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GUIDE FOR Kyoto Institute of Culture And Language

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Kyoto Institute of Culture and Language 21 Kamihate-cho, Kitashirakawa, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8252 JAPAN

Guide for Japanese Language Course

Kyoto Institute of Culture and Language
Kyoto is endowed with a rich cultural heritage and a lush natural environment, and is well known as an international city of culture and science. Historically, Kyoto has always been very aggressive in the assimilation of foreign culture, while at the same time creating and developing its own, unique culture, and even at present is continuing to create new traditions through human and cultural exchange. In 1969, a Japanese language school was opened in Kyoto for people who wanted to learn about Japan and Japanese culture. During the next 41 years, a wide variety of people from more than 70 countries around the world would come to Japan to study at Kyoto International Center of Language, and a great many of them continue to actively use their Japanese in the fields of business or research. Furthermore, there are many graduates who have gone on to continue their educations in advanced learning at various colleges and universities throughout Japan. With this long tradition and history as Kyoto International Center of Languages, Kyoto Institute of Culture and Language was established as a Japanese language educational facility in conformity with Japanese educational law to achieve still higher levels of excellence in the field of Japanese language education. The Birth of Kyoto Institute of Culture and Language

1969 Established as Kyoto English Center. Commences an educational program for Japanese as a foreign language together with an English language program. 1972 Intensive Japanese language program for the Colgate University Japan study group, USA. (-every year) 1981 Establishes intensive Japanese course. Approved by the Immigration Bureau of the Ministry of Justice. Commences management of the Japanese program of the Puget Sound University Pacific Rim-Asia Study Program, USA. (-every three years) 1983 Long term Japanese language program for the Lansing Community College Japan Adventure Academic Work-Study group, USA. (-every year) 1985 Japanese language program for the University of London Japan study group. (1985, 1986) 1986 Japanese language program for the instructors from the State of Michigan, requested by the Board of Education, Shiga Prefecture. (1986-1992) 1987 Japanese language program for students accepted from the Principia College study group, USA. (1987, 1998every two years) Received authorization from the Ministry of Justice to act as an agent for visa applications. 1988 Establishes the Association for the Promotion of Japanese Language Education, and receives authorization as a Japanese language institution. 1989 Japanese language program for American instructors, requested by the Board of Education of Ritto-cho, Shiga Prefecture. (1989-1995) 1992 Japanese language instruction for students from the Ecole Polytechnique, France. (-every year) Japanese language program for researchers invited by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science. (-every year) 1993 6-month Japanese language training program for

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students from the Centre Franco-Japonais de Management of Rennes University, France. (1993-1999, 2003, 2005, 2006) Name changed to the Kyoto International Center of Languages. School moved to the present location. Designated as an institute supporting research and development (subsidized by the Ministry of Education) by the Association for the Promotion of Japanese Language Education. (1997, 2000, 2001, 2004) Establishes the Preparatory Class for Entrance into College and University in Art and Design. Accepts graduate students from the School of Design, Xian University, China. College program in preparation for study at the Kyoto University of Art and Design. (-every year) Establishes Korean office in Seoul, Korea. Short-term Japanese language program for students of the Japan Studies program of Korean Gyeongsang National University. (-every year) Established agreement for educational and cultural exchange with the Zhongtai Advanced Vocational and Technical School (Ningbo Foreign Affairs School), China. Name changed to Kyoto Institute of Culture and Language. Academic accreditation received from the Governor of Kyoto. 3-month Japanese language training program for student from University of Venice (-every year) Short-term Japanese language program for students of University of Milano -Bicocca. (-every year) Short-termJapanese language program for students of University of Puget Sound.

2011 Regular Course

Requirements for application
(1) Applicants must have completed at least 12 years of education abroad and be at least eighteen years of age. (2) Qualifications judged equivalent by Kyoto Institute of Culture and Language.

enrollments. If, for some reason, an applicant who has been granted permission for enrollment decides to withdraw his or her application, registration fee is not refunded. Please refer to page 5 for information concerning insurance (Disaster Compensation Scheme for Students in Japanese Language Schools).

