinations through the designated official examination platforms.
These are external official examination systems. Candidates are responsible for creating their accounts, checking available dates and locations, and completing their own exam registration. Akshara provides preparation guidance and support but does not control official exam registration, scheduling, or examination results.
Looking for an SSW opportunity in Japan?
If you have already passed the required Japanese-language and skills tests and are looking for an SSW opportunity, you can register your candidate profile with AIE.
Registration does not guarantee employment or selection. Opportunities depend on employer requirements, candidate qualifications, selection results and applicable regulations.
SSW has two residence-status categories.
For workers with skills required for designated fields.
For workers with more advanced skills in applicable fields.
Not every SSW field is currently available under SSW(ii).
Akshara International Education prepares Nepali candidates for SSW opportunities and works with appropriate Japan-side employers and partner organizations.
Japanese language and occupational preparation.
Preparation for relevant SSW field examinations.
Language ability, skills-test status, education, experience and career objectives.
Japanese communication and employer interview preparation.
Test status, Japanese level, preparation progress and candidate readiness.
Coordination with appropriate sending/recruitment partners, Japanese employers and support organizations.
Looking for Nepali SSW Candidates?
Candidate selection, employment, residence status and deployment are subject to the requirements of the employer, relevant organizations and Japanese immigration regulations.
The SSW system currently covers 19 fields under SSW(i). The applicable fields, examinations, requirements and acceptance conditions may change according to Japanese government policy. For official information, candidates and partners should refer to the current information published by Japan's Immigration Services Agency.
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