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College Preparatory Course [For those who obtain a college student visa].

This course is designed for students who wish to enter Japanese graduate schools, universities, junior colleges, vocational schools, etc, This course is designed to prepare students for entrance examinations such as the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU), Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT), etc., as well as interview guidance. Extracurricular activities to learn Japanese customs and culture are also offered.

Study Subjects

  • Those who will obtain “College Student” status of residence
  • Those who intend to enter a Japanese university, graduate school, vocational school, etc.

Classes

Beginner I Class, Beginner Ⅱ Class, Intermediate I Class, Intermediate Ⅱ Class, Intermediate Ⅲ Class
Intermediate I Class, Intermediate Ⅱ Class, Intermediate Ⅲ Class, Advanced
Advanced I Class, Advanced Ⅱ Class, Advanced Ⅲ Class,
EJU Preparation Class (for those who wish to take the EJU)

Class hours

Monday – Friday
Morning class : 9:00-12:30
Afternoon class : 13:00-16:30
※Classes are determined by level test.

Admission Period and Application Deadlines

Month of Admission to the Institute Deadline of application to this school Application date of Immigration Bureau Date of issuance of Certificate of Eligibility
2 year course April October 15 of the year before entrance Mid-November Late February
1 year course
9-month course
July February 15 Mid-March Mid-May
1 year course
6-month course
October May 15 Early June Late August
1 year course
3-month course
January August 31, the year before entrance Mid-September Mid-November

Fee Schedule (After April 2025)

  First Year Fee Second Year Fee
2 Years Course
(April students)
1 year 9 month course
(July)
1 year 6 month course
(October)
1 year 3 month course
(January course)
Screening fee ¥20,000
Admission fee ¥50,000
Tuition ¥648,000(for 1 year) ¥648,000(for 1 year) ¥486,500(for 9 months) ¥324,000(for 6 months) ¥162,000(for 3 months)
Facility fee ¥40,000(for 1 year) ¥40,000(for 1 year) ¥30,000(for 9 months) ¥20,000(for 6 months) ¥10,000(for 3 months)
Teaching material fee ¥30,000(for 1 year) ¥30,000(for 1 year) ¥22,500(for 9 months) ¥15,000(for 6 months) ¥7,500(for 3 months)
Extracurricular activity fee ¥10,000(for 1 year) ¥10,000(for 1 year) ¥7,500(for 9 months) ¥5,000(for 6 months) ¥2,500(for 3 months)
Total ¥798,000(tax included) ¥728,000(tax included) ¥546,000(tax included) ¥364,000(tax included) ¥182,000(tax included)

Short-term Course [For those who already have a status of residence or are staying in Japan for a short period of time].

This course is for those who already have a status of residence other than College Student, or those who wish to study Japanese during their short-term stay in Japan, regardless of their purpose.

Study Subjects

  • Those who have a status of residence other than College Student
  • Those who are staying in Japan for a short period of time

Classes

Beginner I Class, Beginner Ⅱ Class, Intermediate I Class, Intermediate Ⅱ Class, Intermediate Ⅲ Class, Intermediate IV Class, Intermediate V Class, Intermediate V Class Intermediate I Class, Intermediate Ⅱ Class, Intermediate Ⅲ Class, Advanced Advanced I Class, Advanced Ⅱ Class, Advanced Ⅲ Class, Preparation for Examination for College Admission for International Students
Preparation for Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students

Class hours

Monday – Friday
Morning class : 9:00~12:30
Afternoon class : 13:00-16:30
※Classes are determined by level test.

Admission Period

Admission is possible at any time.

Fee Schedule

  1 month payment 3 months payment 6 months payment
Admission fee ¥0 ¥0 ¥0
Tuition ¥54,000 ¥162,000 ¥324,000
Facility ¥0 ¥0 ¥0
Discount – ¥5,000 − ¥45,000 − ¥120,000
Total ¥49,000(for 1 month) ¥117,000(for 3 month) ¥204,000(for 6 month)

※Textbook fees are to be paid at the actual cost at the beginning of the class.
※For 6 months after the first enrollment, the facility fee of 3,500 yen / month will be waived.
※Once the payment has been made, it will not be refunded at all.

Curriculum

Regular classes(every Monday through Friday)

