Japanese Language Courses

Okazaki is home to 370,000 inhabitants, famous as a historic castle town and is a brilliant place to live and study Japanese. Built around the Sugo and Iga rivers, in Aichi Prefecture, only a short train ride south east of Nagoya, it has a real sense of community. Mild winters and hot summers (but less humid than other cities) add to it’s attraction. Drink in the New Year with sake, celebrate the cherry blossom in April, relax in a beer garden in July, marvel at the spectacular firework festival in August and watch the “Koyo” (autumn leaves) fall in late October. With over 10 years of teaching experience, and between 125 /220 students studying each month the college in Okazaki offers a superb language learning environment for ALL linguistic needs. Centrally located the college campus consists of two main buildings. Facilities include 20+ classrooms (with air con), free internet access, 3 computer labs, a library and a lecture hall. Accommodation in villas and student village is modern and computer friendly, hosts can also be arranged. The college offers general Japanese language courses to meet all study needs (long term courses cater for all levels including those at JLPT Level 2 or above) and private tuition. So whether you have just a week or two, or several months to dedicate to your studies, Okazaki has plenty to offer.

Accommodation Arrive: Two days in advance Depart: Saturday AM NB: Accommodation in Okazaki generally involves a small commute, allow 15/30 mins to college (on bike or by bus). Option 1 Student village residence, single (or shared) room, shared facilities, self-

catering. Highly recommended (around 20 mins walk to college). Option 2 Villa apartments (various studio styles), single or shared room, self catering

(15/30 mins to college). Option 3 Host family, single room, half-board (30 mins+ plus to college).

Okazaki 2013 Minimum age: 18 Minutes per lesson: 50

Courses Available

Standard Course 23 lessons per week Class size: max 15 people Offered from 2 to 12 weeks course duration Ideal for all age groups (18yrs+) and language abilities. Short term programmes are perfect for those who want to study key grammar and conversation skills, with a communication focus. Even beginners will be reading & writing in Japanese with “furigana” study aids, not “Romaji”, intermediate+ students use “Kanji”. Most class work will be discussion based so lesson preparation and private study are essential.

Academic Term/Year * 20 lessons per week* * May be reduced depending on student numbers Class size: max 15 people Offered for 12, 24, 36 wks+ course duration An intensive & academic course covering all aspects of the language. Especially popular with GAP students prior to post University, and adults looking to take a serious career break.

Visa rules: Immigration rulings. If you are a EU or US citizen, most long and short term courses only require a tourist visa, from 2 to 24 weeks. Student Visas for 24 wk+ courses: You MUST apply for an October start date by early May and for an April start date by early November, at the very latest.

Course Prices In Yen (please ask CESA for currency conversion)

Student Visa application fee: Y 21,000 Late booking fee (applied to courses booked less than 44 days in advance): Y 13,000 CESA Fee : Y 5,700 per person Books & Materials: Academic Term only. Costs vary (from Y 4,500 for 1st 3 months/max of Y 15,000). Academic Term/Year 12 wks Y 290,875 24 wks Y 540,750 36 wks Y 737,625 48 wks Y934,500 60 wks Y1,131,375 Standard Course 2 wks Y 91,875 3 wks Y 109,200 4 wks Y 130,900 5 wks Y 154,400 6 wks Y 182,400 8 wks Y 222,700 12 wks Y 289,380

Accommodation Prices In Yen (paid on arrival in Okazaki, not via CESA)

Futon Hire: Handling Fee Y 2,000 Each week Y 1,500 Extra day rate: Y 300 Futon Purchase: Y25,900 Extra accommodation: Y 375 per night (four nights extra are always added as students arrive early and leave 2 days after course ends) Deposit required: Y 50,000 or Y 70,000 for Academic Term students, depending on style of accommodation.

Standard Course Accommodation rates: Option 1 Single 2 wks Y 37,400 3 wks Y 56,100 4 wks Y 74,800 6wks Y 112,200 8 wks Y 149,600 12 wks Y 224,400 Shared 2 wks Y 19,800 3 wks Y 29,700 4 wks Y 39,600 6 wks Y 59,400 8 wks Y 79,200 12 wks Y 125,400 Option 2 Single 2 wks Y 47,300 3 wks Y 70,950 4 wks Y 91,600 6 wks Y 141,900 8 wks Y 189,200 12 wks Y 283,800 Academic Term Accommodation rates: price per term quoted Student Village: Single room Y 195,000 Shared room Y 114,000 Host family: Single room Y 75,000 Villa 2 Single room Y 195,000 Villa 1 Single room Y 147,000 Villa 3 or 4 Single room Y142, 500 / Shared room Y90,000 Villa 5 Single A Y195,000 Single B Y 204000

Travel: Fly to Nagoya and take the limousine bus to Okazaki. Bus fee (approx Y 1750) refunded on arrival by college. Personal transfers can generally be arranged from Nagoya airport if preferred (Y6,800 to Y12,000, depending on the day of arrival).

