Greetings from the Headmaster
Aoyama School of Japanese was founded in 1976 in Aoyama, Shibuya. Since its establishment, the school has had more than 2000 graduates, many of whom are actively using the Japanese language in various fields.
Aoyama School is a small school, so everyone could get along very well. About 50 years has passed since its establishment, even children of graduates are enrolled here. Many graduates from different countries also come around and visit us yearly.
For those of you who will be coming to Japan, you may feel lonely or have problems living far away from your home country. During these times, we would like to support you as family and friends. So please feel free to talk to us about anything. Let’s do our best together to achieve our goals in Japan.
Ikutaro Nakanishi
Headmaster
Aoyama School of Japanese
Fundamental School Mission
- ・Aim at teaching Japanese to foreigners.
- ・Provide a place where fellow students can have interactions through learning the Japanese language.
- ・Based on the spirit of HOSPITALITY, we provide students with the decent environment to assist their practical use of Japanese language.
- ・Apart from learning the language, students will also be introduced to various aspects ranging from the Japanese history, culture and mind.
- ・Crossing over the frames of politics, religions, races and languages, we aim at building the foundation of trust.
Course Description
Elementary class
Teaching material (textbook developed by Aoyama School) JAPANESE LANGUAGE Ⅰ・Ⅱ KANJI PRACTICEⅠ・Ⅱ, etc.
The aim for the elementary course is to acquire the four language skills; speaking, listening, writing, and reading. Students sill study grammar, letter reading & writing, communication skills, reading & listening comprehension composition. Students will learn the language using basic sentences and vocabulary with the text book, JAPANESE LANGUAGE Ⅰ, and also learn complex, compound, honorific sentence makings with JAPANESE LANGUAGE Ⅱ.
Intermediate class
Teaching material (textbook developed by Aoyama School) JAPANESE LANGUAGE Ⅲ・Ⅳ KANJI PRACTICE Ⅲ・Ⅳ, READING Ⅰ, LISTENING MATERIALS.
The number of hours spent during the lesson on reading and listening comprehension will be extended. Students will also be studying a higher level of grammar. By attending the lessons, student’s level of Kanji and vocabulary are expected to improve. They will be able to rea up to certain level and also will be able to understand more complicated communication in practice. Guidance for essay writings will be held every week as well.
Advanced Class
Teaching material (textbook developed by Aoyama School) JAPANESE LANGUAGE Ⅳ(latter part) KANJI PRACTICE Ⅳ・Ⅴ, READING Ⅱ(news & magazine articles, novels),LISTENING MATERIALS, DVD.
Student’s language skill will improve to a much higher level with trainings of reading newspaper novel wiring reports, watching news dramas, communicating on some themes, and debating. Students who wish to enter a higher school will aim for acquiring higher Japanese language skill. Students who do not consider entering a higher school shall aim fog reaching to a point where they acquire high level of Japanese language fluency.
Long-term Course
Students will be placed in classes respectively according to the results of their placement test which they are to sit right after the entrance ceremony. Those
who have not studied Japanese before will concentrate on studying basic Japanese language for the first several months. Supplementary lessons are held according to student’s level. There is also a preparatory course for EJU (Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students) and JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test). We also provide individual support those who want to enter a higher school by giving guidance in selecting the most suitable school and assisting for the entrance exam preparation.
It’s recommended that the students have at least mastered Hiragana and Katana prior to coming to Japan.
Course
- •April course ( 1 year)
- •April course ( 2 year)
- •July course ( 1 year and 9 month)
- •October course (1 year and 6 month)
Qualification of Applicants
Those who have completed 12 years of school education Those who are recognized by ASJ as being equivalent to the above qualification
Application period / The number to be admitted
Please contact us for detail.
Fees
| Courses | April course (1 year) |
April course (2 year) |
|---|---|---|
| Processing fee |
20,000 |
20,000 |
| Entrance fee |
30,000 |
30,000 |
| Textbooks fee |
22,000 |
44,000 |
| Tuition |
715,000 |
1,430,000 |
| Maintenance fee |
25,000 |
50,000 |
| Insurance |
20,000 |
40,000 |
| Total | 832,000 |
1,614,000 |
| Courses | July course (1 year and 9 month) |
October course (1 year and 6 month) |
|---|---|---|
| Processing fee |
20,000 |
20,000 |
| Entrance fee |
30,000 |
30,000 |
| Textbooks fee |
38,500 |
33,000 |
| Tuition |
1,251,250 |
1,072,500 |
| Maintenance fee |
43,750 |
37,500 |
| Insurance |
35,000 |
30,000 |
| Total | 1,418,500 |
1,223,000 |
Time Table
Classes will be held only in the morning on weekdays. Please note that holidays are closed.
| Long-term Course Time Table | |
| Class | Time |
| 1 | 9:00 – 9:50 |
| 2 | 9:55 – 10:45 |
| 3 | 10:55 – 11:45 |
| 4 | 11:50 – 12:40 |
1 lesson 50 minutes ／ 1 week 20 hours
Monday to Friday except holidays
Short-term Course
Short-term Course (study with long-term course students) Visa status: Temporary visitor or others Minimum duration: 4 weeks Please contact for starting date.
