Main courses (curriculum)
Yu Language Academy
There are preparatory courses (long-term, student visa) and Short-term courses.
Beside Japanese language lessons there are lessons for EJU, JLPT and job-searching measures.
Courses and curriculum
- Long term: student visa
- April intake: Preparatory course «1 year» / Preparatory course «2 years».
- July intake: Preparatory course «1 year 9 months».
- October intake: Preparatory course «1 year 6 months».
- January intake: Preparatory course «1 year 3 months».
- Short-term
- Short-term course «3 months». Enrollment in: April, July, October and January.
- 1-month・2-month course (Enrollment: April, July, October, January) ※To be discussed
About application
Necessary documents for preparatory course (student visa)
Necessary documents for 1 month, 3 months short-term courses (Temporary visitor visa, Working Holiday visa etc.)
Click the [Download application files] page.
Tuition
Click the [Enrollment procedure / tuition] page.
Guidance and study period
- Classes` management by the teaching staff
- Study effectively using education equipment
- Supplementary classes system and detailed curriculum for goal achievement with one on one guidance of pronunciation, grammar, listening skills etc.
Timetable
Morning classes：9:00～12:20
Day classes：13:00～16:20
| First period | 09:00～09:45 |
|---|---|
| 5 min break | |
| Second period | 09:50～10:35 |
| 10 min break | |
| Third period | 10:45～11:30 |
| 5 min break | |
| Fourth period | 11:35～12:20 |
| First period | 13:00～13:45 |
|---|---|
| 5 min break | |
| Second period | 13:50～14:35 |
| 10 min break | |
| Third period | 14:45～15:30 |
| 5 min break | |
| Fourth period | 15:35～16:20 |
Period of study and teaching materials for every level
Beginner textbooks
| Main materials | Bunka Beginner Ⅰ Kanji Beginner 300 |
|---|---|
| Average period of study | 0～220 hours |
| Subject | Grammar, Listening, Speaking |
| Main goals | To know basic grammar structure To know how to write; To be able to pronunce correctly To be able to carry simple conversations |
| Main materials | Bunka Beginner Ⅱ Kanji Beginner 700/15 minutes a day Kanji Practice Beginners Level II |
|---|---|
| Average period of study | 220～400 hours |
| Subject | Grammar, Listening, Speaking, , Reading, Writing |
| Main goals | To know basic grammar structure To make longer sentences |
Intermediate textbooks
| Main materials | Chuukyuu he ikou (The way to intermediate) Itsuka dokoka de (Stories in Japanese) Manabou Nihongo First intermediate Kanji Intermediate 700 |
|---|---|
| Average period of study | 400～600 hours |
| Subject | Kanji, Vocabulary, Text`s summary, Long text`s analysis |
| Main goals | To master basic level cases To make longer sentences To increase vocabulary and ways of expression To express oneself opinion To strengthen listening comprehension To make longer conversations |
| Main materials | Manabou Nihongo Intermediate 15 minutes a day Kanji Practice Intermediate Level II |
|---|---|
| Average period of study | 600～800 hours |
| Subject | Write out one’s point of view logically, Speaking |
| Main goals | Prepare for JLPT N1 level To gain necessary information from newspapers, TV and other media |
Advanced textbooks
| Main materials | Manabou Nihongo Upper-Intermediate Manabou Nihongo Advanced Kanzen Master Kanji N2 |
|---|---|
| Average period of study | 800～1600 hours |
| Subject | Write oneself point of view logically, Speaking Understand different cultures |
| Main goals | To be able to debate To be able to read specialized literature To cultivate critical thinking |
Yu International Cultural Academy
Preparatory courses (long-term, student visa) is available.
Beside Japanese language lessons, there are lessons for EJU, JLPS and job-searching measures.
Courses and Curriculum
- Long term: student visa
- April intake: 2 years
- October intake: Preparatory course «1 year 6 months».
About application
Necessary documents for preparatory course (student visa)
Click the [Download application files] page.
