Spend your summer in Japan and experience the liveliest season of the year. In Okazaki the events include the "Fireworks Festival" (Okazaki makes about 80% of Japan's fireworks) and various street festivals. Summer is the best time to climb Mt Fuji or go hiking in the Japanese Alps, sip a cold beer in the many beer gardens, walk along the beaches of Mikawa Bay in Gamagori (15 minutes from Yamasa) or go surfing in the Pacific ocean near Toyohashi.

In 2000, Yamasa provided more summer program options than any other other school including 4 Academic programs, 2 Study Tours, and 6 Short course start dates and 6 Internship start dates. In 2001 we go even further offering 5 Academic programs, 4 study tours (with 16 start date options), and no less than 6 Short course start dates and 6 Internship start dates. Quality is the number 1 consideration at Yamasa - However our flexibility is also unmatched. Choose a program that suits your needs and schedule - we hope you can join us and enjoy Summer in Okazaki. If you are unsure of which program to choose, please write to us.

CONTINUING EDUCATION: Short Intensive Language Acquisition Courses. Start one of Yamasa's renowned SILAC programs from May 31, June 14, 28, July 12, 26, August 9, 23 for 4, 6, 8, 10 or 12 weeks. With Yamasa's affordable "at-cost" tuition prices, why not join us and brush up or dramatically improve your listening and speaking skills. These courses offer Unequalled Flexibility! Click here for more information Japan Discovery Program - Study Tours Coming to Japan for the first time? Why not try a special 5, 7, 9, 11 week study tour combining Japanese classes and adventure discovering the real Japan. Start dates May 31, June 14, 28, July 12, 26, August 9 and 23 - See more of Japan & gain a deeper understanding of Japan's people and culture. Click here for more information 10 Week Internship Program Combine language study with real world work experience through Yamasa's internship program. Start from May 31, June 14, 28, July 12, 26, August 9, 23 for a great opportunity to seek a unique experience and further your career. One of the few internships that combine formal Japanese language study with professional faculty & exposure to Japanese language based workplaces. Click here for more information ACADEMIC: Acceleration (Ultra-intensive) Program. - From June 1st (2 months) OR July 3rd (3 months) - The fastest! and most affordable way to improve your Japanese level quickly. Available for 2 months OR 3 months, this ultra intensive 28 class per week academic program has levels available from absolute beginner to intermediate. "Accelerate" your Japanese this Summer! Click here for more information AIJP - Summer Quarter! - From July 3rd - you can start a 3 month immersion in Japan. For serious students of all levels - the Academic Intensive Japanese Program provides graded levels from upper beginner (150 hours study) to JLPT Level 2. 24 classes per week with more intensity than most long term programs & including 4 electives such as Japanese computing. Click here for more information AJSP - Summer Quarter! For advanced students of Japanese only, this program starts July 3rd at JLPT Level 2 and rapidly moves higher. Course duration is 3 months. Designed in particular for students aiming to undertake professional or postgraduate studies, the 24 class per week program with small class sizes and individual attention takes you to very advanced levels of proficiency. Click here for more information Click here to return to the Online Catalog Click here or on the thumbprints to enlarge the photographs.