Course Overview

The 1 year and 6 months advancement course begins in October and concludes with graduation in March two years later.
This curriculum is designed for students who have basic Japanese ability at the A2 level, enabling them to efficiently acquire the Japanese language skills necessary for further education within a short period of 1 year and 6 months.
Classes focus on practical conversation practice, while also improving reading and writing skills. Vocabulary and expression skills needed for specialized fields are also strengthened.
Additionally, the course offers thorough support tailored to preparation for advancement, including guidance on choosing schools, application procedures, and mock interviews.
This course aims to maximize outcomes within the limited timeframe and serves as a reliable step toward pursuing further education in Japan.

Course Duration 1 year 6 months
Start and End Period October to March, two years later
Target Students Non-kanji learners with A2 level Japanese proficiency aiming to enter vocational schools
Total Class Hours 1200 unit hours
Number of Weeks 60 weeks
Class Hours per Day 4 unit hours (1 unit hour = 45 minutes)
Class Hours per Week 20 unit hours
Capacity 40 students

Learning Goals upon Graduation

  • Be able to understand general topics from newspapers and TV, summarize the content, and logically express your own opinions.
  • Be able to gather necessary information, write it down clearly, and convey it with supporting evidence through presentations, reports, or explanations.
  • Acquire the skills necessary for vocational school, such as taking organized notes during lectures and understanding textbooks and materials.

Curriculum

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Level Goals Class Time Total Class Time
Lower Intermediate Can explain future plans and personal situations using basic Japanese expressions. Can exchange information about daily matters such as how to use shops and facilities. Can simply explain and respond to illnesses or situations likely to occur during travel. 20 periods × 10 weeks 200 periods
Intermediate I Can obtain information on topics of personal interest and useful daily life information from posters, guides, and magazine articles. Can respond to unexpected troubles. 20 periods × 10 weeks 200 periods
Intermediate II Can understand expressions and language specific to different generations. Can effectively convey own feelings and communicate considerately depending on the situation. 20 periods × 10 weeks 200 periods
Intermediate III Can understand expressions using charts and tables. Can comprehend information from TV programs and blogs. Can briefly introduce stories and highlights of movies and dramas. 20 periods × 10 weeks 200 periods
Intermediate IV Can grasp the main points of current affairs in TV news. Can add information in explanations to help others understand more easily. 20 periods × 10 weeks 200 periods
Upper Intermediate Can handle a wide range of topics including newspapers and news current affairs, and naturally interact with proficient Japanese speakers. 20 periods × 10 weeks 200 periods

Timetable Model

Lower Intermediate Level

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Time Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
9:00–9:45 Kanji Kanji Writing Expression Kanji Kanji
9:55–10:40 Integrated Integrated Integrated Integrated Integrated
10:50–11:35 Integrated Integrated Integrated Integrated Integrated
11:45–12:30 Integrated Integrated Integrated Integrated Integrated

Intermediate I Level

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Time Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
13:30–14:15 Kanji Kanji Writing Expression Kanji Kanji
14:25–15:10 Reading Reading Integrated Listening Listening
15:20–16:05 Integrated Integrated Integrated Integrated Integrated
16:15–17:00 Integrated Integrated Integrated Integrated Integrated

Intermediate II Level

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Time Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
13:30–14:15 Kanji Kanji Writing Expression Kanji Kanji
14:25–15:10 Reading Reading Integrated Listening Listening
15:20–16:05 Integrated Integrated Integrated Integrated Integrated
16:15–17:00 Integrated Integrated Integrated Integrated Integrated

Intermediate III Level

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Time Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
13:30–14:15 Kanji Kanji Writing Expression Kanji Kanji
14:25–15:10 Reading Reading Integrated Listening Listening
15:20–16:05 Integrated Integrated Integrated Integrated Integrated
16:15–17:00 Integrated Integrated Integrated Integrated Integrated

Intermediate IV Level

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Time Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
13:30–14:15 Kanji Kanji Writing Expression Kanji Kanji
14:25–15:10 Reading Reading Integrated Listening Listening
15:20–16:05 Integrated Integrated Integrated Integrated Integrated
16:15–17:00 Integrated Integrated Integrated Integrated Integrated

Upper-Intermediate Level

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Time Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
13:30–14:15 Kanji Kanji Writing Expression Kanji Kanji
14:25–15:10 Reading Reading Integrated Listening Listening
15:20–16:05 Integrated Integrated Integrated Integrated Integrated
16:15–17:00 Integrated Integrated Integrated Integrated Integrated

Yearly Schedule

Month Events Activities
April Cherry Blossom Viewing
May Disaster Drill
Advancement Guidance
June Japanese University Admission Exam
July Japanese Language Proficiency Test
August Summer Vacation
September Final Exams
October Entrance Ceremony
Orientation
November Japanese University Admission Exam Field Trip
December Japanese Language Proficiency Test
Winter Vacation
January Sports Festival
February Presentation Day
March Final Exams
Graduation Ceremony

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