Japanese Language Institute of Sapporo

Long-Term Course

Long-term courses aim to enable students to pursue their interests and study goals through lessons. Students also undergo progress evaluations during class time. The curricula are designed to help students simultaneously improve the four skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking.
The Japanese for Higher Education Course fosters the skills necessary to pass the first level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, so that students may go on to study at university, graduate school or business school.
The General Japanese Course is a one-year program to help students acquire conversation skills necessary for life in Japan.

The school calender for 2011 / 2012 is available.

Duration and Hours

Course	Japanese for Higher Education				General Japanese
Enrollment	April	July	October	January	April and October
Duration	Two years	One year and nine months	One year and six months	One year and three months	One year
Class hours (number of weeks)	1,560 hours (78 weeks)	1,360 hours (68 weeks)	1,180 hours (59 weeks)	940 hours (47 weeks)	780 hours (39 weeks)

Curriculum

Japanese Language for Higher Education Course

		Curriculum
Elementary	Speaking	Acquisition of day-to-day conversation through basic vocabulary and sentence patterns.
	Listening	Listening practice of simple sentences at ordinary speed to obtain information.
	Writing	Learn to write hira-gana, kata-kana and approximately 400 kanji. Simple writing using learned sentence patterns and vocabulary.
	Reading	Acquire information from written materials such as printed matter, bulletin and other sentences written in learned kanji, vocabulary and sentence structures.
Intermediate	Speaking	Improve on conversational skills that is required to function in society. Practice making simple speeches and debates.
	Listening	Practice obtaining information from normally spoken Japanese.
	Writing	Write, read and summarize simple instruction, letters, and diaries.
	Reading	Practice conjecturing the meaning of the sentences including kanji and vocabulary that have yet to be learned. Students will have acquired 1,300 kanji and the vocabulary will have expanded to 6,000 words.
Advanced	Speaking	Practice debate and making speeches.
	Listening	Nurture apprehension of contents from TV and radio programs.
	Writing	Improve writing skills so that the students will be able to write essays of 1,500 to 2,000 letters by the end of the program.
	Reading	Students will have acquired 1,800 kanji and vocabulary of 8,000 words by the end. Try to understand the content of newspaper articles and excerpts from no-too-technical ordinary-level books.

General Japanese Language Course

		Curriculum
Elementary	Speaking	Acquisition of day-to-day conversation through basic vocabulary and sentence patterns.
	Listening	Listening practice of simple sentences at ordinary speed to obtain information.
	Writing	Learn to write hiragana, katakana and approximately 300 kanji. Simple writing using learned sentence patterns and vocabulary.
	Reading	Nurture ability to understand the content of day-to-day information such as bulletin and simple printed matter.
Intermediate	Speaking	Improve on the conversation skill that is required to function in day-to-day situation. Practice making statements of impression and speeches.
	Listening	Practice obtaining information from normally-spoken Japanese.
	Writing	Nurture ability to write invitations, greetings and simple letters.
	Reading	Through the medium of adopted excerpts written using already learned vocabulary and sentence patterns, comprehension of content is nurtured. High-frequency kanji will be learned.

Class period
Classes are held Monday through Friday. Each class is 45 minutes long. (20 classes per week)
Depending on the level, students take either morning or afternoon classes.

Morning classes

Afternoon classes

9:00	to	9:45
9:50	to	10:35
10:50	to	11:35
11:40	to	12:25

13:00	to	13:45
13:50	to	14:35
14:50	to	15:35
15:40	to	16:25

Application period
Please submit application documents by the due date. The screening fee is ¥21,000 (tax included).

Time for Application

Enrollment	Application period	Announcement of admission
April	Late November to late December	Mid-February
July	Early March to early April	Mid-May
October	Early June to early July	Late August
January	Early September to early October	Mid-November

Note : If you wish to change your visa status from tourist to student, you should apply during the above-listed application periods. Some types of visas allow you to change to a student visa without leaving Japan. Please ask the Sapporo Regional Immigration Bureau for details.
Note : Nationals from mainland China are required to have an interview in China. Please contact us for more information.

Tuition and other fees

	One year	Six months
Admission fee	73,500 yen	73,500 yen
Tuition	571,500 yen	285,800 yen
Study material fee	25,200 yen	12,600 yen
Cost of school events	10,500 yen	5,250 yen
Facility fee	8,400 yen	8,400 yen
Total	689,100 yen	385,550 yen

Note: Consumption tax (5%) is included in the above-listed fees.

Short-Term Course

Note: Tuition includes textbook/class material fees and tax.
Please contact us for more detailed information.

Short-Term Course for visa holders excluded college visa, tourist visa, and working holiday visa

Students are admitted at any time of the year. This course aims to help students study in a class of their level for the period they desire.

- Class hours: See the Long-Term Course section.
- Required forms: Application form, three photos (4 x 3 cm) and passport copy
- Time of admission: Any time of the year (Click here for the school calender of 2011/2012 )
- Admission fee: 10,500 yen
- Tuition:

Length of study

Tuition

Length of study

Tuition

4 weeks

JPY 51,000

10 weeks

JPY 127,400

5 weeks

JPY 64,100

11 weeks

JPY 140,200

6 weeks

JPY 76,700

12 weeks

JPY 152,900

7 weeks

JPY 89,400

13 weeks

JPY 165,700

8 weeks

JPY 102,100

14 weeks

JPY 178,400

9 weeks

JPY 115,100

15 weeks

JPY 191,200

Note: Tuition includes textbook/class material fees and tax.
Note : Tuition cannot be paid on a per day basis.
Note: Consumption tax (5%) is included in the above-listed fees.

