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Regular Course
The course is divided into four levels, with each level comprised of several classes to accommodate the differing abilities of the various students within each level. All classes, starting with the basic level are carried out totally in Japanese. In addition to the regular classes, many opportunities for learning are provided outside of school in the form of observation and exploratory activities. The content and goals of each level are as shown below.

Educational Content and Goals

Classes are divided into levels in accordance with the students' abilities and enthusiasm. The duration of each level course is 6 months.


Level

 Educational Content and Objectives

Remarks
Listening・peaking Reading・Writing
Basic Students learn basic grammar and vocabulary, and develop the their speaking and listening abilities to enable them to carry out their daily activities.

Students develop the ability to read and write sentences concerning familiar topics.

*Students learn both the Hiragana and Katakana syllabaries, and about 500 kanji.

Classes Available during First and SecondTerms

After successful completion, students continue to Intermediate

Lower Intermediate In addition to brushing up their basic grammar and vocabulary, students learn a wide variety of new expressions, and develop their speaking and listening abilities to a level which will enable them to easily carry out their daily activities.

Students develop the ability to read and write sentences concerning daily topics, and to a certain extent, basic social issues.

*Students learn about 800 kanji.

Classes Available during First and Second Terms

After successful completion, students continue to Intermediate, or to Advanced Level 1

Intermediate Using the Japanese that they learned in the Basic level as a base, students learn still more, higher level vocabulary and expressions, and develop their speaking and listening abilities to a level which will enable them to carry on well-organized and developed conversations.

Students move away from familiar topics, and learn to read sentences concerning more difficult themes. They also learn to write about their thoughts and opinions concerning these themes.
Students learn about 1000 kanji.

Classes Available during First and
SecondTerms

After successful completion, students continue to Advanced Level 1

Advanced
Level 1

In addition to Japanese language textbooks, simple news programs, TV dramas, and short stories are used as text materials.
Students develop their listening and speaking abilities to a level which will enable them to discuss social themes and rather specialized subjects.

Students learn to read long sentences which require a basic understanding of general knowledge, and learn to write about their thoughts and opinions concerning the content.

*Students learn about 1500 kanji.

Classes Available during First and SecondTerms

After successful completion, students continue to Advanced Level 2, or graduate

Advanced
Level 2

Materials prepared for educational purposes are no longer used, and instead actual news articles, TV programs and movies, critical essays and reviews, and novels are primarily used as text materials.
Students develop their listening and speaking abilities to a level which will enable them to comprehend current topics and problems, as well as specialized lectures, and give their own presentations or debate about the content.

Students develop the ability to accurately read sentences pertaining to subjects and themes about which they have little or no knowledge, and learn to write reports or critical essays concerning the content.

*Students learn about 2000 kanji.

Classes Available during First Term Only

Students graduate after successful completion

Class Composition ： Students will be placed in classes in accordance with their results on a placement test (written test and interview) which is administered upon their enrollment. During the placement test students will be evaluated not only on their knowledge of Japanese (grammar and vocabulary), but also on their ability to effectively use the language.

Evaluation and Advancement ： Students will be evaluated through periodic tests, daily performance, and attendance. Advancement and graduation will be determined by their overall evaluation, based on these scores. Students with poor evaluations will not be allowed to advance, and in severe cases may not be allowed to continue their studies.

Graduation Requirements ： S tudents who have been enrolled for more than 6 months, and who successfully complete the Second Term (fall term) of Advanced Level 1 will be granted graduation status of 1.5-year curriculum. Students who complete Advanced Level 2 will be granted graduation status of our 2-year course.

Elective Courses ： In addition to their regular classes, students can select and study in the following courses, in accordance with on their levels and goals:
  ＊ Students will be informed of registration procedures after enrollment.
 

①EJU (Examination for Japanese University ) preparation: Mathematics, General Studies, Physics, Chemistry, Biology
②Level 1 of the Japanese Proficiency Test, Level 2 of the Japanese Proficiency Test
③Cultural Understanding: Novels, Japanese history, The culture of Kyoto , Business Japanese


Requirements for application
(1) Applicants must have completed at least 12 years of education abroad and be at least eighteen years of age.
(2) Qualifications judged equivalent by Kyoto Institute of Culture and Language.

Period of Program
  1.5 years, 2 years
*Enrollment for one term (6 months) is possible

Start of classes
  Twice a year in April and October

Application Period
  Applying from abroad
First Term: September 1 – November 16, 2007
Second Term: March 1 – May 16, 2008
  Applying in Japan
First Term: January 15 – March 7, 2008
Second Term: July 1 – September 12, 2008

Number of Students
  240 students (18 students per class, maximum)

Class Hours
 

9:00 – 12:30 , Mon. – Fri. (5 days a week)
The following hours will apply to certain classes on certain days: 13:30 – 17:00


Term Schedule
  First Term

Placement Test
Class Starts
Summer Vacation
Class Reopening
Class Ends

April 5
April 14
July 16 – August 19
August 20
September 26

  Second Term
Placement Test
Class Starts
Winter Vacation
Class Reopening
Class Ends 		October 6
October 15
December 20 – January 6
CJanuary 7
March 7

2008 Schedul

First Term

Second Term

Month

Event

Month

Event

Apr

Orientation

Oct

Orientation

Placement Test (Apr. 5)

Placement Test (Oct. 6)

Classes Begin (Apr. 14)

Classes Begin (Oct. 15)

Individual Interviews

Individual Interviews

May

Excursion

Nov

Health Examination

Health Examination

Excursion (Basic & Intermediate levels)

Advancement Explanations *
(Intermediate & Advanced levels)

Advancement Explanations * (Intermediate & Advanced levels)

Jun

Midterm Tests

Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU)

Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU)

Individualized Advancement Guidance

Advancement Explanations (Basic level)

Dec

Japanese Language Proficiency Test

Extra-curricular Activity

Midterm Tests

Jul

Sports Day

Advancement Explanations * (Basic level)

Advancement Explanations * (Intermediate & Advanced levels)

Advancement Explanations * (Intermediate & Advanced levels)

TOEFL Test Explanations

Extra-curricular Activity

Individual Interviews

Individual Interviews

Individualized Advancement Guidance

Winter Vacation starts (Dec. 21)

Extra-curricular Activity

Jan

Classes Resume (Jan.7)

Summer Vacation starts (Jul. 16)

Individualized Advancement Guidance

Aug

Classes Resume (Aug. 20)

Feb

Speech Contest

School Recommendation Explanations (Intermediate & Advanced levels)

School Recommendation Explanations (Intermediate & Advanced levels)

Japanese Language Proficiency Test Guidance

Extra-curricular Activity

Sep

Extra-curricular Activity

Final Tests

Final Tests

Mar

Extra-curricular Activity

Class ends Sep. 28)

School Trip (Advanced level)

Class ends (Mar. 6)

Commencement Ceremony (Mar.7)

*Advancement Explanation: Explanations for students who wish to go to the next stage of education.