World Link Education's unique Japanese Language Programs in Tokyo are designed to provide total language immersion. Students who are new to Japanese learn effective communication skills quickly; advanced students learn how to express themselves at an abstract level. To provide the most comprehensive curriculum, total programs combine core language classes with language and culture workshops, and language exchange with native Japanese speakers. |
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Programs are held at the Academy of Language and Culture in Tokyo, an institute licensed by The Association for Promotion of Japanese Language Education. The academy is in the very heart of Tokyo, in the city center's main business and financial district, close to universities and known for its numerous bookstores and retail offerings. It is conveniently located a minutes walk to nearby train stations such as Jimbo-cho, Kudanshita and Suidobashi Stations. A 15-minute train ride will take you to other major areas of Tokyo city such as Shibuya, Shinjuku, or Ikebukuro.
This immersion program has an integrated curriculum, providing students with the chance to learn much more than just the fundamentals of Japanese grammar. We teach students how to integrate into Japanese society, and how to interact with Japanese people in both casual and formal situations. By combining our language lessons with the study of Japanese culture and traditions, students are immersed in the Japanese way of life.
The immersion programs integrate all aspects of the language: reading, writing, speaking, listening, grammar, phonetics, and vocabulary. Accelerated teaching methods allow participants at lower proficiency levels to acquire the language skills needed for effective communication in a short period of time, and advanced students to gain expression proficiency at an abstract level. Topics studied include everyday situations and Japanese culture, society, and history.
Students study at the Academy of Japanese Language and Culture which is accredited by The Association for Promotion of Japanese Language Education. Located right in the heart of Tokyo's city center, Chiyoda District, the Academy is close to Tokyo's main business and financial district, as well as universities and numerous bookstores and retail offerings. It is conveniently located a minutes walk to nearby train stations such as Jimbo-cho, Kudanshita and Suidobashi Stations. A 15 minute train ride will take you to other major areas of Tokyo city such as Shibuya, Shinjuku, or Ikebukuro.
- Total immersion in the Japanese language
- Small classes averaging 12 - 15 students
- Flexible start dates for non-beginners
- Total Beginner to Advanced classes available
- Short Term programs: 4 to 12 weeks
- Long Term programs: 1 semester to an Academic Year
- Intensive language classes
- Free after-class activities with Japanese students
- Free guided tours and excursions
- Free cultural activities
- Language Exchange Program with native speakers
- Native Japanese teachers with degrees in teaching Japanese and years of experience teaching foreigners
- US college credit transfer available
This immersion program consists of three main components: 1) core language classes 2) language exchange program and 3) language and culture workshops. These components are designed to allow participants to progress rapidly and gain fluency in the language.
The program is an integrated curriculum and simultaneous progression of four skills (speaking, listening, writing, and reading) as well as becoming familiar with aspects of Japanese culture, which are necessary for language competency. Participants learn how to integrate into Japanese society, and how to interact with Japanese people in both casual and formal situations.
Language classes integrate all aspects of Japanese including reading, writing, speaking, listening, grammar, and vocabulary. Accelerated teaching methods allow participants at lower proficiency levels to acquire the language skills needed for effective communication in a short period of time, and advanced students to gain expression proficiency at an abstract level. Topics studied include everyday situations, as well as Japanese culture, society, and history. Listening and speaking skills are emphasized to enable participants to attain communicative proficiency.
The curriculum is based on the needs of each proficiency level (please see Placement Test and Proficiency Levels) and designed to allow participants to progress rapidly and gain language fluency. Modern teaching methods focus on instilling linguistic, practical, communicative, and cultural aspects of the language, as well as the Japanese way of life.
20 Languages Classes per week
Class work focuses on developing oral expression, listening comprehension, reading comprehension, writing, and grammar. Up-to-date materials are used to introduce modern day Japan, its social and economic life, culture, history, and literature.
General aims of the classes are as follows:
Oral Expression Classes: focus on developing participants' oral expression and pronunciation skills. At the lower proficiency levels simple topics related to daily life are taught, and more specialized and complex topics are taught at the higher proficiency levels.
Listening Comprehension Classes: focus on developing participants' listening comprehension skills and the ability to understand the language when spoken at a normal speed.
Reading Comprehension Classes: focus on developing participants' reading skills in both comprehension and speed.
Writing Classes: focus on Hiragana, Katakana and Kanji writing systems.
Grammar Classes: focus on the fundamentals of Japanese grammar, sentence structures, expressions, and phonetics.
Getting to know locals is an integral part of the program. It provides language and cultural interaction between participants and Japanese students, marking the beginning of many lasting friendships. This program provides the perfect opportunity to practice the language and encourages cultural and social exchange. Participants schedule to meet with one another at their convenience.