Period of Program
1.5 years, 2 years *Enrollment for one term (6 months) is possible

Application Procedure
If applicants are abroad, they should follow the procedure Applying from Abroad below. If applicants currently resides in Japan, and does not require a change in visa status (e.g. Spouse of Child of Japanese National, Dependent, etc.) they should follow the procedure Applying in Japan. If applicants need to change their status of residence, should check with KICL during the application period of the Applying in Japan. However, if applicants are staying in Japan on the Temporary Visitor (for the purpose of sightseeing, visiting relatives, etc.), an application for changing status of residence is not permitted. Applicants should follow the procedure Applying from Abroad.

Start of classes
Twice a year in April and October

Application Period
Applying from abroad First Term: September 1 November 19, 2010 Second Term: March 1 May 20, 2011 Applying in Japan First Term: November 1, 2010 February 28, 2011 Second Term: May 9 August 31, 2011

Number of Students
320 students (18 students per class, maximum)

Applying from Abroad

1) The proxy living in Japan should submit the necessary documents with the screening fee. If the applicant does not have a proxy in Japan, the applicant should mail the necessary documents, and remit the application fee to the bank account listed below. If the documents are not in order, applications will not be accepted. Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Kyoto Branch (No. 496) SWIFT Code: SMBCJPJT Address of the bank: 8 Naginataboko-cho, Shimogyoku, Kyoto JAPAN Account Name: Account No. 496-8703397

Class Hours
9:00 12:30, Mon. Fri. (5 days a week) Many elective classes are available in the afternoon.

Term Schedule
First Term Placement Test Class Starts Summer Vacation Class Reopening Class Ends Second Term Placement Test Class Starts Winter Vacation Class Reopening Class Ends April 4 April 11 July 16 - August 23 August 24 September 17 October 3 October 11 December 17 January 9 January 10 March 7

KYOTO INSTITUTE OF CULTURE AND LANGUAGE

Tuition and Fees

Application fee Registration fee 20,000 50,000 6 months 285,000 25,000 12,000 15,000 6,500 \343,500 1 year 570,000 50,000 24,000 30,000 13,000 \687,000

Period Tuition Facilities fee Text Material fee Extra-curricular program fee Insurance fee* TOTAL

The application fee should be paid when the application is submitted. The application fee is non-refundable, even in cases whereby an applicant does not pass the screening and is denied enrollment. The registration fee is charged upon first admittance to KICL; it is not required for subsequent course

*Payment of remittance charges is the responsibility of the remitter. *When money is sent from overseas, the fees incurred from the Japanese bank (2,500) should be paid by the remitter. 2) Judgments for admission to KICL will be made on the basis of the documents received from the applicant. For successful applicants, KICL will file an application on their behalf to the Immigration Office of Japan for the Certificate of Eligibility for their visa. It generally takes about 2 months for the Immigration Office to process the application. 3) After screening by the Immigration Office, KICL will inform the applicant or the proxy of the decision. 4) All fees (registration fee, tuition fee, facilities fee, text material fee, extra-curricular program fee, and insurance fee) must be paid by the appointed date. Students must pay all remittance fees associated with bank transfers. Application and registration fees cannot be refunded if an applicant declines admission after issuance of the Certificate of Eligibility. 5) After making payment, the applicants or the proxy will receive a Letter of Admission and a Certificate of

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Eligibility issued by the Immigration Office from KICL. Overseas applicants should submit the Certificate of Eligibility and the Letter of Admission along with their passport when applying for a visa at a Japanese Embassy or Consulate in their country. Please be aware that the Certificate of Eligibility shall cease to be valid if the application for landing permission is not filed within 3 months from the date of issue. Applicants should arrive in Kyoto before the placement test. Applicants should notify KICL by fax or e-mail of their final itinerary (date and flight no.) for their arrival to Japan. Notification by e-mail must be in English. Students must be present for the placement test and orientation, and should apply for their alien registration and national health insurance before classes begin.

Documents Required
Any Documents that are not written or filled out either in Japanese or English must be accompanied by a full translation into one of the two languages. In cases whereby translated documents are submitted, the name of the translator should be included, as well as his or her company and position, school or other affiliation and their signature or seal affixed.

