Description

The only program that combines language instruction, internship, and sightseeing all in one! Normally this is a four week program but we can also tailor this program to individuals and groups (inquire for group rates) from two weeks to one year. You can start studying, interning, and sightseeing with us right away as our programs start every month. Please be aware that there are no Japanese classes and some internships will have the day off during Japanese holidays.

Housing options: Basic shared housing or medium to high-end private housing
* Basic shared housing with a fully functional kitchen - a private room in a Japanese style apartment or guest house (depending on program chosen).
* For an additional 75,000 Japanese yen to 100,000 Japanese yen you can get medium to high-end private housing.

Program options:
* Language only (contact us for more info)
* Language & part-time internship (contact us for more info)
* Full-time internship only (contact us for more info)

Schedules: Language instruction is Monday to Friday but some internships may include weekends
Option 1: Language instruction only (morning and afternoon classes available)
09:30 - 10:15 1st period
10:25 - 11:10 2nd period
11:20 - 12:05 3rd period
12:15 - 13:00 4th period

or

14:00 - 14:45 1st period
14:55 - 15:40 2nd period
15:50 - 16:35 3rd period
16:45 - 17:30 4th Period

Option 2: Language instruction & part-time internship (class schedule will depend upon internship program)
09:30 - 10:15 1st period
10:25 - 11:10 2nd period
11:20 - 12:05 3rd period
12:15 - 13:00 4th period
13:00 - 13:45 Lunch time
14:30 - 18:30 Internship

or

08:30 - 12:30 Internship
12:30 - 13:15 Lunch
14:00 - 14:45 1st period
14:55 - 15:40 2nd period
15:50 - 16:35 3rd period
16:45 - 17:30 4th Period

Part-time internship (usually four hours a day)
* Time & length of internship may vary according to your internship program - the number of hours per week are bases upon your needs and desires.

Option 3: Full-time internship only (usually eight hours a day)
* Time & length of internship may vary according to your internship program - the number of hours per week are bases upon your needs and desires.

Internship availabilities:
(1) Companies - Duty Free Galleria-Okinawa & I Love Okinawa Company (a souvenir company)
(2) Education (Teaching Assistant at an elementary school, junior college, international school, or private language school depends on availability)
(3) Food Service (Restaurants and cafes)
(4) Hotels (Kariyushi hotels, Laguna Garden, The Beach Tower Okinawa, Tokyo Dai-Ichi, YYY Club Ie Resort, etc.)
(5) Sports (Karate, Scuba diving shop & FC Ryukyu - professional soccer team)
(6) And more ...
* All internships are unpaid.

All options include:
* 4 cultural activities (per month)
* 2 field trips (per month) - Southern, Central, or Northern Okinawa

Notes: Cultural activities may include: a BBQ, bowling, calligraphy class, cultural exchanges with Okinawans, flower arrangement class, golf, karaoke, karate class, kimono class, Okinawa Dance/Dialect/Music class, playing sports/water sports, private parties, tea ceremony class, weekend night markets, etc.

If this seems like the program you've been looking for, contact us for more information.

Qualifications

* You need a basic knowledge of Japanese to take part in our program.
* We do not have any quotas. As long as you have basic knowledge of Japanese, you will be accepted into our program.
* You can join our program at the beginning of every month but you join the class where they are - the class does not start from the beginning every month.
* There is a separate 10,000 yen deposit for a cleaning fee and your mobile phone. You get your 10,000 yen back at the end of the program if your room is clean and the phone is not broken.

Intern Types

Languages

• Japanese

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• English
• Japanese

Cost in US$:

Much cheaper than similar programs on the mainland of Japan. Our one month program costs between 270,000 Japanese yen to 320,000 Japanese yen (depending on program chosen).

Program Fees Include:

* Orientation packet and informational session
* Japanese language placement exam
* 70 hours of classroom language instruction (including breaks)
* Textbooks
* Basic shared housing
* Meals: Lunch is provided Monday to Friday. There is a fully functional kitchen where you can make breakfast & dinner.
* 4 cultural activities
* 2 field trips (Southern, Central, or Northern Okinawa)
* Ground transportation (airport pick-up/drop-off, cultural activities, and field trips)
* The only program that gives you a mobile phone!
* Personal assistance will be available 24 hours a day during the entire duration of the program
* A certificate of completion

Credit Available

yes

Salary/Pay

All internships are unpaid.

Experience Required

yes

Basic knowledge of Japanese is required.

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Written Application
• Resume
• Other

Typically The Application Process Time is

Less than 2 months

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

Year Founded

2003