For information on the availability of the course, please refer to the application and admission page.
Higher grade schools that our students entered in 2008
Below is a list of examples of universities, graduate schools and vocational schools to which our graduates were admitted in 2008.
Graduate schools
Tokyo Women's Medical University，Yokohama City University，Tokyo University of Agriculture, etc.
Universities
- National：
- Chiba University, Yokohama National University、Kobe University，The University of Electro-Communications, Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology, Nagoya Institute of Technology, etc.
- Private：
- Waseda University, Meiji University, Nihon University, Hosei University, Kokushikan University, Toyo University, Senshu University, Musashino Art University, etc.
Vocational schools
TOHO GAKUEN Professional Training College, Nihon Kogakuin College, Japan Electronics College, Bunka Fashion College, Hiko Mizuno College of Jewelry, etc.
Click here to see the list of schools (2008)
Click here to see the list of schools (2007)
You can choose from two courses.
This course consists of Course A and Course B. Both courses start in April or September.
Course A (Ryugaku visa）
Students learn the Japanese language in the morning and the basic subjects* in the afternoon. This course allows those who have a school education of less than 12 years to obtain a qualification to enter a Japanese university (preparatory education curriculum).
* Students must have an intermediate or higher level of proficiency in the Japanese skills.
This course provides two English language lessons in the morning per week during the summer and autumn semesters.
Course B (Shugaku visa)
Students learn the Japanese language in the morning, and can take the basic subjects in the afternoon as an option (an additional fee will apply). We recommend taking this course if you do not need to learn the basic subjects (not planning to go on to a vocational school, graduate school, etc.).
Course schedule
| Year | Period | Start date | End date | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Autumn | September 28 (Monday) | December 18 (Friday) | 12 weeks |
| 2010 | Winter | January 12 (Tuesday) | March 19 (Friday) | 10 weeks |
| Spring | April 5 (Monday) | June 25 (Friday) | 12 weeks | |
| Summer | July 5 (Mondeay) | Suptember 10 (Friday) | 10 weeks | |
| Autumn | September 27 (Monday) | December 17 (friday) | 12 weeks |
Lessons
Each lesson lasts 45 minutes and there are 4 to 6 lessons per day. Students attend 5 days from Monday to Friday.
| Lessons in the morning (Japanese language) | ||
| First period | 09：00 – 09：45 | (Course A provides two English language lessons in the morning per week during the summer and autumn terms.) |
|---|---|---|
| Second period | 09：55 – 10：40 | |
| Third period | 10：50 – 11：35 | |
| Fourth period | 11：45 – 12：30 | |
| Lessons in the afternoon (basic subjects) | ||
| Fifth period | 12：40 – 13：25 | Arts: English, social studies, mathematics I, integrated study Sciences: English, mathematics II, physics, chemistry |
|---|---|---|
| Sixth period | 13：30 – 14：15 | |
Goals
Basic level (about 6 months) - Level: Japanese Language Proficiency Test for Level 3
- Learn basic vocabulary and grammar to acquire skills necessary for communication in everyday life.
- Obtain necessary information from everyday conversations by Japanese people.
- Write a well-organized document of 400 to 600 characters about everyday casual events.
- Read and write Hiragana and Katakana characters and to recognize 400 Kanji characters.
Intermediate level (about 6 months) - Level: Japanese Language Proficiency Test for Level 2
- Speak with Japanese people on general topics.
- Listen to and understand what someone says about social issues, such as simple news.
- Write a well-organized document of 800 characters.
- Read and understand a lengthy document.
- Recognize 1000 Kanji characters.
Advanced level (about 6 months) - Level: Japanese Language Proficiency Test for Level 1
- Acquire skills to study at a university and live in a Japanese society without having big problems.
- Discuss and make presentations on a variety of topics.
- Understand Japanese by listening to news or lectures at a university.
- Write well-organized, logical documents such as reports and papers.
- Read and utilize authentic materials.
- Recognize 2000 Kanji characters.
Tuition & Fees
Tuition fee includes main course materials.
※Course materials for exam prep classes and basic subjects will be charged at actual cost.
Course A (the tuition fee below includes those for the basic subjects.)
| Course | Duration | Enrollment fee | Application fee | Facilities fee | Tuition fee | Total school expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ４T Course | One year | 40,000 yen | 10,000 yen | 20,000 yen | 702,000 yen | 772,000 yen |
| 6T Course | One and a half year | 30,000 yen | 1,038,500 yen | 1,118,500 yen | ||
| ８T Course | Two years | 40,000 yen | 1,375,000 yen | 1,465,000 yen |
Course B (the tuition fee below does NOT include those for the basic subjects.)
| Course | Duration | Enrollment fee | Application fee | Facilities fee | Tuition fee | Total school expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ４T Course | One year | 40,000 yen | 10,000 yen | 20,000 yen | 673,000 yen | 743,000 yen |
| 6 Course | One and a half year | 30,000 yen | 1,009,500 yen | 1,089,500 yen | ||
| ８ Course | Two years | 40,000 yen | 1,346,000 yen | 1,436,000 yen |
Tuition Fees for Basic Subjects
| Subject | Period | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Sciences (mathematics II, physics, chemistry) | One year | 14,600 yen |
| Arts (social studies, mathematics I) | One year | 14,600 yen |
| English for examinations | One year | 14,600 yen |
Admission on recommendation
Students with excellent grades and attendance can enter one of the schools listed below through the recommendation of our school.(2008)
■Graduate schools
Kanagawa Institute of Technology
■Universities
Asia University Business Administration
Kokushikan University Political Science and Economics: Economics
Kokushikan University Asia 21
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University College of Asia Pacific Studies
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University College of Asia Pacific Management
Takushoku University International Studies
Tokyo University of Agriculture International Agriculture and Food Studies: International Bio-Business Studies
Tokyo University of Informaiton Science Faculty of Informatics: Environmental Information
Tokyo University of Informaiton Science Faculty of Informatics: Media and Cultural Studies
Daito Bunka University Faculty of Foreign Languages,Department of Japanese Language
Toyo University Department of Regional，Development Studies
Meikai University Languages and Cultures: Japanese/English
Meikai University Faculty of Economics,
Meikai University Faculty of Realestate
Course Materials
■Basic level
"Learning Japanese Anytime, Anywhere I and II"
Materials for vocabulary, grammar and Kanji, grammar workbook and tapes/CDs
Supplemental materials for listening, comprehension, etc.
Problems collection book for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test for Level 3
■Intermediate level
"Naganuma New Modern Japanese III"
Books for vocabulary and example sentences, Kanji/grammar workbook and tapes/CDs
Articles from newspapers and magazines
Problems collection book for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test for Level 2
■Advanced level
"Naganuma New Modern Japanese IV"
Authentic materials (novels, review articles, essays, newspapers, TV programs, magazines)
Supplemental materials for listening, comprehension, etc.
Collected book of problems for the Level 1 Japanese Language Proficiency Test
Collected book of problems for the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students