I. Applicant:
Application form - The application must be filled out by the applicant. - Application form without a photograph attached cannot be accepted. Statement of reasons for studying Japanese - This is important for the admissions screening process. Please give detailed, concrete explanations. - If, at the time of enrollment, 5 years or more have passed since the applicants last graduation from an academic institution, a detailed explanation of the applicants personal history for that period must be submitted, as well as a concrete explanation for his or her need to learn Japanese. If the space provided on the form is insufficient, please continue on a separate sheet of paper. - To be filled out in person. If this is in a language other than Japanese, a Japanese/English translation must also be included. Certificate of graduation from high school or College - Submit any documents certifying that applicant has already completed at least 12 years of primary and secondary education. An original or notarized copy is required. - Applicants who are currently enrolled in high school should submit a certificate of enrollment. Applicants who are currently enrolled in college should submit a certificate of graduation (diploma) from their high school, and from their college a certificate of enrollment. Upon graduating, the applicant should submit a certificate of graduation (diploma). Official transcripts (record of credit) from high school or college - A document which shows the applicants grades for each school term from the year of enrollment to the year of graduation. - College students should also include copies of their high school transcripts. Certificate of employment or letter of release - If the applicant has any work experience (except part-time jobs) after graduation from their last school. Description of applicants competency in Japanese (if applicable) - Applicants who have taken the Japanese Language Proficiency Test and/or J-Test and have been certified should also submit a copy of their certification. - Applicants who have taken the General Examination for Foreign Students should submit a copy of their transcript. Photographs 4cm x 3cm : 6 copies - Photographs should be clear, with a blank background. They should be taken from the front, with the applicant wearing no type of hat or cap. They should be taken no more than 3 months before the application is submitted. All six photographs should be the same. - Digital photographs must be of higher resolution than

Applying in Japan
1) The applicant is required to appear and submit the necessary documents with the application fee. If the documents are not in order, applications will not be accepted. 2) Successful applicants should pay all fees (registration fee, tuition, facilities fee, text material fee, extra-curricular program fee, insurance fee) by the appointed date. If applicants need to change their visa status, they are required to appear at the Immigration Office to apply for a change of status of residence after payment is made. Students who have changed their visa status should bring a copy of their passport to KICL as soon as possible. 3) Applicants should take the placement test scheduled on April 4 (First Term) or October 3 (Second Term).

From Application to Entry to Japan

Applicant Proxy Submission of application and other documents KICL Document check Submission of application for Certificate of Eligibility Immigration Issuance of Certificate of Eligibility KICL Informing of results of document screening by Immigration Applicant / Proxy Payment of fees KICL Mailing of Letter of Admission and Certificate of Eligibility Applicant Submission of application for visa Japanese Embassy/Consulate Issuance of visa Applicant Entry to Japan

360 dpi. - The name and nationality of the applicant must be written of the backs of the photographs. - One (1) photograph should be attached to the application form. Questionnaire A photocopy of the applicants passport - Please copy pages with personal information (such as your name, etc.). - Please also coy all pages with visa stamps and entry/exit stamps from any previous visits to Japan. Medical Certificate *Use the specified form available from KICL for documents above.

certificate, or some other similar document. - If the sponsor is not family-related, the relationship between the sponsor and the applicant must be clearly explained in detail.

<C-2> Payment of living and educational expenses from

within Japan. Paying Expenses and Written Oath *Use the specified form available from KICL. Statement certifying the relationship between the applicant and the remitter Certificate of employment or professional credentials - In case of the executive representative of a corporate body or other establishment, a certified copy of the registration of incorporation should be submitted. Certificate of yearly income or Certificate of income tax return Seal authentication certificate Certificate of citizen registration (for Japanese nationals), or Certificate of alien registration (for non-Japanese)

II. Educational Expenses:

The following documents should be submitted to show that sufficient funds are prepared for the applicant while he/she is studying at KICL. A) Applicant: For cases when the applicant will be paying expenses. (either or below) Certificate of deposit balance under the name of the applicant. Certificate of employment and Certificate of yearly income. B) Scholarship: Certificate of scholarship - The amount and period of the scholarship should be clearly mentioned. C) Non-Applicant: For cases when someone other than the applicant will be paying expenses. Paying expenses refers to financial support of the student for the duration of the period ending with the students graduation from the institute where he or she is studying the Japanese language. Financial support means the total amount of money necessary to support both the living and educational expenses of the student, without part-time employment by the student. In general, the individual offering to pay the expenses for the student should be a relative or of some other deep relation, and exceptions are rarely recognized or allowed.

