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Contents - Introduction, Outline, Dates, Costs, Levels, Entry Requirements, Visas, Applications, Deadlines
Introduction: In this intensive conversation program, you can start on almost any Thursday and study for 2 to 12 weeks in duration, or start long term studies in SILAC and then transfer to the AIJP after you receive the student visa.
With 23 classes per week, we provide a minimum of 4 proficiency levels between absolute beginner and intermediate level. For beginners, the maximum class size of 15 students. For intermediate level learners, the maximum class size is 12. During your vacation you can experience a quick improvement in your Japanese proficiency.
Contents -
Introduction,
Outline,
Dates,
Costs,
Levels,
Entry Requirements,
Visas,
Applications,
Deadlines
Outline: SILAC is taught using weekly modules. If you have appropriate visa status, you can study for longer than 12 weeks - contact Admissions. All start dates are on Thursdays, so that you can arrive on a weekday with support from Yamasa's staff (airport or train station pickups, accommodation transfer etc). Even if you are a beginner, you can commence on any start date. Your first day will be a Thursday starting 9am, and consisting of placement testing, placement interview, welcoming ceremony, program orientation, housing orientation, and a campus tour. The next day, Friday, you begin classes at 9am. On Fridays the classes are from 9.00am to 11.50am. From Monday to Thursdays, classes start at 9.00am and finish at 2.30pm. Your last day will also be a Thursday, finishing at 2:30pm.
Each class is a minimum of 50 minutes duration. In the peak periods of June-September and January-February, the average class size is 11. In the off-peak and shoulder seasons the average class size is usually less than 6. Depending on your level, the weekly schedule would be similar to the schedule below.
Sample Schedule:
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Contents - Introduction, Outline, Dates, Costs, Levels, Entry Requirements, Visas, Applications, Deadlines
Program Dates & Holidays:
The program begins and finishes on Thursdays. Click here for all start dates.
April 2013 to March 2014 Academic Year: MAY/03 - Golden Week, AUGUST/14 and AUGUST/15 - Bon Festival, DECEMBER/30 to JANUARY-03 - New Year
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Introduction,
Outline,
Dates,
Costs,
Levels,
Entry Requirements,
Visas,
Applications,
Deadlines
Fees and Costs:
The program fee does not include textbooks, homestay or student accommodation fees, transport from airport to Yamasa (unless you use the airport limousine bus, in which case Yamasa will reimburse you for the 1700 yen fare in full), transport between homestay and Yamasa, travel insurance, air fares to/from Japan etc. Tuition fees below are confirmed through to March 2014.
The low cost location, non-profit status and long-term financial support provided
by the Hattori Foundation enables Yamasa to provide the SILAC programs at cost price
to international students. There are no application fees for students enrolling in
SILAC programs. All fees are denominated in Japanese Yen. There is a late
fee of 10,500 yen for applicants submitting applications after the posted deadline.
Japan has a number of public holidays. The dates listed below are the holidays that occur on weekdays during the SILAC schedule. Public holidays that fall on weekends have not been listed.
The only exceptions are the short break in August (the Obon festival) and the New Year Holiday (includes both Yamasa holidays and Public Holidays). In order to minimize the disruption
public holidays caused to the arrivals and teaching schedule, and maximize the number of classes you can receive during your short term course,
we in some cases move the holiday to a different date, or do not observe the holiday.
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2 |
87,500 |
87,500 |
87,500 |
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3 |
109,000 |
+29,600 |
117,100 |
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4 |
130,500 |
+29,600 |
146,700 |
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5 |
154,000 |
+29,600 |
176,300 |
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6 |
182,000 |
+29,600 |
205,900 |
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7 |
200,500 |
+29,600 |
235,500 |
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8 |
222,500 |
+29,600 |
265,100 |
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9 |
241,500 |
+29,600 |
294,700 |
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10 |
259,500 |
+29,600 |
324,300 |
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11 |
274,500 |
+29,600 |
353,900 |
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12 |
289,500 |
+29,600 |
383,500 |
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As you can see from the table above, it is considerably cheaper (especially for longer term stays) if you pay all tuition in advance. This is because the administrative costs are lower, and these cost savings are passed onto you. If you pay for 6 weeks or more in advance and then need to shorten your stay, there is a full refund subject to the policies outlined in the "Refunds" file.
1) There are several discounts available. Only 1 discount can be used per enrollment.
