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Message UsIAY International Academy Japanese Language School
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Recommended for Westerners
The school’s curriculum has accounted for students who need more time and support to learn Kanji, etc. Not a feature of this school.
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Flexible Class Schedule
You are able to request an AM or PM class schedule based on your needs. Not a feature of this school.
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Wifi Available
Rest assured that this school has wifi available. Not a feature of this school.
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Part-time Job Support
This school introduces part-time job opportunities so you can work while studying. Not a feature of this school.
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Higher Education Counselling
This school provides specialized counseling to prepare and apply to colleges and universities after graduation. Not a feature of this school.
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Career Support
counsellors are available to provide specialized support for full-time employment after graduation. Not a feature of this school.
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Dormitories Available
This school introduces affordable shared living spaces. Not a feature of this school.
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Apartments Available
This school introduces private apartments. Not a feature of this school.
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Homestay Available
This school introduceslocal Japanese families where students can live while studying. Not a feature of this school.
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In-School Activities
This school organizes regular interactive & cultural activities in the school. Not a feature of this school.
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Out-of-School Activities
This school organizes out-of-school day-trips, excursions and events throughout the year. Not a feature of this school.
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Student Lounge
Space outside of the classroom is available for students to interact casually and/or study. Not a feature of this school.
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School Introduction
The IAY International Academy was founded in 1969 and is the oldest Japanese language school in Hokkaido. The school is conveniently located downtown and is directly connected to the Odori Subway Station as well as a major shopping mall, with many stores and restaurants in the surrounding area, making it convenient for both access and living. The location is also only a 1-minute walk to the park where the annual Snow Festival is held in February every year, where students can enjoy the wonderful scenery of the snow country with the indigenous people of the land. In addition to the Japanese language course, the school also offers Japanese teacher training courses, as well as language & conversation courses in English, Chinese, Korean, and Spanish to students from 2 years old to middle school. In this way, the IAY International Academy is an educational agency that has gained the trust and reputation from the local people who send their children to receive language instruction, and the international students enjoy the many opportunities to interact with local people in addition to their fellow international students, making for a memorable and conducive Japanese language learning environment.| Total Number of Students: | 70 |
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| Class Size: | Average 10 students |
| School Staff Support Languages: | English, Chinese, Vietnamese, Nepali |
| Minimum Course Duration: | 3 months |
Main Features
- Multi-facetted student support system
- The Academy provides coordination in serveral languages such as Chinese, Korean, and English in the Day 1 Orientation Session, in life abroad counselling sessions, and other student-support areas. Both counselors and previous students give detailed explanations and accompany new students as they go through various administrative procedures such as permanent residence registration, varoius procedures at the Immigration Department, registration of operating permits, as well as during extracurricular activities.
The school stands behind students and supports their preparation for entering university, with specialized studying materials available at the library as well as valuable information provided in information sessions, resulting in a high percentage of students succeeding in passing the admission exams and going on to study in the universities of their choice. For those students who are seeking employment post-graduation, the school actively introduces opportunities and companies to students. - Intimate class setting
- The school limits the number of students in each class to an average of 10 people. Classes are divided into varying levels so that students are comfortable and the teaching is most effective. This small class allows for many opportunties to communicate and share information between the students and teacher as well as between students. As a result, students demonstrate improved Japanese conversartional abilities and the classroom envinroment is both comfortable and friendly.
There are many course options for students to match their personal aspirations such as going to college, applying for jobs, preparing for their working holiday with the necessary knowledge such as academic Japanese, business style Japanese, project work, learning kanji, etc. In addition, the school offers Japanese teacher training courses and tutoring courses for all subjects without age restriction. - Many enriched activities
- The school provides many opportunities to practice everyday Japanese through practical shopping activities, interviewing local people, visiting farms, breweries and fire fighting centers, participating in the Lilac Sapporo Festival, Kimono events, giving presentations, pinics at the park, and other activities where students interact directly with local people.
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School Location
Nearest station: Odori station (JR Chitose line, Sapporo nanboku municipal subway line)
Distance from station: 5 minutes walk.
This school is located in center district and close to Susukino area, which is known as one of Japanese famous amusement district. Additionally, you also have a nice access to not only daily convenient facilities such as 7-11, McDonald's , and other fast food place, but also a botanical garden and Cultural Arts Theater.
