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Join Us! Takushoku University Intensive Japanese Language Program Characteristics of the Intensive Japanese Language Program POINT Students are admitted to the one-year Core Program in either spring or fall. Depending on a student’s future plans, further Japanese study is possible in 1 six-month increments. POINT 2 Course tuition fees are paid twice per year (fi rst and second semesters) POINT Classes are organized by profi ciency level, with students studying according to their skill level. Guidance is provided for pursuing further education at national, public or private universities, graduate schools, or other 3 educational institutions. POINT A transfer/admission system for regular Takushoku University 4 study programs is available. POINT Closest station: Myogadani. About 20 minutes by train from Shinjuku, Shibuya and Akihabara. 5 The same campus as Takushoku University’s Faculty of Commerce and the Faculty of Political Science and Economic. A long history and proven curriculum in Japanese language education Whether you're aiming to build a future in your home country, in Japan, or internationally, Takushoku University is an excellent choice for learning the Japanese needed for undergraduate or graduate studies at a Japanese university or other educational institution. Our Intensive Japanese Language Program (IJLP) has been helping students develop their Japanese language capabilities since 1972 and has graduated some 4,700 students in total. Join us to acquire the Japanese you need to succeed. 8 Course Structure* Students enroll in IJLP for one year in either the spring or fall, and advance according to their planned post-program path. 2020 ▶▶ 2021 ▶▶ Visualization April May June July August September October November December January February March April May (Summer Break) (School Festival) (Winter Break) (Spring Break) Spring Core Program (1 year) Admission (For those accepted for transfer into the 1.5-year course, tuition payment and visa extension) Fall Core Program (1 year) Admission Japan Language Profi ciency Fall Entrance Japan Language Profi ciency Announcement of Guidance for Higher Spring Field Trip Test (JLPT) Ceremony Fall Standardized Exam Test (JLPT) Graduates Commencement Education Sayonara Party Traditional Japanese Arts Guidance for Spring Entrance Appreciation Class Interview Fall Field Trip Interview Higher Education Ceremony Events over the Year Placement Exam Interview Spring Standardized Exam Term Exam Placement Exam Guidance for Higher Speech Contest Term Exam Education Guidance for Higher Education Guidance for Higher Christmas Party Education 2022 ▶▶ June July August September October November December January February March April May June July August September If you want to study even more... For those who wish to further Spring develop their Japanese 6-Month Extension profi ciency after completing the Admission (1.5-year course) 6-Month Extension (2-year course) one-year Core Program, step- up programs are available (six (For those accepted for transfer into the two-year course, tuition payment and visa extension) months, or six months followed by a second six months). To take these step-up programs, a review and confi rmation of the student’s academic performance is required. Fall Core Program (1 year) Admission 6-Month Extension (1.5-year course) 6-Month Extension (2-year course) (For those accepted for transfer into the 1.5-year course, tuition payment and visa extension) (For those accepted for transfer into the two-year course, tuition payment and visa extension) Events over the Year 9 Intensive Japanese Language Program Takushoku University Required Subjects (examples from the 2019 academic year) Students must take all the required subjects listed here in order to graduate. Students will study the Japanese necessary to attend school in Japan as an international student, working on the four core components of overall language development–writing, reading, speaking and listening–and preparing to take lectures in Japanese at the undergraduate or graduate level. 