Tuition
Click the [Enrollment procedure / tuition] page.
Guidance and study period
- Classes` management by the teaching staff
- Incorporate ICT into education by lending students a Notebook each
- Uses PDSA cycle as a learning support system
Timetable
Morning classes：9:00～12:15
Day classes：13:00～16:15
| First period | 09:00～10:30 |
|---|---|
| 15 min break | |
| Second period | 10:45～12:15 |
| First period | 13:00～14:30 |
|---|---|
| 15 min break | |
| Second period | 14:45～16:15 |
Period of study and teaching materials for every level
Beginner＆Pre-Intermediate textbooks
| Main materials | Dekiru Nihongo Beginner Level Kanji Tamago Beginner Level |
|---|---|
| Average period of study | 0～220 hours |
| Subject | Sentence structure, Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation |
| Main goals | Basic grammar, vocabulary and sentence structure Pronunciation, writing Simple conversations in daily life |
| Main materials | Dekiru Nihongo Beginner Level/Dekiru Nihongo Pre-Intermediate Level Kanji Tamago Beginner Level/Kanji Tamago Pre-Intermediate |
|---|---|
| Average period of study | 200～400 hours |
| Subject | Sentence structure, Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing |
| Main goals | Basic grammar, vocabulary and sentence structure Able to express one’s opinion on various topics |
| Main materials | Dekiru Nihongo Pre-Intermediate Level Kanji Tamago Pre-Intermediate |
|---|---|
| Average period of study | 400～600 hours |
| Subject | Sentence Structure, Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing Presentation |
| Main goals | Basic grammar, vocabulary and sentence structure Able to construct compound sentences |
Intermediate textbooks
| Main materials | Dekiru Nihongo Intermediate Level 15 Minutes a Day Kanji Practice Intermediate Level I |
|---|---|
| Average period of study | 600～800 hours |
| Subject | Sentences structure, Vocabulary, Reading, Writing, Presentation |
| Main goals | Able to express one’s feelings and opinion Able to research for materials and present it effectively |
| Main materials | Dekiru Nihongo Intermediate Level 15 Minutes a Day Kanji Practice Intermediate Level I / II |
|---|---|
| Average period of study | 800～1000 hours |
| Subject | Sentence structure, Vocabulary, Reading, Listening, Writing, Presentation |
| Main goals | Able to get necessary information accurately －Able to construct and write an essay with at least 400 words |
| Main materials | Dekiru Nihongo Intermediate Level 15 Minutes a Day Kanji Practice Intermediate Level II |
|---|---|
| Average period of study | 1000～1200 hours |
| Subject | Sentence structure, Vocabulary, Reading, Listening, Writing, Presentation |
| Main goals | Able to get necessary information accurately Able to use easily understandable expressions for other readers and listeners |
Upper-Intermediate・Advanced textbooks
| Main materials | 「Daigakusei」 ni naru tameni Nihongo I (Japanese to become a University student I) Kangaeru Kanji・ Goi (Thinkable Kanji and Vocabulary) |
|---|---|
| Average period of study | 1200～1400 hours |
| Subject | Reading, Listening, Conversation, Writing, Presentation |
| Main goals | Able to logically express one’s opinion on various topics Able to match your partner by using similar expression with the same meaning |
| Main materials | 「Daigakusei」 ni naru tameni Nihongo II (Japanese to become a University student II) Kangaeru Kanji・ Goi (Thinkable Kanji and Vocabulary) |
|---|---|
| Average period of study | 1400～1600 hours |
| Subject | Reading, Listening, Conversation, Writing, Presentation |
| Main goals | Able to logically express one’s opinion on social issues －Able to match your partner by using similar expression with the same meaning |
Yu Language Academy Sapporo
Preparatory courses (long-term, student visa) and Short-term courses are available.
Beside Japanese language lessons, there are lessons for EJU, JLPT and job-searching measures.
Courses and Curriculum
- Long term: student visa
- April intake: Preparatory course «1 year» / Preparatory course «2 years».