Scholarship Program
A scholarship program is available for students who study at KICL for two semesters or more. Three students are selected after consideration of study habits, attitudes and performance for a 6-month period, and each will receive a reduction of tuition to the amount of 100,000. Please consult the office for details concerning this scholarship program. Furthermore, students planning to continue their studies in an institute of higher education who have superior evaluation transcripts and are judged to have excellent character and aptitude may be eligible for the Honors Scholarship for Privately Financed International Students (50,000 yen per month as of 2006) from the Ministry of Education Culture, Sports, Science and Technology while studying at KICL.

<C-1> Payment of living and educational expenses by

bank transfer from the students home country. Letter of Paying Expenses and Written Oath - To be drawn up by the person making payments. Information concerning the planned total remittance, how many times during the year money will be sent, and the method of remittance should be included. *Use the specified form available from KICL. Certificate of employment or professional credentials Certificate of yearly Income or Certificate of income tax return Statement certifying the relationship between the applicant and the remitter - For cases when the remitter is a relative of the applicant, the relationship should be certified by the family register, resident registration, the birth

Educational Content and Goals

Classes are divided into levels in accordance with the students abilities and enthusiasm. The duration of each level course is 6 months.
Level Educational Content and Objectives ListeningSpeaking Students learn basic grammar and vocabulary, and develop the their speaking and listening abilities to enable them to carry out their daily activities. ReadingWriting Students develop the ability to read and write sentences concerning familiar topics. * Students learn both the Hiragana and Katakana syllabaries, and about 500 kanji. Students develop the ability to read and write sentences concerning daily topics, and to a certain extent, basic social issues. *Students learn about 800 kanji. Remarks Classes Available during First and Second Terms After successful completion, students continue to Intermediate Classes Available during First and Second Terms After successful completion, students continue to Intermediate, or to Advanced Level 1 Classes Available during First and Second Terms After successful completion, students continue to Advanced Level 1 Classes Available during First and Second Terms After successful completion, students continue to Advanced Level 2, or graduate

Basic

Lower Intermediate

In addition to brushing up their basic grammar and vocabulary, students learn a wide variety of new expressions, and develop their speaking and listening abilities to a level which will enable them to easily carry out their daily activities. Using the Japanese that they learned in the Basic level as a base, students learn still more, higher level vocabulary and expressions, and develop their speaking and listening abilities to a level which will enable them to carry on well-organized and developed conversations. In addition to Japanese language textbooks, simple news programs, TV dramas, and short stories are used as text materials. Students develop their listening and speaking abilities to a level which will enable them to discuss social themes and rather specialized subjects. Materials prepared for educational purposes are no longer used, and instead actual news articles, TV programs and movies, critical essays and reviews, and novels are primarily used as text materials. Students develop their listening and speaking abilities to a level which will enable them to comprehend current topics and problems, as well as specialized lectures, and give their own presentations or debate about the content.

Intermediate

Students move away from familiar topics, and learn to read sentences concerning more difficult themes. They also learn to write about their thoughts and opinions concerning these themes. *Students learn about 1000 kanji. Students learn to read long sentences which require a basic understanding of general knowledge, and learn to write about their thoughts and opinions concerning the content. *Students learn about 1500 kanji. Students develop the ability to accurately read sentences pertaining to subjects and themes about which they have little or no knowledge, and learn to write reports or critical essays concerning the content. *Students learn about 2000 kanji.

