Learn Japanese in Tokyo - Japanese Courses in Tokyo, Japan

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Japanese Courses in Japan - Tokyo

Tokyo, Japan's capital, is the country's largest city. It is also one of Japan's 47 prefectures, but is called a metropolis (to) rather than a prefecture (ken). The metropolis of Tokyo consists of 23 city wards (ku), 26 cities, 5 towns and 8 villages, including the Izu and Ogasawara Islands, and several small Pacific Islands in the south of Japan's main island Honshu.

The 23 city wards (ku) are the center of Tokyo and make up about one third of the metropolis' area, while housing roughly eight of Tokyo's approximately twelve million residents.

Prior to 1868, Tokyo was known as Edo. A small castle town in the 16th century, Edo became Japan's political center in 1603 when Tokugawa Ieyasu established his feudal government there. A few decades later, Edo had grown into one of the world's most populous cities.

In 1868, with the Meiji Restoration, the emperor and capital were moved from Kyoto to Edo, which was thus renamed Tokyo ("Eastern Capital"). Large parts of Tokyo were destroyed in the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923 and in the air raids of 1945.

Shinjuku is one of the 23 wards of the metropolis of Tokyo, but commonly refers to just the large entertainment, business and shopping area around Shinjuku Station. Our school is located in Iidabashi station, 10 min. from Shinjuku by train.

Japanese Courses in Tokyo, Japan - Fees

All prices are in Japanese Yen and include 5% tax.

Our Japanese School in Tokyo, Japan

Our school was established in 1984 with belief that the learning of Japanese should include an understanding of society, culture and history of Japan. We also believe that the language programs should be designed with consideration for the learner's purpose. The school offers several programs, all of which are aimed primarily at language acquisition, but with a second goal to suit each learner's purpose.

Our Japanese language school is a member of the Association For The Promotion of Japanese Language Education (Nihongo Kyoiku Shinko Kyokai) and a member of The Forum for Business Japanese sponsored by JETRO, which is an extra-departmental body of MITI. The school is also authorized by the Immigration Office as a Visa proxy.

Counseling is provided to students by a multilingual staff who understands how difficult it is at times to live and learn in a foreign country. Friendly and practical advice will help students both learning and living in Japan.

Our Japanese Courses in Tokyo, Japan

General Conversation Course

• Intensive Classes (Mon. - Fri., 4 hours/day)
• Part-time course and Evening class
• Friendly atmosphere and small class make you concentrate and enjoy studying.
• Certified visa proxy

Beginners Level 1 & 2 Courses

Special emphasis is placed on conversation using concrete situations useful for daily life. You will acquire all basic Japanese grammar in these levels, so you will develop the ability to speak Japanese in daily life when you finish this course.

Intermediate Level 1 Course

After reviewing expressions and grammar, you will step into the next stage. You will learn more vocabulary to increase the topics of conversation you are picking up. VTR and other audio-visual materials will be used in combination with textbooks.

Intermediate Level 2 & 3 Courses

When learning Japanese, reading ability is just as important as speaking and listening. In the Intermediate Level 2 & 3 Courses, you will start to collect information from printed matter. Various subjects, such as Japanese culture and current events in Japan will be shown. You will read about and discuss them, expressing your opinions about them.

Advanced Level

Classes at these levels will essentially take their direction from the students' own initiatives and needs. Text books are no longer used and all teaching is based upon contemporary Japanese language materials. Reading will cover a variety of materials including newspapers, magazines, short stories, etc. Teaching will include video comprehension exercises using mediums such as news programs and documentaries.

• Part time courses run from 9:30-13:30 or 13:40-17:40. Students will see their class time after taking level check interviews.
• Full time intensive courses are from 9:30-13:30  and 13:40-17:40
  We strongly recommend that beginners do not enroll on part time courses.
• Within each 4 hour block, 3 hours focus on building communication skills and 1 hour focuses on developing writing skills. 
• Intensive courses begin at 9.00AM
  One term is 3 months and students can expect to complete a level after 3 months.
• The minimum study period is one month

The next 3 month term is from October 9 - December 20, 2007

Beginner courses for 2008 are Jan. 9, Apr. 7, Jul. 7, Oct. 6.

Beginners can start on these dates.

All other levels can apply throughout the year.

For people who do not need a pre-college student visa (1,3 or 6 months of study depending on nationality), a registration fee of 10,500 yen applies.

Textbooks are between 5,000 - 10,000 yen

Evening Programs

For people who work during the day, evening courses are very convenient. We offer many specialized classes pertaining directly to business. All levels are offered and how often you come is up to you.

The Japanese University Preparatory Course

This is a course for students who want to study Japanese to pass the Japanese Proficiency Test level 1 and the entrance examinations for Japanese universities, colleges, and graduate schools. They study speaking, reading, and writing, and practice interviews for universities.

University Preparatory Course features:

• High-pass rate of Japanese Proficiency Test (1st level )
• Most of students are from Asia ( Korea, Taiwan )
• High pace of study
• Max 18 students per class
• Outdoor activities
• One day trip

Teachers who have experience of pre-college education give students proper advice about study & daily life.

• Material fee is NOT included to the tuition fee.
• A 5% tax is included in the price.
• Pre-college students must pay a 6 month tuition fee.
• There is a monthly payment system. Please feel free to contact us. (Except pre-college students)

For people who need to apply for pre-college student visa (6 months + of study, depending on visa requirements). Additional fees are:

• Selection fee 36,750 yen
• Registration fee 31,500 yen
• Student insurance(For a year) 10,000 yen
• Facility and activity 5,250 yen
• Textbooks 5,000 - 10,000 yen

The term start dates for 2008 are Jan. 9, Apr. 7, Jul. 7, Oct. 6.

In order to obtain a pre college visa (6 or more moths of study), we need to receive your application no later than 4 months before the beginning of term.

Learn Japanese in Tokyo - Accommodation

The school in Tokyo does not directly own or provide accommodation; they use a student agency which is well priced. Please visit sakura-house.com for accommodation options and prices. Generally, accommodation costs range from 50,000 to 80,000 Yen per month, depending on your needs. The Kagurazaka guest house is the nearest accommodation to the school, and many students live in Sendagaya which is also quite near.