About Preparatory Courses

About preparatory courses of Osaka Japanese Language Education Center

♦ Both studies of Japanese language and basic subjects are provided for students, who are aspired to go on higher educational institutions such as universities, graduate schools and specialized training colleges in Japan.

♦ The courses are assigned by the Japanese Government as 'University preparatory courses’ for the students who intend to go on higher education.
(Students whose years of education come less than 12 years due to the system of own country will be qualified to apply for universities in Japan upon graduation from our center.)

Detailed curriculum

● Original textbooks are developed based on rich experiences.
● Direct teaching method is adapted (taught only in Japanese language).
● Classes are divided by the levels of Japanese and carefully supervised by homeroom teacher.
● Students are grouped in small classes with maximum in take of 20 students.
● Both studies of Japanese language and basic subjects are compulsory.
● Choices of basic subjects will depend on one’s future study.
● Supplemental classes are provided for Japanese language and basic subjects during summer break.


		Target students	Subjects (Japanese, basic subjects)
Preparatory Course	Liberal　Arts	Those who wish to major in humanities or social science related subjects at university	-Japanese -English -Mathematics -Geography, History,Civics
	Natural Science	Those who wish to major in natural science related subjects at university	-Japanese -English -Mathematics -Physics, Chemistry,Biology

※	Individual guidance is given on ‘how to write research paper’ and on oral interview exam for graduate school intended students.

Courses

	1 year course	1 and a half years course
Entrance	April	October
Authorized number of students	155	105
Total study hours	1,140 hours	1,680 hours

Study Period for 2016 Academic Year

<One year course>
April 11th, 2016 to March 15th, 2017
* Excluding Saturdays, Sundays and National holidays
* Summer Holiday:July 25th, 2016 to August 20th, 2016
* Winter Holiday: December 21st, 2016 to January 10th, 2017

<One and a half years course>
October 11th, 2016 to March 15th, 2018
* Excluding Saturdays, Sundays and National holidays
* Winter Holiday:December 21st, 2016 to January 10th, 2017
* Spring Holiday: March 16th, 2017 to April 9th, 2017
* Summer Holiday: July 25th, 2017 to August 20th, 2017
* Winter Holiday: December 21th, 2017 to January 10th, 2018

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Time table

1st period			9:10 am to 10:00 am
2nd period			10:10 am to 11:00 am
3rd period			11:10 am to 12:00 pm
Lunch break			12:00 pm to 13:10 pm
4th period			13:10 pm to 14:00 pm
5th period			14:10 pm to 15:00 pm
6th period			15:10 pm to 16:00 pm