Advanced Level 1

Classes Available during Second Term Only Students graduate after successful completion

Advanced Level 2

Class Composition Students will be placed in classes in accordance with their results on a placement test (written test and interview) which is administered upon their enrollment. During the placement test students will be evaluated not only on their knowledge of Japanese (grammar and vocabulary), but also on their ability to effectively use the language. Evaluation and Advancement Students will be evaluated through periodic tests, daily performance, and attendance. Advancement and graduation will be determined by their overall evaluation, based on these scores. Students with poor evaluations will not be allowed to advance, and in severe cases may not be allowed to continue their studies. Graduation Requirements Students who have been enrolled for more than 6 months, and who successfully complete the Second Term (fall term) of Advanced Level 1 will be granted graduation status of 1.5-year curriculum. Students who complete Advanced Level 2 will be granted graduation status of our 2-year course.

Elective Courses In addition to their regular classes, students can select and study in the following courses, in accordance with on their levels and goals: Students will be informed of registration procedures after enrollment. EJU (Examination for Japanese University) preparation: Mathematics, General Studies, Physics, Chemistry, Biology Level 1 and Level 2 of the Japanese Proficiency Test Cultural Understanding: Novels, Japanese history, The culture of Kyoto, Business Japanese

Concerning Life in Kyoto

Living in Japan as a Foreigner Visa (Status of Residence)
When students in the Regular Course at KICL enter Japan, they are given the status of residence College Student for studying Japanese. Students are permitted to stay for a period of one year from the time of arrival. Students can extend their period of stay. In general, the period which students can stay in Japan for the purpose of studying Japanese is a maximum of two years. Students who wish to continue their studies after graduation from KICL by enrolling in a university, graduate school or technical school in Japan are eligible for a change in their visa status from the College Student visa to the College Student visa.

Disaster Compensation Scheme for Students in

Japanese Language School
This compensation scheme is for students enrolled in the Regular Course at KICL who have College Student visa. Compensation is 30% of expenses incurred for accident or illness while enrolled at KICL. Therefore, it will cover the 30% of expenses not covered by the National Health Insurance Plan. Compensation for liability incurred due to injuring another person or damaging another persons property is limited to 30 million yen. However, liability due to accidents caused by cars or motorcycles is excluded. In cases of hospitalization due to injury or illness so severe that it is necessary to rush a family member to Japan, compensation for their air fare will be paid. Compensation for air fare will also be paid in cases of severe injury or illness requiring the patient to return to his or her home country. Life insurance will be paid in case of death by accident or illness. Pregnancy, childbirth and resulting complications or illness, as well as dental work are not included in the Compensation Scheme. Fees for dental work that is necessary due to accident, however, will be compensated

Application Mediation
KICL is authorized by the Japanese Department of Immigration to carry out visa application procedures for its applicants. Application procedures for re-entry permits for use when returning home during summer and winter vacations, visa extensions for students whishing to stay longer than 1 year, and permission to carry out activities not covered by visa status such as part-time work can all be carried out at KICL.

Alien Registration
Foreigners staying in Japan for more than 90 days are required by law to register with their ward office. Furthermore, they are required to carry their alien registration cards with them at all times. Details will be provided during the orientation period for new students.

Concerning life Commuter Passes

Students enrolled in the Regular course are eligible for discount commuter passes. Discounts are also available for students traveling in Japan during holidays.

Student Cafeteria
Students enrolled at KICL may use the student cafeteria of Kyoto University of Art and Design together with the students of other schools on the same campus. The student cafeteria provides a well-varied, healthy menu at inexpensive prices to insure the sound, healthy lifestyles of the students. KICL students may also use the campus coffee shop and kiosk.

Part-time Jobs
Students are not permitted to work under the status of residence College Student. Students who would like to engage in part time work, must submit an Application for permission to engage in activity other than that permitted under the status of residence previously granted to the Immigration Office before starting work. Students who have received permission can work part time up to 28 hours per week. It is important to note that there are some jobs and some places of employment, which are not recognized as acceptable by the Japanese government. Students who want to work should consult KICL beforehand.

