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日本語本科　中国以外

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:27:58 +0900

Application requirements -- details for nationals except from China, Mongolia, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Vietnam

Will be considered those applicants ( except from the above countries ):

Application requirements	1. who have finished a curriculum of 12 + years abroad ( equivalent of Japanese senior high graduates ), or have an equivalent qualification. 2. who hope to enter institutions of higher education, such as Japanese universities, or to pass Japanese Proficiency Test. 3. who have a clear purpose for learning. 4. who are in sufficient health condition for long-term learning.
Examination fee	20,000yen (To be delivered when application for admission is finished )
The term of application, the period for submission of documents.	One-year course（April, 2011 entrance to school） : September 17 (Fri. ) to December 1 (Wed. ) 2010. One and a half-year course（October, 2011 entrance to school） : March 14 ( Mon. ) to June 1 (Wed.) 2011.
Office hours	Monday to Friday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturdays 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ( close on Sundays and public holidays )
Where to call and to make application	OSAKA YWCA College 11-12 Kamiyama-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka 530-0026 TEL.(06)6361-2955　FAX.(06)6361-2997

Process from application for admission to enrollment and opening of courses

＜Application documents＞１．Required forms on applicant him/herself 　・An application form ( specified form ) 　・A statement of reason for studying abroad ( specified form ) 　・The original certificate of graduation from the last school in the applicant's academic record 　・An academic transcript of the last school in the applicant's academic record 　・A certificate of Japanese-language learning experiences 　・5 photos ( 3cm×4cm ) 　・A copy of the passport 　・A proof of the present occupation ２．Documents concerning the financial supporter (1)In case that necessary costs are covered by money sent from his/her home country 　・A pledge for financial support ( specified form ) 　・Certificates of bank balances 　・A proof of earnings 　・A proof of the present occupation 　・A document attesting to the relation between the applicant and the financial supporter (2)In case that the financial supporter resides in Japan: 　・A pledge for financial support ( specified form ) 　・Certificates of bank balances 　・Tax payment certificates 　・A proof of the present occupation 　・A document attesting to the relation between the applicant and the financial supporter 　・A copy of residence registry, or a certificate of alien registration 　・A passport copy * As circumstances demand, other documents may be required. ＜Steps from application to entrance into school＞１．Application 　・The applicant's proxy ( financial supporter or presenter ) will come to our school within the application period, with all the required documents. 　・Where application is made directly from abroad, send the forms by EMS. ２．Examination 　・The first examination・・・a documentary examinaiton. 　・The second examination・・・An interview with the financial supporter, or the presenter, who resides in Japan. An interview with the applicant if staying in Japan. ３．Application to the Immigration Bureau of Japan 　・We apply for authorization of resident eligibility in the place of successful applicants. ４．Delivery of Certificate of eligibility 　・In case that applicants pass screening by the Immigration Bureau, "Certificate of eligibility" will be delivered to us ( usually about a month before the start of courses ). 　・ The successful applicants or their proxies will be contacted and requested to come to school in order to deliver entrance fees, and to receive "Authorization of resident eligibility" and "Permission of entrance into school". 　・Where application is made directly from abroad, we will send those documents by EMS as soon as we confirm remittance of the entrance fee. ５．The acquisition of a studying abroad visa 　・With "Letter of Admission" from us, "Certificate of eligibility" and a passport, successful applicants will apply for a visa at Japanese diplomatic offices in their home country ( Japanese Embassy or Consulate ). ６．Entrance into school 　・Successful applicants should deliver the tuition fee before entering into school. They are supposed to enter Japan before the placement test that is given a week before the entrance ceremony.
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日本語本科日本在住の方

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:27:17 +0900

Application requirements -- for residents in Japan ( with residence status )

Application requirements -- for residents in Japan ( with residence status )

Application requirements -- for residents in Japan ( with residence status )	1. who have finished a curriculum of 12 + years abroad ( equivalent of Japanese senior high graduates ), or have an equivalent qualification. 2. who hope to enter institutions of higher education, such as Japanese universities, or to pass Japanese Proficiency Test. 3. who have a clear purpose for learning. 4. who are in sufficient health condition for long-term learning. 5. who has long term and proper visa status.
Examination fee	2,000yen (To be delivered when application for admission is completed)
The term of application, the period for submission of documents.	One-year course（April, 2011 entrance to school） : March 26 ( Sat. ) 2011. One and a half-year course（October, 2010 entrance to school） : September 25 ( Sat. ) 2010.
Office hours	Monday to Friday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturdays 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ( close on Sundays and public holidays )
Where to call and to make application	OSAKA YWCA College 11-12 Kamiyama-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka 530-0026 TEL.(06)6361-2955　FAX.(06)6361-2997

