When the school started in 2003, they only offer short-term courses. A year after they added long-term courses in their curriculum.
Back then, they only teach students from Taiwan and South Korea, but now they accept a student from 15 different countries with a total admission capacity of 360. Moreover, YU Language Academy aims to support international students fulfilling their dreams and future in Japan.
SCHOOL FEATURES
Providing career guidance both on educational advancement and employment
Providing 2 types of scholarship system: School Scholarship System and Scholarship Support System
Accommodating school staffs
Located conveniently in Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Provides safe school owned-dormitories
Free use of computers and internet access
Provides preparatory lessons for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) and Examination for Japanese University Admission (EJU)
COURSES
SHORT-TERM COURSE
Course Length
1 month (enrollment: April, July, October, and January)
3 months (enrollment: April, July, and January)
Required Visa
Temporary Visitor visa, Working Holiday visa, etc.
Total Course Fee
1 month: 85,000 JPY
3 months: 165,000 JPY
LONG-TERM COURSE
Course Length
1-year Preparatory Course (April intake)
2 years Preparatory Course (April intake)
1 year and 9 months Preparatory Course (July intake)
1 year and 6 months Preparatory Course (October intake)
1 year and 3 months Preparatory Course (January intake)
Required Visa
Student visa
Total Course Fee
1-year Preparatory Course: 781,000 JPY
1 year and 3 months Preparatory Course: 963,750 JPY
1 year and 6 months Preparatory Course: 1,146,500 JPY
1 year and 9 months Preparatory: 1,333,000 JPY
2 years Preparatory Course: 1,512,000 JPY
Prices in JPY
*Application fee: 30,000 JPY(Except for short-term course)
CURRICULUM
Beginner
Subject
Grammar, Listening, Speaking
Average hours of study
0～220 hours
Main Goals
To know basic grammar structure To know how to write; To be able to pronounce correctly To be able to carry simple conversations
Materials
Bunka Beginner Ⅰ Kanji Beginner 300
Pre-Intermediate
Subject
Grammar, Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing
Average hours of study
220-400 hours
Main goals
To know basic grammar structure To make longer sentences
Materials
Bunka Beginner Ⅱ Kanji Beginner 700/15 minutes a day Kanji Practice Beginners Level II
Intermediate
Subject
Kanji, Vocabulary, Text`s summary, Long text`s analysis
Average hours of study
400～600 hours
Main goals
To master basic level cases To make longer sentences To increase vocabulary and ways of expression To express oneself opinion To strengthen listening comprehension To make longer conversations
Materials
Chuukyuu he ikou (The way to intermediate) Itsuka dokoka de (Stories in Japanese) Manabou Nihongo First intermediate Kanji Intermediate 700
Upper-intermediate
Subject
Write out one’s point of view logically, Speaking
Average hours of study
600-800 hours
Main goals
Prepare for JLPT N1 level To gain the necessary information from newspapers, TV and other media
Materials
Manabou Nihongo Intermediate 15 minutes a day Kanji Practice Intermediate Level II
Advanced
Subject
Write oneself point of view logically, Speaking Understand different cultures
Average hours of study
800-1600 hours
Main goals
To be able to debate To be able to read specialized literature To cultivate critical thinking
Materials
Manabou Nihongo Upper-Intermediate Manabou Nihongo Advanced Kanzen Master Kanji N2
Yu Language Academy is one of the Japanese schools in Japan that guides students on their career path after learning Japanese. Whether you want to apply to academic courses or vocational courses this language school is a perfect choice.
Apart from teaching Japanese, the school is willing to listen and give advice to students who are dealing with difficulties while living in Japan.
If you prefer to enroll Yu Language Academy, then you must do the initial step by contacting us at Learn Japanese. Please click the picture ‘Ask Us’ below, it will direct you to our contact page.