Designed to provide further immersion in the language and culture and encourage active use of Japanese, a comprehensive curriculum of workshops is offered. These workshops encourage active participation, which deepens participants' vocabulary and speaking proficiency, and further provides the opportunity to learn different aspects of Japanese culture. Examples of workshops include calligraphy, cooking and kimono wearing.
This unique program aims to immerse participants in the Japanese language, culture and way of life by combining Japanese language classes, workshops and language exchange program with the following free additional Total Program features.
Free social, cultural and sports activities are regularly held with Japanese students throughout the program to encourage the use of the Japanese language and cultural exchange. The calendar of activities varies and may include cooking, bowling, swimming, and festival celebrations.
Free half day or full day tours are held on weekends to allow students to discover the city's major historical and cultural attractions, including the Imperial Palace, Yasukuni Shrine, Asakusa and Odaiba. Visits to performances, such as Koto, Tokyo Water Cruise, Edo Lampworking, and various Museums and Gardens around Tokyo are also organized. Places visited vary according to the program intake.
A wide range of activities are organized throughout the program including bowling, cooking, karaoke, and farewell evening.
| Program |
Levels |
Duration |
Start Dates 2008 |
| Short Duration Intensive |
Elementary to High Advanced |
Minimum of 4 weeks to 12 weeks long |
Jan 7, Mar 31, Jul 7, Oct 6 |
| Long Duration Intensive |
Elementary to High Advanced |
Minimum of 13 weeks to a semester |
Jan 7, Mar 31, Jul 7, Oct 6 |
| Academic Year |
Elementary to High Advanced |
1 year |
Jan 7, Mar 31, Jul 7, Oct 6 |
| Summer Program |
Total Beginner to
Advanced |
4 weeks |
Jul 5 – Aug 2
|
| 3 weeks |
Aug 2 - Aug 23
|
| 3 weeks |
Aug 2 - Aug 23 |
| 7 weeks |
Jul 5 – Aug 23 |
| Winter Program |
Total Beginner to
Advanced |
3 weeks |
Jan 5 – Jan 26 |
| 3 weeks |
Jan 26 – Feb 16 |
| 5 weeks |
Jan 5 – Feb 9 |
| Spring Program |
Total Beginner to
Advanced |
4 weeks |
Mar 29 - Apr 26 |
| Regular Program |
Total Beginner to
High Advanced |
1 - 3 months |
Total Beginners:
Jan 7, Mar 31, Jul 7, Oct 6
Flexible start dates for non-beginners |
| Total Beginner's Program |
Total Beginner |
3 - 4 weeks |
Mar 3 – Mar 28,
Jun 9 – Jul 4,
Sep 8 – Oct 3
Dec 1 – Dec 26 |
Designed to focus on developing spoken Japanese and fluency, programs consist of 20 core language classes a week complemented by interactive workshops and language exchange with a native speaker (see description above). The curriculum is designed based on the needs of each proficiency level and the program duration.
Modern teaching methods focus on instilling linguistic, practical, and cultural aspects of the language as well as the Japanese way of life. Classwork using everyday topics and interactive teaching methods ensures that participants achieve the goals of each proficiency level and progress rapidly.
Designed with a similar structure and content to the Short Term Programs, these programs consist of 20 core language classes a week complemented by interactive workshops and language exchange with a native speaker (see description above).
These programs are ideal for those who wish to devote a significant amount of time to learning and mastering the language. Participants improve rapidly in the language and become well acquainted with the Japanese lifestyle and customs. Classwork combined with excursions and activities ensures a comprehensive learning experience.
The Language & Culture programs are designed to immerse participants in Japanese through class instruction, language exchange with native speakers, language workshops, sightseeing excursions, and numerous activities. Japanese Language classes integrate reading, writing, speaking, and listening with the development of grammatical skills and vocabulary for communicative proficiency. These programs are ideal for students who would like to learn Japanese in a relatively short period of time. The overall aim of the program is to ensure that participants not only learn the language but also experience the Japanese way of life. Host Family accommodation is included.
Summer Programs Fall Programs Winter Programs Spring Programs
This Japanese program introduces everyday expressions, grammar, vocabulary, and sentence patterns. It is specially designed for students with no or little previous knowledge of the language. Class work focuses on daily expression, sentence structure and idiomatic constructions with an emphasis on pronunciation. Oral exercises and drills ensure that participants learn from the start the correct pronunciation. The program aims to provide the language skills needed for effective communication. Topics studied include everyday situations and Japanese culture, society, and history.