"SILAC Plus" Tuition fees:
Option A: Customized lessons - Private lessons
You can choose to undertake up to 5 private lessons per week in combination with your group classes. These classes start the day after you commence, and are completed on your final day of classes. These classes are provided at a subsidized low cost. Private lessons are 3300 yen per class. Use the Study Cost Calculator to work out your preferred choice &/or combination. These classes are scheduled from either 13:40pm or 14:40pm on weekdays.
Please browse through the Frequently Asked Questions regarding program fees.
Why aren't the
tuition figures rounded off?
If I'm enrolling
for 12 weeks, do I need to pay all the tuition in advance?
What is the minimum
payment required? Can I pay in instalments?
Can I pay the
tuition and accommodation on a week by week basis?
Are there any
discounts?
How much do the
textbooks and other materials cost?
How much are the
laboratory and library fees?
How much is the
airport/train station pickup service?
How much does
the email and internet access cost?
Can I pay for
everything by credit card?
If Yamasa is non-profit,
why do some schools have cheaper tuition rates?
How much does
the accommodation cost? Does that include bills?
What is the average
cost of living? How much money do I need?
Am I allowed to
work part-time?
What should I
do regarding Health Insurance?
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Levels:
All students entering the programs are graded via a placement test and placement interview on arrival. The placement test consists of 3 stages, a written test, a listening comprehension test and a one-on-one interview. This ensures that faculty can place you in a class with students who have attained a similar score in the placement test and are of similar ability.
Classes are usually offered from:
Foundation (absolute beginner) through
Depending on the number of students in the class above or below your initial placement and the difference in the proficiency level, it is usually possible to change classes after consultation and re-assessment with your academic advisor.
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Entry Requirements: The SILAC programs are extension courses (continuing education programs) and as such are not formally academic programs. However students do need to have a high level of motivation to learn Japanese.
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Visas: Unless you have a Japanese passport, you will need a valid visa.
Other visa possibilities include the working holiday visa, students with Japanese ancestry, cultural activities visa, work visa, family visa etc. If you have a student visa or any visa other than the standard Tourist/Short Stay (tanki-taizai) Visa, please inform the Admissions Office as soon as possible.
Citizens of certain countries will need to find guarantors.
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Applications: Once you have read everything on this page, especially the sections regarding deadlines,
have checked your status re visas and guarantors, and have chosen your preferred accommodation options,
schedule and so on, you are ready to apply.
Applications can be completed online (no application fee), or by fax, courier or postal mail using PDF format.
The enrolment procedure differs slightly depending on whether you require a guarantor.
If at any stage you do not know what to do next, or if you have any questions concerning either the enrollment
process or the Institute and its programs, please do not hesitate to contact Admissions.
How to enroll:
1. Select the dates/schedule that suits your needs best. Check application deadlines/program availability.
Note 1: If you are applying for a homestay - please note that the
program tuition fees should be paid AT LEAST 2 months in advance. As
homestays can be difficult to obtain sometimes, please send proof of tuition payment as soon as possible.
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Outline,
Dates,
Costs,
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Entry Requirements,
Visas,
Applications,
Deadlines
Deadlines: After you complete the Online Application, you will need to submit a passport photographs by mail or email.
We request that you complete the application at least 42 days (6 weeks) prior to commencement.
Once your application and photos have been received and confirmed, Yamasa will require you to confirm your place by transfering the program fee. Only after the tuition has been paid are we able to issue a letter LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE - this is the letter that you show Immigration as you enter the country, or if you need to apply for a tourist visa, then its the letter you show to the embassy or consular officials.
The rest of the enrollment procedure is completed upon arriving in Okazaki.
Elementary,
Pre-Intermediate and
Intermediate.
2. Select the student housing options that suit your needs best.
Check housing availability.
3. Re-Check visa requirements, especially the information regarding guarantors.
4. If you DO NOT require a guarantor, complete the Online Application for SILAC. Print/save the confirmation page.
OR
If your nationality REQUIRES a guarantor, complete Online SILAC - Guarantor.
5. Send your photographs as required. (Passport photos only unless you are doing a homestay)
6. Confirm your position in the program via a tuition fee transfer. (If homestay - you need to pay tuition in full)
7. Ensure that you have completed the tuition fee transfer before the deadline. If not, contact Admissions
8. Yamasa will send you your Letter of Acceptance and additional documents.
9. If you need to apply for a visa, contact your nearest Japanese diplomatic office.
10. Purchase a return ticket to Japan and inform Yamasa of the arrival details. (Pickup service is for Nagoya Airport only)
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