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 ASSOCIATION FOR JAPANESE-LANGUAGE TEACHING
AJALT
AJALT, author of the worldwide best-selling JAPANESE FOR BUSY PEOPLE series, is a well-known Japanese-language school that provides high-quality Private Lessons to Business People working in Tokyo.
   AJALT also offers lessons for small groups (Beginners to Advanced), and effective programs for Diplomats, Expatriates and their Families, Young people and Industrial Trainees. Instructors are able to respond to your particular needs, e.g., instructors with business experience who can instruct you in the language of your workplace.

* Hands-on Business Japanese May 28-July 16
* Beginners Japanese May 20-Aug. 28
* Preparation Courses for JLPT level 2 May 12-June 30
* Tailor-made, One-to-One Lessons
* One-minute walk from KAMIYACHO Sta. (Hibiya Line)
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SHINJUKU JAPANESE LANGUAGE INSTITUTE
SHINJUKU JAPANESE LANGUAGE INSTITUTE
Would you like to acquire Japanese ability in a short time, while having fun? Our school principal has devised a unique teaching method that involves using cards and a "sound reader." We have classes at night, on Sundays and for businessmen. Come and join students from many different countries. Our original teaching methods and materials help students acquire Japanese conversational and grammatical skills with ease and in a short period of time. We have classes on weekdays, at night, on Sundays, and also extra classes for businesspeople.

Weekday mornings: 9:10 am -12:40 pm
Weekday afternoons: 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Tue & Thu nights: 6:30 pm - 8:10 pm
Sunday mornings: 10:00 am - 12:45 pm


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 INTERCULTURAL INSTITUTE OF JAPAN
Inter-Cultural
The Intercultural Institute is located in central Tokyo. We want students to master Japanese, not just to have knowledge of the language. We teach expressions that are useful in university campus life, business and daily life. Also, there are electives in some of the classes to meet the needs of students. Our new short-term course starts every Monday and can be taken weekly basis. Besides the general language course, we offer private lessons and courses exclusively designed for business persons. Please feel free to call us for details.


* Short-term course: Every Monday
(Language Center at Shinanomachi)
* Long-term course: July 4
(Akihabara School at Okachimachi)


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 ACADEMY OF LANGUAGE ARTS
ALA
The Academy of Language Arts (ALA), a member of theAssociation For The Promotion of Japanese Language Education (Nihongo Kyoiku Shinko Kyokai), was founded in 1984 and is located in the center of Tokyo. The staff are all very friendly, and among teachers and students there is a mutual desire to achieve the best results. Although classes are challenging and fast-paced, they also have a relaxed environment and all students are encouraged to participate. There is something for everyone here.

Spring course is still open so sign up !
Summer course: July 7 - Sept. 26
In-company lessons/Private lessons/Career seminars for foreigners
A free trial lesson is available for all courses.

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ARC ACADEMY
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Students from more than 40 countries study at ARC Academy. The classes are designed to help students master communication skills as naturally as possible through realistic intercultural communication. The lessons include not only the language but also how and in what manner the sentences are used in different situations.

Our schools in Shibuya, Shinjuku, Ikebukuro, Yokohama, Osaka and Kyoto are all located close to their respective train/subway stations, and offer various courses such as intensive courses, part-time evening lessons (Shinjuku), company training lessons and more.

* Preparation Course for the JLPT Level 1 & 2
* 10-time Daily Conversation Course in Yokohama from June



 KAI JAPANESE LANGUAGE SCHOOL
KAI
Conveniently located in Shinjuku, KAI offers a General Course and a shorter Open Monthly Course. These classes cover speaking as well as reading and writing of Japanese characters. Both give students an opportunity to enjoy learning Japan's language and culture in a multicultural environment with students from over 40 countries. This multinational environment allows our instructors to design interesting programs, which provide ongoing stimuli. The unique and positive environment at KAI provides a stage where both teacher and student can enjoy advancing their educational goals.


General Course Summer Term: June 30 - Oct. 1, 2008
Open Monthly Course: May 5, June 2 & July 7, 2008
Summer Intensive course: Aug. 4-22


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 Nichibei Kaiwa Gakuin
 JAPANESE LANGUAGE INSTITUTE (JLI)
Nichibei Kaiwa Gakuin
Founded in 1967 by the International Education Center, a nonprofit organization and also founding body of Nichibei Kaiwa Gakuin, JLI has attracted more than 6,000 students from over 90 countries. From very elementary to highly advanced, students have developed various communication skills in a multicultural environment. Courses include full-time, early morning, afternoon, nighttime, Saturday and private lessons. Special classes such as practical business, TV news and 'manga' reading are also offered. Students are admitted throughout the year and observation of classes is possible. JLI relocated to its new Yotsuya school building with state of art facilities from April 2008, a three-minute walk from Yotsuya Station.


 ALPHA LANGUAGE INSTITUTE
Alpha Language Institute
The Alpha Japanese School, the business Japanese specialists, offers Japanese lessons at all levels, from beginner to advanced. The Communicative Approach is applied in an eclectic way in order to improve the four skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing in an integrated way. Counseling is provided through the duration of the course to monitor and understand students' progress and requirements. A free trial lesson is available at the Tokyo and Osaka schools.



TOKYO 03-3504-8080
OSAKA  06-4796-6411
e-mail: alpha@alpha.ac.jp

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 TOKYO CENTRAL JAPANESE LANGUAGE SCHOOL
TOKYO CENTRAL JAPANESE LANGUAGE SCHOOL
Located in a conveniently accessible part of Tokyo, just one minute's walk from Yoyogi Station, and within walking distance of Shinjuku and Harajuku stations, there's an abundance of greenery nearby, as well as historical structures. This makes it an ideal environment in which to study. Take your pick of courses from an everyday intensive course, to a few weeks' course or a private lesson to improve your business Japanese skills. We also dispatch teachers, and lesson plans have been devised to match a variety of needs. Anybody can study Japanese, irrespective of age or nationality.
[SUMMER INTENSIVE COURSE]
* Period: July 28 (Mon.) to Aug. 15 (Fri.) (15 days)
* Time: 9:00-12:20 or 13:10-16:30
[JAPANESE REGULAR COURSE]
* July 7 (Mon.) ∼   9:00-12:20 or 13:10-16:30

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MATSUDO INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
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Matsudo International School has 17 years of experience in Japanese language education. Our well-qualified teaching staff bring students the best in Japanese education with utmost precision and care through our teaching methods. To achieve an immersive, positive and practical learning experience for students, teaching materials related to modern visual culture of Japan (i.e., movies and anime) are used in our curriculum. In addition, support is also provided in areas related to progression to tertiary education, finding employment and so on. Located at 1 min. away from Shin Keisei Line's Yabashira Sta. and JR Musashino Line's Shinyahashira Sta. We look forward to seeing you.
* Short-Term Course 1-6 months
* Long term Pre-College Course (13/15/18/24 months)
* Business Japanese Hands-On Curriculum
* Private, Group Lesson
* Career counseling & employment support
* Accomodation, Student Dorm available


BJT Business Japanese Proficiency Test

 


The BJT Business Japanese Proficiency Test ("BJT") objectively measures and evaluates Japanese communication skills in business situations. The BJT is mainly intended for students and business-related people whose mother tongue is not Japanese, supporting organizations include the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Agency for Cultural Affairs, and also the economic world.

Information on the next BJT
The 18th BJT Business Japanese Proficiency Test
Date of test: 18th / November 23, 2008 (Sun.)
Application period: [18th] August 6, 2008 (Wed.)-September 25, 2008 (Thu.)






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