Please contact us for detail.
Fees
| Courses | 4week | 6week |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition |
83,000 |
109,500 |
| Tax | 8,300 |
10,950 |
| Total |
91,300 |
120,450 |
| Courses | 8week | 10week |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition |
136,000 |
162,500 |
| Tax |
13,600 |
16,250 |
| Total | 149,600 |
178,750 |
Time Table
Classes will be held only in the morning on weekdays. Please note that holidays are closed.
| Short-term Course Time Table | |
| Class | Time |
| 1 | 9:00 – 9:50 |
| 2 | 9:55 – 10:45 |
| 3 | 10:55 – 11:45 |
| 4 | 11:50 – 12:40 |
1 lesson 50 minutes ／ 1 week 20 hours
Monday to Friday except holidays
Unit Course
Unit Course（Japanese Language School experience course）
Minimum duration
Japanese level
Fees
You can be placed in the class depend on the result of placement test or JLPT score.
Please contact us for detail.
Time Table
Classes will be held only in the morning on weekdays. Please note that holidays are closed.
| Unit Course Time Table | |
| Class | Time |
| 1 | 9:00 – 9:50 |
| 2 | 9:55 – 10:45 |
| 3 | 10:55 – 11:45 |
| 4 | 11:50 – 12:40 |
1 lesson 50 minutes ／ 1 week 20 hours
Monday to Friday except holidays
Private Lesson
ARE YOU TOO BUSY TO LEARN JAPANESE? IF SO WE WILL COME TO YOU.
1. PURPOSE
Most of our students are businessmen and their wives, who stay in Japan only 2 or 3 years. For people like this we suggest studying conversational Japanese first and then learning how to read and write.
2. FLEXIBLE SCHEDULING
We give private lessons at whatever place is convenient to you. One lesson lasts 60minutes. You can schedule lessons from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. We suggest that you take at least twice a week if you are a beginner.
3. TEXTBOOK
Textbooks are especially designed by AOYAMA SCHOOL. We have both romanized and hiragana textbooks. In Book 1, you will learn basic Japanese sentence patterns. We have carefully selected those essential words and patterns with which you can express yourself in everyday conversation. If you are an intermediate student, we teach you colloquial Japanese, not “Gaijin Japanese”. This means not only that you can speak colloquial Japanese, but that you can understand what Japanese are talking about. Additionally, special textbooks for economic terms and selected newspaper articles are used in providing specialized instruction.
4. INSTRUCTORS
45 experienced instructors, all university graduates, are ready to come and teach you. All instructors can speak either English or other foreign languages, so they can give you direction in your study of Japanese.
5. TRIAL LESSON
Before you decide to start taking lessons, why not give us a call and arrange a demonstration lesson. We will come by whenever you want and show you how we teach and discuss your schedule and specific needs.
Please contact us for detail.
Fees
9：00～19：00 ￥4,800 ～￥5,700 (one lesson is 60 minutes)
Support
You want to go to a hospital? You lost your wallet? Want to know which train to take? …We could support even your smallest favors. Don’t hesitate to consult your teachers if you have problems or questions.
Student support
Every semester, we have individual check-ins with students. We mainly talk about how your studies are going, but we also listen to your concerns and give advice on how you can focus more on your studies.
Paths after graduation
There are various paths graduates can take – moving to higher education or seeking employment in Japan, or returning to their home countries and make use of their Japanese language skills. At Aoyama School, we prioritize the students’ aspirations and provide catered support.
Lifestyle support
If you are enrolled in the long term course and need to process the following, our school staff will accompany and assist you.
Residence registration・National Health Insurance enrollment
A residence card is required.
These procedures must be completed within 14 days of moving into the long term place of stay in Japan.
Opening a bank account
Our school staff will accompany you and assist in opening your Japanese bank account.
Housing Support
Aoyama school will introduce housing options. Please contact us for more details.
Student dormitory:There is a dormitory father and mother. Breakfast and dinner are included.
Share house:You will be living with people from different countries. Kitchen, bath, and toilet are shared.
Apartment:Furnished apartments are available.
Others
Students enrolled in long term course are covered by the Disaster and Accident Insurance for Japanese Students.
Please inquire us for more details.
For those enrolled in the short term, summer, and unit courses, please arrange personal insurances in your home countries.