1 Character 2 Grammar 3 Reading 4 Writing 5 Listening 6 Conversation Japanese 7 Practicum Students are required to take one of the following Japanese courses; please select one that best meets your own personal needs. (1) Japanese (Foundations, Beginner, Intermediate, Lower-Intermediate Kanji, Intermediate Conversation, Wide Reading) (2) Strategies for Taking the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT), Levels N1–N4 (3) Japanese (preparation for exams to enter Takushoku University via special admission, for EJU [Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students] to enter other universities in Japan, or for entering graduate schools) Focused on English grammar and reading skills to prepare students for lectures. Aims to improve writing, reading, speaking and listening abilities. Classes are offered in different levels. English 1 Grammar 2 Reading 3 Introductory Provides core knowledge of Japanese society, lifestyles and culture in order to deepen the students’ knowledge of Japan. Japanese Studies Students will participate in spring and fall field trips and traditional Japanese arts appreciation classes. Electives (Examples from the 2019 Academic Year) Students will choose from among the following subjects to meet their needs in preparing for university entrance examinations. Classes tailored to the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) Math (Humanities or Science) (Mathematics 1 for Liberal Arts majors, Mathematics 2 for Science majors) Chemistry/Physics/Biology For EJU’s Science examinations. Modern Society / For EJU’s Japan and the World examinations. Geography and History Introductory Japanese Builds the foundations in the Japanese language. TOEIC Tactics / TOEFL Tactics Improves the TOEIC/TOEFL scores required for university and graduate school entrance examinations. Japanese Levels Students advance according to their Japanese proficiency. High-level Develops near-native level Japanese skills and the ability to carry out academic-level discussions and presentations or negotiations at work. Develops Japanese skills for a wide range of situations such as lectures, work, etc. and also for dealing with abstract topics in Japanese. Advanced Develops the language skills necessary to pass Level N1 of the Japanese Language Prociency Test, which is required to proceed to undergraduate or graduate study in Japan. Upper- Will understand Japanese in a wide range of situations such as lectures, work, etc. and expand the range of topics that can be handled in Japanese. Develops the language Intermediate skills necessary to pass Level N2 of the Japanese Language Prociency Test, which is the minimum level required to study at a vocational school or university in Japan. Learns Japanese expressions and vocabulary for daily situations, equivalent to what is tested on Level N3 of the Japanese Language Prociency Test. Intermediate Develops the ability to communicate with native Japanese speakers and express one’s own opinions and ideas. Advanced Will understand Japanese expressions and vocabulary for use in daily situations and be able to deal with familiar topics without preparation. Beginner Kanji and vocabulary will be strengthened as a bridge to intermediate-level Japanese. Beginner Acquires basic knowledge of Japanese for use in limited daily situations (shopping, placing an order, asking where a place is, arranging to meet, etc.) and being able to give simple responses. Foundations Will understand basic knowledge of Japanese and be able to listen to instructions, make requests, etc., and give simple responses. 10 Timetable (Examples from the 2019 Academic Year) Daily Japanese classes from Monday to Friday. Day Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Hour Length of Class Classification Subject Name Classification Subject Name Classification Subject Name Classification Subject Name Classification Subject Name Classification Subject Name 9:00 – 9:45 First (5-minute break) Japanese Japanese Japanese Japanese Studies Japanese Math (Science) 9:50–10:35 Elective 10:40–11:25 Physics Second (5-minute break) Japanese Japanese Compulsory Japanese Home Room Japanese Math (Humanities) 11:30–12:15 Compulsory Compulsory Compulsory Compulsory 12:50–13:35 Compulsory Elective Japanese Compulsory Elective Japanese Third (5-minute break) Japanese Compulsory Beginner English Japanese Practicum English (Grammar) Japanese Practicum English (Reading) 13:40–14:25 14:35–15:20 Japanese Japanese Fourth (5-minute break) Japanese Elective Biology Japanese English (Grammar) English (Reading) 15:25–16:10 16:20–17:05 Chemistry Geography and History Academic and TOEFL Tactics Fifth (5-minute break) Elective Elective Elective Elective Modern Society TOEIC Tactics Career Planning Beginner Japanese 17:10–17:55 Tuition Tuition fees consist of the admission fee and course tuition fees. Course tuition fees are paid twice per year(first and second semesters). Period Admission fee Tuition fee Total Spring Admission First semester JPY 252,500 JPY 125,000 JPY 630,000 (year) Fall Admission Second semester JPY 252,500 Scholarships A scholarship system is available for study support. Please contact us about eligibility or other scholarship-related matters. Number available: Takushoku University IJLP Scholarship JPY 150,000 About eight Grand Prize JPY 30,000 1 person Takushoku University IJLP JLPT Scholarship Second Prize JPY 20,000 2 persons Effort Prize JPY 10,000 7 persons Public Interest Incorporated Foundation