Application Info

General Info

Quarters:

Spring Quarter (Apr.-Jun.)
Summer Quarter (Jul.-Sep.)
Fall Quarter (Oct.-Dec.)
Winter Quarter (Jan.-Mar.)
*You may enroll in any quarter.

Tuition:

¥50,000 - ¥75,000 / quarter

Materials:

Costs vary by course (average 3,000 yen).

Class Size:

Conversation classes: Approx. 2-8 students
Business Writing, News in Japanese: Approx. 2-10 students
JLPT: Approx. 3-15 students

Visas:

These classes neither require nor sponsor visas.

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The Japanese Language Institute is a 2-minute walk west of Yotsuya Station on the JR or Namboku Lines.

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Japanese Language
Institute (JLI), IEC

1-21 Yotsuya,
Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Japan 160-0004
TEL 03-3359-9600
jli-info@nichibei.ac.jp

The Part-time Program
(Early Morning, Afternoon, Evening & Saturday Courses)

The Part-time program is designed for businesspersons, spouses of expats and others with time constraints. It meets once or twice a week at the student's convenient time slot: early mornings, afternoons, evenings, and Saturdays. Various classes, from beginner to advanced, are offered to meet the students' skill levels and needs.

The classes are small, approximately 2-8 students for conversation classes and 2-10 students for Business Writing and News in Japanese classes. Each term runs for 3 months so course changes are available to fit your schedule every 3 months.

*Admission to the program may be made at any time during the term until classes reach their maximum enrollment.

2012 Winter Course Schedules download

■ Accepting Applications for Winter 2012

Tuition fee will be adjusted according to the period of enrollment.

Note: Trial lesson is also available.

■ Classes by Category and Level Pointers

※N1-N5 correspond to the 5 levels of the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) sponsored by the Japan Foundation and the Japan Educational Exchanges and Services. The JLPT has been actively used as a Japanese-language test given simultaneously worldwide.

冬学期 新クラスデモレッスン&説明会1/7（土）～1/11（水）参加無料

■ Class Contents for Winter 2012

* No class on School Foundation Day (November 1) and National holidays.

Class Title Level
Basic Conversation, Parts 1 and 2 Part 1: Basic 1
Part 2: Basic 2
Class Instructor(s) Days and Time Date
(Number of lessons)		 Tuition
Part 2
(Afternoon)		 TANABE Tue., Thu.
13:30 - 15:00		 Jan. 17 - Mar. 27
(20 lessons)		 ¥75,000
(¥37,500)
Part 2
(Evening)		 Mon. KISHI
Wed. ANDO		 Mon., Wed.
19:00 - 20:30		 Jan. 16 - Mar. 21
(20 lessons)		 ¥75,000
Part 1
(Saturday)		 TANABE／ANDO Sat.
8:50 - 10:50		 Jan. 14 - Mar.24
(10 lessons)		 ¥50,000

* The number in the parentheses in the tuition column (¥37,500) represents the tuition for a student already enrolled in the Regular Program.

In this course we will learn practical conversation skills for such contexts as greeting, shopping and socializing, with a stress on speaking and listening. The course will proceed step by step, from daily conversation to business talks, building up on each preceding lesson, so those who are not familiar with ‘hiragana’ or who are pressed for time would be able to get maximum value out of it. The textbook is The First Japanese Textbook for Foreigners in English (Natsumesha Co., Ltd., the June 2011 edition). It is user-friendly, written with the Latin alphabet with explanations in English.

CONTENTS:

Class topics (These may slightly differ from the wording in the textbook.)
  1. Introducing yourself on a visit
  2. Picking up a bento (packed meal) at a convenience shop
  3. Asking out a friend
  4. Asking for directions
  5. Stating your request at a beauty parlor
  6. Placing an order at a restaurant
  7. Describing your symptoms to the doctor
  8. Handling an interview
  1. Opening a bank account
  2. Inquiring about the rules of conduct and asking for permission
  3. Chatting at a party
  4. Calling a gym, etc, and obtaining needed information
  5. Talking on the phone
  6. Exchanging ideas about sub-culture
  7. Negotiating with a real estate agent
  8. Offering sightseeing info

Parts and Topics

The textbook consists of 16 sections. The Afternoon & Evening Courses (90 minutes x twice weekly) will complete these in two semesters, whereas the Saturday Course (120 minutes x once weekly) will cover them in three semesters. We accept students who wish to join in midstream, depending on their respective levels.

※The Winter 2012 Saturday Course will only run Part 1.

