Courses - Overview|The Naganuma School Tokyo School of Japanese Language

Naganuma School provides a wide range of courses, including short-term and long-term courses, evening courses, and/or on Saturdays, group lessons and private classes. Please contact us if you cannot find your desired course.
For information on the availability of courses, please refer to the application and admission page.

To select a course

Please select a course that suits your needs best, based on your objectives, desired learning period, your current level of Japanese language ability and other factors. Feel free to contact us if you cannot decide which course to choose, or you have questions or queries.

I wish to comprehensively learn the Japanese language, from basic through to an intermediate or advanced level, to acquire sufficient Japanese language skills for my needs.

The classes are comprised of students from various countries with varied goals for study. Japanese language skills required for work, study and everyday life in Japan will be learned in an effective manner. Classes are provided at basic, intermediate, and advanced levels.

I wish to go on to a Japanese university or graduate school.

University Prep. Course helps students to develop the language skills necessary for the entrance exams of Japanese universities, graduate schools or vocational schools.This includes preparation for International Students taking Japanese University Admission exams, the Japanese Language Proficiency Tests, and study undertaken after enrollment in your chosen University course.
It also allows those who have a school education of less than 11 years to obtain a qualification to enter a Japanese university.

I would like to find a position at a Japanese company in Japan or a Japanese-affiliated company in my home country.　・・・・・

This program aims to equip the participants with Japanese language skills/business customs & manners, business communication skills, knowledge of the Japanese society and culture necessary for doing business or at a Japanese workplace. There is a coaching on job-hunting activities as well. The required level of Japanese is advanced which is equivalent to Level 2 of JLPT.

I want to learn in a private program that fills my needs.

Less than three months
Three months to less than one year
Over one year

I have only several hours in a week to spend in studying Japanese.

Course List

Name	Duration/term of course	Level	Lessons per day	Remarks
Comprehensive Course	Five days a week One year or longer	All levels	45-minute lesson x 4	Students can choose lessons either in the morning or afternoon.
Single Term Program	Five days a week 12 weeks (2011 autumn) 10 weeks (2012 winter) 11 weeks (2012 spring -)	All levels	45-minute lesson x 4	Students can choose lessons either in the morning or afternoon. Continuous learning for more than one term is possible.
Business Japanese Course	5 days a week for: 12 weeks (2011 autumn) 10 weeks (2012 winter) 11 weeks (2012 spring -)	Advanced level for those who have passed the JLPT Level 2	45-minute lesson x 4	Acquiring Japanese language/business manners necessary when working for a Japanese company.
University Prep. Course	Five days a week One year, one and a half year, or two years	All levels	45-minute lesson x 4	Classes other than Japanese such as math are available.
Graduate School Prep. Course	Five days a week. One year	Intermediate level or higher	4 lessons, each lasting 45-minutes	Included are grad. school guidance/counseling sessions as well as meetings with Japanese grad. students.
Evening Course	Two days a week (Tue and Thu) 12 weeks (2011 autumn) 10 weeks (2012 winter) 11 weeks (2012 spring -)	All levels	7:00pm - 8:30 pm 90 minute lesson	Students can continue studying over as many terms as he/she wishes.
Private Lessons/ Company Lessons	Lessons can be arranged according to customer's needs.
Let’s Talk in Japanese -Around Various Topics-	Twice a week (Tue., Fri.) Total 5 weeks	For those who are in the upper beginner and/or beginner completion level (JLPT Level N4)	1:30pm~3:10pm Two lessons, 45 min. each	Total 10 times of lessons in 5 weeks Small class is easy to join and provides you with plenty of opportunities to talk.
Let’s Talk in Japanese -Survival Conversation Class-	Twice a week (Wed., Fri.) Total 5 weeks	Those who have little or no experience studying Japanese	1:30pm~3:10pm Two lessons, 45 min. each	Total 10 times of lessons in 5 weeks It is also the best choice for introductory learning
Class that teaches Japanese for Job-Hunting	Twice a week (Mon., Thu.) Total 4 weeks	Intermediate and advanced	6:30pm~8:00pm Two lessons, 45 min. each	Now conducting campaign free of enrollment charge !!!
July Summer Course	5days/week, 4 weeks, July	For those we have completed the beginner first-half level: JLPT Level N5 or equivalent	45-minute lesson x 4	Will handle various topics
Preparatory Course for Japanese Language Proficiency Test (N1,N2)	Two days a week (Tue and Thu)	Intermediate and advanced	45-minute lesson x 2
Commissioned Programs	This is a special program commissioned by a company or organization, with lessons provided at our school. The period, educational goals, class size and course materials can be customized to meet customer needs. Lessons can also be held at a client’s office, for those who are not able to attend lessons at the school.

For those who wish to work at a Japanese company

You will learn Japanese for business and acquire a working knowledge of business manners/skills as well as a good basic knowledge of the Japanese society/culture.

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Comprehensive Course is very effective

This course offers classes of all levels from basics to the advanced. Students learn five days a week for one year or more. This Comprehensive Course helps the student to acquire the Japanese language skills that are useful for work, study and everyday life.

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If you wish to enter a Japanese university/graduate school:

University Prep. Course is most suitable for you. You will prepare for the EJU exam and can take foundation subjects (English, maths, etc.). There is also Graduate School Preparatory Course to prepare for entry into a Japanese graduate school.

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Customizable according to customer needs

In Private Lesson and Company Lesson courses, we can customize course materials, schedule and other conditions according to the needs or desires of our clients.

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For those who find it difficult to attend school during daytime:

Evening Course is available to anyone who is too busy to attend daytime lessons.
Students learn two days a week for a term of 12 weeks (10 weeks in the summer term).
Continuous learning over multiple terms is possible.

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If you need unique programs

A variety of special courses are also available, including a preparatory courses for Japanese Language Proficiency Tests and a course for learning about Japanese culture.

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