Language studies abroad : Adults : Japanese : Japan : Tokyo : GEOS – Kudan Institute of Japanese Language & Culture

Language school Tokyo, GEOS – Kudan Institute of Japanese Language & Culture

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School

Our partner school is ideally situated at the heart of Tokyo, easily accessible with public transport from anywhere in the capital. This location allows you to explore the city with ease – from the school it takes only fifteen minutes to get to Shibuya or to the business and nightlife districts of Shinjuku or Ikebukuro. The language centre contains 11 modern and well-equipped classrooms and welcomes students of more than 35 different nationalities.

Information

Courses

Hiragana/Katakana course (special beginners)
Lessons: 20 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 4 weeks
Level: Beginner to Beginner
Students/class: max. 20 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:10-12:40

This course is for complete beginner and offers hiragana / katakana writing , reading lessons and basic grammar. Can be combined with the other courses, suitable as introduction course.

Conversation course
Lessons: 20 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 2 - 48 weeks
Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Students/class: max. 20 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:10-12:40 or 13:30-17:00 (in summer)

Conversation course focuses on basic grammar, vocabulary, and Japanese culture & customs in order to improve your fluency. This course will enable you to speak with confidence. You can combine blocks and parts of blocks to suit your desired length of study.

Intensive course
Lessons: 20 of 50 minutes
(16 general + 4 Kanji)
Course duration: 2 - 40 weeks
Level: Elementary to Advanced
Students/class: max. 20 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 13:30-17:00 (possibly morning in summer)

The purpose of this course is focused on improving 4 language skills, reading, writing, speaking and listening, thus improving all aspects of Japanese so that you will be able to adjust yourself to the Japanese society without any trouble. You can combine blocks and parts of blocks to suit your desired length of study.

Accommodation

Host family
The school has carefully selected a network of host families ready to welcome international students. Students sleep in a single room with half board during the week and full board at the weekend provided. Japanese culture place great importance on hospitality. When a family receives someone, they do it well and are concerned for their guest. Therefore, do not be surprised if you are asked to return home at a specific time each evening. The families mainly live in the residential districts of Kanagawa, Chiba, and Saitama, around one hour's journey away from the school, which is a good average considering the size of the Japanesse capital. Please note: you will need to allow for around 18'000 yen per month for public transport costs between your accommodation and the school.

Guesthouse/Shared apartment
If you wish to be more independent, and for a minimum stay of one month, it is also possible to stay in a guesthouse or shared apartment in Tokyo. Prices and additional information on request.

Leisure

After classes, go out and discover Tokyo, the largest agglomeration in the world, and allow yourself to be taken over by the magic of this city where everything is possible. You will always find, without any doubt, something to occupy your free time. Wander around Tokyo, from the Meiji Jingu shrine to the Ningyocho ('doll town') district, passing by the "Electric Town" of Akihabara or the elegance of the Imperial Palace...Whether you're a fan of Japanese culture, or thirsty for shopping and the latest gadgets, the city will be able to satisfy all your desires. Tokyo is one of the most lively entertainment places on the planet. The school GEOS Kudan is very well-located and allows students to easily get across the various districts of the city. In around fifteen minutes, you will be in the fashionable districts of Shibuya or Shinjuku or indeed in the district of Ikebukuro. Don't hesitate to head off on an excursion in the region. The surroundings of Tokyo offer an abundance of activities,  from rock climbing on Mount Fuji, water sports and hiking in summer to ice-skating, skiing and snowboarding in winter. And if you really want to learn the Japanese way of life, don't forget the tea ceremony, flower arrangement, calligraphy or indeed to go to see a sumo match. If you are lucky enough to be in Tokyo at the arrival of spring, « O-Hanami » will be the very traditional occasion to have parties with your friends.

At a glance

/ in summary...

Number of inhabitants
12,000,000
School size
XL
Levels Beginner to advanced
Minimum age
16 years
Accommodation Host family / Guest House / shared apartment

Location of the language school GEOS - Kudan Institute of Japanese Language & Culture

Quality marks

/ language school GEOS - Kudan Institute of Japanese Language & Culture

Key points

  • Located at the heart of Tokyo, near to the attractions of the capital
  • School experienced in teaching international students

Nationality Mix

Dates and Prices

/ Dates and prices in JPY
(JPY 1 ≈ EUR 0.007)

For further information concerning the school dates and prices, please contact us.

Arrival: Saturday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end
Hiragana/Katakana course (special beginners) 4 w.: 01.03.2010 - 26.03.2010 / 07.06.2010 - 02.07.2010 / 06.09.2010 - 01.10.2010 / 29.11.2010 - 24.12.2010
Conversation course Beginner (new session): 12.01  / 05.04  / 05.07  / 04.10 .2010
Conversation course : 12.01  / 18.01  / 25.01  / 01.02  / 08.02  / 15.02  / 22.02  / 01.03  / 08.03  / 15.03  / 23.03  / 05.04  / 12.04  / 19.04  / 10.05  / 17.05  / 24.05  / 31.05  / 07.06  / 14.06  / 21.06  / 05.07  / 20.07  / 02.08  / 16.08  / 23.08  / 30.08  / 06.09  / 13.09  / 04.10  / 12.10  / 18.10  / 25.10  / 01.11  / 08.11  / 15.11  / 22.11  / 29.11  / 06.12  / 13.12 .2010
Intensive course Elementary (new session): 12.01  / 05.04  / 05.07  / 04.10 .2010
Intensive course : 12.01  / 18.01  / 25.01  / 01.02  / 08.02  / 15.02  / 22.02  / 01.03  / 08.03  / 05.04  / 12.04  / 19.04  / 10.05  / 17.05  / 24.05  / 31.05  / 07.06  / 05.07  / 20.07  / 02.08  / 16.08  / 23.08  / 30.08  / 04.10  / 12.10  / 18.10  / 25.10  / 01.11  / 08.11  / 15.11  / 22.11  / 29.11 .2010
Bank holidays: 01.01 / 11.01 / 11.02 / 22.03 / 29.04 / 03.05 / 04.05 / 05.05 / 19.07 / 20.09 / 23.09 / 11.10 / 03.11 / 23.11 / 23.12 .2010

Holidays - Conversation course:
29.04.10 - 05.05.10
26.09.10 - 01.10.10
Hoildays - Intensive course:
21.03.10 - 04.04.10
29.04.10 - 05.05.10
20.06.10 - 02.07.10
12.09.10 - 01.10.10

Included in price:

  • Language course
  • Host family / single room / half board
  • School enrolment fee & certificate
  • Documents & travel guide
A: Host family/single room/half board ;
Hiragana/Katakana course (special beginners) A
4 weeks 187040
Conversation course A
2 weeks 112020
3 weeks 149530
4 weeks 187040
6 weeks 262060
8 weeks 337080
10 weeks 412100
12 weeks 487120
24 weeks 937240
Extra week (24+) 37510
Intensive course A
2 weeks 112020
3 weeks 149530
4 weeks 187040
6 weeks 262060
8 weeks 337080
10 weeks 412100
12 weeks 487120
24 weeks 937240
Extra week (24+) 37510
Options/Extras
Course material (per trimester) 10000
Course start other than Monday 3000
Airport transfer (Saturday 9:00-18:00) 15000
Airport transfer (other) 30000
Other Types of Accommodation
Host family/single room/half board +21560/w.
High season
Language
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