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Learn Japanese in Okazaki
Japanese Language School
Established in 1992, the Japanese language school in Okazaki, Japan offers a wide range of short and long term Japanese language courses to suit all language levels. The school offers both group and private tuition year round and in addition to its excellent range of language courses, offers some superb cultural excursions which can be booked in addition to a Japanese programme. Studetns can live with local hosts, but many prefer to book from the wide range of residential accommodation on offer through the Japanese language school.
Japanese language courses offered in Okazaki:
~ Japanese Academic Term Courses
~ Japanese Academic Term Plus Courses
~ Standard Japanese Course
~ Japanese for University Students Course
~ Japan Discovery Course
The Japanese language school is located on a campus, but most of the work takes place in two buildings on the language school site, in Okazaki.
Building One:
The largest building on campus is dedicated to the longer terms students (12 weeks through to 96 weeks Japanese course duration) on the Academic Term courses.
> Japanese language school building description
12 air conditioned classrooms
a library
the staff centre
a computer lab
a coffee room
an infirmery
student pigeon holes
student reception & support
Building Two:
Students on short term language courses, such as the Standard Course, University Student course or Discovery Programme will be based here. The school building also hosts private tuition courses and is home to the Online Centre offices, production base and the recording studio and the language school's radio station. The facilites are also offered to local community groups, and the distance learning theatre and classrooms in the building are also used for teacher training courses.
> Japanese language school building description
12 classrooms
two computer labs
tv room
student reception & support
the theatre
the hall
In addition to the main teaching buildings the campus also offers:
the common room / coffee shop - located in a traditional wooden-beam Japanese house that has been renovated to include a coffee shop and a common room for language students. Open from 8am to 8pm Mondays to Saturdays (offering snacks, breakfasts and lunches). This shop is Japanese language only - it also serves as a coffee shop for many local residents - so its a good chance to put your Japanese into real-world practice. At the rear of the house there is a Japanese style tatami mat room. This common room serves as a meeting place where students can organize parties, study Japanese or just hang out with friends. It is often used as a venue for cultural exchange activities, as well as being the meeting place for the Okazaki International Interchange Centre - which organizes a number of activities as well as the homestay programme
student bar - There is live music, movie nights, sake tasting, live sports on the big screen, an extensive menu and the cheapest prices in town. Since it opened, the food and beverage menu has expanded nearly every week (offering quick, well priced lunches and evening meals + pizzas and BBQ's!). The beer list is long and they have an impressive whiskey selection to sample
bike area - there is a covered shelter for bicycles on campus. Car parking is also available for students who choose/need to drive to the Institute for their classes, however the bicycle is the preferred means of transport for most. As many students study until late the bicycle stand is well lit at night for safety
smoking coutryard - outdoors and available for those who still indulge
basket ball hoop - at championship height so good for a little post grammar lesson exercise. Generally possible to get a 3 or 3 game going during lunch breaks
In the local area:
The campus is located in a quiet residential area only 6 minutes walk from the main JR Okazaki station and there is a hospital next door and a large supermarket (with a McDonalds in case you need a burger and chips some time, just 10 minutes away on foot)
local parks - one of the advantages of living and studying in Okazaki is the large number of parks and amount of greenery. Compared to large cities such as Tokyo or Osaka, life in Okazaki is not only cheaper, but more relaxed. There are a large number of opportunities for outdoor recreation and private space. Akatsuki Park is just a short 2 minute walk from the the long term course building. It's a small suburban park with enough space for a football game etc. It's also an ideal spot for eating a bentou (packed lunch) during the break for lunch with shady trees and park benches
Just 20 minutes by bike from the well known Okazaki Castle and the historic centre of the city. For students, Okazaki City is safer, cheaper and quieter than crowded cities like Tokyo or Osaka, and more suited for study and a taste of the traditional Japan. Okazaki is a low-cost city. It is very important for Japanese language students that rents are less than half that of equivalent accommodation in Tokyo and this is reflected in everything from the cost and spaciousness of the school accommodation to groceries, entertainment and of course tuition fees. One look at the Okazaki Japanese programmes will quickly dispel any notion that studying in Japan has to be expensive. There is absolutely no need to spend Tokyo or Osaka prices or to have the burden of commuting fares and time in order to study Japanese in Japan. Read more about Okazaki in the location guide.
The busiest study periods of the year are the summer months, CESA recommends that you book your Japanese course three/four months in advance, longer if you want to apply for a Student Visa (ask CESA) or prefer host based accommodation. The multilingual staff are always on hand should you have any questions once on your course. The School teachers are all native speakers of Japanese, with University degrees, who specialise in teaching Japanese as a second language, many of whom have worked abroad teaching before coming to Okazaki.
| Japanese Language Course Duration | 2-96 weeks |
| Minutes per Japanese lesson | 50 |
| Minimum age | 18 yrs |
| No. of Classrooms | 25 |
| No. of students /quietest months | 160 per month |
| No. of students /busiest months | 230 per month |
Social Activities in Okazaki
All students are encouraged to make the most of their time in Okazaki by participating in the guided excursions and activities offered by the Japanese School. These social activities enable students to get to know Okazaki, the people and the surroundings.
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