Characteristic of Graduate School Preparation Class

  1. Through the lessons of “How to write research plan essays”, “Interview or oral examination guide”, “How to write articles and theses”, you will learn methodology and the way of thinking comprehensively necessary for passing examination and required at any subject in graduate school. This course is aimed at learning to gather, analyze and research information independently, as well as acquiring Japanese skills or “Academic Japanese” required at graduate school.
  2. We help you learn to choose a graduate school, to get contact with professors, and to make documents for application, etc.
  3. Students can attend "Japanese Language Proficiency Test Preparation class" and "Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students Preparation class " for free.
  4. It is acceptable to transfer from general Japanese classes.

 

Graduate Study Preprationg Class Overview

School Shibuya school, Shinjuku school
Term July 2010 - March 2011 *9 months
Application Condition
  1. Students who have graduated from a university and have a bachelor's degree.
  2. 1st grade in JLPT
  3. Students who have clear research topics for graduate study.
Student Quota 20 students per class. Once the quota is reached the class will be closed. (For the students starting in October we will only be open for enrollment if there is a vacancy.)
Application Term By March 10, 2010
Course Fees
Application fee Registration fee Tuition 合計
30,000 yen 70,000 yen 540,000 yen 640,000 yen
  • The tuition of Preparatory Course for graduate school is different from that of Study Abroad Course because of its special curriculum.
  • Textbook fee is not included.
Lesson Time Every week Monday to Friday (5 days per week)
9:00-12:15 or 13:30-16:45

 

Lesson Content and Development

  Main Content of the Lessons Towards Success in the Examination
July term
  • Composing research plan essay
  • How to collect research materials
  • How to find a suitable graduate school
  • Basic writing expression
  • How to read literature
  • Basic expression of linguistic politeness
         
  Fix your theme      
    Choose a graduate school  
     
October term
  • Examining research plan
  • Interview test training
  • How to write essays (prep. for exam)
     
       
  Visit research labs      
    Application /Examination  
January term
  • Last-minute preparation before entrance exams
  • Tutoring on how to research after getting into the university and presentation practices
     
  School Admission   Practical instruction  
       
         

 

Introduction of Full-Time Teachers

Sato Seisoku
Full-time teacher at ARC Academy
Master's Degree from Waseda University
Miki Ota
Full-time teacher at ARC Academy
Master's Degree from Waseda University
This class not only teaches the know-how needed in order to pass the graduate school's exams, but also concentrate on the process of thinking and expressing necessary for the research. Even though students' research themes are different, they will develop their abilities which will help them pass entrance exams by cooperating each other. Lessons are mostly done in seminar format, emphasizing on independence of each individual students by creating a free atmosphere for learning. All of our teachers' aim is entrance examination achievement and we take responsibility in supporting everyone's study. This class aims to help the students refine skills necessary for graduate schools. In order to study in a Japanese graduate school, students need to have a clear idea of the research themes and be able to put them into words. We will think, express, and discuss these ideas with the students in order for them to be closer to their goals. The class includes people who have the same goal which is to live a graduate student life but also have different specialization areas. This makes it a great opportunity to meet amazing new people.

 

Past Graduate School Admission Achievement

Tokyo University Graduate School, Osaka University Graduate School, Kobe University Graduate School, Tokyo University of Arts Graduate School, Tokyo Gakugei University Graduate School, Tsukuba University Graduate School, Yokohama National University Graduate School, Waseda University Graduate School, Keio University Graduate School, Sophia University Graduate School, Musashino University Graduate School, J.F.Oberlin University Graduate School, Japan University Graduate School, Senshu University Graduate School, International Budo University Graduate School, Tokyo Metropolitan University Graduate School, etc. (in no particular order)

 

Visa

Student Visa