Living Expenses
Average monthly living costs of a foreign student in Kyoto are estimated to be at least 80,000 including housing costs. You are advised to come with sufficient funds and not to depend on income from a part-time job for your school and living expenses. Work, even if available, might hinder your study.

Concerning health Health Examinations

In order to insure that students can study and learn in a relaxed and unconcerned environment, health examinations are given to all students once a year. The fees for all health examinations will be paid by KICL.

Dormitories
KICL has provided dormitory facilities so that students can live in relative comfort and security from their first day in Japan. There are three types of dormitories, and students can choose the type that they prefer. All dormitory rooms are furnished with a desk and air conditioning. LAN internet connection is available. Students who would like to enter a dormitory should indicate their wishes when they apply. The contract is for 6 months, and can be renewed once. As a rule, stays longer than 1 year is not granted. <Robbins Kishina> Twin 6-mat rooms with dining/kitchen, bathroom, and bath. Suitable for double occupancy. 70,000 (35,000/person)/month. 5-minute walk from KICL.

Health Insurance
Students planning to go on to college and students who will be staying in Japan for a period longer than one year must join the national health insurance plan. The procedure for joining the national health insurance plan is explained during orientation. Under the plan, 70% of all medical costs will be paid by the Japanese government. Students who will be residing in Japan for less than one year should have health insurance coverage under private health insurance policies in their own countries.

<Mingle> Twin 5-mat rooms with dining/kitchen, bathroom, and bath. Suitable for double occupancy. 35,000/person/month. 20 min. by bicycle/bus from KICL. <Matsuya residence> 10-mat room with kitchen, bathroom, and bath. 48,000/month. 5 min. by bus (15 min. by bicycle) from KICL. <Rakuhoku-kan> 7.5-mat room with kitchen, bathroom, and bath. 47,000/month. 10 min. walk from KICL. <Axix> 6-mat room + loft with, kitchen, bathroom, and bath. 48,000/month. 5-min. walk from KICL.

OTHER COURSES AND CLASSES

Preparatory Class for Entrance into College and University Courses in Art and Design
Who can apply
Regular Course students at KICL wishing to continue their studies in the field of art and design at schools such as Kyoto University of Art and Design. Students wishing to take this course are required above the Basic level in the Regular Course.

Accommodations The monthly rent for a student apartment is at least

30,000. Such apartments generally include shared communal kitchens and bathrooms, and do not generally have shower or bath facilities. The monthly rent for apartments with individual kitchen, bathroom and shower/bath facilities generally runs over 50,000. In addition to rent a common-area charge of several thousand yen will also be necessary. Furthermore, the taking of an apartment also requires the payment of a deposit. The deposit is generally 3 times the monthly rent, and is returned upon vacating the apartment, but normally only a portion of the money will be reimbursed. Furnished apartments are extremely rare in Japan. Normally when renting an apartment students should expect to furnish their own air conditioners, lights, desks, etc. The contracts of a great majority of the apartments in Japan require renewal on a yearly basis. The fee for contract renewal is normally the equivalent of one months rent. A real estate agent can be introduced to students who require the introduction of accommodations.

Period of Study: April to December, 2011 Class hours per week: 16 (4 days a week) Course Content:
Drawing, Basics in Design, 3-Dimensional Composition, Basics in Computer Graphics

Instruction: Instructors from Kyoto University of Art and Design Tuition: 170,000 (does not include cost of materials)

Homestay
Students who would like to enter a homestay should indicate their wishes when submitting their applications. A 10,000 administration fee must be paid to KICL upon submitting the application for homestay program. The monthly fee for homestay including two meals per day is 60,000. Furthermore, about 10,000 transportation fee per month will be necessary. A homestay is not the same as an apartment or a boarding house. Students must obey the rules of their host families.

Private Tutoring
This course is designed for those following special research interests, or those who, due to scheduling restrictions are unable to attend the regular course. Period and hours shall be arranged according to the students convenience. It is important to note that enrollment in this program will not enable a student to be eligible for a visa. Tuition fee is 4,000 per lesson (45 minutes). Students must take at least 2 consecutive lessons a day. Students registering for the first time will be required to pay a registration fee of 10,000 in addition to tuition.

