Description

Learn Japanese in Tokyo, Japan's capital and the country's largest city.

Tokyo is one of the three world finance "command centers", along with New York City and London. At over 12 million people in the official metropolitan area alone, Tokyo is the core of the most populated urban area in the world, Greater Tokyo (which has a population of 35 million people).

This huge, wealthy and fascinating metropolis brings high-tech visions of the future side by side with glimpses of old Japan, and has something for everyone. It is the seat of the Japanese government and the Imperial Palace, and the home of the Japanese Imperial Family.

Located in the education district of Takadanobaba (5 minutes from Shinjuku by train) this district of Tokyo is known for it's Universities (Waseda University & Gakushuin girls University.

Highlights

* 4 lessons daily: 20 group lessons per week

- We accept all language levels / ages 16+
- Unlimited course length
- Class size max 20 (Average 15)
- A "lesson" usually lasts approx. 50 minutes
- Course runs Monday through Friday
- Morning classes: 8:50-12:40
- Afternoon classes: 13:00-16:50
- Course materials are included
- Placement test and orientation on first day of course

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 1 - 1.5 hrs to school by public transport
- Japanese homestay can be a mixture of traditional/western styles

* Guesthouse:
- Min one month stay*
- A private room in a dormitory
- Room has AC, bathroom
- Social room with TV and PC
- No meals included
- Share with language and Japanese university students
- Please bring towels
- Bed linens and pillows will be provided
- 20-50 minutes away

After class activities:
- Enjoy social and cultural outings during the week with other students from the school.
- The curious can study traditional culture such as tea ceremony, calligraphy, or martial arts such as Karate, Judo, Aikido and Kendo. Eat a sushi breakfast at the Tsukiji Fish Market or take a boat ride on the Sumida River from Asakusa.

Languages

• Japanese

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• Japanese

Cost in US$:

Prices vary

Program Fees Include:

- Course option as chosen
- Accommodation option as chosen
- Use of teaching materials and instructional documents
- Some cultural and social activities
- Language proficiency certificate at end of program

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

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