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2 Years College Preparatory Course

Interculture Language Academy
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Course description

Overall goal of 1st year is to learn read and write simple Japanese. Furthermore practice Japanese properly from basic such as Japanese essay writing and so on.

On 2nd year, learning will focus on actual Japanese language usage, newspaper reading, thesis and letter writing and so on.

Moreover, to pick up Japanese conversation ability through discussion and speeches.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary and Grammar

Class schedule

Course duration
24 months
Classes per month
16 lessons per month (each lesson lasts 60 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level.

Class size

Average 12 students
Maximum 20 students

Student age

Age range 19 years old and older
Average 19 years old

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

Interculture Language Academy (ILA) locates in the heart of Kobe which developed as a cosmopolitan city having the largest trading harbor in Meiji era in Asia with a lot of foreigners living in and the many exchange groups of each country. Now, Kobe is the 5th largest city in Japan and has been selected the 5th cleanest city in the world by Forbes. Since ILA was established, students coming from 65 different countries (Asia, Europe and the USA) have been studying the Japanese language and cultures at ILA.
Whether you're preparing for the college entrance exam, looking for employment here in Japan or just study Japanese as your interest, our experienced staff will be happy to help you achieve your goals.
We are always trying to do our best in order to meet our students' needs by teaching them at their level and providing them with all the supports they need. We offer many different courses: Graduate School/ College Preparatory Course, Short-term Course, Japanese Language & Culture Course and Private.
We also hold free JLPT/EJU Preparatory selective classes ( Mathematics I & II, Physics, Chemistry and Biology, General knowledge), and also free classes of English or Japanese Conversation, Kanji and additional catch up a level. We can advise you in a helpful manner such as the interview manner, the way how to write the proposal for Graduate School, etc. The most hard-working students are awarded scholarships and awards such as the Grand Prize Excellence Award. Our top-ranking students have the opportunity to advance to some selected colleges, universities or graduate schools without entrance examination as the recommended students by ILA.

Year opened
1988
Number of classrooms
10

Facilities

  • Library
  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • TV Room
  • Elevators
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Computers
  • After-Class Seminars
  • Studying Area
  • Audio Learning
  • Sports Activities

Teacher qualifications

Native Japanese speakers
All
Teachers with Japanese teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

University partners

has partnerships with the following universities and colleges in Japan. You can gain full or conditional acceptance into one of these institutions.

Kwansei Gakuin University
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University
University of Marketing and Distribution Sciences

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Interculture Language Academy varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 19. In the summer, the average age is 19.

teaches students from all over the world, including:

Vietnam
24%
China
20%
Thailand
6%
Mongolia
4%
South Korea
4%
Russia
3%
France
2%
Indonesia
2%
Malta
2%
Myanmar
2%
Nepal
2%
Singapore
2%
Algeria
1%
Australia
1%
Bangladesh
1%
Belarus
1%
Bulgaria
1%
Canada
1%
Czech Republic
1%
Israel
1%
Malaysia
1%
Sweden
1%
Switzerland
1%
UK
1%
USA
1%
Ukraine
1%
Uzbekistan
1%
Other
12%

School holidays

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
None

School location

Kobe is an international city which has been founded since the 10th century and further developed in Meiji era. It is also a city where nature has been reserved. Interculture language academy is Japanese Language school located in Kobe. Please join our school to experience international exposures and an exciting atmosphere.

Interculture Language Academy accepts students not only from Korea, China or around the Asia region but also from Europe and America as well. We provide Japanese lessons inclusive of exposure to facts and figures about Japan which relate to Japanese history and society. All lessons such as Calligraphy, Tea ceremony, and others are meant to deepen the understanding of Japanese culture and all students enjoy and learn at the same time.

We provide lessons which cover from Beginner to Advanced which help to understand deeply about Japan, thus supporting students in further study in universities and to look for employment.

Our school has been selected as an excellent school by the Japanese Immigration Office in Kobe Branch of Osaka. Our school is the oldest and largest Japanese language school (Capacity 348 persons) in Kobe.

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Reviews

50% recommend

based on 2 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
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"I'm glad that I chose the right place to study Japanese."

Lam Dinh Bao Chau

What impressed me the most were the teachers. Every one of them was so enthusiastic, and cared so much for the students,. They helped us not only about the classes and lessons, but also for anytime we needed them. Kobe is a beautiful and convenient city that I didn't have any difficulty settling down.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
93 weeks
Date of study
4 Jun 2014 - 16 Mar 2016
Would you recommend this school?
Yes

"A rare find"

amornmahaphun sucheera

I love the way the teacher taught. I also loved the helpful staff who tried to find us a job. The weak point though of the school is that it has to create extra activities in class, e.g. conversation.

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Duration of study
29 weeks
Date of study
8 Oct 2014 - 29 Apr 2015
Would you recommend this school?
No
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Housing

Interculture Language Academy offers the following housing types:
apartment

Shared apartment - 2-person shared room - No meals

NZ$ 150
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Address: 1-23, 3 chome, Daikai-dori, Hyogo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture 652-0803, Japan
Location: In the city center of Kobe
Housing type: Shared apartment
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, air conditioning, and heating
Distance to school: 10 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
NZ$ 150
We offer some different dormitories with different costs. Miwaboshi dormitory is highly recommended for
both long term and short term students. Chateau #6, #1& #3 , Sky Heights, Forest Court and Nagata Satellite are also available for long term students. Dormy Ashiya with meals is noly for girls .
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged ¥ 4,000 when you register.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Kobe based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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