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ECC Kokusai College of Foreign Languages is part of the Yamaguchi Gakuen Education Institution, which is comprised of over 2,100 Japanese students and 500 international students from 20 different countries. Yamaguchi Gakuen is also part of the well-known ECC brand of educational institutions around Japan.
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.
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We have helped over 6,000 students come to Japan since 2009. Most of our staff have been language students at the exact schools that you are looking at, so we can give you first-hand information on the application process and potential issues.
Our staff are native English speakers, so nothing gets lost in translation. The schools use us to translate cultural and language barriers, so we can make sure your application for the school and visa is perfect.
We are here to tell you all the ins and outs of each school and let you choose which one you think would be the best for you. Your success in Japan is our success.
ECC is a school for students that are aiming to properly learn Japanese for their future in Japan or abroad. Their advanced levels are clearly separated for students aiming for higher education or wanting to find employment in Japan.
Even if you’ve never studied Japanese before, that’s not a problem! You can start from scratch at this school.
Free Wifi is available to students.
Mix and mingle with your fellow students or do some last minute studying in the student lounge.
There will be English-speaking staff available to assist you with any issues that may arise during your time at the school.
Students will also have the opportunity to meet and mingle with Japanese Students through various events organised by the school.
Osaka
Osaka is with it's 2.5 million citizens, Japan's third largest city and the heart of the Kansai area from where you can reach cities like Kyoto, Kobe and Nara in about 30 minutes. The city has a lot to offer for those who don't favor Tokyo but still want the full package. People in Osaka are generally seen as very friendly and talkative so if you want to make many Japanese friends, this city is for you.
This course includes standard lessons, JLPT preparation, various elective choices, and cultural activities throughout the year. This course focuses heavily on verbal communication.
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School usually starts in the first or second week of the month’s term start.
Schedule
Weekdays
Morning Class
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13:10Or
Afternoon Class
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17:50Course hours per week:
20CLASSES ARE EITHER IN THE MORNING OR IN THE AFTERNOON BASED ON YOUR LEVEL OF JAPANESE
Term Breakdown
Beginner
Course End
Beginner - 6 Months
At ECC, students can learn the basic elements of Japanese including basic grammar, hiragana, katakana, and about 400 kanji during the first six months. The level you can achieve after the first six months is at least being able to pass the JLPT N4 Level and be able to take part in everyday conversation.
Other Course Features
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.
In this elective class, you’ll practice speaking and listening to increase your overall verbal communication skills.
This elective class prepares you for the EJU test, which is required for all students aiming to attend university in Japan.
Total Course Costs
Tuition Cost Breakdown
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Note: The total course costs in these charts include class time, staff guidance and some school activities. For long-term students (6 months or longer), this also includes student insurance. Study materials and textbooks are also included, both for short-term and long-term students.
*Important: The above prices apply to payments made in one sum. If you wish to make the payment in installments, the school adds a handling fee. For example, a student who pays in 6-month installments instead of 1-year payments will pay slightly more than a student who pays for 1 year in a single payment.
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