Study in Tokyo, Japan – 2012 / 2013
Japanese Language & Culture Studies
Summer / Quarter / Monthly / Weekly
4 Weeks: Summer – 125,000 Yen (est $1595 USD)
Quarter: Non-Summer – 185,000 Yen (est $2395 USD)
The Program
Study Japanese language and culture in Tokyo, Japan. Programs are offered weekly and monthly year-around, providing regular courses for beginners and intermediate levels. No advanced levels offered, only beginning and intermediate levels.
Centrally located in Shinjuku district, whereby students have convenient access to all that Tokyo has to offer. Students make friends quickly with classmates and participate in school after class activities. Join us!
The Location
Tokyo is home to over 25% of the Japanese population. Over 13 million live in Tokyo itself, and this does not inlcude nearby Kawasaki and Yokohama. Tokyo has become an exciting urban-maze, a true megalopolis city of interconnected towns each with its own identity. Unlike Kyoto and Nara, few buildings survived the devastating earthquake of 1923 and the bombing of WW II, so Tokyo today is more of a magnet of creative energy, global modernity, and wealth. An extensive train and subway system connect all the main city centers and sites, making it easy to get around. Overall, Tokyo represents modern Japan and it offers so many things to do and see for the first time visitor. Join us and experience this exciting city!
Courses
* Minimum 2 week enrollment
* Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly (January – December).
* 4 lessons per day, 20 hrs per week. Class time 45 minutes per class.
* Levels: beginning and intermediate.
Japanese language courses are offered year-around for beginners to intermediate levels. All students take a placement exam upon arrival to determine level, and placed in the proper course. Classes meet 3 hours per day, M-F (20 hours per week).
Instructors are university trained to teach Japanese as a second language. Upon completing the program, all students will receive a transcript (certificate) stating the course, class hours, and grade.
LEVELS
* Elementary 1: Total Beginner
This course is best suited for students who have had little or no training in Japanese. Students are trained to acquire fundamental skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Basic vocabulary, grammar, sentence structures, and simple texts. Hiragana and Katagana writing systems are introduced. Oral excercises and drills ensure that participants learn the correct pronounciation and intonation.
* Elemenatry 2: Beginner
This level is for those who have had some Japanese training. This course builds on simple sentence structures and grammar, and builds vocabulary for everyday topics. Hiragana and Katakana writing systems are taught more completely using excericises that include simple letters, short essays, and reports. Correct pronounciation and intonation is emphasized in oral expressions. At the end of this course, students are expected to know over 700 words, about 100 Hiragana, Katakana, Kanji in context, and have basic speaking skills.
* Intermediate 1:
This level is for students who are able to engage in conversation on everyday topics. Classes focus on improving vocabulary, grammar, which enable them to function effectively in different contexts. Topics includeJapanese culture and civilisation, using literature to build vocabulary and provide a greater awareness of Japanese culture and society. Writing, oral expression, and listening comprehension skills are emphasized.
* Intermediate 2:
This level is for those who can converse on general topics, are familiar with over 500 Kanji, and have a vocabulary of over 3000 words. Class focus is on developing skills to understand complex sentences in writing and reading. Conversation excercises teach students to discuss articles on particular subjects and express themselves using more complicated sentence structures.
* Intermediate 3:
Participants attending these classes can discuss general topics, raise complex questions, and express their views. Reading and discussing various news articles is done regulary. Focus is put on complex grammar and usage of idioms as well as perfecting writing skills and oral expressions.
Academic Credit
Students earn 3 – 4 credits per month. Classes are conducted 4 hours per day, 20 hours per week. Upon completing the program, students will receive a transcript (certificate) stating the course, level, class hours, and grade.
Financial Aid
Yes, you can use your financial aid on this program. Please have your financial aid office e-mail us the Consortium Agreement. CSA does not offer any scholarships or financial aid, we can only assist you in using your home school’s financial aid on this program.
Activities
The following will be included in the “Summer” sessions:
* Summer excursions to: Nikko, Kamakura, Mt. Fuji.
* Tokyo sightseeing: Meiji Shrine, Asakusa, Edo Museum
* Cultural workshops: tea ceremony, ikebana
* Entertainment: Kabuki
* Student social gatherings (int’l student party)
* Activities are “optional” and cost extra
Besides the above summer activities as a group, students are free to explore the city of Tokyo. There are numerous museums such as the “Edo-Tokyo Museum” to visit, as well as historical sites, shrines, and temples. There are several day-trips one can take as well…..to such places as Kamakura, Nikko, and Yokohama. Tokyo also offers an exciting nightlife with it’s many night clubs, bars, and traditional izakaya’s.
Housing
Applicants (students) arrange own housing using web-links provided by CSA. You can stay in a student type dormitory, apartment, hostel, Japanese style inn (Ryokan), or possibly even a host family. You can also stay in a youth hostel hotel, or even a traditional Japanese Inn (Ryokan). CSA will provide housing website links with your confirmations. You can also arrange your housing…on your own…without using these listed options. It’s up to you. In addition, most of these housing options can be paid by using a major credit card. The cost of housing is extra, and not included in the CSA program fee.