Course Class Level Topics
Afternoon&Evening
(30 hours total)		 Part 1 Basic 1 1 - 8
Part 2 Basic 2 9 - 16
Saturday
(20 hours total)		 Part 1 Basic 1 1 - 6
Part 2 Basic 2 7 - 11
Part 3 Basic 2 12 - 16

Textbook The First Japanese Textbook for Foreigners in English ¥2,940

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Class Title Level
Basic-Intermediate Conversation, Part 1 Basic-Intermediate 1
Class Instructor(s) Days and Time Date
(Number of lessons)		 Tuition
Part 1
(Early Morning)		 Tue. TANABE
Thu. HOSHINO		 Tue., Thu.
7:30 - 8:30		 Jan. 17 - Mar. 27
(20 lessons)		 ¥50,000
Part 1
(Evening)		 Tue. KISHI
Thu. HOSHINO		 Tue., Thu.
19:00 - 20:30		 Jan. 17 - Mar.27
(10 lessons)		 ¥75,000

* The number in the parentheses in the tuition column (¥37,500) represents the tuition for a student already enrolled in the Regular Program.

This class builds up on Basic Conversation with an English Textbook. Pivoting on speaking and listening, it teaches expressions and phrases necessary for day-to-day conversation, taking up commonplace scenes in the office and home. The textbook is Kaiwa no Nihongo (Japan Times, the older edition) which comes with English translation of the sample conversations as well as grammatical explanations. The class will aim at improving the students’ conversational skills through role plays after learning basic expressions and phrases.

CONTENTS:

Class topics (These may slightly differ from the wording in the textbook.)
  1. Catching up with each other at a party
  2. Reporting to the manager about job done
  3. Updating the coworkers on job progress
  4. Issuing orders to staff
  5. Offering apologies for job-related mistakes
  6. Explaining to the customer how to operate a machine
  7. Sharing a complaint with a coworker
  8. Getting recognized by the manager
  1. Explaining a gift to a customer
  2. Expressing a gratitude
  3. Offering an advice to a coworker
  4. Using keigo in communicating with a customer
  5. Passing information to the manager and coworkers
  6. Stating an opinion regarding future prospects
  7. Effectively carrying on a business talk with a customer
  8. Sharing an experience with a coworker

Parts and Topics

The textbook consists of 28 sections, from which 16 have been carefully selected for their comparative importance. The Early Morning Course (60 minutes x twice weekly) will complete them in three semesters, whereas the Afternoon and Evening Courses (90 minutes x twice weekly) will cover them in two semesters. We accept students who wish to join in midstream, depending on their respective levels.

※The Winter 2012 semester will only run Part 1.

Course Class Level Topics
Early Morning
(20 hours total)		 Part 1 Basic-Intermediate 1 1 - 6
Part 2 Basic-Intermediate 2 7 - 11
Part 3 Basic-Intermediate 2 12 - 16
Afternoon&Evening
(30 hours total)		 Part 1 Basic-Intermediate 1 1 - 8
Part 2 Basic-Intermediate 2 9 - 16

Textbook Kaiwa no nihongo ('96 edition) ¥2,100

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Class Title Level
Grammar and Conversation (Level 1-8) Conversation 4: Basic 2
Conversation 7: Basic- Intermediate 2
Class Instructor(s) Days and Time Date
(Number of lessons)		 Tuition
Grammar and
Conversation 4
(Evening)		 Mon. KUGA
Wed. HIRANO		 Mon., Wed.
19:00 - 20:30		 Jan. 16 - Mar. 21
(20 lessons)		 ¥75,000
Grammar and
Conversation 7
(Evening)		 Mon. HIRANO
Wed. OKATAKE		 Mon., Wed.
19:00 - 20:30		 Jan. 16 - Mar. 21
(20 lessons)		 ¥75,000
To learn and practice proper practical Japanese for typical everyday situations: asking for directions, ordering at restaurants, telephoning, shopping and others.

CONTENTS:

  1. Listen to many different types of conversations, memorize them, then role play
  2. Learn a wide variety of vocabulary and structures needed for ordinary life in Japan through practice

Textbook Minna no Nihongo II ¥2,625

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Class Title Level
Intermediate Business Conversation A Intermediate 1
Class Instructor(s) Days and Time Date
(Number of lessons)		 Tuition
Evening MACHIDA Tue., Thu.
19:00 - 20:30		 Jan. 17 - Mar. 27
(20 lessons)		 ¥75,000
Saturday OKATAKE
KUGA		 Sat.
11:00 - 13:00		 Jan. 14 - Mar.24
(10 lessons)		 ¥50,000
In this course, we learn basic expressions, keigo usage and conversational skills appropriate for various job-related situations, e.g., greetings, phone talks and making appointments. Designed for students graduating from the Basic Level, the course aims at mastering practical business Japanese. The instructor will offer personalized coaching on pronunciation and intonation. We will complete two textbooks in one year (= 4 semesters).