Process from application for admission to enrollment and opening of courses

＜Application documents＞１．Documents concerning the applicant's own self 　・An application form ( specified form ) 　・A statement of reason for aplication for admission ( specified form ) 　・The original certificate of graduation from the last school in the applicant's academic record 　・An academic transcript of the applicant's senior high school 　・A copy of the applicant's alien registration card 　・A copy of the passport 　・A guarantee ( specified form ) 　　* As circumstances demand, other documents may be required. ＜Steps from application to entrance into school＞１．Application 　・Please make a reservation by telephone, fax or e-mail, and come to our school within the application period, with all the required documents as indicated above. 　　In principle, we do not accept application by mail. ２．Examination 　・The first examination・・・a documentary examinaiton. 　・The second examination・・・ An interview with the applicant and the guarantor. ３．Procesures of entrance into school 　・Please make a reservation by telephone, fax or e-mail, come to our school and deliver the examination fee and the entrance fee ( 82,000yen in total ). 　　We will explain the placement test, the entrance ceremony, and the agenda of opening of lectures. ４．Entrance into school ・Successful applicants should deliver the tuition fee before entering into school. ・The placement test that is given a week before the entrance ceremony. ・For those who wish to cancel their enrollment please do so by the following dates. April course: By 31st March. October course: 30th Sept. Tuition fees will be returned but entrance fees are no refundable.
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日本語本科　中国ほか

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:23:21 +0900

Application requirements -- for nationals from China, Mongolia, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Vietnam

Will be considered those applicants from China, Mongolia, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Vietnam:

Application requirements	1. who have finished a curriculum of 12 + years abroad ( equivalent of Japanese senior high graduates ), or have an equivalent qualification. 2. who hope to enter institutions of higher education, such as Japanese universities, or to pass Japanese Proficiency Test. 3. who are capable of passing the N5 grade in Japanese Proficiency Test. who have learnt Japanese more than 150 hours. 4. who have a clear purpose of learning. 5. who are in sufficient health condition for long-term learning.
Examination fee	20,000yen(To be delivered when application for admission is finished )
The term of application, the period for submission of documents.	( in case of application in a private capacity ) One-year course（April, 2011 entrance to school） : September 17 ( Fri. ) to October 20 ( Wed. ) 2010. One and a half-year course（October, 2011 entrance to school） : March 14 ( Mon. ) to April 19 ( Tue. ) 2011.
Office hours(reception)	Monday to Friday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturdays 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ( close on Sundays and public holidays )
Where to call and to make application	OSAKA YWCA College 11-12 Kamiyama-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka 530-0026 TEL.(06)6361-2955　FAX.(06)6361-2997

Process from application for admission to enrollment and opening of courses

＜Application documents＞１．Required forms on applicant him/herself 1. Admission application 2. The reason for studying Japanese 3. Submit applicant's diploma of the last attended school or a Graduation Certificate. 4. Transcript Certificate of the last attended school. 5. Japanese Language Studies Certificate or Japanese Proficiency Test results 6. Photo (3 cm x 4 cm) 5 pieces 7. Copy of Passport 8. Occupation certificate * A person of an application from China has the documents which it is necessary in addition to the above. Please refer in detail. ２．Required forms on Remitter him/herself A. For remitters living overseas 1. Pledge 2. Certificate of Balance 3. Certificate of Income 4. Occupation certificate 5. Documents verifying relationship between applicant and remitter: Family Registration or Birth Certificate etc. B. For remitters’ living in Japan (Remitter living in Kansai area is desirable.) 1. Pledge 2. Certificate of Balance 3. Tax certificate: Document to confirm yearly income. 4. Occupation certificate 5. Documents verifying relationship between applicant and remitter:If relative, submit a document verifying your relationship. 6. Copy of Resident’s Card or Alien Registration Certificate (Note 1) For those applying from The People's Republic of China, please ask for a different “Required Application related Forms List”. (Note 2) Applicants from Mongolia, Myanmar and Bangladesh, or those who have applied for eligibility or change of status before need another papers besides that written above. Contact us. (Note 3) Should you have difficulty obtaining any of the above stated forms, please contact us. A person of an application from China has the documents which it is necessary in addition to the above. Please refer in detail. ＜Steps from application to entrance into school＞１．Application* 　・The applicant's proxy ( financial supporter or presenter ) will come to our school within the application period, with all necessary documents prepared. We do not accept any application by mail. 　In case where application forms are submitted through a foreign students center or a Japanese-language school, the deadline for application, the term limitation for tuition fee payment, etc. will be different from where application is made on an individual basis. Please consult each affiliated institution. ２．Examination 　・The first examination・・・a documentary examinaiton. 　・The second examination・・・An interview with the financial supporter, or the presenter, who resides in Japan. 　　Successful applicants must pay the examination fee ( and also the entrance fee and the tuition fee for 6 months, in case where expenses are covered by money sent from their home country ). 　　Applicants from China will be given an interview and a written test, in addition to a documentary examination. 　An examination of a one-year course is a plan of the end of October. 　An examination of one-year and six month course is a plan of the end of April. 　A plan of a place is Beijing / Shanghai / Dailian / Shenyang. ３．Application to the Immigration Bureau of Japan* 　・We apply for authorization of resident eligibility in the place of successful applicants. ４．Delivery of Certificate of eligibility 　・In case that applicants pass screening by the Immigration Bureau, "Certificate of eligibility" will be delivered to us ( usually about a month before the start of courses ). 　　Their financial supporter or presenter will be contacted and requested to come to school in order to deliver entrance fees, and to receive "Certificate of eligibility" and "Letter of Admission" from us. ５．The acquisition of a studying abroad visa 　・With "Letter of Admission" from us, "Certificate of eligibility" and a passport, successful applicants will apply for a visa at Japanese diplomatic offices in their home country ( Japanese Embassy or Consulate ). ６．Entrance into school 　・Successful applicants should deliver the tuition fee before entering into school. They are supposed to enter Japan before the placement test that is given a week before the entrance ceremony. * Here you can download a sheet for a preparatory audit. → a sheet for a preparatory audit * Here you can download a sheet for a preparatory audit ( entry examples ).→entry examples
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日本語能力試験準備コース

