The foundation courses

The goal of our foundation courses is to prepare the students for various higher educational institutions in Japan. We offer experienced and professional instruction from basic to advanced levels. There is an emphasis on guiding students through the entrance examinations of their desired institutions. Important tests like the EJU (Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students) and JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Tests) are to be one of our main focuses. Besides the previously note main goals, we also provide opportunities for the students to learn other subjects in the fields of Japanese study like culture, everyday life, and customs.

Target groups
Students with the aspirations of studying in higher educational institutions in Japan like universities, post-graduate programs and professional training colleges. Students who need assistance to obtain pre-college student visa.
Levels
All levels from Basics to Intermediate and Advanced
School terms
2 year course: April
21 months course: July
18 months course: October
15 months course: January
Period of application
2 year course: 9/1~11/15
21 months course: 12/1~2/15
18 months course: 3/1~5/15
15 months course: 6/1~8/15
Daily class schedule
The schedule is 2 classes daily, morning or afternoon.
The class schedule
Morning class    : 9:00-12:30
Afternoon class  : 13:30-17:00
The classes are grouped according to the scores obtained from the placement test
Tuition fee
  First year April Admissions Second year
(2 year course)
April Admissions Second year
(21 months course)
April Admissions Second year
(18 months course)
April Admissions
Second year
(15 months course)
Entrance fee 52,500 Yen free free free free
Tuition fee 630,000 Yen 630,000 Yen 472,500 Yen 315,000 Yen 157,500 Yen
Text books etc. 31,500 Yen 31,500 Yen 23,625 Yen 15,750 Yen 7,875 Yen
Facilities 42,000 Yen 42,000 Yen 31,500 Yen 21,000 Yen 10,500 Yen
Total 756,000 Yen 703,500 Yen 527,625 Yen 351,750 Yen 175,875 Yen
Tax is included.

Short term intensive courses

Our short term intensive courses are offered to everyone at all levels. It could be those who are living in Japan and wish to learn essential Japanese, or those who wish to improve their Japanese in order to obtain certificates in language proficiency, or it could also be those who wish to learn a little Japanese while on their travels. The courses are from 2 to 10 weeks. Each week consists of 4 days of classes and one day field trip from Monday to Friday.

FAQ about the short-term course

Target groups
Foreign residents living in Japan. Foreign residents on holidays in Japan on a tourist visa.
Levels
The intensive courses are offered at all levels from Basics to Advanced.
Matriculation
April, July, October, January
course schedule
Daily schedule
You will be placed in either morning or afternoon classes depending on your level.
Class schedule
Morning class      : 9:00-12:30
Afternoon class    : 13:30-17:00
Course participants are grouped in course level according to the scores obtained from the placement test
Application deadline
one month before each course start date
Short term intensive courses  (*)1 lesson is 45 minutes
Course  1 10 weeks Entrance fee  :  10,500 Yen
Tuition fee  :  173,250 Yen(including text books)
Course  2 8 weeks Entrance fee  :  10,500 Yen
Tuition fee  : 147,000 Yen (including text books)
Course  3 4 weeks No entrance fee
Tuition fee  :  84,000 Yen (including text books)
Course  4 2 weeks No entrance fee
Tuition fee  :  52,500 Yen (not including text books)
Course  5 Summer Courses Mid July to mid August
  No entrance fee
      Tuition fee  :  84,000 Yen (including text books)
      Optional excursions and cultural activities are available for additional fees.
Course  6 Other short term intensive courses Private lessons for one person  :  3,675 Yen /60 minutes
Small-group Lesson for 2~3 people  :  2.100 Yen PerPerson /60 minutes
(costs of text books are not included in tuition fee for private lessons)
Tax is included.

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