Star Courses: Academic Term/Year, Standard Courses & Japanese & Culture Programmes.

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Bret: Academic Term “The staff and school were fantastic. Students at the school are welcomed warmly (with an introduction ceremony during your first week) and help is always easy to find.” Joanna: Academic Term “I loved the wide use of materials to help us learn; newspapers, TV dramas, anime and even some manga! We learnt a lot about Japanese culture and way of thinking I think this was important because otherwise you can’t truly understand the language.” Colin: Languages for Life “You don’t just learn kanji and grammar, everything is in Japanese, so your spoken and listening skills improve loads as well.”

Course Start Dates Standard Courses: month dates January ‘13 10 17 24 31 February 07 14 21 28 March 07 14 21 28 April 04 11 18 25 May 09 16 23 30 June 06 13 20 27 July 04 11 18 25 August 01 08 22 29 September 05 12 19 26 October 03 10 17 24 31 November 07 14 21 28 December 05 12 19 January ‘14 09 16 23 30 February 06 13 20 27 March 06 Academic Term/Year 2013/14 start dates: 2013: 08 Jan 04 Apr 04 Jul 10 Oct 2014: 09 Jan 02 Apr /22 Mar / 19 Jun / 27 Sept / 20 Dec / 21 Mar / 18 Jun Public holidays: Where possible holidays are moved to a Friday to minimise class disruption Standard Course: 03 May, 14 & 15 Aug, 30 Dec/3 Jan ‘14 Academic Term: 03 May, 15 Jul, 16 & 23 Sept August’s Obon festival is as important as Christmas is in Europe. Other holidays are moved into the breaks between the term dates given above.

CESA Plus Points:

Okazaki: A friendly city built on a human scale ~ high standard of living and (for Japan) negligible commuting required ~ plenty of community and cultural activities to enjoy ~ must sees include Tokugawa Ieyasu’s castle (it’s a replica as the original was destroyed in the Meiji period but it’s still a must in Okazaki) & the “Noh” Theatre ~ karaoke (has to be done or no one will believe you were in Japan) ~ excursions to Nagoya, Kyoto, Nara, Toyota make great day or weekend trips ~ or try skiing in Nagano in winter, hiking up Mount Fuji in summer or white-water rafting in Gifu-ken in Spring. Okazaki College: Excellent quality language courses to suit a range of personal & linguistic needs ~ ideal for Gappers, graduates and adults looking for intensive tuition ~ a wealth of modern college facilities and first-class teachers ~ very popular with past CESA students.

Fukuoka City is the largest city in Kyushu, South-Western Japan. Its moderate climate, beautiful scenery and great location have made it popular with travellers worldwide. Fukuoka is clean, safe and has excellent amenities and offers a good quality of life. It is close to both mainland China and Korea and has excellent train and air connections to the rest of Japan. The central city zone is home to just 1.4 million people and is large enough to ensure there is plenty to do, see and try but nowhere near as daunting as tackling life in Tokyo can be - Fukuoka city centre is built on a human scale and is a comfortable living and study environment for Westerners looking to experience Japan, it's culture and it's language without becoming lost in the crowd. The Japanese College is well situated in the city centre, just a few minutes from the central train/subway station & close to the banks, post offices and shops, several nearby parks (there’s also a good local night life) plus a beautiful beach and resort area (Momochi) less than 20 minutes away. The college has a large student lounge area, 14 classrooms (with air-con), computers with student internet access, Japanese study software and free wifi access on site. Good range of courses, particularly suitable for short term study. Ideal for adults and students looking to improve their Japanese communication skills.