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:32:27 +0900

The Preparatory Course for Japanese Language Proficiency Test

Outline and characteristics

Japanese Language Proficiency Test will change in 2010year. We have three course for N1, N2, N3, with the aim to pass the test, each courses stresses vocabulary, grammar, comprehension, and listening skills.

Details of the courses

Terms	For July test Course : March 27 ( Sat. ) to July 3 ( Sat. ) 2010. For December test Course : September 4 ( Sat. ) to December 4 ( Sat. ) 2010.
The number of times of lectures	For July test Course : 14 times For December test Course : 14 times
Class hours ( days of the week, hours )	Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Guidelines for applicants

Regular number of students	Please note that when the number of students does not reach 4 or 5, the course may not be opened.
Application requirements and object persons	Course levels: N1, N2 and N3 The object persons of this course are people over the age of 18.
The term of application, the period for submission of documents.	Make a reservation for the placement test by the day before by fax, e-mail or telephone, and hand in the application form ( with a photo attached ). * If your level is judged to be suitable for the course, you will be permitted to enter in mid-course. 　( In that case, a discount of fees will be applied. ) ＊Click here to download application form 　 application form (PDF)　/　 application form (word)
Reception hours	Monday to Friday 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturaday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ( closed on Sundays and holidays )
Where to call and to make application	OSAKA YWCA College 11-12 Kamiyama-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka 530-0026 TEL.(06)6361-2955　FAX.(06)6361-2997
Others	* Information in a prescribed form of application will be drawn upon by the head office of our College and Japanese-language teachers. Hereafter, on the basis of this, we will send to you information on the Japanese-Language Course.

Process to entrance into school and opening of the course

After taking the placement test, new students are allowed to observe the first lesson of the term ( only one time for the entire course ). Observers are supposed to make a reservation without fail before that lesson.

The schedule of the placement test	For July test Course : 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. March 20 ( Sat. ) 2010. For December test Course : 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. August 28 ( Sat. ) 2010.

Study expenses, etc.

Entrance fee, Tuition fee.	Entrance fee : 5,500yen Tuition fee : For July test Course 44,000yen For December test Course 44,000yen * Only new students are supposed to deliver the enrollment ( entrance ) fee. Another entrance fee is required over a year after the course completion.
How to deliver fees	To be paid at the reception desk of our school or by bank transfer, etc.
Expenses for textbooks and course materials	Besides textbook expenses, actual expenditure 2,000-3,000yen is required.
Others	* The discount of 2,000yen is applied to those taking this course with the Evening Japanese Course or the Morning Japanese Course. * Once the tuition and other fees are delivered, they cannot be refunded except when the course cannot be opened. * But in case you inform us your cancelation by the day before class start, we will refund tuition fee. * The expenses include consumption taxes.

Other pieces of information


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中高生のための日本語夏期集中コース

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:31:57 +0900

The Intensive Summer Japanese-Language Course for Teen Agers

Outline and characteristics

This is the course for a small group of students which offers intensive learning of Japanese conversation.

