Methodology: The University Japanese Program is a full immersion course, with all classes conducted in the target language. There are supporting translation and explanatory notes to help you prepare and review your lessons. To understand the study notes applicants for the program need to be able to either have a Japanese level above JLPT3, or be able to converse in at least one of the following languages: Chinese, English, German, Korean or Spanish. Please note that Romaji - the Roman alphabet - is not used in instruction. Yamasa's teaching teams use an interactive style - rote learning has no place in the curriculum. During language classroom instruction, the maximum number of students per class is 8 students, and the teaching team is usually 4 instructors. Interactive whiteboards and advanced teaching aids are in use.

The schedule below does not include preparation time. You will need to prepare for classes and submit homework tasks. All students will also have access to the interactive learning resources produced for Yamasa's OCJS. To help you retain and expand your knowledge of Japanese, you will continue to have access to the OCJS for a full year.

All language classes are 50 minutes in duration, with 10 minute breaks between classes.

Sample Schedule:

The weekly schedule will resemble something similar to the following:

Please note that participants rotate between Language Laboratory and Private Tutorial on one of the weekday afternoons. Your tutorial might be from 12:40 followed by 2 lab classes, or you may have 2 lab classes followed by the tutorial at 2:40pm. The schedule above is only a sample and would not apply across all classes. In some weeks there will be field trips scheduled.

There are also plenty of things to see and do in Okazaki City and the regional area, and the International Office can assist you with hotel bookings, advice etc for any independent travel.

On the right hand side of this page there are links to each feature of this program. If you ever have any questions, please feel free to contact us