COURSES
Courses
Four study periods, each designed backwards from one goal: higher education.
To help students enter Japanese universities and vocational schools, we develop language ability, independent study skills, and an understanding of other cultures in equal measure.
- Preparatory courses
- 04
- Target proficiency
- N2
- Intake months
- April / July / October / January
GOALS
What students achieve
- 01
Japanese at level B2 of the Japanese Language Reference Framework, equivalent to passing JLPT N2
- 02
The ability to plan their own studies and keep learning on their own initiative
- 03
An understanding of Japanese culture and values, and the ability to live alongside people from many different backgrounds
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Find your course
Choose the course that suits you by intake month and length of study.
Preparatory Program — 2-Year Course
April
Learn Japanese systematically from the basics and prepare for higher education without rushing. Well suited to students with little previous study.
- Length of study
- 24 months
- Intake
- April
- Target level
- JLPT N1 / N2
- Level on entry
- Around CEFR A1
Preparatory Program — 1-Year 9-Month Course
July
A July intake that keeps study hours close to the 2-year course while preparing for higher education.
- Length of study
- 21 months
- Intake
- July
- Target level
- JLPT N1 / N2
- Level on entry
- Around CEFR A1
Preparatory Program — 1-Year 6-Month Course
October
For students who already have a grounding in Japanese and want to build the skills they need for higher education intensively.
- Length of study
- 18 months
- Intake
- October
- Target level
- JLPT N2
- Level on entry
- Around CEFR A2
Preparatory Program — 1-Year 3-Month Course
January
The shortest route to higher education. A reasonable level of Japanese is required on entry.
- Length of study
- 15 months
- Intake
- January
- Target level
- JLPT N2
- Level on entry
- Around CEFR A2
Curriculum details Detailed curricula for each course are currently being prepared. Thank you for your patience.
MESSAGE
Learning Japanese opens the door to a new world. To help you reach the school you are aiming for, we support you with everything we have — not only the language, but life and culture in Japan, learned together. Let us work toward your goal side by side.
— The teaching staff of Tokyo Shinjuku Japanese Language School
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