SCHOOL INTRODUCTION
KICL is a school for only serious students. The rigorous and fast paced program at this school will assist you in mastering the Japanese language faster than other programs that we offer. Come ready to study!
SCHOOL INTENSITY
High intensity means you’ll be spending the majority of your time outside of class studying and reviewing class material to make sure you can keep up with the high pace of the class. This is best for students that are serious about mastering Japanese and want to potentially move onto either higher education or potential full-time employment.
CONNECTED TO UNIVERSITY
KICL is located within Kyoto University of Art and Design. This means that all KICL students can take advantage of the benefits that the university has to offer such as the cafeteria, library, and other campus facilities.
STUDENT CAFE AVAILABLE
A cafe area is available in the school to relax, study, or hang out with friends.
ACCEPTS BEGINNER STUDENTS
Even if you’ve never studied Japanese before, that’s not a problem! You can start from scratch at this school.
ENGLISH-SPEAKING STAFF AVAILABLE
There will be English-speaking staff available to assist you with any issues that may arise during your time at the school.
SUPPORT FOR FINDING FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT
From preparing you for interviews to teaching you proper business Japanese, this school provides support for when you’re ready to join the Japanese workforce.
INTERACT WITH JAPANESE STUDENTS
Since the school also has classes for Japanese people that want to study a foreign language, you’ll have many opportunities to meet with Japanese students.
WIFI AVAILABLE IN COMMON AREAS
Free Wifi is available to students in some areas.
KYOTO
Kyoto is arguably the most historically and culturally rich city in Japan. With great numbers of amazing temples, shrines and other places that will give you great inspiration, there is no better place for someone wanting to fully experience traditional Japan. With 1.4 million of people and more than 30 universities, Kyoto is one of the leading academic cities in Japan.
Kyoto is not all about historical things though. It is also home to several modern technology companies like, video game giant, Nintendo. Despite being a "small" city compared to Tokyo, you will enjoy both ultra-modern and traditional shopping districts as Kyoto citizens are just as fashion-aware and updated like Tokyo people. If that's still not enough, Japan's third largest city, Osaka, is just about 30 minutes away by train.
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COURSE INTRODUCTION
KICL is a school for only serious students. The rigorous and fast paced program at this school will assist you in mastering the Japanese language faster than other programs that we offer. Come ready to study!
COURSE LENGTH
AVAILABLE TERM STARTS EACH YEAR
- APRIL
- OCTOBER
School usually starts in the first or second week of the month’s term start.
schedule
TERM BREAKDOWN
Keep in mind that this is an estimate based on a beginner level. This may not apply if you have previous experience studying Japanese. Your level will be determined via a placement test at the school’s orientation. You may be placed in a higher level depending on the results of the placement test.
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TERM 1 - 3
Beginner - 6
Months Starting from hiragana and katakana, you’ll learn the four basics of listening, speaking, writing, and reading. Achievement tests will be regularly administered so you’ll be able to clearly track your Japanese progress. Main Textbook: Minna no Nihongo 1, 2
TERM 1 - 3
Intermediate - 9
Months Vocabulary and kanji studies are ramped up in this stage. Focus will be placed on expressing and understanding complex ideas using appropriate language for the situation. Starting from Intermediate 3, students will be able to choose an elective course that you take twice a week. Main textbooks: Learn Intermediate Japanese, Kanji Master
TERM 1 - 2
Advanced - 9 Months
Students will learn more difficult idioms and high level situational Japanese. Also, real world materials such as newspapers, magazines, news programs, and other television programs will be used. Elective classes will continue for advanced level students. Main textbooks: Learn Advanced Japanese, Kanji Master N1
OTHER COURSE FEATURES
HIGHER EDUCATION PREP
This elective class prepares you for the EJU test, which is required for all students aiming to attend university in Japan.
JLPT PREP ELECTIVE CLASSES
These JLPT classes will prepare you for levels N2 or N1. They will focus on teaching you techniques to pass the test and will focus on the different sections that you will encounter in the test.
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