CONTENTS:

  1. Listening to a brief conversation and practicing critical grammar, sentence structure, expression and their usage.
  2. Listening to a long conversation, grasping the content, and understanding and practicing how to structure and carry on a conversation. Mastering the studied expressions through role plays.

Textbook:

Spring (April-June) Getting Down to Business: Japanese for Business People Lower Intermediate Level ¥2,940
Summer (July-September)
Fall (October-December) Nihongo de hataraku! Bijinesu nihongo 30 jikan ¥2,625
Winter (January-March)

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Class Title Level
Intermediate Business Conversation B Intermediate 2
Class Instructor(s) Days and Time Date
(Number of lessons)		 Tuition
Evening SEGAWA Tue., Thu.
19:00 - 20:30		 Jan. 17 - Mar. 27
(20 lessons)		 ¥75,000
In this course, we learn more complex expressions, keigo usage and conversational skills appropriate for various job-related situations, e.g., explaining and stating one’s opinion at a meeting, persuading people inside and outside the company, and handling a customer’s complaint. Designed for those who have used Japanese in real life (work and day-to-day life), the course aims at mastering practical business Japanese skills applicable to a range of situations. The instructor will offer personalized coaching on pronunciation and intonation. We will complete two textbooks in one year (= 4 semesters)

CONTENTS:

  1. Listening to a conversation and practicing critical grammar, sentence structure, expression and their usage.
  2. Practicing conversation based on the role plays in the textbook; making up a conversation script afterwards and presenting it in class. The instructor will offer comments on the presented conversation scripts.

Textbook:

Spring (April-June) We Mean Business: Japanese for Business People ¥2,940
Summer (July-September)
Fall (October-December) Nihongo de Bijinesu Kaiwa -Chuukyuu- ¥5,250
Winter (January-March)

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Class Title Level
Advanced Business Conversation Advanced
Class Instructor(s) Days and Time Date
(Number of lessons)		 Tuition
Evening SEGAWA Wed.
19:00 - 21:00		 Jan. 18 - Mar. 21
(10 lessons)		 ¥50,000
Saturday SEGAWA Sat.
10:00 - 13:00		 Jan. 14 - Mar.24
(10 lessons)		 ¥60,000
Saturday TAN Sat.
10:00 - 13:00		 Jan. 14 - Mar.24
(10 lessons)		 ¥60,000
In this course, we learn expressions and skills to facilitate the business flow in situations that call for practical communication acumen, such as negotiation, addressing grievances, troubleshooting, interviewing, discussion and presentation. The course is designed for the purpose of mastering conversational skills requisite for the Japanese business community. It aims at a more natural and persuasive conversational style. To this end, the instructor will offer personalized coaching on pronunciation and intonation. The instructor will use a textbook authored by herself. Depending on the student’s needs, they may take the course on an ongoing basis.

CONTENTS:

  1. Learning persuasive and intelligent expressions through role plays, and becoming aware of one’s linguistic habits and problems.
  2. Listening to conversations and grasping uniquely Japanese nuances and conversational steps. Learning and practicing idiomatic phrases and expressions useful in the business context.
  3. Performing applied role plays and mastering practical negotiation skills.

Textbook:

Evening：
Hito o Ugokasu! Jissen Bijinesu Nihongokaiwa -advanced- ¥2,940
Saturday：
Hito o Ugokasu! Jissen Bijinesu Nihongokaiwa -advanced- ¥2,940 / Handout materials ¥500

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Class Title Level
Business Writing Intermediate 1〜
Class Instructor(s) Days and Time Date
(Number of lessons)		 Tuition
Evening TAN Tue.
19:00 - 21:00		 Jan. 17 - Mar. 27
(10 lessons)		 ¥50,000
This class focuses on writing skills as they pertain to e-mail, business letters, etc. The students will learn how to write communicative Japanese using expressions appropriate for different recipients and circumstances. They will have actual writing exercises.

