日本国法務省告示校
Japanese Course Information
University Preparation Course
University Preparation Course is designed for students planning to go on to Higher Education institutions such as Graduate school and University. The goal is to pass the Japanese Language Proficiency Test N2/N1 and score 240 or higher on the EJU.
| Course | Application requirements | Goals to achieve before graduating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese level | Educational background | |||
| April admission （2 years course） |
CEFRA1/N5 | Those who have completed 12-year compulsory education outside of Japan | Passed Japanese Language Proficiency Test N2/N1 | 240 points or more on the EJU. |
| July admission (1-year and 9-month course) |
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| October admission (1-year and 6-month course) |
CEFRA1/N5 ※ CEFRA2/N4 level or higher is preferred |
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| January admission (1-year and 3-month course) |
CEFRA1/N5 ※CEFRB1/N3 level or higher is preferred |
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Practical Japanese Course
This course is for Foreigners who living in Japan. You can learn Japanese according to a purpose. （basic conversation to business Japanese）
| Course | Class Hours | Contents |
|---|---|---|
| Private lesson | Freedom in principle (negotiable) | Private lesson |
| Class lesson | Mon～Fri・ 5 days a week 9：00~12：25 |
You are able to study in class in your own levels. |
Shout term・ Working Course
This course is for foreign students who come to Japan with a short-term visa and working holiday. You can study in a class that fits your level.
| Course | Class Hours | Contents |
|---|---|---|
| Short term (2 months) | Mon～Fri・5 days a week 9：00~12：25 *Class lesson |
You are able to study in class in your own levels. |
| Short term (3 months) | ||
| Working Holiday (3 months) |
Overview of Course Curriculum
2 years course
| Japanese level | Length | Target level | CEFR/JLPT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beginner | 20 weeks （400 hours） |
A level at which you can talk about yourself. You can have simple conversations, and read and write about familiar things. | A1/N5・N4 |
| Pre-intermediate | 10 weeks （200 hours） |
A level at which you can talk about yourself and those around you. You can talk, read, and write about familiar topics. | A2/N3 |
| Intermediate | 20 weeks （400 hours） |
A level at which you can explain what you are interested in. You can talk, read, and write about everyday topics. | B1/N3・N2 |
| Higher intermediate | 10 weeks （200 hours） |
A level at which you can express yourself fluently about various things. You can talk, read and write about social topics. | B2/N2 |
| Advanced | 20 weeks （400 hours） |
At a level where you can take lectures at university just like Japanese people. Can speak, read, and write about complex social topics. | B2・C1/N1 |
1 year 9 months course
| Japanese level | Length | Target level | CEFR/JLPT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beginner | 10 weeks （200 hours） |
A level at which you can talk about yourself. You can have simple conversations, and read and write about familiar things. | A1/N5・N4 |
| Pre-intermediate | 10 weeks （200 hours） |
A level at which you can talk about yourself and those around you. You can talk, read, and write about familiar topics. | A2/N3 |
| Intermediate | 20 weeks （400 hours） |
A level at which you can explain what you are interested in. You can talk, read, and write about everyday topics. | B1/N3・N2 |
| Higher intermediate | 10 weeks （200 hours） |
A level at which you can express yourself fluently about various things. You can talk, read and write about social topics. | B2/N2 |
| Advanced | 20 weeks （400 hours） |
At a level where you can take lectures at university just like Japanese people. Can speak, read, and write about complex social topics. | B2・C1/N1 |
1 year 6 months course
| Japanese level | Length | Target level | CEFR/JLPT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beginner | 10 weeks （200 hours） |
A level at which you can talk about yourself. You can have simple conversations, and read and write about familiar things. | A1/N5・N4 |
| Pre-intermediate | 10 weeks （200 hours） |
A level at which you can talk about yourself and those around you. You can talk, read, and write about familiar topics. | A2/N3 |
| Intermediate | 15 weeks （300 hours） |
A level at which you can explain what you are interested in. You can talk, read, and write about everyday topics. | B1/N3・N2 |
| Higher intermediate | 10 weeks （200 hours） |
A level at which you can express yourself fluently about various things. You can talk, read and write about social topics. | B2/N2 |
| Advanced | 15 weeks （300 hours） |
Ability to make persuasive arguments. Can speak, read, and write about complex social topics. | B2・C1/N1 |
1 year 3 months course
| Japanese level | Length | Target level | CEFR/JLPT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beginner | 5 weeks （100 hours） |
A level at which you can talk about yourself. You can have simple conversations, and read and write about familiar things. | A1/N5・N4 |
| Pre-intermediate | 5 weeks （100 hours） |
A level at which you can talk about yourself and those around you. You can talk, read, and write about familiar topics. | A2/N3 |
| Intermediate | 15 weeks （300 hours） |
A level at which you can explain what you are interested in. You can talk, read, and write about everyday topics. | B1/N3・N2 |
| Higher intermediate | 10 weeks （200 hours） |
A level at which you can express yourself fluently about various things. You can talk, read and write about social topics. | B2/N2 |
| Advanced | 15 weeks （300 hours） |
Ability to make persuasive arguments. Can speak, read, and write about complex social topics. | B2・C1/N1 |
Timetable
Class Schedule
Monday~Friday,Saturday, No class on Sundays and public holidays
morning class（or afternoon class）, 4 classes. Classes are determined based on your Japanese level.
| Morning class | OR | Afternoon class | |
| 1 | 9:00~9:455minutes break | 13:15~14:005minutes break | |
| 2 | 9:50~10:3515minutes break | 14:05~14:5015minutes break | |
| 3 | 10:50~11:355minutes break | 15:05~15:505minutes break | |
| 4 | 11:40~12:25Class ends | 15:55~16:40Class ends |
A schedule for the year
| April | •Entrance ceremony (for new students in April) | •Cherry blossom viewing party |
|---|---|---|
| May | •Health examination | |
| June | •EJU (the 1st) •Midterm exam (the first term) |
•Disaster prevention experience learning •School Orientation Session |
| July | •Entrance ceremony (for new students in July) •JLPT (the 1st) | •The Star festival |
| August | •Individual course interview (the first) •Open Campus of University |
•Exchange meeting with university students (1st Session) |
| September | •Term-end examination (the first term) •individual course interview (the second) | |
| October | •Entrance ceremony (for new students in October) | •Halloween |
| November | •EJU (the 1st) | •Field trip in the fall time |
| December | •JLPT (the 2nd) •Mid-term exam (the second term) |
•Christmas |
| January | •Entrance ceremony (for new students in January) | •The first shrine visit of the year
•Exchange meeting with university students (2nd Session) |
| February | •Term-end examination (the second term) | •Bean-Throwing Festival •Community Exchange Meeting |
| March | •Graduation ceremony | •Tea Ceremony Experience |
Please note that events are subject to change.
Long vacation
The way to spend your vacation is in principle free. (Temporary return is also possible.)
| Summer vacation | August(about 4 weeks) |
|---|---|
| Fall vacation | October(about 1 weeks) |
| Winter vacation | December(about 10 days) |
| Spring vacation | March(about 3 weeks) |
Subject to change slightly from year to year.