Academic Japanese Course for Higher Education
(1-year, 1.5-year and 2-year)

This course is designed for international students aiming to advance to higher education institutions in Japan or pursue employment within Japan.
Regarding course selection, please choose one of the following three study periods when applying:

Course Overview

Learning Achievement Levels from Admission to Graduation

Based on each student's Japanese proficiency at the time of enrollment, the program guides students step-by-step from A1 (equivalent to JLPT N5) through A2, B1, and B2.
From beginner to upper-intermediate levels, clear learning objectives are set for each stage, with comprehensive development of vocabulary, grammar, reading comprehension, listening comprehension, and conversation skills.
Upon completion, students will have acquired practical Japanese language proficiency equivalent to JLPT N2, equipping them with the skills needed for higher education or future career advancement.

*This is an estimate of the time required to reach the target level from the starting level.

※Students who demonstrate Japanese proficiency above the designated entry level at the time of enrollment will aim to achieve C1 level.

Guidelines for Course Selection Based on Higher Education Goals (for November Entrance Exams)

Understanding the Japanese Entrance Examination System

• University entrance exams in Japan are often held around November of the year preceding enrollment.
• Japanese higher education institutions (universities, vocational schools, etc.) require Japanese language proficiency equivalent to JLPT N2 or higher as an admission standard.
• Many universities in Japan require applicants to take the EJU (Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students) and achieve scores above their respective minimum standards.
• Considering university entrance exams, the duration of study at Japanese language schools does not directly translate to the time required for university preparation; in reality, students need to improve their Japanese proficiency within a much shorter period.

Regarding Course Selection

1-year course

• The shortest route to university admission, saving both tuition and time due to the short study period at Japanese language schools.
• To qualify for the following year's entrance exam, passing the JLPT N2 in July shortly after enrollment is required. Therefore, a foundational level close to passing N2 is necessary upon entering the Japanese language school.

1.5-year course / 2-year course

• Please consider the duration of each course listed above and how much time you will need to raise your Japanese proficiency to the N2 level before selecting a course.

Classes and Learning Content

Comprehensive Japanese

We cover a wide range of topics from daily life to social issues, engaging in all language activities—listening, reading, speaking (interaction and presentation), and writing—to comprehensively improve Japanese language skills. Our learning focuses on practical skills for life in Japanese society and prepares students for interacting with diverse people.

Kanji and Vocabulary

Students will learn the meanings of kanji essential for daily life in Japan and vocabulary using those characters. Native speakers of languages that use kanji will focus on pronunciation and polysemy while being mindful of differences from their native language. Non-native speakers will deepen their understanding while also valuing writing practice.

Reading Comprehension

Through a wide range of themes and various types of reading materials, students learn reading techniques and expression while developing reading skills. Simultaneously, they cultivate concepts, perspectives, and ways of thinking about social issues. They also practice expressing their own thoughts about what they have read.

Composition

Students practice writing techniques—such as notation, style, structure and paragraphing, sentence flow, expressing themes and definitions, stating facts, issues, and reasons, and quoting—while composing explanatory texts, essays, and opinion pieces. Follow-up activities may include peer reading in pairs or presenting to the whole class to share their work.

Homeroom Teacher Training

While considering your study abroad objectives and future goals, you will develop a Japanese language learning plan and an entrance exam/job hunting plan, preparing for and reviewing the execution of these plans. Additionally, you will prepare to become an independent learner so that you can continue your studies even after returning home.

Exam Preparation (Elective Required)

JLPT Preparation ※JLPT: Japanese Language Proficiency Test

By understanding the grammar and vocabulary expressions at each level and repeatedly solving practice problems to become familiar with the question formats, you will aim for your target score.

EJU (Japanese) Preparation ※EJU: Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students

"Writing" involves learning writing techniques while composing essays on assigned topics within the allotted time. "Listening Comprehension/Listening and Reading Comprehension, Reading Comprehension" focuses on solving past exam questions to become familiar with the question formats, aiming to achieve the target score.

BJT Preparation ※BJT: BJT Business Japanese Proficiency Test

Learn about Japan's job-hunting environment, master essential skills like self-analysis, company research, and resume writing, prepare for the BJT through practice in honorific speech and email composition, and engage in business case studies to get ready for working in Japan.

Core Subjects

Students will study the core subjects required for admission to Japanese universities (English, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science).
Those wishing to take these core subjects as preparation for the EJU may do so as an optional course. The tuition fee is 15,000 yen per subject (once a week), or 30,000 yen for the comprehensive course (twice a week). Textbook fees are charged separately.

*For an example of a schedule, please refer to the schedule Preparatory Education Course.