Description

Learn Japanese in Northern Kyushuin in Fukuoka, enjoy your Japanese learning vacation in one of the oldest cities in Japan.

After classes enjoy Fukuoka Castle with it's remaining stone walls and ramparts, or a ride on Sky Dream Fukuoka, one of the world's largest ferris wheels (120 meters). It has several excellent Museums, a large amusement park with zoo, gardens, beaches and a large marine aquarium.

Located in the "Tenjin" district in the city center. Housed in a large modern brownstone building close to a major shopping area.

Highlights

* 4 lessons daily: (20 group lessons per week)

- We accept all language levels / ages 16+
- Unlimited course length
- Conversational Japanese available
- Japanese Culture available
- Exam Preparation course available
- A "lesson" usually lasts approx. 50 minutes
- Course runs Monday through Friday (mornings)
- Loan of course materials are included
- Placement test and orientation on first day of course
- Maximum 5 students per group class

Academic credit available: (if required)
- Undergraduate Credit Through Brookhaven College

Lodging options

* Host Family:
- Private rooms
- Meals included: breakfast daily
- Beds will be Japanese / futon style
- Meals will be local custom
- Shared bathroom with family
- Bed linens provided; must bring towels
- You will be given a key to your lodgings
- Located 20 - 40 minutes to school by public transport
- Japanese homestay can be a mixture of traditional/western styles

* Residence (Dorm):
- Min rental 4 weeks
- A private room in a dormitory
- Share with language and Japanese university students
- Choice of 5 dorms available
- Please bring towels
- Bed linens and pillows will be provided
- Breakfast is usually limited to one or two choices
- Communal areas of all dorms are non-smoking
- Students can rent cooking sets

* Apartment:
- Min rental 4 weeks
- A private room
- Shared living facilities
- Choice of 5 dorms available
- Please bring towels
- Bed linens and pillows will be provided
- No meals

After class and weekend activities:
Enjoy social and cultural outings during the week with other students from the school.

The city has many splendid and captivating sights to explore with many temples, museums, parks and the beach is only 10 minutes from the school.

You can also enjoy tea ceremonies, movie nights, lectures on Japanese culture (Japanese flower arranging, tea ceremony, calligraphy).

Languages

• Japanese

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• Japanese

Cost in US$:

Various options

Program Fees Include:

- Selected language course and course length
- Placement test and orientation on the day
- Lodging as requested
- Meals if selected
- Use of teaching materials and borrowing books
- Optional cultural and social activities.
- Language proficiency certificate
- Academic credit available if requested

Credit Available

yes

This Program is open to

American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Typically The Application Process Time is

48 hours

Language Vacation's Mission Statement

Provide short or long term language courses and total cultural immersion abroad. Studying abroad, in the country a language is spoken is the most effective way to learn another language. Enjoy year round language programs worldwide for "Adults", junior summer language camps & programs abroad for "Teenagers" and affordable credit-bearing opportunities. Tailor made language courses for Business, Government & Diplomatic personal including the opportunity to Live & Study in the home of your own private language teacher!

Year Founded

2000