Dormitory housing offers a single or shared room and shared bathroom. Futon mattress provided, but no bed linens or towels. Students buy bed linens and towels there. No meals, but students share a kitchen in the dorm. Most of the other students in the dorm are Japanese students, so there are many opportunities to meet Japanese students from Japan. Dormitories are often located within 3- – 45 minutes commute. They fill up quickly, so early registration is advised. Costs about $300 per week. Meals are extra, and many dorms often have a cafeteria where students can buy lower cost meals. CSA will provide housing web-links with confirmation documents.
NOTE: Please inform CSA of your housing confirmation, so we know where you will be staying. Thank you
Dates and Fees
* Minimum 2 week enrollment
* Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly: January – December
* 4 hours per day, 20 per week
* Absolute Beginners can only start at beginning of each term.
* Non-beginners can start any Monday during terms.
Winter Term 2012
| January 5th – March 16th, 2012 | 185,000 Yen (est $2395 USD) |
Spring Term 2012
| April 9th – June 22nd, 2012 | 185,000 Yen (est $2395 USD) |
SUMMER SESSIONS 2012
| 2 Weeks | July 3rd – 19th | 74,000 Yen (est $995 USD) |
| 4 Weeks | July 3rd – August 2nd | 125,000 Yen (est $1595 USD) |
| 6 Weeks | July 3rd – August 16th | 170,000 Yen (est $2195 USD) |
| 10 Weeks | July 3rd – September 13th | 280,000 Yen (est $3695 USD) |
| 2 Weeks | July 19th – August 2nd | 74,000 Yen |
| 4 Weeks | July 19th – August 16th | 125,000 Yen |
| 2 Weeks | August 2nd – 16th | 74,000 Yen |
| 4 Weeks | August 2nd – 30th | 125,000 Yen |
* Must start on starting date.
* Minimum 2 weeks enrollment.
* Similar summer dates in 2013.
FALL QUARTER TERM 2012
| October 9th – December 20th, 2012 | 185,000 Yen (est $2395 USD) |
WINTER QUARTER TERM 2013
| January 7th – March 21st, 2013 | 185,000 Yen (est $2395 USD) |
SPRING QUARTER TERM 2013
| April 8th – June 21st, 2013 | 185,000 Yen (est $2395 USD) |
FEES: Winter, Spring, Fall (Quarter Terms only)
* Can attend Quarter Terms for 4, 6, 8, or 10 weeks.
* Beginner level students must start at beginning term date.
| 4 Weeks | 89,400 Yen (est $1195 USD) |
| 6 Weeks | 124,100 Yen (est $1595 USD) |
| 8 Weeks | 158,800 Yen ( est $2095 USD) |
| 10 Weeks | 185,000 Yen (est $2395 USD) |
* After 11 weeks, (90 days) a Visa is required to stay in Japan.
* Summer activities included during the summer sessions only
* Housing cost is extra. See housing paragraph.
* Extra costs include:
- daily train/subway passes (varies – $100 – $180 per month)
- lunch out – $10 daily
Requirements
Program is open to all adults from all countries. Passport required. No Visa required for U.S. citizens for the first 90 days (3 months). After 90 days, a Visa is required. Non-U.S. citizens will need to check with the nearest Japanese Consulate. U.S.
Check the web-links related to travel documents in the “Visa/Passport” and “Important Links” sections of the CSA website main menu.
Arrival
All participants (applicants) are responsible for arranging their own travel to Tokyo, Japan. CSA will provide all students with a “map” on how to get to the school location. If you reserve your housing using the web-links we provide, you can print a map off their website.
CSA staff have worked and lived in Tokyo, so we can provide you with indepth useful information about arriving into Tokyo. It’s easy to get to your housing from the airport, so do not worry about it, and feel free to ask us anything. To help you with your arrival, please purchase a good travel book on Tokyo or Japan.
NOTE: Check out the express train to central Tokyo: www.keisei.co.jp/
NOTE: Upon arrival into the Tokyo airport (Narita), plan on exchanging about $300 into Yen, to get you by until you are settled into your housing.
NOTE: If you want to have a staff person meet you upon arrival, please let us know. Not available at the airport. Any pick-up would be at a major Hotel lobby in Shinjuku, nearby the school. May not always be available.
Country Information
Currency: Yen
Departure Tax: None
Government: LDP (Democracy)
Electricity: 110
Registration and Information
Register online. CSA Registration Deposit of $45 USD required to be fully registered. Can pay online by credit card. CSA also accepts personal checks, cashier checks, money orders, wire transfer, or direct deposit. Please review the “Register Overview” section for details. We will send an e-mail confirmation receipt and additional information shortly after receiving your online registration form. Thank you.