Details of the courses

Terms	July 21 ( Wed. ) to August 10 ( Tue.) 2010.
Total hours	54 hours
Class hours ( days of the week, hours )	Monday to Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Friday 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Course Materials	Original YWCA course materials
Others	There is no class in the afternoon of the last day of the term ( Tuesday, August 10 ) due to the course completion ceremony and a party giving.

Guidelines for applicants

Regular number of students	10 students par class(The list will be closed as soon as the full number is reached. )
Application requirements and object persons	* Non-native men and women of Japanese aged approximately 14-17. * From youths without Japanese language learning experience to those without confidence in Japanese conversation. ( irrespective of whether or not the applicant is attending junior or senior high schools of Japan )
Application procedures	Fill in necessary entries in the application form, attach a photo, and send the form to Osaka YWCA College. ＊Click here to download application form 　 application form (PDF)　/　 application form (word)
The term of application, the period for submission of documents.	By July 7 (Wed.) ( As for home stay, by Wednesday, June 9. )
Time of reception	Monday to Friday 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturaday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ( closed on Sundays and holidays )
Where to call and to make application	OSAKA YWCA College 11-12 Kamiyama-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka 530-0026 TEL.(06)6361-2955　FAX.(06)6361-2997

Process to entrance into school and opening of the course

1. Application for the level check test, submission of the application form for admission 2. Level check test. ( Consult us for the schedule. ) 3. Delivery of the entrance fee and the enrollment fee. 4. Opening of the course

Schedule of the placement test	As needed ( consult the schedule when applying for admission )

Study expenses, etc.

Entrance fee, Tuition fee.	Entrance fee : 10,500yen, Tuition fee : 64,000yen
How to deliver fees	To be paid at the reception desk of our school or by bank transfer, etc.
The term of delivery	Deliver the entrance fee, the tuition fee, etc. by July 14 ( Wed. ).
Expenses for course materials	3,000yen
Others	* Once the tuition and other fees are delivered, they cannot be refunded except when the course cannot be opened. * But in case you inform us your cancelation by the day before class start, we will refund tuition fee. * The expenses include consumption taxes.

Optional Program

・ Schedule：Friday 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. ・ Contents(Plan): experience of art of calligraphy / viewing of Bunraku puppet show / social studies field trip to a disaster control center / experience of wearing a yukata or a light cotton kimono for summer / Making and eating "okonomiyaki", typical taste of Osaka!etc. Expenses：needed separately

Other pieces of information

* Those participants from the first day who have attended more than two thirds of the course will be given a course completion certificate. * With a high level Japanese language aptitude, students can join the course for those over the age of 18 which is given simultaneously. Please refer for the details.
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日本語夏期集中コース

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:31:52 +0900

The Japanese-Language Summer Intensive Course

Outline and characteristics

This is a short-term ( 3 weeks ) intensive Japanese-language course that lends itself to your summer holidays.

Details of the courses

Terms	July 21 ( Wed. ) to August 10 ( Tue. ) 2010.
Total hours	54 hours
Class hours ( days of the week, hours )	Monday to Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Friday 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Others	There is no class in the afternoon of the last day of the term ( Tuesday, August 10 ) due to the course completion ceremony and a party.

Guidelines for applicants

Regular number of students	The class consists of 5 to 10 students.
Application procedures	* Submit the application form ( with a photo attached ) by July 7 ( Wed. ). * Consult us in case where you need an application form for admission. * Students who hope to stay with a Japanese family need to submit a prescribed form of application by June 9 (Wed.). ＊Click here to download application form 　 application form (PDF)　/　 application form (word)
The term of application, the period for submission of documents.	By July 7 (Wed.) ( As for a home stay, by Wednesday, June 9. )
Time of reception	Monday to Friday 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturaday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ( closed on Sundays and holidays )
Where to call and to make application	OSAKA YWCA College 11-12 Kamiyama-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka 530-0026 TEL.(06)6361-2955　FAX.(06)6361-2997
Others	* Information in prescribed forms of application will be drawn upon by our head office and Japanese-language teachers. Hereafter, on the basis of this, we will send to you information on the Japanese-Language Course.

Process to entrance into school and opening of the course

1. Application for the level check test, submission of the application form for admission 2. Delivery of the entrance fee and the enrollment fee. 3. Placement test 4. Placement Decision 5. Opening of the course

Schedule of Placement Test	10:00 a.m. July 16 ( Wed. ) 2010.

Study expenses, etc.