This Total Beginner program is designed for participants who have never learned Japanese or who have learned a few words but cannot express themselves in complete sentences. Classes focus on introducing basic vocabulary, grammar, sentence structures, and simple texts. Participants will be taught Hiragana and Katakana writing systems. Oral exercises and drills ensure that participants learn from the start the correct pronunciation and intonation.
Teachers are native Japanese, and are highly qualified and experienced in teaching Japanese. They hold a degree in teaching Japanese as a Foreign Language. Up-to-date, carefully selected materials are used in class, giving participants valuable information on modern-day Japanese culture and society while at the same time developing their language and communication skills.
Our onsite Academic Counselors fluent in English, Japanese and Korean are available to provide continuous counseling and assistance.
There are 7 main proficiency levels. First, participants are placed according to the proficiency level they indicate on the application form. At the start of the program, non-beginners take a written and oral placement test. Second placements are made according to the results of the placement tests.
Level 1: Total Beginner
Level 2: Elementary
Level 3: High Elementary
Level 4: Intermediate
Level 5: High Intermediate
Level 6: Advanced
Level 7: High Advanced
Total Beginner
This level is for those who have never learned Japanese or who have learned a few words but cannot express themselves in complete sentences. Classes focus on introducing basic vocabulary, grammar, sentence structures, and simple texts. Participants will be taught Hiragana and Katakana writing systems. Oral exercises and drills ensure that participants learn from the start the correct pronunciation and intonation.
Elementary
This level is for those who have learned Japanese, have a grasp of simple sentence structures, and have learned basic grammar systematically. Classes focus on building Japanese vocabulary, sentence structures and grammar using simple everyday topics. Written skills in Hiragana and Katakana are taught using exercises that include composing simple letters, short essays, and reports. Phonetics exercises and drills ensure that participants learn correct pronunciation and intonation. At the end of this level, students are expected to have mastered basic speaking and listening comprehension skills, a solid grasp of basic grammar, be able to recognize and produce approximately 100 Hiragana / Katakana / Kanji in context and have a vocabulary of approximately 800 words.
High Elementary
This level is for those who are able to engage in simple daily conversation. Class work includes topics on Japanese culture and society and participants are encouraged to converse on daily topics and express themselves using elementary sentence structures. Students will also practice the basic conventions of social interaction with native Japanese, including formal and informal styles. Oral exercises include using the phone. Writing exercises include reports and essays of a 200-word limit using verbal skills such as expressing likes and dislikes, describing abilities and asking about locations. At the end of this level, students are expected to be able to recognize and produce approximately 300 Kanji in context and have a vocabulary of approximately 1500 words.
Intermediate
This level is for those who are able to converse on everyday topics. Classes improve grammar and vocabulary, which enable participants to express themselves functionally in different contexts. Class topics on Japanese culture and civilization, and literature build vocabulary and provide a greater awareness of Japanese culture and society. Emphasis is placed on participants' writing, oral expression, and listening comprehension skills. Intermediate grammar is taught. Exercises to improve writing, speaking, and grammatical skills include writing reports, letters, narratives, and essays. At the end of this level, students are expected to be able to recognize and produce approximately 600 Kanji in context and have a vocabulary of approximately 3000 words.
High Intermediate
This level is for those who are able to converse on general topics. Classes focus on developing skills to understand complex sentences in writing and reading. Conversational exercises teach participants to recount articles in a comparatively fluent and complete manner. Participants are able to converse on particular topics and express themselves using more complicated sentence structures. Classes focus on increasing the level of grammar and vocabulary with the aim of enabling participants to express themselves functionally in different contexts. At the end of this level, students are expected to be able to recognize and produce approximately 1000 Kanji in context and have a vocabulary of approximately 6000 words.
Advanced
Participants attending these classes can discuss general topics, raise complex questions, and express their opinions clearly using correct pronunciation. Participants attending these classes are able to read and understand articles from technical journals and newspapers. Classes focus on complex grammar and the use of idioms. The curriculum is focused on enabling participants to master the language and expressing themselves in a proficient manner at an abstract level. Participants are taught advanced Japanese and language norms. Class work focuses on perfecting oral expression and writing skills and developing a global perspective of Japanese culture. At the end of this level, students are expected to be able to recognize and produce approximately 1500 Kanji in context and have a vocabulary of approximately 8000 words.
High Advanced
This level is for those who posses a high command of the Japanese language and culture and are able to converse fluently and effectively using appropriate expressions and language norms. Classes focus on preparation for Japanese proficiency test and Japanese university entrance examinations. Class work includes conducting research in Japanese, and practice in writing advanced reports and essays at a university level. At the end of this level, students are expected to be able to pass university entrance examinations and recognize and produce approximately 2000 Kanji in context and have a vocabulary of approximately 10000 words.
