12 weeks is usually the longest period of time that a student can spend in Japan without needing a student visa. It is also sufficient time to complete a full stage of the curriculum, which is why the Yamasa Academic year is divided into 4 terms of 3 months each. If you are able to study for 12 weeks, then will be able to select from a very range of options - both from the Academic curricula and also from Continuing Education. These options include...
ACADEMIC:
Acceleration Program - Ultra Intensive Japanese Language Studies
This ultra-intensive 28 classes per week program is the most intensive academic
program available in Japan. All 4 skills (reading, writing, speaking and listening) are taught, class sizes
are usually small and progress is rapid. The program is best suited for beginners and people wanting to rapidly
improve their grammar knowledge, reading skills and conversational proficiency. If you are only going to be able
to study for 3 months, this program will let you get the most out of your investment of time.
Academic Intensive Japanese Program - (AIJP)
This intensive program with up to 24 classes per week is Yamasa's largest program.
All 4 skills (reading, writing, speaking and listening) are taught and a strong grammatical base
provides a good foundation for further studies.
Advanced Japanese Studies Program - (AJSP)
This intensive program with up to 24 classes per week is specifically designed for advanced learners.
You will need to have the equivalent of JLPT Level 2 (approx. 1000 hours of classroom study).
All 4 skills (reading, writing, speaking and listening) are taught and the curriculum is best suited for students
aiming for very high levels of proficiency.
CONTINUING EDUCATION (EXTENSION):
SILAC - Short Intensive Language Acquisition Courses
This is an intensive Japanese communication skills/conversation program that includes 6, 8 and 10 week program lengths.
It is offered all year round and has 15 or 23 classes per week depending on your level.
The program is best suited for people wanting to rapidly improve their conversational fluency.
Discovery Program (Study tour)
This is an intensive Japanese communication skills/conversation program that includes a 10 week program length followed by
an adventure tour (you can select a tour either 5 days or 8 days long) that will introduce you to a wide sampling of
both traditional and modern Japanese culture. The tour will also allow you to explore areas of Japan that
usually can't be reached by public transport. The program is best suited for language travellers, beginners in the
language or first time visitors to Japan.
Internship Program (Experiential)
This program includes an option with
8 weeks of intensive Japanese communication
skills/conversation studies followed by a 4 week internship placement in a Japanese speaking workplace. It offers the opportunity
not only to put your Japanese skills into practice but also to experience Japanese culture in its most natural day-to-day routine.