CONTENTS:

  1. Checking one’s mastery of keigo basic to business writing, through a Q&A exercise format.
  2. Learning the basic forms and fixed phrases in e-mail and business writing.
  3. Reading sample e-mails and business letters frequently used in business situations, e.g., requesting, notifying and thanking, and appreciating the salient points of writing.
  4. Actual writing exercises (principally as homework).
  5. Studying the instructor’s feedback and understanding where improvements may be made.

Textbook: Handout materials ¥1,000

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Class Title Level
News in Japanese - Class TV & Dailies - Intermediate 1〜
Class Instructor(s) Days and Time Date
(Number of lessons)		 Tuition
Afternoon Tue. KUGA
Fri. TAN		 Tue., Fri.
13:30 - 15:00		 Jan. 24 - Mar. 23
(17 lessons)		 ¥51,000
(¥25,500)
Evening KUGA Thu.
19:00 - 21:00		 Jan. 19 - Mar. 22
(10 lessons)		 ¥50,000
Saturday KUGA Sat.
14:00-16:00		 Jan. 14 - Mar.24
(10 lessons)		 ¥50,000

*The number in the parentheses in the tuition column (¥25,500) represents the tuition for a student already enrolled in the Regular Program.

In this course we will watch contemporary TV news and read daily articles, working on maximum comprehension. The news and stories will reflect the students' interests.

CONTENTS:

  1. Selecting a topic each time and learning practical vocabulary and expressions related to it.
  2. Watching TV news and checking comprehension using a specially designed task sheet.
  3. Reading articles related to the news and grasping the contents
  4. Talking about the contents of timely news and articles and stating one’s opinion about them.
  5. Reviewing the news articles and vocabulary list for the next class session.

Textbook: Handout materials ¥1,000

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Class Title Level
Japanese Language Proficiency Test (N1, N2) N1: Intermediate 2〜
N2: Intermediate 1〜
Class Instructor(s) Days and Time Date
(Number of lessons)		 Tuition
N1 [The Power Buildup Course]
(Saturday)		 YAMADA Sat.
9:30-12:30		 Jan. 14 - Mar.24
(10 lessons)		 ¥60,000
N2 [The Power Buildup Course]
(Afternoon)		 Mon. OKATAKE
Thu. HOSHINO		 Mon., Thu.
13:30 - 15:30		 Jan. 23 - Mar. 22
(18 lessons)		 ¥72,000
(¥36,000)
N2 [The Power Buildup Course]
(Saturday)		 MASAKI
HASEGAWA		 Sat.
9:00 - 12:00		 Jan. 14 - Mar.24
(10 lessons)		 ¥60,000

* The number in the parentheses in the tuition column (N1: ¥24,000, N2: ¥30,000) represents the tuition for a student already enrolled in the Regular Program.

This class prepares the students for the semi-annual Japanese Language Proficiency Test, aligning the schedule with the test dates, with The Power Buildup Course and The Last Spurt Course each designed to prepare the students appropriately in a three-month setup. These courses offer effective studies on the strength of close monitoring and analysis of past tests, preparing the students through exercises and expository comments.

Course Schedule

The Power Buildup Course The Last Spurt Course
For the first test (July) Winter Semester
(January-March) 		Spring Semester
(April-June)
For the second test (December) Summer Semester
(July-September) 		Fall Semester
(October-December)

CONTENTS:

【The Power Buildup Course】

In this course, the student learns the test trends and builds up basic skills in each test subject in preparation for the test six months ahead.

Vocabulary:
Learning with a stress on basic knowledge of the reading and orthography of kanji, word formation and usage.
Grammar:
Learning the basics of grammar so as to ace questions in sentence composition, sentential grammar, etc.
Reading:
Exercising how to find the answers through repeated readings of relatively short sentences.
Listening:
Exercising how to attain basic listening comprehension in accordance with the testing format.

【The Last Spurt Course】

In this course, the student develops practical, test-specific skills in the process of solving mock test questions and getting used to the testing format.

Vocabulary:
Boosting one’s vocabulary, linking it to improvement in reading and listening scores.
Grammar:
Leveraging the mastered basics of grammar to tackle exercises in solving questions.
Reading:
Acquiring the knack for answering heavily weighted reading questions within the time limit.
Listening:
Developing test-specific skills by challenging various mock tests.
Mock test:
Having a test-specific exercise by taking a mock test immediately before the real test.

Methodology:

Vocabulary and Grammar:
Explaining and explicating the grammatical points and vocabulary assigned as homework.(Sometimes the exercise sections are assigned as homework.)
Reading:
Handing out reading materials and getting the students to answer the questions within a time limit, so as to teach them how to choose correct answers as well as how to effectively allocate time. (Sometimes reading materials are assigned as homework for the students to work on within a certain time limit, so as to go over the questions in the following class session and to offer explanatory comments.)
Listening:
Having the students answer listening questions, while at the same time explaining question formats and features.

