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ToKyo ymcA NIHoNGo GAKUIN Ten minutes from Tokyo
stat ion in Koto-k u is a
vibrant area filled with
Japanese gardens; frequently
brought to life by
traditional festivals. What
better place than an Edoperiod
neighborhood in
which to get to the roots of
the Japanese language?
Tokyo YMCA Nihongo
Gakuin sits in the heart of this old-new district, and offers a range of courses
for the aspiring Japanese speaker. One option for getting the foundations
in quickly is the Daytime Intensive Course—with classes twice a week over
three months—for just ¥44,000. The Regular Course is four hours per day, five
days a week, also for three months, and costs ¥150,000. Full-time workers
should check out the Saturday Intensive Course, where you get five Saturdays’
worth for ¥15,000 (one class is ¥3,500). There is also the JLPT Preparation
Course (twice a week, ¥44,000), and private lessons at ¥5,500 each. All prices
include initiation fee, study material and tax.
What makes this language school even better is that it is not just a language
school. Based in the Toyocho Center, the school gives you easy access to
the Wellness Center, cafeteria, nursery and international school. For mothers
taking the Intensive Course, a childcare service is offered to make it easier.
Reaching out to everyone around the world, Tokyo YMCA Nihongo Gakuin
is your gateway to understanding Japan. Come and see for yourself.
☛ 2-2-15 Toyo, Koto-ku. Tel: 03-3615-5548. Email: nihongo@tokyo.
ymca.or.jp. Open Mon-Fri 9:30am-5:30pm, Sat 9:30am-12:30pm. Nearest
stn: Toyocho. http://tokyo.ymca.or.jp/japanese
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special
education
guide
UNITAS
International Education For Littler People
ToKyo ymcA INTERNATIoNAL ScHooL
TYIS has been serving
the international comm
u n i t y s i n c e 19 9 8 ,
providing quality curricula
and education up to
grade six. The school is
located in East Tok yo,
five minutes walk from
Toyocho station on the
Tozai line.
T Y IS uses a Nor t h
American curriculum as foundation for the core subjects of Language
Arts/Reading, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies—all adapted to
international content standards. This academically challenging curriculum
provides ample opportunities for students to acquire new skills and
knowledge so as to express themselves in unique ways. Integrated into the
curriculum are classes in physical education/swimming, music, art, computer
skills, and Japanese. Use of the YMCA Wellness Center facilities, with
its two pools, full-size gymnasium, and rooftop tennis courts, are available
for use with TYIS programs.
While English is the language of instruction, native ability is not
required. Nevertheless, all incoming students are screened to determine
their level. Based on score results and teacher/administrative input, students
may be placed in the EAL (English as an Additional Language)
program until they can perform adequately in the mainstream classroom
on a full-time basis. The aim of EAL is to develop listening, speaking, and
reading and writing skills to a degree that the student can engage with the
educational content. Tokyo YMCA International School looks forward to
welcoming your family and working together to ensure a bright, successful
future for your children.
☛ 2-2-20 Toyo, Koto-ku. Tel: 03-3615-5632. Email: tyis@tokyo.
ymca.or.jp. Nearest stn: Toyocho. http://tokyo.ymca.or.jp
Founded in 1983 by the
Teikyo University Group,
Unitas Japanese language
school is just a ten-minute
wa lk f rom Shin-Ok ubo
station or a three-minute
walk from Higashi-Shinjuku
station. All levels of
st udent s a re welcome,
f r o m b e g i n n e r t o
a d v a n c e d , f o r g r o u p
classes (Mon-Fri 9am-12:30pm or 1:30-4:30pm), private lessons, and corporate
classes. That way you can be sure to get exactly what you are looking for.
Terms start four times a year—in January, April, July and October—but
students can join any time. However, those who have never studied the Japanese
language before are encouraged to start at the beginning of a new term,
so as to be sure they are learning things in the best order.
Unitas has a team of friendly and dedicated instructors who bring the
classes to life and create a cozy and comfortable environment. Regular
cultural events are held at the school too, such as making mochi rice cakes
during a festival.
In addition to all these perks, Unitas has highly competitive class fees: one
month of group lessons starts from just ¥38,000. For one-to-one attention and
more flexibility, you can opt for private lessons at the rate of ¥3,300/hr. A college
student visa course with Unitas is available for ¥370,000.
☛ 3F, 22 Sankyo Bldg, 2-2-9 Okubo, Shinjuku-ku. Tel: 03-5287-5636.
Email: japanese-tokyo@unitas-ej.com. Nearest station: Shin-Okubo or
Higashi-Shinjuku. www.unitas-ej.com
LycéE fRANçAIS INTERNATIoNAL dE ToKyo
Part of the “gateway to a
g loba l net work” which
e d u c a t e s m o r e t h a n
300,000 students worldwide
in 486 schools, LFIT
is an establishment of the
Agency for French Education
Abroad (AEFE) within
the French Ministry of Foreign
Affairs. It registers
students from kindergarten
through high school, with 55 different nationalities represented, follows
the French National Curriculum, and prepares students for Brevet and
French Baccalaureat.
Its mission is to provide a quality educational program within the framework
of multilingual education, helping students to develop self-confidence,
respect for others, curiosity and openness to different cultures. Most importantly,
the school strives to inspire a desire to learn.
LFIT recently relocated to a new six-acre campus with the highest of safety
standards and a host of facilities including tennis courts, futsal pitches, a
heated outdoor pool, a 280-seat auditorium with professional quality equipment,
an athletics track, a multi-activity sport center, and a Japanese dojo.
Students can choose to pursue the International Option for the French
Baccalaureat in Japanese, and can also study English, Japanese, German,
and Spanish.
Nearly 100% of LFIT’s French Baccalaureat students pass the exam. After
graduating, students enroll in major international universities in France,
Japan, and other countries. LFIT provides valuable opportunities to connect
with well-known high schools and universities, both in Japan and overseas.
☛ 5-57-37 Takinogawa, Kita-ku, Tokyo 114-0023. Tel: 03-6823-6580.
Email : contact@lfitokyo.org. www.lfitokyo.org