Intensive Japanese Language and Culture Course

Intensive Japanese Language and Culture Course (2 to 3 weeks)
JLPT Last-Minute Preparation Lesson (3 months)





This course is offered for two to three weeks in summer and winter to deepen participants' understanding of Japanese language, culture and society.
In addition to learning Japanese, participants can feel more familiar with Japan through field trips, experiencing Japanese culture, and interacting with Kansai University students.
*IJLC is different than the preparatory course(Bekka).

Intensive Japanese Language and Culture Course (2 to 3 weeks)

Class Levels: 3 levels

Primary Class
This class is equivalent to *JLPT N5 level.
*JLPT: Japanese Language Proficiency Test
*Before starting IJLC, reading, writing and typing of Hiragana, Katakana and basic Japanese such as greetings need to be acquired.
※This class is for students who can read and write hiragana and katakana as well as type, and understand basic Japanese.

Primary-Intermediate Class
This class is equivalent to JLPT N4 - N3 level.
※This class is for students who can understand and mostly use elementary level Japanese.

Intermediate-Advanced Class
This class is equivalent to JLPT N2 and higher.
※This class is for students who have advanced to the intermediate level and can communicate in basic Japanese.

★Number of Participants per Class
Maximum 15 students per class
(Class will be cancelled the minimum number of participants is less than 10)

★Class may vary depending on the course.
Please refer to the course guide for more details.

Comments from Participating Students

  • (U.S.A)
  • (Italy)
  • (Korea)
  • (Kenya)
  • (Taiwan)
  • (China)
Dates
Summer 1 :
Monday, June 1, 2023 - Saturday, June 24, 2023
Summer 2 :
Monday, July 3, 2023 - Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Winter 1 :
Scheduled for 3 weeks starting mid-January 2024
Winter 2 :
Scheduled for 2 weeks starting mid-February 2024
Fees
Face-to-face Course: Approximately JPY 160,000 to JPY 310,000 (including accommodation fees and overseas travelers' personal accident insurance)
    ※The fees vary depending on the period of time and the type of accommodation.
Campus
Kansai University Minami-senri International Plaza 
Access
Eligible Participants
Students who have foreign nationality and are enrolled in a college or university, or those who have graduated from college or university within one year of starting the course.
Application Period
Summer:
Monday, December 19, 2022 - Friday, March 17, 2023
Application Procedure
Please read the course guide carefully. Online registration form can be accessed from the link as follows. Please send the necessary application documents by email to Center for International Education, Kansai University (ijlc@ml.kandai.jp ) by the due date.
Course guide(For reference)
日本語English
Application Documents
(1) Apply via Online Registration Form Summer 2023  ※PC recommended
(2) Face Photograph (Color photo taken within 3 months)
(3) Certification Document issued by the university or other institution where the applicant is enrolled or graduated.
(copy of student’s ID, Certificate of Enrollment or Certificate of Graduation, etc.)

(4) Scanned copy of passport ID page with your photo

JLPT Last-Minute Preparation Lesson (3 months)

In addition to the Intensive Japanese Language and Culture Course Summer and Winter, which have been offered for two to three weeks, IJLC offers the "JLPT Last-Minute Preparation Lesson" online for Japanese language learners who aim to pass the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N1 or N2.
The enrolled students and graduates of high school or university, as well as working professionals with limited time are also welcome to attend.

Class Levels

・N1 Preparation Class (For those with a level equivalent to JLPT N2)
・N2 Preparation Class (For those with a level equivalent to JLPT N3)

Schedule(For reference)
Thursday, September 1, 2022 - Tuesday, November 29, 2022  Every Tuesday and Thursday
※Orientation only on Thursday, September 1. Classes will begin on Tuesday, September 6.
※Classes are cancelled on Thursday, November 3, as it is a national holiday in Japan.
Fee(For reference)
JPY57,000
Eligible Participants
Those who have enrolled in or completed an educational curriculum equivalent to Japanese high school
Qualification for Application
JLPT N3 level or higher
Application Period
Monday, April 25, 2022 - Friday, July 22, 2022
Application Procedure
Application by submitting the data of application documents after registering in the Online Registration Form
Course Guide
Course Guide can be downloaded here.
Application Documents
a. Online Registration Form    
b. Documents issued by a public institution that confirm the applicant's name, nationality and date of birth
(e.g., a copy of passport)

c. Copies of documents that can prove the applicant's enrollment or final academic education
(Certificate of Enrollment, Certificate of Graduation or diploma, etc.)

d. Face Photograph (Color photo taken within 3 months)
E-mail address to submit b, c and d of the application documents: ijlc@ml.kandai.jp
Zoom Connection Test
We will test the Zoom connection and confirm the identity of each participant on Tuesday, August 2 or
Thursday, August 4 at 6:00 p.m. The test has been completed.
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