*Studying at home will be an integral part of the course, as the instructor checks the students’ answers and provides expository comments in class.

Textbook:

N1(Afternoon):
Nihongo Soumatome N1 Goi ¥1,260 / Nihongo Soumatome N1 Bunpou ¥1,260 / Handout materials ¥500
N1(Saturday):
Nihongo Soumatome N1 Goi ¥1,260 / Nihongo Soumatome N1 Bunpou ¥1,260 / Handout materials ¥500
N2(Afternoon):
Nihongo Soumatome N2 Goi ¥1,260 / Nihongo Soumatome N2 Bunpou ¥1,260 / Handout materials ¥500
N2(Saturday):
U-CAN JLPT N2 Yosoo Mondaishuu ¥1,575 / Nihongo Soumatome N2 Bunpou ¥1,260 / Handout materials ¥500

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■ Application Information

1. Accepting Applications for Winter 2012

Tuition fee will be adjusted according to the period of enrollment.

Note: Trial lesson is also available.

2. Application Procedures, Tuition Payment and Course Materials Purchase

  1. In applying, please first make an appointment and visit us for consultation. (We would like to know your Japanese study history, current proficiency level, JLPT standing, study objective, etc.)
  2. We will determine your class based on the consultation.
  3. Fill out the application form, affix your recent picture (3cm×3cm) and submit it to the JLI. You can make the tuition payment either by bank transfer or in person at the front counter. (We do not accept credit cards.)

    Application Form Downlord

    [Bank Information] Account Number: Ordinary Savings Account No. 2618244
    Name of Bank: SUMITOMO MITSUI BANKING CORPORATION, Kojimachi Branch
    Recipient: International Education Center (Kokusai Kyouiku Shinkoukai)
    First enter 'JLI' and then your name in the remitter's box. You will be responsible for the transfer fee, if any.
  4. If your assigned class uses a textbook, you may purchase it at the JLI counter from January 12 (January 20 for Afternoon "JLPT Prep." and Afternoon "News in Japanese") through the start date. If your class uses printed handouts, you will be charged for the sum of your tuition and the materials when you make the tuition payment.
  5. You may enroll past the deadline or even in midstream if there is seating available. In the latter case, your tuition will be adjusted downward, in proportion to the number of remaining sessions.

*Please note that for a given class to run ('fly'), it will need a minimum of 2 or 3 enrollees. Therefore, an offered class may not necessarily open ('no-fly'). We will reimburse you in full in such a case.

3. Classroom Assigument

We will post the classrooms for the classes in the first floor lobby on the start date.

4. Changing Classes

As a matter of principle, switching programs, courses or classes is only permitted once per semester and on condition that the JLI deems the student’s Japanese proficiency on a par with the requested class’s level and that there is extra seating available in it. Those wishing to switch classes shall apply either by phone, e-mail or in person at the counter. If and when the class change is approved, the student is to submit required forms.

Settling the Tuition Balance upon Class Change

  1. In case of overpayment: When the tuition balance for the remainder of the present class exceeds that for the remainder of the requested class, we will refund you that amount.
  2. In case of underpayment: When the tuition balance for the remainder of the present class falls short of that for the remainder of the requested class, you make up the balance.

5. Dropping a Class

  1. When such request is made by 17:00 on the day preceding the start date (not counting the weekends, national holidays or the School holidays): Upon receiving your request in writing, we will refund you the entire tuition.
  2. When such request is made after 17:00 on the day preceding the start date: Upon receiving your written request on the JLI official form, we will refund you the balance for the remainder of the semester, deducting the tuition for the class sessions already taken (total tuition divided by the total number of sessions, multiplied by the number of sessions taken) from the total tuition paid. For refund purposes, the JLI will treat all requests made by 17:00 on any given day as submitted that day; any request made after 17:00 will be regarded as submitted the following day.

6. Refund for Tuition and Materials

  1. Refund for Tuition
    As a rule, we refund the applicant/student in person at the JLI counter. Please make sure to bring an ID (e.g., the alien registration certificate, passport or valid driver’s license).
  2. Refund for Materials
    We only buy back undamaged and unused materials. The JLI respectfully reserves the right to make a determination on the matter.

*Even if you have not attended any class sessions between the start date and the day of your class change application or class drop request, we will regard you as having taken those sessions, in so far as they did take place.

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