Entrance fee, Tuition fee	Entrance fee : 10,500yen, Tuition fee : 64,000yen
How to deliver fees	Deliver the entrance fee, the tuition fee, etc. at the start of the course.
The term of delivery	It is required to deliver an entrance fee and a tuition fee by Wednesday, July 14.
Expenses for course materials	3,000yen
Others	Once the tuition and other fees are delivered, they cannot be refunded except when the course cannot be opened. But in case you inform us your cancelation by the day before class start, we will refund tuition fee. The expenses include consumption taxes.

Optional Program

・ Schedule：Friday 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. ・ Contents(Plan) : experience of art of calligraphy / viewing of Bunraku puppet show / experience of wearing a yukata or a light cotton kimono for summer / Making and eating "okonomiyaki", typical taste of Osaka! / visit to a disaster control center ・ Expenses ： needed separately

Other pieces of information

* Those participants from the first day who have attended more than two thirds of the course will be given a course completion certificate. * This course does not constitute the ground for acquisition of a study visa.
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日本語イブニングコース

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:31:13 +0900

The Japanese-Language Evening Course

Outline and characteristics

Beginner Level 1: You will be able to practice a simple conversation, speaking about yourself , your country, etc. Beginner Level 2: You will be able to use simple polite expressions needed in a more complex situation. Middle Level: You will practice stating your own opinions, learning grammer by talking with simple polite expressions or treating daily topics. Advanced Level: You will build up your vocabulary through reading of newspapers, magazines, etc. Learning of social deixis ( necessary for members of Japanese society ) and effective expressions in business scenes is also intended. * The course materials are originally developed by the Osaka YWCA.

Details of the courses

Terms	Spring Semester : April 13 ( Tue. ) to July 9 (Fri.) 2010. 　　　　　　　　　　　　　( May 7 is no classes. ) Autumn Semester : September 21 ( Tue. ) to December 17 ( Fri. ), 2010. 　　　　　　　　　　　　　( December 3 is no classes. ) Winter Semester : January 14 ( Fri.) to March 25 ( Fri.) 2011. * If your level is judged to be suitable for the course, you will be permitted to enter in mid-course. ( In that case, a discount of fees can be applied. )
The number of times of lectures	Spring Semester : 24 times, Autumn Semester : 24 times,Winter Semester : 20 times
Class hours ( days of the week, hours )	Tuesday and Friday 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Course Materials	Original YWCA course materials

Guidelines for applicants

Regular number of students	The class consists of 5 to 10 students.
( The minimum number of students necessary for opening of the course. )	Please note that when the number of students does not reach 4 or 5, the course may not be opened.
Application requirements and object persons	The object students of this course are those over the age of 18.
Application procedures	Make a reservation for the placement test by the day before by fax, e-mail or telephone, and hand in the application form ( with a photo attached ). ＊Click here to download application form 　 application form (PDF)　/　 application form (word)
The term of application, the period for submission of documents.	By the day before of the placement test.
Time of reception	Monday to Friday 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturaday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ( closed on Sundays and holidays )
Where to call and to make application	OSAKA YWCA College 11-12 Kamiyama-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka 530-0026 TEL.(06)6361-2955　FAX.(06)6361-2997

Process to entrance into school and opening of the course

1. Application for the placement test 2. Placement test 3. Placement Decision 4. Delivery of the tuition fee. 5. Opening of the course * New students can observe first classes of the term. The observers are supposed to make a reservation in advance.

The schedule of the placement test	Spring Semester : 6:30 p.m. to 8:30.p.m April 6 ( Tue. ) 2010. Autumn Semester : 6:30 p.m. to 8:30.p.m September 14 ( Tue. ) 2010. Winter Semester : 6:30 p.m. to 8:30.p.m January 7 ( Fri. ) 2011.

Study expenses, etc.

Entrance fee, Tuition fee	Entrance fee : 10,500yen　( The enrollment fee is charged to new students only. ) Tuition fee : Spring Semester 68,000yen, Autumn Semester 68,000yen, Winter Semester 57,000yen
How to deliver fees	To be paid at the reception desk of our school or by bank transfer, etc.
The term of delivery	Deliver the entrance fee, the tuition fee, etc. at the start of the course.
Expenses for course materials	1,000 - 2,000yen
Others	Tuition and other fees, once paid, are not refundable, except when the classes cancelled. But in case you inform us your cancelation by the day before class start, we will refund tuition fee. The expenses include consumption taxes.