Accommodation Arrive: Sunday PM Depart: Saturday AM NB: Accommodation in Fukuoka generally involves a commute, allow 2o/45 mins to college (bike or bus). Option 1 Host family, single room, breakfast (45 mins+ plus to college). From: 14yrs of age+

(We recommend B&B, but if you’re not sure please discuss with us) Option 2 Shared apartments (with Japanese people) single room, self catering

(15/40 mins to college). From 18yrs of age+ Option 3 Student residences, single room, shared facilities, self-catering. Highly

recommended, but costs vary, so discuss with CESA (around 15/40 mins walk to college). From 14yrs of age+

Fukuoka 2013

Minimum age: 14 Minutes per lesson: 50

Courses Available Standard Course 20 lessons per week Class size: max 6 people (7 in the summer) Ideal for all age groups and language abilities. Core classes concentrate on communication skills, across all language levels, with emphasis on real-life skills. Intensive Course As Standard Course + additional conversational classes (extra 5 lessons per week). These extra classes focus on some of the interesting aspects of conversational Japanese that it can be hard to cover in the standard classes, such as slang, dialects, specialized vocabulary, and more. Japanese & Traditional Culture As Standard course + additional classes per week Class size: max 6 (7 in summer season) Additional classes enable you to learn about the culture whilst still learning the language, and the chance to participate in it with other people. You will learn topics such as the following: kimono, ceramics, tea ceremony, calligraphy, flower arranging, Japanese cookery, dance and theatre, military arts (e.g. aikido), religion/spirituality, customs. Japanese & Pop-Culture As Standard Course + classes based on Japanese pop culture to teach you the language as it is really spoken today. You will study Japanese through movies and TV shows, listening to music, and reading manga and modern fiction and non-fiction writing.

JLPT Preparation Offered September, October & November As Standard Course + classes preparing for the Japanese proficiency tests. You will learn grammar, vocabulary (including kanji), reading skills and listening with your experienced teachers, aimed at achieving your exam goals with ease. Japanese & Activities Mostly appeals to teenagers As Standard course + activities Set summer dates apply Enjoy activities such as: wearing a kimono and practicing tea ceremony, visiting beautiful Dazaifu shrine and the national museum, learning to make Japanese pottery, going to a giant entertainment centre to practice your baseball swing, sing karaoke and more learning calligraphy, and carving your own name seal, visiting a baseball game, learning traditional Japanese cookery, and also how to eat , attending Japanese high school or university classes for exchange with Japanese students, joining a martial arts class (e.g. aikido), going to a maid cafe and giant manga/otaku goods shop (exact programme varies from week to week) Visa rules: If you are an EU or US citizen, courses up to 12 weeks duration only require a tourist visa. If of another nationality, discuss with CESA.

Star Courses: Standard Course JLPT Course Private Tuition Japanese & Pop-Culture / Activities Programmes

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Course Start Dates 2013 Standard, Intensive & Japanese & Traditional Culture Courses: January 07 14 21 28 February 04 11 18 25 March 04 11 18 25 April 01 08 15 22 29 May 06 13 20 27 June 03 10 17 24 July 01 08 15 22 29 August 05 12 19 26 September 02 09 16 23 30 October 07 14 21 28 November 04 11 18 25 December 02 09 16 23 Japanese & Pop Culture As dates above but not offered in the summer 24 Jun to 26 August 2013 JLPT Preparation 2 to 12 weeks course duration ~ starting from 03 Sept until 29 Nov, prior to JLPT exams in December 2013 Japanese & Activities 2 / 3 / 4 wks course duration (Beginners dates in red) 03 Jun, 10 Jun, 17 Jun, 24 Jun, 01 Jul, 08 Jul, 15 Jul, 22 Jul, 29 Jul, 05 Aug*, 12 Aug** *2/3 wk duration only ** 2 wk duration only Private Tuition Any Monday by arrangement Public holidays 2012: 01/02/03/14 Jan, 11 Feb, 20 Mar, 29 Apr, 03/06 May, 15 Jul, 16/23 Sept, 14 Oct, 04 Nov, 23/30/21 Dec in 2013. Where Monday is a holiday, assessment tests and registration will still take place, but classes will start on Tuesday.

CESA Plus Points:

Fukuoka: Must sees include the modern Kyuhsu National Museum (Japanese artifacts) ~ the Asian Art Museum ~ Hakata-za, Fukuoka’s famous “kabuki” theatre ~ free Noh and Kabuki performances in the Ohori Park Noh theatre ~ for night birds enjoy the huge variety of venues, for everything from a cup of ‘sake’ with friends in a quiet ‘izakaya’ to a crazy night of dancing at a top club ~ Izakayas (Japanese pubs) exist on virtually every corner ~ try a ‘shochu’ (a spirit made from either rice, wheat, barley or potato) or some ‘sashimi’ (raw fish) and you could easily be mistaken for a local. Fukuoka College: Small college is a great city in the South West of Japan ~ friendly, relaxed atmosphere ~ flexible range of short term course options to suit a range of personal & linguistic needs ~ excellent city centre location ~ good range of accommodation offered.

