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Education and Training Benefit (employment insurance)
教育訓練給付金
In short: Employment insurance refunds part of the fees for government-designated courses: 20% (general), 40–50% or more (specified / professional).Current or former employment insurance members meeting conditions, taking a course designated by the Minister. Professional courses need 3+ years of insurance, and leavers must start within 1 year of leaving.(Source: www.hellowork.mhlw.go.jp, verified on 2026-10-15)
Validity: Hello Work page checked 2026-10-15. Verified on 2026-10-15. Official source: https://www.hellowork.mhlw.go.jp/insurance/insurance_education.html
- Insurance period for general courses — confirm on page.
- Residence-status rule — not stated on source; confirm with office.
Who qualifies
- Current or former employment insurance members meeting conditions, taking a course designated by the Minister. Professional courses need 3+ years of insurance, and leavers must start within 1 year of leaving. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Conditions by topic
| Age | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
|---|---|
| Income | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Household | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Child age | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Residence in Japan | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Residence in Tokyo / municipality | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Work / insurance type | Current or former employment insurance member. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15] |
| Disability | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
Residence status
Not stated in the official sources we checked — unknown.
Where to apply
- Hello Work. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
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Deadlines
Not yet verified from an official source.
Documents
Not yet verified from an official source.
Key details
- General: 20% of fees, max ¥100,000. Specified general: 40%, max ¥200,000. Professional: 50% (max ¥400,000/yr), up to 80% (max ¥640,000/yr) if you get the qualification, are employed and wages rise 5%+. Not paid if under ¥4,000. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
- Not paid if you received an education training benefit within 3 years before the course start. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Phone / counter phrases
すみません、教育訓練給付金について伺いたいのですが、対象になるか、何を持っていけばよいか教えていただけますか。
Hello. I would like to ask about the education and training benefit. Am I eligible, and what documents should I bring?
すみません、もう少しゆっくり話していただけますか。
Sumimasen, mō sukoshi yukkuri hanashite itadakemasu ka.
Sorry, could you please speak a little more slowly?
Generic phrases for practical help, not official wording.