Timetable: Mon-Thu 9am - 3:30pm Fri 9am - 1:30. Curriculum: Focus on all areas of Japanese. Levels: Absolute beginner to pre-intermediate.

• Option A - 5 CALL seminars (Computer Aided Language Learning) - Beginner
• Option B - 3 CALL seminars & 2 Private Lessons - Beginner
• Option C - 5 Private lessons - Beginner to Intermediate

Timetable: Mon-Thu 9am - 3:30pm Fri 9am - 1:30. Curriculum: Focus on all areas of Japanese. Levels: Absolute beginner to pre-intermediate.

2. AIJP - Academic Intensive Japanese Program. Format: 24 classes/week with maximum class size of 15. 20 core classes, 4 electives (choose from kanji, writing, grammar, etc). Three-month quarters. Timetable: Mon-Thu 9am - 2:30pm Fri 9am - 1:30. Curriculum: Focus on all areas of Japanese. Levels: Absolute beginner to pre-advanced (beyond Level 2 of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test). Can be followed for up to 2 years.

3. AJSP - Advanced Japanese Studies Program. The AJSP is designed for high proficiency students. Format: 24 classes/week with maximum class size of 15. 20 core classes, 4 electives (choose from kanji, writing, grammar, etc). Three-month quarters. Timetable: Mon-Thu 9am - 2:30pm Fri 9am - 1:30. Tuition fees: as AIJP. Curriculum: Focus on all areas of Japanese. Levels: Advanced. Requires at least level 2 Japanese Language Proficiency Test ability or higher. Program dates (3-month quarters): as AIJP.

The 6 extension programs offered are more conversation oriented and are designed and delivered in modular short courses. Suitable for people who plan to study for less than 3 months. The programs are:

5. Japan Discovery - Tour destinations all over central Japan, include Kyoto, Nara, Hikone, Asuke, Ise, Nagano; activities include traditional Japanese crafts and arts, skiing, white-water rafting, mountain-biking, hiking, etc. To further increase the flexibility of the program, there are now three options:

Option A: (Study followed by Tour)
Option B: (Study/Tour/Study combination)
Option C: (Others/ Customized)

Not all the different number of study and tour combinations can be listed in the file. Please refer to the links above for program dates.

Tuition/Tour fees for Options A & B - through until March 2008

Please refer to Discovery - Fees and costs for the tuition fee for Options A and B.

Tuition/Tour fees for Option C - through until March 2008

As this option is completely customizable, please form a proposed schedule and contact us for a quote.

6. Internships - Combines 6 or 8 weeks of intensive classes with a 4 or 6 week unpaid placement in a Japanese language speaking workplace. Minimum age for applicant is 20 years old, has an undergraduate degree or has completed a minimum of 2 years or more of university level studies and has passed level 3 of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, with a total score of 320 or more points out of 400, including results of 75% or more in each of the 3 sections of the JLPT. Applicants need to submit a full resume (in Japanese or English), a copy of the JLPT certification and complete program payment at least 42 days prior to the scheduled commencement date.

Program dates: same as SILAC and Acceleration Format 2

Option A: (Study component comprises 12 private lessons/week)

Option B: (Study component comprises 23 group lessons/week)

Option C: (Study component comprises 28 lessons/week including 5 discounted private lessons)

**The fees includes the textbooks. Does not include accommodation etc.

7. Private/Semi-Private - For individuals or very small groups requiring specialized instruction or on a tight schedule. Possible start date on any day of the year. Semi Private leeson is possible for students with same proficiency level requesting to study for the same period of time.

Seasonality: Classes are slightly cheaper to provide in Off-Peak Season. This lower cost structure is also passed on in the form of reduced tuition fees.

Time/Schedule: Classes scheduled in the mornings (AM - at Yamasa defined as 09:00-13:30 inclusive) are slightly more expensive to provide than in the afternoon (PM) schedule, which is 13:40-21:00. A small surcharge of 500 yen per class will apply to classes provided on Sundays or Public Holidays. Please note that if you want to study on Sundays or Public Holidays you need to complete payment at least 56 days in advance - teachers have families and need to know when travel arrangements etc can be made.

8. CALL - CALL Seminar Program (Computer Aided Language Learning) for short periods with a customized curriculum. Computer based learning. The CALL seminar curriculum currently covers absolute beginner to intermediate proficiency (approx: JLPT Level 3).

9. Refresher - A short program which provides a combination of CALL and Private lessons for beginner to pre-intermediate level. 15 class per week program that can be commenced on ANY weekday of the year with the exception of public holidays.

10. Customized/Corporate - Programs provided for organizations/companies requiring specialized instruction and customized schedules.

11. OCJS - The OCJS (Online Center for Japanese Studies) provides the opportunity for students to study Japanese online without having to come to Japan. 5,000 Yen for one year of full access and unlimited study time. The OCJS curriculum currently covers absolute beginner to intermediate proficiency (approx: JLPT Level 3).

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