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SUMMER COURSES 2018 KAI JAPANESE LANGUAGE SCHOOL Courses Grammar and Conversation JLPT Preparation Periods July 9, 2018 - August 3, 2018 August 6, 2018 - August 24, 2018 Contact URL: en.kaij.jp TEL: +81-3-3205-1356 Email: [email protected]

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SUMMER COURSES 2018KAI JAPANESE LANGUAGE SCHOOL

Courses Grammar and Conversation

JLPT Preparation

Periods July 9, 2018 - August 3, 2018

August 6, 2018 - August 24, 2018

Contact URL: en.kaij.jp

TEL: +81-3-3205-1356 Email: [email protected]

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Welcome to KAI’s Summer Courses! The uniqueness of KAI Japanese Language School is it’s curriculum design optimized for students from non-kanji (Chinese characters) countries as well as communication-focused lessons. Since our foundation in 1987, a lot of people from all over the world have come to study Japanese at KAI. If you want to enjoy the 2018 summer in Tokyo, why don’t you come enjoy KAI’s summer courses!

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Students from all over the world study at KAI’s summer courses. In 2017, more than 160 students from 32 countries enjoyed learning with us. 38% came from Europe, 35% from Asia and 15% from North America.

32 countries

60% satisfied: 3%

70% satisfied: 12%

80% satisfied: 20%

90% satisfied: 30%

100% satisfied: 35%

The satisfaction level of students who studied at our summer courses in 2017 was 85% based on 92 valid responses. Particularly, students loved the quality of teachers, educational material and our classroom atmosphere.

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Enjoy Japan in Tokyo KAI is located in Shinjuku, Tokyo, the capital of Japan. Shinjuku is very convenient for wherever you wish to go. You will never get bored here since there are lots of exciting places like Shibuya and Harajuku, the center of Japanese pop culture, and Asakusa with traditional Japanese tastes.

Flexible Accommodations KAI will arrange your accommodations. The choices include guest houses, hotels, apartment residences, etc. A homestay with a Japanese family is also highly recommended!

TOKYO

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Japanese Courses where you can quickly make progress!KAI offers 2 distinct summer courses: the Grammar & Conversation course and the JLTP Preparation course for students aiming to pass the JLPT N1 and N2 exams. Grammar & Conversation courses start in July and August. Students can take a course in July or August or both. At the end of the course, the students receive a certificate of participation as well as a feedback sheet showing what they have learned during the course.

Fun lessons where you can freely and easily speak in Japanese This course is designed to steadfastly improve your conversation skills in an enjoyable atmosphere. A lot of speaking exercises are given in each class. A free talk session with Japanese guests is held on the last day of the course. The first 3 periods in a day focus on conversation while the 4th period is for reading and writing.

N1 & N2 preparation courses designed for learners from non-kanji countries The lessons cover all the subject areas of the JLPT: vocabulary, grammar, reading comprehension and listening comprehension, with major emphasis placed on reading, a critical component of the exam. Students are given tests in the middle and at the end of the course to assess their achievement. Each student will have an individual counseling with their teachers and receive advice on how to further improve and successfully pass the JLPT exam.

CO U R S E I N F O R M AT I O N

Note:

1: Minimum number of students in a class is 3.2: Maximum class size is 12 in July and 15 in August.

Grammar & Conversation JLPT Preparation

July August Full

Level Complete beginner to advanced (CEFR (communication level): A1 to B2)

N1: Approximately 1000 kanji. N2: Approximately 500 kanji.

Period Jul. 9 - Aug. 3 Aug. 6 - Aug. 24 Jul. 9 - Aug. 24 Aug. 6 - Aug. 24

Time 9:00 - 12:50 (Four 50-minute lessons per day)

Class Size 12 students 15 students 12 students*2 15 students 12 students

Register by Jun. 22 Jul. 20 Jun. 22 Jul. 20

Deadline of early bird discount Apr. 9 May 7 Apr. 9 May 7

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Grammar &

Conversation

JLPT Preparation

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Edo-Tokyo Open-air Architectural Museum Japanese historical buildings are preserved and exhibited. Some are the models of buildings in Ghibli movies.

“Kyaraben” making Kyaraben is a character lunch box. You can make this kind of cute lunch box!