Seasonal Course

Ｎｅｗ!! - Summer Course -
This course is intended for those who wish to study during the summer holidays. It allows you to become completely engrossed in Japanese language study by providing you with 20 lessons per week for 360 hours. Students will be able to personally experience the Japanese traditional cultural arts such as flower arrangement, and calligraphy.

SUMMER INTENSIVE COURSE INFORMATION

- Time period: July 23 - August 14, 2012
- Tuition fee: 85,800 yen (class material fee and tax included)
- Class size: about 12-18 students
- Application deadline: June 1st
- The number limit: 120 students (Once the applications reach the limit, no further applications will be accepted.)
- Necessary materials: Application form, three photos (4 cm x 3 cm) and passport copy

Note: Consumption tax (5%) is included in the above-listed fees.

• Application:
- Please complete the application form, and then post to the school office with three photos.

* We can arrange dormitories for those who wish to live in.

- Winter Course -
The Winter Course is a wonderful way to brush up your Japanese during the snowing season in Sapporo. This course is intended for those who wish to study during the winter holidays. It allows you to become completely engrossed in Japanese language study providing you with 20 lessons per week. Students will be able to personally experience the Japanese traditional cultural arts.

- Time period:

Ⅰ
Ⅱ
January 10 - January 24, 2012
January 25 - February 9, 2012

- Entrance fee: 10,500yen (includes tax)

- Tuition fee:

Ⅰ/ Ⅱ 39,700yen (class material fee and tax included)

- Dormitory fee:

Ⅰ/Ⅱ 55,000yen - 75,000yen(depending on the term and the accomodation)

- Class size: Approximately 15-20 students
- Application deadline: Mid December
- Required forms: Application form, three photos (4 x 3 cm) and passport copy

• Notes:
- We can arrange dormitories for those who wish to live in.
• Application:
- Please complete the application form, and then post to the school office with three photos.

- White Christmas Course -

Why don’t you experience the substantial course of Japanese language lessons and the Japanese culture activities during the snow season in Sapporo?

This is a short term intensive course for Japanese learning beginners.
In addition to 32 lessons of the Japanese lecture, you can experience some kinds of Japanese culture activities as well.
The Japanese teacher training course students of this school also participate in some activities. During the culture activities you will have a chance to communicate with the Japanese students.

White Christmas Course Information

＊Time period : December 12th－December 21st, 2011
＊Object level : Japanese learning beginners (who can read and write Hiragana and Katakana, can greet and introduce oneself in Japanese)
＊Entrance fee : 10,500yen(includes tax)
＊Tuition fee : 55,200yen(includes materials fee, activity fee and tax)
＊Dormitory fee : 35,000yen（Dormitory fee with no meals.）
＊Class size : Approximately 10-15 students
＊Necessary materials : Application form / Passport copy / 3 photos(4×3ｃｍ)
＊Application deadline : November 15th, 2011

Notes
・Please understand that depending on application numbers, the course may not be opened.
・The tuition fee also includes the fee for textbooks.

Application
・Please complete the necessary items on the application form, attach 3 photographs and submit to the school office.
・Once paid, tuition fees shall under no circumstances be refunded.

- Autumn Course -
The Autumn Course is a wonderful way to brush up your Japanese during the beautiful season in Sapporo.

This course is intended for those who wish to study during holidays. It allows you to become completely engrossed in Japanese language study by providing you with 20 lessons per week. Students will be able to personally experience the Japanese traditional cultural arts.

- Time period:

I
II September 13 - September 26, 2012
October 1 - October 12, 2012

- Entrance fee: 10,500yen (tax included)
- Tuition fee: 39,700yen per two-week period (class material fee and tax included)
- Dormitory fee: 38,000 - 65,000yen
- Class size: Approximately 15-20 students
- Application deadline: Mid August
- Required forms: Application form, three photos (4 x 3 cm) and passport copy
*Please complete the application form, and then post it to the school office with three photos.

- Spring Course -
The Spring Course is a wonderful way to brush up your Japanese during the blooming season in Sapporo.

This course is intended for those who wish to study during the spring holidays. It allows you to become completely engrossed in Japanese language study by providing you with 20 lessons per week. Students will be able to personally experience the Japanese traditional cultural arts.

- Time period:

I
II April 11 - April 24, 2012
April 25 - May 11, 2012

- Entrance fee: 10,500yen (tax included)
- Tuition fee: 39,700yen per two-week period (class material fee and tax included)
- Dormitory fee: 38,000 - 65,000yen
- Class size: Approximately 15-20 students
- Application deadline: Mid March
- Required forms: Application form, three photos (4 x 3 cm) and passport copy
*Please complete the application form, and then post it to the school office with three photos.

Private Course

Students learn under curricula devised based on the specific needs and interests of each student.

- Admission fee (valid for three years): 10,500 yen (5% consumption tax included)

- Required forms: Application form and two photos (4 x 3 cm)
- Tuition (45-minute lessons), excluding study materials:

3,780yen (5% consumption tax included) per lesson between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
4,200yen (5% consumption tax included) per lesson between 5 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
4,725yen (5% consumption tax included) per off-campus lesson

Course for Teaching Japanese as a Foreign Language

This course is suitable for those wishing to become Japanese language instructors or to learn more about Japanese language education. Japanese language ability equivalent to the first level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test is a prerequisite. For details, please refer to the page of Teaching Japanese as a Foreign Language (in Japanese).

- Total class hours: 420 hours over six months (enrollment is either April or October)
- Required forms: the same as those required for the long-term course.
- Tuition (5% consumption tax included):

Admission fee: 52,500 yen (valid for three years)
Tuition: 462,800 yen, excluding study material fees.
Facility fee: 5,250 yen

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