The Naganuma School

Japanese for Interactive Communication

You will be showered with Japanese from the very first stage, entering your experience of total language immersion so that you emerge at the end of the course able to communicate and express yourself in any situation that you encounter in everyday Japanese life. Through our “question-and-answer” approach, your new Japanese conversational skills will allow you to discuss topics ranging from daily matters and social issues to areas of professional interest.

Suitable for those	- who would like to learn practical and correct Japanese - who wish to learn Japanese for everyday life in Japan - who wish to learn about Japanese culture through language - who once studied Japanese in their home country but wish to upgrade their Japanese skills
Level	Beginner - Advanced (Beginner, intermediate, advanced. Each has 4 sub-levels.)
Weekly schedule	5 days per week
Duration	Student visa holders: 1 year, 1.5 year, 2 years Other students: 3 months or more
Daily schedule	Morning classes 9:00am - 12:30am OR afternoon classes 1:30pm - 5:00pm * Note that we cannot always meet your request regarding your choice of class.
Lessons per day	45-minute lesson x 4
Enrollment schedule	April, July, October, January
Class size	Max. 15 students per class
Conditions for admission	Completion of secondary education (e.g. high school) or higher
Career support	Career supportis provided upon request.
After-school supplementary class	Hiragana/katakana class, kanji class (beginner), kanji class (intermediate), kanji class (upper intermediate)
Special activities	Field trip / project work (once during each school term) Optional activities for advanced level classes: history, tea ceremony, cooking, manga, movies, training in honorifics, photo essay, etc.
JLPT mock test	- Mock exam for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (twice a year)