KAI Summer Party Annual summer event with students of KAI’s other courses. Let’s party!

Enjoy Japan with activities! The abundance of activities is one of the fascinating points of KAI’s summer courses. You can attend more than 20 kinds of activities in July and August in total. July activities are a set package and August ones are applied for individually.

Karaoke with university students Karaoke is Japan’s recreation! There are both Japanese and English songs. Let’s sing with Japanese university students.

Uchiwa making Make a paper fan of your own original design that you can enjoy using in the hot summer.

Origami making Try origami, one of the traditional Japanese crafts. We’ll make not only the famous crane, but also a ninja star and a box.

Shodo Let’s write Japanese characters with ink and brush. Calligraphy is a work of art.

Ninja experience You know ninja and samurai, don’t you? Try throwing ninja stars in a ninja house. You can see swords and armors too.

Tea Ceremony Experience a Japanese traditional culture, tea ceremony. You’ll learn the manners and way of making the tea in a tea room.

Manga & Anime We team up with a vocational school of manga and anime. Don’t you want to draw under the instruction of experts?

Sushi making You can make ball sushi in July and hand-formed sushi in August. Let’s prepare well and enjoy eating them.

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✤ Application Sign up in advance with the attached activity application form. The deadline of the July activities is June 22, 2018 and August ones is July 20, 2018. Activities may be fully booked before these deadlines. Conversely, it may still be possible to apply after the deadline. Please inquire. Please be aware that the dates above may be changed.

Please visit our site at http://en.kaij.jp/course/summer/activities.html for up-to-date details.

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Sight-seeing in Mt. Fuji area & fruit picking Go to the 5th level of Mt. Fuji by bus and take a walk to see ice caves. Experience the tallest mountain in Japan!

Wagashi Making Learn how to make traditional Japanese sweets from a professional. Can you make it beautifully?

Tokyo downtown tour Get to know another side of Tokyo by touring downtown where old townscapes still remain.

Flower Arrangement After learning simple points, you’ll make a flower arrangement. If you know the basics, it isn’t so difficult.

Zazen Experience world-famous Japanese meditation as practiced by Zen Buddhist monks. It makes you so calm.

Japanese lantern making & Asakusa stroll Make your own original Japanese lantern, and stroll in a famous sightseeing spot, Asakusa.

*1: The schedule may change.

*2: It’s possible to join only the Tokyo Disneyland activity. The price is 14,000 yen.

*3: The means of transportation is bus. The end time may change due to the traffic.

July Activities

Date Start End Activity

11 Wed. 14:00 17:00 Tokyo tour with university students

13 Fri. 14:00 16:30 Karaoke with university students

14 Sat. 9:00 21:00 Tokyo Disneyland *2

16 Mon. 14:00 15:00 Uchiwa making

18 Wed. 14:00 17:00 “Kyaraben (Character Lunchbox)” making

20 Fri. 14:00 18:00 Japanese lantern making & Asakusa stroll

23 Mon. 14:00 18:00 Edo-Tokyo Museum

25 Wed. 14:00 17:00 Temari (ball) sushi making

27 Fri. 14:00 16:00 Ninja experience

31 Tue. 14:00 15:00 Origami making

8/3 Fri. 18:30 21:30 KAI Summer Party

August Activities

Date Start End Activity

6 Mon. 14:00 17:00 Manga

7 Tue. 14:00 18:00 Tokyo tour with university students

8 Wed. 14:00 17:00 Anime

9 Thu. 14:00 16:30 Karaoke with university students

10 Fri. 13:00 17:00 Sushi making

13 Mon. 14:00 17:00 “Kyaraben (Character Lunchbox)” making

14 Tue. 13:30 17:00 Tea ceremony

15 Wed. 14:00 18:00 Edo-Tokyo Open-air Architectural Museum

16 Thu. 14:00 17:00 Japanese lantern making & Asakusa stroll

17 Fri. 13:00 14:00

15:00 16:00 Japanese sweets making

18 Sat. 8:30 17:00 Sight-seeing in Mt. Fuji area & fruit picking *3

20 Mon. 14:00 18:00 Tokyo downtown tour

21 Tue. 14:00 15:00

15:00 16:00 Shodo, the traditional Japanese calligraphy

22 Wed. 14:0015:00

15:0016:00 Flower Arrangement

23 Thu. 14:00 15:30 Zazen (Zen meditation)

24 Fri. 13:00 14:30 Farewell Party

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FEESApply early and get a discount! Please don’t forget to enjoy our early bird discount! It is applicable only when the booking is completed 3 months prior to the course start date. Please refer to page 6 for the exact deadline of each course.

