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Course Information

Two-Year College Preparation Course

April admission each year – completion in March two years later

Total Instruction Hours1600 class hours
Capacity60 students
Required Japanese Level at AdmissionA1 (equivalent to JLPT N5) or higher
Target Level upon CompletionB2 (equivalent to JLPT N2)

Sample Class Schedule

One-Year and Six-Month College Preparation Course

October admission each year – completion in March two years later

Total Instruction Hours1220 class hours
Capacity40 students
Required Japanese Level at AdmissionA2 (equivalent to JLPT N4) or higher
Target Level upon CompletionB2 (equivalent to JLPT N2)

Learning Goals

A1	Able to handle basic daily conversations and simple online interactions. Can respond to basic questions and express simple requests or intentions in situations like shopping or dining out.
A2.1	Can engage smoothly in familiar everyday situations and explain reasons while speaking. Can write short texts or send simple messages about oneself or familiar topics.
A2.2	Can appropriately use Japanese in various real-life situations, responding with an understanding of the speaker’s intent. Can summarize key points from short readings and write simple reflections or descriptions of personal experiences.
B1.1	Can communicating in diverse settings such as the workplace, community, and school. Can explain familiar topics with reasons, understand the gist of slightly longer texts, and deliver simple presentations or written descriptions on topics of interest with moderate fluency.
B1.2	Can confidently discuss familiar daily and occasional non-daily issues related to personal interests or areas of study. Can use spoken and written Japanese appropriately as needed in daily life and learning, and can write basic reports.
B2.1	Understands content on specific topics related to personal interests or fields of expertise. Can extract key points from complex texts and logically structure arguments in reports or presentations with clear claims supported by reasons and evidence.
B2.2	Understands the main points of complex texts on both concrete and abstract topics, including specialized discussions. Can produce clear, detailed reports and explain personal viewpoints while outlining the pros and cons of various options.

Course Content

Communication, Grammar & Vocabulary	You will learn Japanese expressions appropriate to various situations and tasks through conversation. By thinking for yourselves and engaging with classmates through pair work and role-playing, you will internalize the language in a practical way. Grammar and vocabulary will also be learned in context to enhance your expressive abilities.
Kanji & Vocabulary	You will learn kanji together with vocabulary to develop the ability to accurately understand information needed in daily life and specialized fields. You will also improve practical reading and writing skills, such as reading materials and filling out notes and forms.
Expression, Presentation & Project Work	Through comprehensive output activities such as writing compositions, discussions, research, and presentations, you will develop expressive skills, problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to collaborate with others. You will engage in project-based learning by working in groups to tackle tasks such as policy idea contests, tourism tour planning, and graduation projects.
Reading Comprehension	You will develop the ability to read and understand information by reading various types of texts and using reading strategies. By sharing your impressions and opinions after reading, you will deepen both your comprehension and expressive skills.
Writing	You will develop the ability to write opinion and expository texts on topics ranging from personal experiences to familiar social issues. Your writing will be improved through peer reviews and teacher feedback, helping you enhance your logical and clear writing skills.
Listening & Note-Taking	You will develop the ability to grasp key points and take notes while listening to lecture-style talks. This will help us build the skill to listen and organize necessary information in academic and professional settings.
Self-Paced Learning	You will develop the ability to reflect on your current self, set goals, and carry out learning plans. By independently selecting learning resources and sharing and evaluating your progress and insights, you will foster continuous growth.
Interview Skills	Through interview preparation, you will learn how to respond using honorific and formal expressions, as well as appropriate behavior for interview settings. You will enhance your ability to express your motivations and self-promotion, clarifying what you want to study and your future goals.
Understanding Caregiving & Tourism	You will learn specialized terminology and knowledge in the fields of caregiving and tourism, and develop the ability to gather and communicate information related to issues in each field. Activities will include role-playing based on real-life interactions in the workplace, as well as conducting interviews and surveys with professionals active in the field.
※JLPT Preparation (Optional)	Those who wish to prepare for the JLPT can attend test preparation sessions twice a week, from 12:10 to 12:55, starting three months before the test date (materials fee required).

Schedule

Annual Schedule

First Year	Events
April	Entrance Ceremony (April Students) Life Orientation Police Orientation Welcome Party Placement Test
May	Health Checkup Field Trip
June	Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) Final Exams
July	Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT)
August
September	Final Exams
October	Entrance Ceremony (October Students) Life Orientation Police Orientation Welcome Party Placement Test Sports Festival
November	Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) Health Checkup Field Trip
December	Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) Cultural Festival Final Exams Christmas Party
January	New Year Shrine Visit New Year Calligraphy
February	Final Exams
March	Field Trip

Second Year	Events
April	Cherry Blossom Viewing (Hanami)
May	Health Checkup
June	Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) Final Exams
July	Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT)
August	Field Trip
September	Final Exams
October	Sports Festival
November	Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) Health Checkup
December	Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) Final Exams Christmas Party
January	New Year Shrine Visit New Year Calligraphy
February	Final Exams Graduation Project Presentation
March	Graduation Ceremony

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