Eight surprising things about living in Japan ! 1/ Traditional Japanese bath (You are expected to wash your body before you get in the bath, and everyone shares the same water.) 2/ Japan is the #1 importer of reggae. (It’s true that reggae, and hip-hop, are very popular in Japan – there are always posters and fliers around the downtown area for concerts.) 3/ Overly complicated toilets (Many Western-style toilets in Japan include heated seats with temperature control, adjustable bidet functions etc.) 4/ Everyone assumes you’re American (people do have an unfortunate tendency to ask foreigners “Are you American?”). 5/ Bus drivers turn off the bus during red lights. (Possibly to help reduce pollution. There is a fairly large campaign called “Stop the idling”.) 6/ No laughing at the cinema. (This might be because subtitles aren’t as funny as the original movie, but in general Japanese people are pretty quiet at movies – even scary ones.) 7/ Hand basin on top of toilet cistern. (This is often considered a case of good design – the clean water going into the toilet cistern can be used to wash your hands after using the toilet.) 8/ Little flashing lights on kerbs and junctions at night.

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Course Prices For alternative course duration options & prices, please view the CESA Course Finder : www.cesalanguages.com Standard Course 2 wks ¥ 63,000 3 wks ¥ 94,500 4 wks ¥ 126,000 6 wks ¥ 189,000 8 wks ¥ 252,000 10 wks ¥ 315,000, 12 wks ¥ 378,000 Intensive Course 1 wk ¥ 39,900 2 wks ¥ 79,800 3 wks ¥ 119,700 4 wks ¥ 159,600 6 wks ¥ 239,400 8 wks ¥ 319,200 12 wks ¥ 478,800 Japanese & Traditional Culture Course 2 wks ¥ 79,800 3 wks ¥ 119,700 4 wks ¥ 159,600 5 wks ¥ 199,500 Japanese & ~ Pop Culture 2 wks ¥ 79,800 3 wks ¥ 119,700 4 wks ¥ 159,600 5 wks ¥ 199,500 6 wks ¥ 239,400 8 wks ¥ 319,200 12 wks ¥ 478,800 ~ Activities 2 wks ¥ 79,800 3 wks ¥ 119,700 4 wks ¥ 159,600 JLPT Exam Preparation 4 wks ¥ 159,600 6 wks ¥ 239,400 8 wks ¥ 319,200 12 wks ¥ 478,800 Private Tuition (15) Private Tuition (20) 1 wk ¥ 63,000 2 wks ¥ 126,000 3 wks ¥ 189,000 1 wk ¥ 84,000 2 wks ¥ 168,000 3 wks ¥ 252,000 College Fee: ¥ 21,000 per person CESA Fee : ¥ 5,600 per person High Season supplement: ¥ 3,150 per week Applied from 01 July – 30 August 2013 Books & Materials: Inclusive in course fees

Accommodation Prices For alternative duration options & prices, please view the CESA Course Finder : www.cesalanguages.com Option 1 / Single 1 wk ¥ 14,000 2 wks ¥ 28,000 4 wks ¥ 56,000 6 wks ¥ 84,000 8 wks ¥ 112,000 10 wks ¥ 140,000 12 wks ¥ 168,000 Option 2 / Single 1 wk ¥ 10,000 2 wks ¥ 20,000 4 wks ¥ 40,000 6 wks ¥ 60,000 8 wks ¥ 80,000 10 wks ¥ 100,000 12 wks ¥ 120,000 Option 3 / Single Please ask for Accommodation Sheet for the relevant range of prices Dormitory residences : ¥ 10,000 to ¥ 14,000 per week Breakfast ¥300/500 & Dinner: ¥500/700 Accomm Reg Fee : ¥ 10,500 per person Travel: Fly to Nagoya, Kansai, or Tokyo Narita & take an internal flight or the Shinkansen to Fukuoka (or fly to Fukuoka Intl airport direct) Transfer Service: Available on request, at ¥ 6,000 for a one way service/per person.

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