- October intake: Preparatory course «1 year 6 months».
- Short-term
- Short-term course «3 months». Enrollment in: April, July, October and January.
- 1-month・2-month course (Enrollment: April, July, October, January) ※To be discussed
About application
Necessary documents for preparatory course (student visa)
Necessary documents for 1 month, 3 months short-term courses (Temporary visitor visa, Working Holiday visa etc.)
Click the [Download application files] page.
Tuition
Click the [Enrollment procedure / tuition] page.
Guidance and study period
- Classes` management by the teaching staff
- Incorporate ICT into education by lending students a Notebook each
- Uses PDSA cycle as a learning support system
Timetable
Morning classes：9:00～12:20
Day classes：13:00～16:20
| First period | 09:00～09:45 |
|---|---|
| 5 min break | |
| Second period | 09:50～10:35 |
| 10 min break | |
| Third period | 10:45～11:30 |
| 5 min break | |
| Fourth period | 11:35～12:20 |
| First period | 13:00～13:45 |
|---|---|
| 5 min break | |
| Second period | 13:50～14:35 |
| 10 min break | |
| Third period | 14:45～15:30 |
| 5 min break | |
| Fourth period | 15:35～16:20 |
Period of study and teaching materials for every level
Beginner・Beginners II textbooks
| Main materials | Dekiru Nihongo Beginner Level Original Kanji Textbook LV１ |
|---|---|
| Average period of study | 0～220 hours |
| Subject | Sentence structure, Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation |
| Main goals | Basic grammar, vocabulary and sentence structure Pronunciation, writing Simple conversations for daily use |
| Main materials | Dekiru Nihongo Beginner Level/Dekiru Nihongo Pre-Intermediate Level Original Kanji Textbook LV2 |
|---|---|
| Average period of study | 200～380 hours |
| Subject | Sentence Structure, Speaking, Reading, Writing |
| Main goals | Basic grammar, vocabulary and sentence structure － Able to express one’s opinion on various topics |
| Main materials | Dekiru Nihongo Pre-Intermediate Level Original Kanji Textbook LV3 |
|---|---|
| Average period of study | 380～580 hours |
| Subject | 文Sentence Structure, Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing, Presentation |
| Main goals | Basic grammar, vocabulary and sentence structure －Able to construct compound sentences |
Intermediate・Upper-Intermediate textbooks
| Main materials | Dekiru Nihongo Intermediate Level Original Kanji Textbook LV4 |
|---|---|
| Average period of study | 580～760 hours |
| Subject | Sentence structure, Vocabulary, Reading, Writing, Presentation |
| Main goals | Able to express one’s feelings and opinion Able to research for materials and present it effectively |
| Main materials | Dekiru Nihongo Intermediate Level Original Kanji Textbook LV5 |
|---|---|
| Average period of study | 760～960 hours |
| Subject | Sentence structure, Vocabulary, Reading, Listening, Writing, Presentation |
| Main goals | Able to get necessary information accurately －Able to construct and write an essay with at least 400 words |
| Main materials | Dekiru Nihongo Intermediate Level Original Kanji Textbook LV6 |
|---|---|
| Average period of study | 960～1140 hours |
| Subject | Sentence structure, Vocabulary, Reading, Listening, Writing, Presentation |
| Main goals | Able to get necessary information accurately Able to use easily understandable expressions for other readers and listeners |
| Main materials | Dekiru Nihongo Intermediate Level/生教材 Original Kanji Textbook LV7 |
|---|---|
| Average period of study | 1140～1340 hours |
| Subject | Reading, Listening, Conversation, Writing, Presentation |
| Main goals | Able to logically express one’s opinion on various topics －Able to match your partner by using similar expression with the same meaning |
| Main materials | Realia Original Kanji Textbook LV8 |
|---|---|
| Average period of study | 1340～1520 hours |
| Subject | Reading, Listening, Conversation, Writing, Presentation |
| Main goals | Able to logically express one’s opinion on social issues Able to match your partner by using similar expression with the same meaning |