2011 Summer Intensive Course

The 4-week course is designed for those who desire to improve their Japanese in accordance with their respective levels and needs. We also offer a variety of optional activities for you to experience Japanese culture to the fullest in the afternoon. Term: Time: Monday, July 25 - Friday, August 19, 2011
4 weeks5 days a week (Mon.-Fri.)

their Japanese while learning new kanji, vocabulary, sentence patterns and expressions, so that they can explain their ideas in Japanese. It includes studying speeches & compositions while using news materials in addition to the textbooks. Level-5 J501 This course is for students who have been studying Japanese or who have lived in Japan for a relatively long period of time, students who have little trouble functioning in society using their Japanese, and who wish to brush up on their language skills. Class work is designed to teach kanji, vocabulary, structure and expression through the reading of text materials, and to develop the students ability to give explanations and express opinions and ideas. In addition to the text materials, students will be required to give speeches and write compositions. Newspaper articles and video will also be used as supplementary materials in class.

9:00 am 12:30 pm 15 students max./class 120 students in the entire program

Class Size: Fees:

Enrollment fee 10,000 Tuition fee 75,000

A textbook fee of approx. 5,000 is necessary in addition to the above-mentioned fees. Paid fees are non-refundable. All charges incurred for the overseas remittance/bank transfer is to be borne by the remitter.

Cultural Experience Program

The following programs are currently in the planning stage:
Japanese Cuisine Making Japanese Confections Yuzen Art of Dyeing Japanese Dance Calligraphy Tea Ceremony Flower Arrangement Cultural Exchange with Japanese College Students Touring Kyoto Touring Nara Viewing the Daimonji Okuribi Bon Fires Watching the Lake Biwa Fireworks

Level:

Elementary Advanced (5 levels)

When there is more than one class in a specific level, the classes will be organized by ability in Japanese. The educational content of each level is as follows:

How to apply Course Description/Textbooks

Level-1 Minna no Nihongo , L.120 (Japanese for Everyone) This course is for true beginners, or for students who are only able to use Japanese for simple greetings. Basic vocabulary and sentence patterns are taught so that the students can master survival Japanese such as self-introductions, asking about time/place, going shopping, etc. Level-2 Minna no Nihongo -, L.1535 This course is for students who are already able to read and write hiragana, have already learned the basic structure of Japanese grammar, and can easily handle elementary conversational situations using approximately 500 words. Students learn various sentence patterns and conjugations of verbs and adjectives, so that they develop the ability to handle tasks such as asking someone to do something, asking for permission, declining an offer, giving advice, explaining rules, etc. Level-3 Minna no Nihongo , L.3050 This course is for students who are able to read and write Japanese sentences using approximately 100 kanji, and handle conversations using vocabulary and expressions equivalent to the level 3 of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. Students study the most difficult aspect of the Japanese language for beginners, such as transitive/intransitive verbs, active/passive voice, the causative form, and honorific expressions, so that they can handle more advanced and natural expressions in conversation. Level-4 J301 This course is for intermediate students who are able to read and write Japanese using approximately 300 kanji, and handle daily conversation. It helps students to improve Send your application form (with your photo attached) and the total tuition fee to us. No other documents are necessary. Deadline: June 30 (applications from abroad) July 12 (applications from within Japan) Deadline for home stay applications: June 11 Note: Applications may be refused after student quotas have been met. Applicants must have completed high school education.

Visas
Student Visas are not applicable for those enrolled in our Summer Intensive Japanese Course, because the duration of the program is too short. Students are advised to enter Japan with a tourist visa (short-term stay). Students from countries with reciprocal visa exemption arrangements with Japan, and who hold valid passports can apply for landing permission without acquiring a visa. For more information on visas, students are advised to contact us or the Embassy or Consulate General of Japan nearest them.

Others
Students who come to Japan to enroll in this course are not eligible for the Japanese National Health Insurance or the Disaster Compensation Scheme for Students in Japanese Language School. Be sure to take out an appropriate health insurance policy before coming to Japan. Furthermore, because the course is of short duration, students will not be eligible for discount commuter passes.