Elementary Elementary I3 months Elementary Ⅱ3 months
Contents Elementary Japanese I
【Introductory Japanese】
(conversation, writing, listening comprehension, composition, etc.)
JLPT N5 level questions
Elementary Japanese Ⅱ
【Elementary Japanese】
(conversation, writing, listening comprehension, composition, etc.)
JLPT N4 level questions
Curriculum To acquire basic grammar, conversation skills, kana and kanji, and to develop the ability to engage in simple daily conversation and elementary reading and writing.
■Kana and Kanji (220 characters) ■Kanji words (350 words) ■Vocabulary (approximately 1200 words)
Cultivate the ability to engage in basic daily conversation, such as communicating one’s intentions and making requests.
■Kanji (298 characters) ■Kanji words (422 words) ■Vocabulary (approx. 1200 words)
Teaching materials Elementary Japanese I Daichi
Beginner’s level Japanese Ⅰ Daichi basic problem collection
Minna no Nihongo Elementary I Kanji
Beginner’s Japanese Ⅱ Daichi
Beginner’s level Japanese Ⅱ Daichi Basic problem collection
Minna no Nihongo Elementary Ⅱ Kanji
Level JLPT Equivalent to N5 JLPT Equivalent to N4
Intermediate Intermediate I3 months Intermediate Ⅱ3 months Intermediate Ⅲ3 months
Contents Intermediate Japanese (Basic)
Intermediate Sentence patterns and expressions, Reading (close reading)
Intermediate conversation, listening comprehension, composition
JLPT N3 level questions Intermediate to advanced level Japanese
Intermediate to upper-intermediate level
Intermediate sentence patterns and expressions, reading comprehension (close reading)
Intermediate conversation, listening comprehension, composition
JLPT N2 level questions
Intermediate to upper-intermediate level
Intermediate sentence patterns, expressions, reading comprehension (close reading, speed reading)
Intermediate conversation, listening comprehension, composition
JLPT N2 level questions
Curriculum While functionally organizing the basic sentence patterns and grammar acquired in the beginner level, acquire the foundation for more advanced conversation and expression.
■Kanji (approx. 250 characters) ■Vocabulary (approx. 1500 words)
Acquire somewhat advanced sentence patterns and grammar, Kanji and vocabulary, and be able to have natural conversations about general matters. Develop the ability to read carefully as a basis for reading newspapers,magazines, and general books.
■Kanji (approx. 250 characters) ■Vocabulary (approx. 2000 words)
Acquire slightly advanced sentence patterns and grammar, Kanji and vocabulary, and be able to have natural conversations about general matters. Develop the ability to read carefully as a basis for reading raw materials. Also, acquire the basics of speed reading for reading newspapers and magazines.
■Kanji (approx. 250 characters) ■Vocabulary (approx. 2000 words)
Teaching materials New Approach Intermediate Japanese Basic
Live Japanese for Beginner and Intermediate 1
Japanese Business Conversation, Japanese for Business
Everyday Listening New 50 Days
Beginner’s Japanese Grammar Summary, etc.
New Approach Intermediate Japanese, Complete
Japanese language live broadcasts, upper-intermediate level
Japanese business conversation
Daily Listening Comprehension Plus 40
Intermediate Japanese Grammar Essentials 20
Intermediate Kanji Book, etc.
New Approach Intermediate Japanese, Complete
Advanced Japanese reading comprehension, etc.
Daily Listening Comprehension Plus 40
Listening Comprehension Strategies for Developing Advanced Abilities
Advanced Japanese Grammar Exercises, Fast Reading Japanese
Intermediate Kanji Book, etc.
Level JLPT Equivalent to N3 JLPT N3 to N2 equivalent JLPT Equivalent to N2
Advanced Advanced Ⅰ3 months Advanced Ⅱ3 months Advanced Ⅲ3 months
Contents Advanced Japanese
Advanced functional words and expressions, reading comprehension (close reading, speed reading)
Conversation, listening comprehension, composition
JLPT N1 level questions
Advanced Japanese
Advanced functional words and expressions, reading comprehension (close reading, speed reading)
Conversation, listening comprehension, composition
JLPT N1 level questions
Super advanced Japanese
Reading comprehension (close reading, speed reading, long reading)
Debate, speech
Essay writing
Curriculum To acquire advanced grammar (functional words), Kanji and vocabulary, and to comprehensively acquire appropriate Japanese for a variety of situations, which is necessary for social life.
To deepen knowledge of society and circumstances in Japan from newspapers, magazines and other live materials, and to be able to hold discussions and debates.
Acquire the ability to write papers and reports, make speeches, etc., and acquire the ability to carry out their duties without hindrance after entering higher education or finding employment.
■Kanji (about 2,000 characters) ■Vocabulary (about 10,000 words)
Teaching materials Advanced Japanese
Listening comprehension strategies to develop advanced level skills
Advanced Japanese Grammar Exercises, Fast Reading Japanese
Perfect Master Japanese Language Proficiency Test Question Preparation
Japanese language summary problem collection, etc. Advanced level Japanese
Advanced Japanese
Listening to the Asahi Shimbun
Advanced Japanese grammar exercises
Newspaper articles, magazines (Aera, etc.), etc.
Advanced Japanese
Listening to the Asahi Shimbun
Advanced Japanese grammar exercises
Newspaper articles, magazines (Aera, etc.), Other live materials
Level JLPT JLPT N2 to N1 equivalent JLPT N1 equivalent JLPT N1 equivalent or higher

Preparatory Classes for College Preparation

Subjects Materials Remarks
  • EJU (Comprehensive Subjects)
  • EJU (Mathematics)
  • English language
  • Challenge (Japanese, Mathematics, Comprehensive Subjects) Examination for International Students
  • JLPT, EJU Past Examination Questions
  • Mock test
Classes are held as soon as there are enough students who wish to participate.