Applications for this program are now open (see below). A maximum of 12 applicants will be accepted.

The JBPP is a new offering commencing in summer 2008. The pilot course will consist of two modules teaching Business Japanese from intermediate level, with the first module conducted from July 24th to August 7th, and the second from August 7th to August 21st, providing a 2 or 4 week intensive program designed to improve Japanese business language skills, mastery of honorifics (keigo) and vocabulary appropriate to a Japanese language workplace, and develop confidence in using your language skills in negotiations in a Japanese business environment.

Instruction: All instructors have Masters degrees, and a minimum of 5 years of teaching experience, including a minimum of 3 years outside Japan. The maximum size of each class is 6 students. Classrooms are modern with sound insulation, airconditioning, interactive whiteboards etc. During the pilot program, you will not require your own personal computer as each student will have access to an individual workstation, however we do recommend bringing a laptop if you have one.

Program Fees:

Option	Start	Finish	Tuition (Yen)
Module A	2008/JUL/24	2008/AUG/07	118,800
Modules A&B	2008/JUL/24	2008/AUG/21	191,200

The program fees above do not include accommodation fees, meals, airfare or travel/health insurance. Students requiring accommodation should check the Housing Office page for options, prices and availability.

Proficiency Level: As a business language course, applicants will need to have a Japanese proficiency level equivalent to or higher than a minimum of Level 3 of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. We will conduct interviews over the internet, and also conduct placement level testing on arrival.

The pilot program & fee structure is scheduled to correlate with the Acceleration Program Format 2 Option C, with the same start/finish dates and tuition fees as the corresponding Acceleration modules. The result is that the JBPP is priced at much lower levels during 2008 than would normally be the case. This has been done to ease arrival, check-in, orientation and housing procedures. It also means that if during placement testing an applicant is found to have insufficient Japanese grammar, they will still have the opportunity to study at Yamasa.

If you have not passed Level 3 of the proficiency test, then some review is highly advised. It is possible to commence preparatory group classes from May 29th, June 12th, June 26th or July 10th in the Acceleration Program / Format 2 / Option C), or in the Refresher program (from any date).

Acceleration Program Option C + JBPP Fees:

Commencement	Acceleration (to JUL/24)	JBPP Option	Tuition Total
2008/MAY/29	8 Weeks: 344,832 Yen	Module A: 66,388 Yen	411,220 Yen
2008/MAY/29	8 Weeks: 344,832 Yen	Modules A&B: 127,848 Yen	472,680 Yen
2008/JUN/12	6 Weeks: 269,016 Yen	Module A: 75,816 Yen	344,832 Yen
2008/JUN/12	6 Weeks: 269,016 Yen	Modules A&B: 142,204 Yen	411,220 Yen
2008/JUN/26	4 Weeks: 191,200 Yen	Module A: 77,816 Yen	269,016 yen
2008/JUN/26	4 Weeks: 191,200 Yen	Modules A&B: 153,632 Yen	344,832 yen
2008/JUL/10	2 Weeks: 118,800 Yen	Module A: 72,400 Yen	191,200 yen
2008/JUL/10	2 Weeks: 118,800 Yen	Modules A&B: 150,216 Yen	269,016 yen

Educational Requirements: The JBPP is an academic program. All applicants will need to be either university graduates or currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program. The selection process will give weight towards occupational experience.

Note: Applications for this program are now open. A maximum of 12 applicants will be accepted.