✤ Course Fees

*1: The materials fee of Grammar & Conversation Course level 6 is 3,564 yen and level 7 is 2,052 or 4,104 yen.

• Both the regular prices and early bird discounts include the registration and tuition fees.

• The students of Grammar & Conversation level 1 to 5 will receive both digital and printed materials while Grammar & Conversation level 6 and 7 and JLPT preparation course will receive printed materials only.

✤ Activity prices July - JPY 48,000 (It includes all the activities listed on page 4.) August - Please apply individually, prices as follows:

✤ Payment/Cancellation Policy • The full amount is required to be paid to secure a seat in a class. • In case of cancellation before the application deadline, the tuition and textbook fee will be refunded by bank transfer. • In case of cancellation after the application deadline, 80% of the tuition and textbook fee will be refunded by bank transfer. • In case of cancellation after the first day of the class, KAI will retain the full amount. • In case of a refund transfer, the applicant bears the cost for the bank charge. • There will be no refund for cancelled activities after the application deadline.

Regular Price Early Bird Discount Material

Grammar & Conversation July JPY 159,000 JPY 142,000 JPY 2,000 *1

Grammar & Conversation August JPY 122,000 JPY 109,000 JPY 2,000 *1

Grammar & Conversation Full JPY 240,000 JPY 215,000 JPY 4,000 *1

JLPT Preparation JPY 122,000 JPY 109,000 JPY 3,500

Activity Fee Activity Fee

Manga JPY 3,000 Japanese lantern making & Asakusa stroll JPY 4,500

Tokyo tour with university students JPY 2,000 Japanese sweets making JPY 3,000

Anime JPY 3,000 Sight-seeing in Mt. Fuji area & fruit picking JPY 13,000

Karaoke with university students JPY 2,500 Tokyo downtown tour JPY 2,000

Sushi making JPY 5,500 Shodo, the traditional Japanese calligraphy JPY 2,5000

“Kyaraben (Character Lunchbox)” making JPY 4,500 Flower Arrangement JPY 2,500

Tea ceremony JPY 2,500 Zazen (Zen meditation) JPY 2,500

Edo-Tokyo Open-air Architectural Museum JPY 3,000

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ENROLLMENT PROCEDURE 1. Fill in both the application form and activity application form, and send them to us by email or fax.

2. We will email you the URL of our level check test. Complete the test within 30 min. Remember to choose if you would like an interview. Even if you choose not to have an interview, we may ask you to do so based on the result of the level check test. All the students of JLPT Preparation courses are required to have an interview.

3. We will arrange a Skype or telephone interview for those who request or need one. Otherwise, we’ll determine the course and level suitable for you based on the online level check test.

4. Pay the fees to school (see PAYMENT). Once we confirm your payment, we will secure your place.

✤ Application deadline

In case of cancellation after the course start date, registration, tuition and textbook fees will not be refunded unless the school cancels the course.

✤ PAYMENT

Paying from outside Japan1. Bank Transfer Please make a bank transfer to the account below.

Please ask your bank for details regarding transfer fees.

2. Flywire Using Flywire, an international payment and collection provider for overseas student fees, you can pay the fees through a bank transfer to a local bank in your area or by credit cards.

More details online: http://en.kaij.jp/payment/

Paying inside Japan Please pay by one of the following methods:

1. Bank Transfer (bank details above) 2. Credit Card (Visa, MasterCard, AMERICAN EXPRESS, JCB) 3. Cash You must come to school to pay by cash or credit card.

CONTACT

Deadline of early bird discount Deadline of course application Deadline of activity application

July April 9, 2018 June 22, 2018 June 22, 2018

August May 7, 2018 July 20, 2018 July 20, 2018

Bank name BANK OF TOKYO-MITSUBISHI UFJ

Branch name SHINJUKU CHUO BRANCH

Branch code 469

Bank address 1-8-1 NISHI SHINJUKU, SHINJUKU-KU TOKYO, JAPAN 160-0023

Account number Saving Account, No. 0834440

Account name KAI Co., Ltd.