Other pieces of information

* This Course is part-time. You cannot get a study visa, a student ID card, or a student discount of commutation tickets. * There are also the preparatory Course for Japanese Language Aptitude Test, and the Summer Intensive Course.
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日本語モーニングコース

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:30:45 +0900

The Japanese-Language Morning Course

Outline and characteristics

*　This course aims at learning of the "Japanese you can use on the day". *　The course is centered around conversation, such as listening and speaking, but also gives instructions on related grammatical points. *　There are also classes for beginners which offers learning of hiragana and katakana. *　The class level is adjusted to the level of examinees of the placement test. *　The course materials are originally developed by the Osaka YWCA.

Details of the courses

Terms	Spring Semester : April 19 ( Mon. ) to July 7 ( Wed. ) 2010. Autumn Semester : September 27 ( Mon. ) to December 10 (Fri.) 2010. Winter Semester : January 17 ( Mon. ) to March 25 ( Fri.) 2011. * If your level is judged to be suitable for the course, you will be permitted to enter in mid-course. 　( In that case, a discount of fees can be applied. )
The number of times of lectures	Spring Semester:11 weeks, Autumn Semester:11 weeks, Winter Semester:10 weeks
Class hours ( days of the week, hours )	Monday to Friday 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Course Materials	Original YWCA course materials
Others	There are no class on the final day of the courses, due to the ceremony of course completion and a party.

Guidelines for applicants

Regular number of students	The class consists of 5 to 10 students.
( The minimum number of students necessary for opening of the course. )	Please note that when the number of students does not reach 4 or 5, the course may not be opened.
Application requirements and object persons	The object students of this course are those over the age of 18.
Application procedures	Make a reservation for the placement test by the day before by fax, e-mail or telephone, and hand in the application form ( with a photo attached ). ＊Click here to download application form 　 application form (PDF)　/　 application form (word)
The term of application, the period for submission of documents.	By the day before of the placement test.
Time of reception	Monday to Friday 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturaday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ( closed on Sundays and holidays )
Where to call and to make application	OSAKA YWCA College 11-12 Kamiyama-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka 530-0026 TEL.(06)6361-2955　FAX.(06)6361-2997

Process to entrance into school and opening of the course

1. Application for the placement test 2. Placement test 3. Placement Decision 4. Delivery of the tuition fee. 5. Opening of the course * New students can observe first classes of the term. The observers are supposed to make a reservation in advance.

The schedule of the placement test	Spring Semester : 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. April 14 (Wed.) 2010. Autumn Semester : 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. September 22 (Wed.) 2010. Winter Semester : 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. January 12 (Wed.) 2011.

Study expenses, etc.

Entrance fee, Tuition fee	Entrance fee : 21,000yen　( The enrollment fee is charged to new students only. ) Tuition fee : Spring Semester 112,000yen, Autumn Semester 112,000yen Winter Semester 102,000yen
How to deliver fees	To be paid at the reception desk of our school or by bank transfer, etc.
The term of delivery	Deliver the entrance fee, the tuition fee, etc. at the start of the course.
Expenses for course materials	1,000- 2,000yen
Others	Once the tuition and other fees are delivered, they cannot be refunded except when the course cannot be opened. But in case you inform us your cancelation by the day before class start, we will refund tuition fee. The expenses include consumption taxes.

Other pieces of information

* This Course is part-time. You cannot get a study visa, a student ID card, or a student discount of commutation tickets. * There are also the preparatory Course for Japanese Language Aptitude Test, and the Summer Intensive Course.
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日本語学科　(パートタイム)

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:30:21 +0900

The Part-Time Japanese-Language Course

Outline and characteristics

In our Part-Time Japanese-Language Course, various classes are opened : the Short-Term Course given every 3 months, the Summer Intensive Course, the preparatory Course for Japanese Language Aptiude Test tailored to students' needs, the Private Course, etc.

Outline of each Course



The Japanese-Language Morning Course	Look here for detailed explanation.
The learning in this course is centered around the "Japanese necessary to live in Japan". The course is centered around conversation, such as listening and speaking, but also gives instructions on related grammatical points. The object persons are people with resident status, except for a visa to "study abroad": such as people married to a Japanese, people with a short-stay visa.

The Japanese-Language Evening Course	Look here for detailed explanation.
The learning in this course is centered around the "Japanese necessary to live in Japan". At higher levels, the course aims at learning of polite expressions, social deixis, effective expressions in business scenes. Even going to work, learners can brush up their Japanese.

The Preparatory Course for Japanese Language Proficiency Test	Look here for detailed explanation.
This is the preparatory course for Japanese Language Proficiency Test given in July and December. There are classes for N1 grade, N2 grade and N3 grade. These classes are centered aroud practical learning of words, usages, reading comprehension, and listening comprehension.

