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Students from more than 30 countries are registered at ARC Academy all the time. We conduct classes focusing on communication skill. At school, a computer room and a study room are open for students. We try to provide the best study environment possible. Teachers fluent in English, Chinese and Korean will always support your study in Japan.
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Course outline

Course nameGeneral CourseHigher-education Preparation Course
SchoolShibuya School
(Not Preparatory Student Course)
Shinjuku School Osaka School
(Preparatory StudentCourse)
Starting
months
Jan., Apr., Jul., Oct
Course
length
1 year , 1 year and 3 months , 1 year and 6 months
1 year and 9 months , 2 years  
QualificationsHigh school diploma and above
(individuals with 12 years or more of education in their home country)
Visa statusPre-college Student Visa
Part-time jobUp to 4 hours a day of work is allowed for those with permission.
Class Schedule
1,2 period
3,4 period
Intermediate to Advanced
9:00 - 10:30
10:45 - 12:15
Beginner to Basic
13:30 - 15:00
15:15 - 16:45

Course schedule

termCourse lengthClosing ceremony
2008 July term Jul. 8 - Sep. 24 Sep. 25
October term Oct. 8 - Dec. 18 Dec. 19
2009 January term Jan. 8 - Mar. 19 Mar. 20
April term Apr. 9 - Jun. 22 Jun. 23
July term Jul. 7 - Sep. 17 Sep. 18
October term Oct. 8 - Dec. 17 Dec. 18

* We also have Preparation Course for Graduate School.

Course fee

Lesson Fee(Including tax)Long-term1year course
Application fee 30,000yen
Registration fee 70,000yen
Tuition fee 680,000yen
Total 780,000yen

Targeted Levels of Japanese

TermPeriod of timeLevel of Japanese attained upon completion of the courseTargeted level of Japanese
The first term3 months
11 weeks
Equivalent to Japanese Proficiency Test level 4
(100 to 150 kanjis to learn)
Acquire basic minimum conversation skills for live a daily life in Japan.
The 2nd and 3rd term6 months
22 weeks
Equivalent to Japanese Proficiency Test level 3
(300 to 400 kanjis to learn)
Be able to mostly handle everyday communication. Master basic grammar patterns to express opinions and write an essay.
The 4th, 5th and 6th term9 months
33 weeks
Equivalent to Japanese Proficiency Test level 2
(1000 kanjis to learn)
Attain high fluency in everyday communication. Acquire great knowledge of vocabularies including terminology enough to get accepted to a university for the targeted field of study.
The 7th and 8th term6 months
22 weeks
Equivalent to Japanese proficiency test level 1
(2000 kanjis to learn)
Reach full usage of Japanese for communication without any problems and the ability to take a university entrance examination.

Class Schedule(example)

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
Pronunciation
/Characters
Pronunciation
/Characters
Pronunciation
/Characters
Pronunciation
/Characters
Pronunciation
/Characters
Reading 1
(Novel/Essay)
Conversation 1
(Drama/Conversation)
Listening
Comprehension
Reading 2
(Rapid reading)
Achievement
test
General JapaneseGeneral JapaneseJapanese
Circumstances
Conversation 2
(Debate)
Project work
(School visit)
General JapaneseGeneral JapaneseJapanese
Circumstances
Conversation 2
(Debate)
Project work
(School visit)

Academic Guidance

Lectures on EJU (Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students) and JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test)

Periodical lectures are held for students who will proceed to higher education such as university or vocational school. This course provides full-scale teaching by professional lecturers to help students brush up their academic knowledge in a short period of intensive study.

Course NameStarting period of time
Lectures for EJU「MathematicsⅠ」Beginning of April
/ September
Lectures for EJU「Interdisciplinary Subject」Beginning of April
/ September
Lectures for English targeted for entrance examination (Advanced)Beginning of April
/ September
Lectures for JLPT 1st levelBeginning of October

Major universities that ARC Academy Students have entered

Graduate SchoolThe University of Tokyo, Osaka University, Kobe University, Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music, Yokohama National University, University of Tsukuba, Waseda University etc.,
UniversityTakushoku University, Kokushikan University, Toyo University, National University Corporation, Chiba University, Yokohama National University, Waseda University, Aoyama Gakuin University, Joshibi University of Art and Design, Seikei University, Nihon University, Tokai University, Tokyo Keizai University, Musashino Art University, Senshu University etc.,
Vocational SchoolTokyo Designer Gakuin, Tokyo Visual Arts, Tokyo Institute of Tourism, Japan Electronics College, Tuji Institute of Patisserie, Tokyo School of Business, Tokyo Seika Gakkou, Tokyo Mode Gakuen

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