Swift code BOTKJPJT

Address Miyuki Bld., 1-15-18 Okubo, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, JAPAN 169-0072

Tel +81 (0)3 3205 1356 (English/Japanese)

Fax +81 (0)3 3207 4651

Email [email protected] (English/Chinese/Japanese)

Website http://en.kaij.jp

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KAI Japanese Language School Application Form This application form is for prospective students. The information written here is used only for the class management after admission. This information is not transferred to any third party.

Course and Planned Period of Study(希望コースおよび学習予定期間)

Basic Information(基本情報)

Passport(パスポート)

Contact information in your home country(本国の自分の住所)

Emergency contact in your home country(本国の連絡先)

Relative’s contact information in Japan, if applicable(日本の親族の連絡先)

Visa(ビザ)

□ General Japanese (non-student visa) □ Practical Conversation □ Summer Courses □ Private Lesson□ Course 20 □ Course 15 Levels 1 to 3, choose below: Textbook: □ Hiragana       □ Romaji

□ Grammar & Conversation (□ July □ August □ Full<Jul+Aug>) Textbook (L1-3): □ Hiragana □ Romaji □ JLPT Preparation

Planning to study from (M/D/Y) until (M/D/Y)

Family name

Kanji

Alphabet

Given name

Kanji

Alphabet

Date of Birth (M/D/Y) Occupation Gender □ Male  □ Female

Nationality Mother Language Religion (Optional)

□ Not obtained  □ Obtained Number Date of issue (M/D/Y)

Issuing authority Date of Expiration (M/D/Y)

Address

TEL/FAX Mobile e-mail

Name Relationship Address

TEL/FAX Mobile e-mail

Name Address

TEL/FAX Mobile e-mailRegistration Card Number Type of Visa

Status □ Obtained □ Will obtainDate of entry in Japan (intended) (M/D/Y)

Date of Expiration (M/D/Y)

Type □ Temporary  □ Dependent  □ Spouse of Japanese  □ Working Holiday  □ Cultural Activities □ Engineer/Specialist in humanities/International services  □ Other(               )

1 Photo (4 Photos for

General Course)

40mm x 30mm

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Have you studied Japanese?(日本語学習歴はありますか?)

Your current Japanese level(日本語能力について)

日本語を学習する目的は?(学習目的)

Pre-existing or existing illness(既往症)

Application for Accommodation Service(アコモデーションの申し込み)

How did you hear about our school?(どこでこの学校を知りましたか?)

Permission for Publicity Activities(広報活動への掲載) As part of the school's publicity activities, we take photographs and videos that are used in various forms of media that the school produces (such as our website). We would like to ask our new students to allow us to use any photographs or videos that are taken. We really appreciate your cooperation.

Refund Policy(返金規定) • Cancellation of course more than 3 weeks before commencement date : Registration fee will be retained by the school. • Cancellation of course less than 3 weeks before commencement date : Registration fee and Cancellation Fee equivalent to 50% of a 1-term tuition fee will be retained by the school.

• Cancellation of course less than 2 weeks before commencement date : Registration fee and Cancellation Fee equivalent to a 1-term tuition fee will be retained by the school.

• Cancellation of course after commencement date : Registration fee and Cancellation Fee equivalent to a 1-term tuition fee will be retained by the school under all circumstances. Upon notifying our office in writing, we will refund the tuition fees.

• For cancelling private lessons, please see here: http://en.kaij.jp/about/cancellation/private.html

Kind of School

□ High School  □ University  □ Language School □ Private Lesson  □ Self Study  □ Other(        )

School name

How long?   year(s)  month(s)  About    hours in totalName of textbooks you used

The teacher was?□ Japanese □ Non-Japanese Nationality (         )

The language used in classroom

I can read and write Hiragana and Katakana. □ Yes □ No

Number of Kanji I can use       characters

Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) Passed in (year)        □ N5 □ N4 □ N3 □ N2 □ N1