The Japanese-Language Summer Intensive Course	Look here for detailed explanation.
It is a short-term Japanese concentration course using the summer vacation for three weeks. More practical Japanese is studied by an optional program etc. A homestay is also possible.

The Intensive Summer Japanese-Language Course for Teen Agers	Look here for detailed explanation.
This is the course for a small group of students where intensive learning of Japanese conversation is offered. Those students will boost their self-esteem who think about entering into a Japanese junior or senior high school in September.

Japanese-Language Private Lessons	Look here for detailed explanation.
The place of lessons, the class hours, the contents of class can be set according to students' desire.

The Japanese Language Class for Teen Agers	Look here for detailed explanation.
"Want to study at a Japanese junior or senior high school! But still short of the language aptitude..." For such foreign students we open the Japanese Language Course for Teen Agers. The class is consists of a small groupe of students. Experienced teachers carefully offer a basis Japanese course needed to study at Japanese schools.

日本語学科　本科（全日制）

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Pages for regular students

Outline and characteristics

The Japanese language department offers teaching of Japanese language and other necessary subjects ( mathematics, physics, chemistry, English, social studies ) in the interest of foreign students preparing to take entrance examinations by Japanese universities, graduate schools, two-year colleges, vocational technical schools, etc.

Student life in YWCA

Privileges exclusively reserved for those with a student visa ( resident status )

Grant ・・・ There are 5 scholarship programs offered by Japan's government, Osaka City, and other bodies.
Commuter tickets are available in student fares.
Government-run health insurance and medical assistance ．．． In addition to the National Health Insurance, other subsidy systems can reduce medical expense.
International Students House ・・・ Application can be made for residence in public halls for foreign students.

There are exchange programs.

F・F・P(Foreign Friendship Program)・・・There are exchange programs between foreign students and Japanese candidates for Japanese-language teacher.
Foster parents・・・Experience of Japanese culture through communication with a Japanese family

Details of the courses

Terms

One-year course : April 2010. to March 2011.
One and a half-year course : October 2010. to March 2012.

*　Graduated students of the one-year course are entitled to go on to the Second Japanese Language Course ( one-year course ) and to continue with study to the maximum of two years.

Class hours ( days of the week, hours )

Monday to Friday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Guidelines for applicants

The regular number of class

One-year course : 30 persons.
One and a half-year course : 27 persons.
The second Japanese language department : 20 persons.

Application procedures

The applicant or the proxy is requested to come to school with all necessary documents prepared.
In case of applying directly from abroad, send the documents by EMS.
For details, see "Process from application for admission to enrollment and opening of courses" mentioned below.

*　There are affiliated centers for study abroad taking care of paperwork
　 and application.
　　( A processing fee is needed separately. )
　　For details, call for a report at each affiliated center.

>>>> Taiwan (J'STUDY )
>>>> Taiwan (JIH-HSIN LANGUAGE SCHOOL)
>>>> Taiwan (Go Go JAPAN)

Process from application for admission to enrollment and opening of courses

If you are an applicant from China, Myanmar, Mongolia, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, or Vietnam please look here:

If you apply except from the above-mentioned countries, please look here :

If you are a resident in Japan ( i.e. have a residence status ), please look here :

Expenses for study, etc.

Entrance fee, Tuition fee

One-year course : entrance fee 80,000yen, tuition fee 660,000yen ( including course materials and facilities expenses )
One and a half-year course : entrance fee 80,000yen, tuition fee 990,000yen ( including course materials and facilities expenses )

How to deliver fees

To be paid at the reception desk of our school or by bank transfer, etc.

The term of delivery

Entrance fee : To be paid when Certificate of eligibility is delivered.
Tuition fee : To be paid at the moment of entrance into school.

Others

*　Please do not deliver the examination fee until we give further instructions.
*　We cannot refund any examination fee, entrance fee, or tuition fee,
　　once they are paid, except in cases where applicants cannot obtain their
　　visa in spite of taking due procedures.
　 No examination fee can be refunded.
*　Expenses include consumption taxes.

Information on access to universities and other institutions for advanced learning.

As regards admission on recommendation, we have been designated by the following institutions ( results of 2005-2006 school years ) :
Otemon Gakuin University,Osaka Sangyo University,Osaka Sangyo University Junior college,Kwansei Gakuin University,Kyoto University of Foreign Studies,KIBI INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY,Shuchiin University,Hannan University,Poole Gakuin University,St.Andrew's University,Ritsumeikan University,Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University,HAGOROMO University of International Studies,Survey College of Kinki,Kansai design+modeling college

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日本語プライベートレッスン

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Japanese-Language Private Lessons

Outline and characteristics

Private Lessons suit your purpose! * Place … everywhere you like -- at office, home, at Osaka YWCA College, etc. * Time … You can choose your own time for study. * Contents … You can study only what you want to -- for example, kanji characters, business conversation, polite expressions. * Study Level　…　From the most advanced grade to the beginners', the most suitable level is set for you.

