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Japanese Summer courses for teenagers in Japan

2024: Places are now very limited
We are asking students with prior knowledge to take a test, prior to course place availability being confirmed.

Beginner places:
Fukuoka: There are a couple of places on 1st July 2024
Tokyo: Fully booked. No beginner places available
Kyoto: We can offer 3 places from 1st July, 15th July & 5th August 2024 x 2 wks
Updated 8th April 2024 – places will go quickly, so please don’t delay!

 

14 to 19 yrs: Fukuoka & Kyoto
16 to 19 yrs: Tokyo

 Japanese Summer courses for teenagers in Japan combine communication based study with the opportunity to immerse themselves in Japanese society and culture and experience daily life in Japan, first-hand.

 

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Teenage Courses 2024		 Students are taught by Japanese native speaking teachers, who are trained to teach to foreign nationals. The experience is shared with other language learners from around the world, who share the same passion for Japanese!
Most teenage students come out in June to August to improve their Japanese language skills, enjoy a summer holiday in these fabulous cities; soak up the Japanese culture and share the experience with other teenage students.

 

Japanese Teenage Programme  2024

     
  Levels offered Beginner to Advanced
     
  Locations Fukuoka: 14/19 yrs
Kyoto: 14/19 yrs
Tokyo: 16/19 yrs
 
  Course duration 2 to 4 weeks 
  Number of lessons 20 Japanese lessons per week
  Activities 2 or 3 activities per week +
3 cultural activities on Saturday
  Lesson duration 50 minutes
  Maximum per class 08 students
     

 

  • No lessons on the first Monday
  • Many students present will be 18 yrs+
  • Saturday = cultural activities with a guide
  • Sunday = free day (time for some sightseeing)

 

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Most teenagers are beginners or have a low Japanese language level, and can be placed together in a group class, but this is not always possible, and in some instances, students will be placed in an adult group class, to ensure they are learning Japanese at the correct level.  There are around 10/15 teenagers present each week, June to August.

Students will live in host accommodation in Fukuoka, Tokyo or Kyoto, but also have the option of staying in a supervised residence in Fukuoka.  Accommodation is specifically chosen for ease of access to the school by public transport (but commuting by public transport will be necessary) and there is always Teenage student supervision during the activities.

Please note there are no dedicated teenage monitors with the students 24/7, so any teenager wishing to join this programme will need to be fairly independent.

Course Dates 2024

June

July

August

Fukuoka

 N/A

01, 08, 15

 N/A

Kyoto

03, 10, 17, 24

01, 08, 15, 22, 29

05, 12

Tokyo

03, 10, 17, 24

01, 08, 15, 22, 29

05, 12

Kyoto & Tokyo: 
Elementary+ level students are welcome on all start dates shown
Beginners must keep to the dates in gold

Fukuoka:
Elementary+ level students are welcome in JULY only
Beginners must start on 01 July only

Course Fees 2024

 Japanese for Teenagers: KYOTO/Hosts
 2 wks: Yen 252,000.00
 3 wks: Yen 330,000.00
 4 wks: Yen 408,000.00
 plus admin fee: Yen 10,000.00

 

 Japanese for Teenagers: TOKYO/Hosts
 2 wks: Yen 272,000.00
 3 wks: Yen 355,000.00
 4 wks: Yen 438,000.00
 plus admin fee: Yen 10,000.00 

 

 Japanese for Teenagers: FUKUOKA/Residence
 2 wks: Yen 178,400.00
 3 wks: Yen 243,600.00
 4 wks: Yen 308,800.00
 plus admin fee: Yen 10,000.00

 

 Japanese for Teenagers: FUKUOKA/Hosts
 2 wks: Yen 194,000.00
 3 wks:   —
 4 wks:   —
 plus admin fee: Yen 10,000.00

 

Prices apply to June – August 2024

Course fees include: 20 Japanese classes plus activities, each week plus Saturday activities with a guide, 2 way airport transfer and accommodation with half-board

Japanese Course Tuition

The Japanese language course is purely communication orientated, ideal for those who wish to study key grammar and conversation skills of the language, but don’t require in-depth study.   Classes are made up of 2 lessons of grammar and 2 lessons of conversation per day, with the focus on real-life skills.  Learn common sentence patterns and vocabulary with your teacher and use them in practical situations both in and out of the classroom.

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We anticipate 4 to 8 students per class, occasionally rising to 9 students in some classes in July/August.
If a student is the only person at his/her Japanese ability level, the Japanese school will provide reduced private classes for them.