Available Courses
- COURSE FOR STUDENT VISA
- COMMERCIAL JAPANESE COURSE AND WORKING HOLIDAY
- GENERAL JAPANESE COURSE
- SUMMER COURSE
- EXTRA CLASS
COURSE FOR STUDENT VISA
Tuition Fees
1 Year
| Enrollment fees | ¥21,600 |
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| Admission fees | ¥75,600 |
| Tuitions | ¥583,200 |
| Other costs | ¥75,600 |
| International student insurance | ¥10,000 |
Because our counselling service is free,
the tuition fees listed here will be the same as the school’s original tuition fees.
COMMERCIAL JAPANESE COURSE AND WORKING HOLIDAY
Tuition Fees
4 WEEKS
| Admission fees | ¥20,000 |
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| Tuitions | ¥60,000 |
| Documents | Actual usage fees |
| Discount information | Students with working holiday visa are exempt from admission fees |
Because our counselling service is free,
the tuition fees listed here will be the same as the school’s original tuition fees.
GENERAL JAPANESE COURSE
Tuition Fees
4 WEEKS
| Admission fees | ¥20,000 |
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| Tuitions | ¥60,500 |
| Other fees | Actual usage fees |
| Discount information |
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8 WEEKS
| Admission fees | ¥20,000 |
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| Tuitions | ¥121,000 |
| Other fees | Actual usage fees |
| Discount information |
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12 WEEKS
| Admission fees | ¥20,000 |
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| Tuitions | ¥181,500 |
| Other fees | Actual usage fees |
| Discount information |
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Because our counselling service is free,
the tuition fees listed here will be the same as the school’s original tuition fees.
SUMMER COURSE
Tuition Fees
2 WEEKS
| Admission fees | ¥20,000 |
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| Tuitions | ¥45,000 |
| Documents | Actual usage fees |
| Extracurricular activity fee | Actual usage fees |
| Discount information | 1 month registration before the start of the school year, reduce half of the admission fee |
3 WEEKS
| Admission fees | ¥20,000 |
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| Tuitions | ¥65,000 |
| Documents | Actual usage fees |
| Extracurricular activity fee | Actual usage fees |
| Discount information | 1 month registration before the start of the school year, reduce half of the admission fee |
12 WEEKS
| Admission fees | ¥20,000 |
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| Tuitions | ¥85,000 |
| Documents | Actual usage fees |
| Extracurricular activity fee | Actual usage fees |
| Discount information | 1 month registration before the start of the school year, reduce half of the admission fee |
Because our counselling service is free,
the tuition fees listed here will be the same as the school’s original tuition fees.
EXTRA CLASS
Tuition Fees
EXTRA CLASS
| Enrollment fees/person | ¥20,000 |
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| Tuitions/ person | ¥3,900 |
| Documents | Actual usage fees |
| Discount information | Pay total tuitions of 30 lessons at the same time will receive a 3% tuition discount. (50 lessons： 5％discount, 100 lessons: 10％ discount) |
EXTRA CLASS (group of three students)
| Enrollment fees/person | ¥10,000 |
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| Tuitions/ person | ¥3,250 |
| Documents | Actual usage fees |
| Discount information | Pay total tuitions of 30 lessons at the same time will receive a 3% tuition discount. (50 lessons： 5％discount, 100 lessons: 10％ discount) |
EXTRA GROUP CLASS
| Enrollment fees/person | ¥7,000 |
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| Tuitions/ person | ¥2,500 |
| Documents | Actual usage fees |
| Discount information | Pay total tuitions of 30 lessons at the same time will receive a 3% tuition discount. (50 lessons： 5％discount, 100 lessons: 10％ discount) |
FRIENDLY CLASS
| Enrollment fees/person | ¥5,000 |
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| Tuitions/ person | ¥2,125 |
| Documents | Actual usage fees |
| Discount information | Pay total tuitions of 30 lessons at the same time will receive a 3% tuition discount. (50 lessons： 5％discount, 100 lessons: 10％ discount) |
Because our counselling service is free,
the tuition fees listed here will be the same as the school’s original tuition fees.
Our Free Services
For this reason, we provide all of these services at not cost to you.
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School & Visa
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Free Japanese
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Accommodation
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24-Hour
Emergency Assistance
