Kanagawa

ASIA International Language Center

Why AILC?

AILC class room with students

Founded in 1993 as Japanese Institute for war-displaced people in China and serve until now, then it also became Japanese language school for international students. Therefore, the institution has undergone long years of teaching Japanese.
Situated in the best location of Yokohama, close to everything such as shopping areas, restaurants, convenient stores, bus and train station, and more.
AILC staffs can communicate in English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish and Japanese.
Most of the students coming from China, Europe, South America, and other Asian countries,
Our Native Japanese teachers have possessed a certification to teach Japanese, several of them hold a master degree, others hold a bachelor degree.
AILC use various teaching methods including extracurricular activities in helping students to practice their communication skills in Japanese.

COURSES

Short-term Course

AILC students

Designed for those individual having any types of visa, particularly Temporary Visitor Visa which is for those who intend to stay in Japan for 90 days or less for the purpose such as sightseeing, recreation, sports, visiting relatives, friends, or acquaintances and more. The enrollment comes very easy, and you can begin any Mondays of the month.

Registration	￥20,000
Tuition Fee	￥120,000 (per 3 months)
Textbook + Materials	￥1,500 (per 3 months)
Class Schedules	09:20 ~ 12:40 (morning classes) 13:20 ~ 16:40 (afternoon classes)
Class Size	10 ~ 20 students max
Japanese Language requirement	NO

Prices in JPY

*In 4 lessons a day, per lesson, last 45 minutes with a 5-15-5 minutes breaks in between.

Long-term course

AILC students

Designed for students who would like to study Japanese and enter universities in Japan. The course is also available for beginner students who have basic Japanese language skills. The duration of the course is from 1 year to 2 years.

Visa-Required Registration	￥21,600 (covers application and visa process)
Tuition Fee	Starts at ￥756,000 (1 year)
Class Schedules	09:20 ~ 12:40 (morning classes) 13:20 ~ 16:40 (afternoon classes)
Class Size	10 ~ 20 students max
Japanese Language requirement	Yes (not required for some countries)

Prices in JPY

*In 4 lessons a day, per lesson, last 45 minutes with a 5-15-5 minutes breaks in between.

Schedule of Application

Course Length	Admission	Application Available
2 years	April	The previous year from September
1 year + 9 months	July	The previous year from December
1 year + 6 months	October	The same year from March
1 year + 3 months	January	The previous year from June

Curriculum

BEGINNER 1

Level	N5
Total Time	200 hours
Main Goal	Main Text: Minna no Nihongo I (able to conduct daily’s basic conversation)
Materials	Kanji practice workbook I – Reading topics for beginners 25 – Listening comprehension task 25 / – 50 days of Everyday’s listening (Part 1)

BEGINNER 2

Level	N4
Total Time	500 hours
Main Goal	Minna no Nihongo II (students should be able to write, listen and speak in everyday situations)
Materials	Kanji practice workbook II – Reading topics for beginners 25 – Listening comprehension task 25 / – 50 days of Everyday’s listening (Part 2)

INTERMEDIATE 1

Level	N4-N3
Total Time	800 hours
Main Goal	Intermediate Japanese (ability to express yourself more freely in various situations)
Materials	– Japanese ability examination – Countermeasure of Japanese grammar – 50 days of Everyday’s Listening (Part 3)

INTERMEDIATE 2

Level	N3-N2
Total Time	1400 hours
Main Goal	Intermediate Japanese (ability to debate different themes and read paragraphs quickly)
Materials	– Learn Japanese by news – Japanese ability test – Countermeasure of Japanese grammar (Level II) – Japanese ability test – Master Japanese Kanji (Level II)

ADVANCE 1

Level	N1
Total Time	1400 hours
Main Goal	Advanced Japanese (ability to read desired information, analyze and present it in college)
Materials	– Japanese exercise collection workbook (Grammar, Vocabulary) – Japanese ability test – Countermeasure of Japanese grammar (Level III) – Learn intermediate & advanced conversation by role play / – Japanese speed reading

Learning with AILC will surely help you improve your Japanese language skills while indulging the cultural experience in Japan. The school also wants you to involve your mind and body in practicing the language through their various extracurricular activities.

If you want to enter in one of the universities and or you want to find the best jobs in Japan, enroll now and choose the long-term Japanese course at AILC.

We at Learn Japanese would be glad to help you in processing your school application and student visa application. If you have any questions regarding AILC, please click the ‘Ask Us’ picture below. It will direct you to our contact page.