The Japanese Group Course uses interesting and modern materials and activities to focus on improving your Japanese speaking ability in a way that gives you the flexibility to adapt to new situations, until the day you won’t even need a teacher anymore!

Levels offered: Beginner level 1, Beginner level 2, Pre-intermediate level, Intermediate level, Advanced level

AM PM
4-skills application class, two 50-minute classes Japanese grammar, two 50-minute classes
Weekly Total 20 class hours

Services offered to teenage students:

Airport pickup
A representative from the school or accommodation will be waiting at the airport to pick the student up from their flight and take them to their accommodation.

Latest landing times for flights accepted:
Fukuoka: 20.00 hrs,  Tokyo: 19.00 hrs,  Kyoto: 18.00 hrs   

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Unaccompanied Minor Services (by airlines)
Many airlines offer an Unaccompanied Minor service, a paid service where a staff member will take the student between flights if they have transfers, and make sure the student is handed over to the school representative at the airport. Generally this service is only required for students under 15 yrs of age. Please check with your airline for more details!

A welcoming atmosphere in the school
The reception and support staff, the teachers and all the other students get to know each other very quickly in these small school environments, so teenagers are well supervised during their time in school and will always have someone to turn to if they have a query, feel homesick or have any other concerns.

Accommodation
Arrival: Sunday
Departure: Sunday
Host accommodation in Kyoto, Tokyo and Fukuoka: Students are placed with Japanese hosts, and will be provided with breakfast and the evening meal by the hosts
Residence accommodation in Fukuoka: The school will only allow students under 18 yrs to stay in one of the designated residencies which offers staff supervision and support. Breakfast and evening meals included (but not on Sundays or public holidays, when students will have to arrange their own meals).

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Counselling
A school counsellor is available Monday through Friday. The school provide optional sessions, to ensure that the student is adjusting to life in Japan, classes, and life with their host family.

Emergency contact numbers
The school staff offer a 24-hour emergency contact number that can be used by the student him/herself or parents calling from overseas, in the event of an emergency.

SIM card rentals
The school can recommend rental providers that allow teenagers to buy suitable SIMs.

Accommodation 2024

The school welcome teenage students, with or without parental/guardian supervision, providing services to ensure that they feel safe and secure during their stay.

FUKUOKA 

Supervised residence, single rm
Breakfast & evening meals (Monday/Saturday)

 

FUKUOKA, TOKYO & KYOTO

Hosts, single rm
Breakfast and evening meal

 

Students will be asked to complete a short survey, prior to host accommodation arrangement.
It is important that we know of any specific requirements well in advance.
NB: Residence based students will not be provided with meals on Sundays or national holidays

Residence accommodation

  • Offered to 14 yrs + age group
  • Single room in a supervised residence (either language or uni students as a rule), half-board
  • Allow 40/45 minutes commute each morning

The residency option gives you a chance to live with other students (including Japanese students), around 40 to 45 minutes travel time to the Japanese School.  Good sociable community feel – easy to make friends.

Age: 14-19 yrs
Size: Around 12 m²
Internet: Wifi (sometimes LAN)
Meals included: Breakfast/dinner  Mon-Sat
Bedding: Included
Toiletries: Toiletries/towels not included
Sharing possible? No
Smoking allowed? No
Min length of stay 2 weeks
Distance to school 40-45 min (by bus/train)
Transportation fees Around Yen 500 per day
Curfew Curfew will be 11pm

 

Host accommodation

  • Offered to 14 yrs + age group
  • Single room with Japanese hosts, with half-board
  • Allow 30/45 minutes commute each morning in Fukuoka, longer in other cities

The school will ask you to provide information about yourself and will use this information to allocate hosts for you.

Age: 14 yrs +  Fukuoka & Kyoto
16 yrs +  Tokyo
Facilities: Shared bathroom, common areas
Internet: Not guaranteed. Please request
Meals included: Breakfast/dinner  Mon-Sun
Bedding: Included
Toiletries: Toiletries/towels not included
Sharing possible? Yes, if travelling with a friend
Smoking allowed? Only if requested
Min length of stay 2 weeks
Distance to school 30-45 min (by bus/train)  Longer in Kyoto and up to 90 min in Tokyo
Transportation fees Around Yen 600 per day
Curfew Set by the hosts on an individual basis, generally between 9pm and 10pm.