Details of the courses

Terms	The minimum duration of each lesson is one hour.
Place	Lessons are given at the place of your own appointing or at Osaka YWCA College.

Guidelines for applicants

How to Apply, How to Submit Documents	Fill in necessary entries in a prescribed form of application, and send it to Osaka YWCA College. Inform us of your study purpose, preferred lesson hours, etc. Your instructor, course materials, lesson hours, and the schedule will be decided in consultation. ＊Click here to download application form 　 application form (PDF)　/　 application form (word)
Reception hours	Monday to Friday 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturaday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ( closed on Sundays and holidays )
Where to call and to make application	OSAKA YWCA College 11-12 Kamiyama-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka 530-0026 TEL.(06)6361-2955　FAX.(06)6361-2997

Study expenses, etc.

Entrance fee, Tuition fee.	Entrance fee : 10,500円 Tuition fee ( per hour ) : 5,500yen for 1 person, 7,600yen for 2 persons, 9,900yen for 3 persons.
How to deliver fees	To be paid at the reception desk of our school or by bank transfer, etc.
The term of delivery	Pay the application fee, and the tuition fee for one month, before the first lesson.
Expenses for course matarials・The teaching materials costs	The teaching materials costs : The actual expenses
Traveling expense of instructors	500yen + the actual transportation fee per lesson
Other	* Night time fee (after 18:00) : 500yen per lesson * Once delivered, the tuition fee cannot be refunded. * The expenses include consumption taxes.

Other pieces of information

About cancelling * Cancellation of a lesson is only possible by the noon of the day before the lesson ( or by the time 2 days before the lesson, if the day before the lesson falls upon Sunday or a holiday ). 　　When there is not cancellation after it or a report, I consider that a class was done. * If a lesson is to be cancelled because of some reasons of the instructor or Osaka YWCA, the student will be contacted and be given an extra lesson.
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10代のための日本語クラス

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The Japanese Language Class for Teen Agers

Outline and characteristics

"Want to study at a Japanese junior or senior high school! But still short of the language aptitude..." For such foreign students we open the Japanese Language Course for Teen Agers. The class is consists of a small groupe of students. Experienced teachers carefully offer a basis Japanese course needed to study at Japanese schools.

Details of the courses ( The course offer is pending for the moment. As soon as decided, it will be announced on a renewed page. )

Terms	Undecided
The number of times of lectures	Undecided
Class hours ( days of the week, hours )	Undecided

Application guidebook

Regular number of students	5-6 students per class ( to the maximum of ten persons )
Application requirements and object persons	Non-native men and women of Japanese approximately aged 12 to 18. Youths of different sexes with little confidence in the ability of communicating in Japanese. Those who cannot read or write hiragana and katakana. ( irrespective of whether or not the applicant is attending junior or senior high schools of Japan )
Application procedures	Fill in necessary entries in the application form, attach a photograph, and send the form to Osaka YWCA College. ＊Click here to download application form 　 application form (PDF)　/　 application form (word)
The term of application, the period for submission of documents.	If your level is judged to be suitable for the course, you will be permitted to enter in mid-course. ( In that case, a discount of fees will be applied. )
Time of reception	Monday to Friday 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturaday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ( closed on Sundays and holidays )
Where to call and to make application	OSAKA YWCA College 11-12 Kamiyama-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka 530-0026 TEL.(06)6361-2955　FAX.(06)6361-2997

Process to entrance into school and opening of the course

1. Application for the level check test, submission of the application form for admission 2. Level check test. ( Consult us for the schedule. ) 3. Delivery of the tuition fee. 4. Opening of the course

Schedule of the placement test	As needed ( consult the schedule when applying for admission )

Study expenses, etc.

Entrance fee, Tuition fee.	Entrance fee : 10,500yen, Tuition fee : 79,800yen
How to deliver fees	To be paid at the reception desk of our school or by bank transfer, etc.
The term of delivery	Deliver the entrance fee, the tuition fee, etc. at the start of the course.
Expenses for course materials	2,500 - 3,000yen
Others	Once the tuition and other fees are delivered, they cannot be refunded except when the course cannot be opened. ( including course materials and facilities expenses )

Other pieces of information

* We recommend that at their request, pupils at elementary schools take a mini class ( opening from 2 persons ). Consult us for details. * This Course is part-time. You cannot get a study visa, a student ID card, or a student discount of commutation tickets.
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