CEFR               □ A1 □ A2 □ B1 □ B2

Skills you want to improve □ Conversation □ Listening □ Reading □ Writing □ Others(                  )

Purpose of learning Japanese

□ To work in Japan □ To work in home country (Kind of job:          } □ To talk about a specialized field □ To prepare for further education [ □ University(Major:       ) □ Vocational school (Major:       ) ] □ Casual conversation with friends □ For daily life □ Others (                    )

Check boxes that apply □ N/A □ Learning Disabilities(□ Literacy  □ Dyslexia □ ADHD □ Other LD) □ Depression □ Epilepsy □ Panic Disorder □ Asthma □ Sleep Disorder □ Other(                         )

Note: Whether you have any pre-existing or existing illness does not affect your enrollment. These questions are just for our possible preparation.

Do you want us to arrange your accommodations? (Subject to fees) □ Yes  □ No

□ Internet(Name of website            ) □ Printed Material Ad(Name of media           ) □ Introduced by a friend(            ) □ Bulletin board  □ Study abroad agents(Agent name         ) □ Other(            )

I give permission to KAI Japanese Language School to use the photographs and/or videos that are taken for the school's publicity activities. □ Yes  □ No

• I understand that the course I chose suits the purpose of my language study based on the information such as course goal, learning method, curriculum, schedule, etc. provided by KAI Japanese Language School.

• Once enrolled in the school, I will put forth great effort to study following the school’s curriculum, and to avoid being late or absent except under special conditions.

• In case I have unsatisfactory attendance and/or am not able to earn passing marks to advance to the next level, I will follow the school’s decision of repeating the level or leaving the school, etc.

• I will pay the fees of registration, tuition, materials, etc. by the specified due dates. • I vow that all information submitted on this application is correct to my knowledge and that any changes after this form is filed will be informed to KAI Japanese Language School immediately.

 

Upon agreeing to the above stipulations, I would like to apply to attend KAI Japanese Language School.

     Date (M/D/Y)                           Signature                    

□ Yes □ No

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Activity Application Form Send this to FAX: +81(0)3-3207-4651 / E-mail: [email protected]

Activities

The activities in July are offered in a package only. Those in August can be taken individually. One-way transportation fee from KAI to the sight is included in all prices.

Name (alphabetical) Name (Kanji)

Nationality Age

Course □ Grammar & Conversation(□ July □ August □ Full) □ JLPT Preparation

July Activities August Activities

I will not participate in any activities. ⬜ I will not participate in any activities. ⬜

Please check the boxes if you wish to participate in activities.

Please check the boxes if you wish to participate in activities.

Date Activity Price Date Activity Price

11 Tokyo tour with university students

48,000 JPY ⬜

6 Manga 3,000 JPY ⬜

13 Karaoke with university students 7 Tokyo tour with university students 2,000 JPY ⬜

14 Tokyo Disneyland *2 8 Anime 3,000 JPY ⬜

16 Uchiwa making 9 Karaoke with university students 2,500 JPY ⬜

18 “Kyaraben (Character Lunchbox)” making

10 Sushi making 5,500 JPY ⬜

20 Japanese lantern making & Asakusa stroll

13 “Kyaraben (Character Lunchbox)” making

4,500 JPY ⬜

23 Edo-Tokyo Museum 14 Tea ceremony 2,500 JPY ⬜

25 Temari (ball) sushi making 15 Edo-Tokyo Open-air Architectural Museum

3,000 JPY ⬜

27 Ninja experience 16 Japanese lantern making & Asakusa stroll

4,500 JPY ⬜

31 Origami making 17 Japanese sweets making 3,000 JPY ⬜

8/3 KAI Summer Party 18 Sight-seeing in Mt. Fuji area & fruit picking *3

13,000 JPY ⬜

20 Tokyo downtown tour 2,000 JPY ⬜

21 Shodo, the traditional Japanese calligraphy

2,500 JPY ⬜

22 Flower Arrangement 2,500 JPY ⬜

23 Zazen (Zen meditation) 2,500 JPY ⬜

Total JPY

Note *1: The schedule may change. *2: It’s possible to join only the Tokyo Disneyland activity. The price is 14,000 yen. *3: The means of transportation is bus. The end time may change due to the traffic. *4: There will be no refund for cancelled activities after the application deadline.