Participants are awarded a certificate upon successful completion of the
program. Transcripts are available upon request (please indicate on the
application form).
A range of housing options are offered and included in the Total Program Fees. Special attention is given to the accommodation offered to our students. Accommodations have been inspected and visited by on site Accommodations staff. They have been selected on the basis of cleanliness, location, safety and facilities. Early application and enrollment are highly recommended.
Accommodation generally starts on the Saturday* prior to the first day of program, and ends at 12 pm on Saturday the day after the last day of the program. Extra nights accommodation is available for an additional fee and is subject to availability. For participants' privacy and comfort, all rooms are individual rooms.
*Students staying at the Residence should arrive between 9am and 1.30pm, Monday to Friday, in order to pick up their keys during office hours.
For more information on accommodation, click here
Participants enrolled in the Total Program are greeted at the airport and accompanied to their chosen accommodation. The following important details are required at least 3 weeks before your arrival: Arrival date, Arrival time, Arrival place, Bus/Train/Flight Number, Airline/Bus company, Place of departure.
An emergency number is provided in the Welcome Pack for any last minute arrival delays.
Classes will not be held on the following holidays in 2007:
Public Holidays: Jan 1, 8; Feb 11,12; Mar 21; Apr 29, 30; May 3, 4, 5; Jul 16; Sep 17, 23, 24; Oct 8; Nov 3, 23; Dec 23.
Golden Week: Apr 28 to May 6
Fall Break: Sep 22 to Sep 30
Winter Break: Dec 22, 2007 to Jan 6, 2008
For Intensive Program only:
Spring Break: Mar 17 to Apr 1
Golden Week: Apr 28 to May 6
Term Break: Jun 16 to Jul 1
Summer Break: Jul 28 to Aug 19
Fall Break: Sep 22 to Sep 30
Winter Break: Dec 8, 2007 to Jan 6, 2008
Classes will not be held on the following holidays in 2008:
Public Holidays: Jan 1, 14; Feb 11; Mar 20; Apr 29; May 3, 4, 5, 6; Jul 21; Sep 15, 23; Oct 13; Nov 3, 24; Dec 23.
Golden Week: Apr 29 to May 6
Fall Break: Sep 29 to Oct 3
Winter Break: Dec 29, 2008 to Jan 2, 2009
For Intensive Program only:
Spring Break: Mar 17 to Mar 28
Term Break: Jun 16 to Jul 4
Fall Break: Sep 15 to Oct 3
Winter Break: Dec 15, 2008 to Jan 2, 2009
For peace of mind, Total Program fees include Emergency Travel and Medical Insurance. StudentCare Insurance covers emergency medical and dental treatment, pro-rata return of program fee in case of curtailment, personal liability, and more. Participants are insured for the duration of the program.
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Participants from the USA, Australia, and some countries in the European Union studying for less than 90 days do not need a visa to enter Japan. Participants from UK, Germany, Switzerland and Ireland studying for less than 180 days do not need a visa to enter Japan. Participants from all other countries should consult with their local Japanese consulate or click here.
Visa support documents if required are provided at no additional cost for Total Program students. For Tuition Only students, applicable visa charges will apply. Note that the provision of visa support documents is subject to Japanese Consulate and Embassy requirements.
For students studying less than 90 days who require a visa, please contact admission@wle-japan.com
For students studying less than 6 months duration and require a visa, it is highly recommended that Application and Enrollment be made at least 2 months before the start date of the program. For late Applications and Enrollments, contact admission@wle-japan.com
For students studying 6 months or longer in duration, a student visa is required. Applications are required at least 6 months before the start date of the program. For application deadlines or late Applications and Enrollments, contact admission@wle-japan.com
World Link Japanese Language Total Program Fees include Core Language Classes, Language Exchange with Native Japanese Speakers, Language and Culture Workshops, Accommodation, Textbooks, Registration and Enrollment, Placement Test, Certificate and Transcript, Visa Support Documentation, Airport Pickup and Transfer to Accommodation, Orientation, Welcome Pack, Emergency Travel and Medical Insurance, and more. Social activities, free guided tours and activities with Native Japanese Speakers are organized. Student Center providing free Internet and Email Access. International and Japanese Program Advisors provide free information and assistance pre-departure and throughout the program.
For program dates and fees, please click here
Applicants must be:
i) 18 to 60 years old (with exceptions)
ii) In good health
iii) A high school graduate
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For the Long Term Application Form, click here
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