Language school Tokyo, Kudan Institute of Language & Culture

School

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School

Our partner school is located on the ground floor and sixth floor of a nice, modern building in the centre of Tokyo. Easily reachable with the metro (Kudanshita, Jimbo-cho or Suidobashi), it has 11 spacious and bright classrooms. It is a business district which is home to numerous universities, shops and restaurants. You will therefore find all conveniences within a restricted perimeter. In the company of international students of more than 35 different nationalities, you will learn Japanese in excellent conditions. WiFi is available for free throughout the school.

Courses

Hiragana/Katakana course (special beginners)
Lessons: 20 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 4 week(s)
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: 12 / 24 / 36 week(s)
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: 12 / 24 / 36 week(s)
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 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.

Information

At a glance

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 Kudan Institute of Japanese Language & Culture

Quality marks

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Testimonial

Lise Ceresiat For years my greatest dream has been to discover Japan. ESL gave me the opportunity to achieve this dream and even more! In addition to spending time listening to me and advising me, the ESL consultants answered all of my questions. Thus, I discovered that Japan is not a cold country, as many people think, but a wonderful country where smiling is a habit!

I decided to stay with a host family in order to get an insight into the culture. I can only recommend this option! The families are so welcoming and they are always ready to help you! It is also a great way to discover Japanese cooking! As my knowledge of English is pretty basic, the classes were difficult at first, I must admit. But thanks to the good-humoured teachers at the school, I am improving my Japanese skills every day!

To sum it up, it is a country into which you should not be afraid to immerse yourself!

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

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

Dates and prices in JPY (JPY 1 ≈ EUR 0.01) Not-binding exchange rate

Arrival: Saturday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

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Hiragana/Katakana course:	05.03 / 04.06 / 03.09 / 03.12
Conversation course Beginner:	10.01 / 02.04 / 02.07 / 01.10
Conversation course:	10.01 / 16.01 / 23.01 / 30.01 / 06.02 / 13.02 / 20.02 / 27.02 / 05.03 / 12.03 / 19.03 / 02.04 / 09.04 / 16.04 / 23.04 / 07.05 / 14.05 / 21.05 / 28.05 / 04.06 / 11.06 / 18.06 / 02.07 / 17.07 / 30.07 / 13.08 / 20.08 / 27.08 / 03.09 / 10.09 / 01.10 / 09.10 / 15.10 / 22.10 / 29.10 / 05.11 / 12.11 / 19.11 / 26.11 / 03.12 / 10.12
Intensive course Elementary:	10.01 / 02.04 / 02.07 / 01.10
Intensive course:	10.01 / 16.01 / 23.01 / 30.01 / 06.02 / 13.02 / 20.02 / 05.03 / 02.04 / 09.04 / 16.04 / 23.04 / 07.05 / 14.05 / 21.05 / 28.05 / 04.06 / 02.07 / 17.07 / 30.07 / 13.08 / 20.08 / 27.08 / 01.10 / 09.10 / 15.10 / 22.10 / 29.10 / 05.11 / 12.11 / 19.11 / 26.11
Bank holidays:	02.01 / 09.01 / 20.03 / 30.04 / 03.05 / 04.05 / 16.07 / 17.09 / 08.10 / 23.11 / 24.12 .2012

Holidays - Hiragana/Katakana course:
30.04.12 - 04.05.12
Holidays - Conversation course:
30.04.12 - 04.05.12
24.09.12 - 28.09.12
24.12.12 - 04.01.13
Hoildays - Intensive course:
19.03.12 - 30.03.12
30.04.12 - 04.05.12
18.06.12 - 29.06.12
10.09.12 - 28.09.12
10.12.12 - 04.01.13

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Details

Included in price

Language course
Host family / single room / half board
School enrolment fee & certificate
Travel documents

A: Host family/single room/half board ;

Hiragana/Katakana course (special beginners)	A
4 week(s)	170400

Conversation course	A
12 week(s)	443200
24 week(s)	852400
36 week(s)	1261600
Extra week from:	34100

Intensive course	A
12 week(s)	443200
24 week(s)	852400
36 week(s)	1261600
Extra week (36+)	34100

Options/Extras
Course material (per trimester)	10000
Course start other than Monday	3000
Airport transfer (on arrival) (Saturday 9:00-18:00)	15000
Airport transfer (on arrival) (other)	30000
Administrative fee for visa	35000