ICLC Okinawa Japanese Language School
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- October 2024
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- End of May 2024
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This school introduces local Japanese families where students can live while studying.
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ICLC aims to develop "international people" who can thrive globally, equipped with strong language skills and the ability to communicate smoothly across cultures, religions, and values. The school provides an environment where students from around the world can learn and grow together. Located in Okinawa, ICLC offers students the opportunity to enhance their Japanese proficiency while exploring the culture and interacting with classmates from diverse backgrounds.
| : | 340 |
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| : | 15-8 |
| : | Japanese, English, Viet, Nepal, Chinese |
| : | April, July, October, January |
| : | Short Term: 3 MonthsLong Term: 3 Months |
- Careful guidance on career paths
- The ICLC has friendly staff with long teaching experience and knowledge. Homeroom teachers and career guidance staff provide warm and individual support to students regarding their post-graduation career paths.
- Various events to better understand Okinawa
- ICLC organizes seasonal Japanese and Okinawan cultural grand experiences. There are also private stays and other opportunities to experience Okinawan life, which will make your study abroad experience unforgettable.
- Students from a wide range of countries
- ICLC attracts students from all over the world, mainly from Asia, but also from Europe and the Americas. You can make friends from many different countries while learning Japanese.
The Center for International Language and Culture (ICLC) is located in Naha, Okinawa, in the South of Japan. This is an admired tourist resort which attracts Japanese but also international tourists, because of its great weather, wonderful location where beautiful landscapes and the sea come together, but also because of its unique culture. Naha is the major city in Okinawa where students can find gourmet food, many part time job opportunities and experience the tropical city with many cultural aspects such as the “Shisa”, the lion statues. The school is also located nearby the Oroku station and has a convenient access to AEON shopping mall and parks. From there, you can easily access popular tourist attractions in Naha like the Kokusai street and the famous Shuri Castle.
Here in Okinawa, students can broaden their horizons by interacting with classmates with diverse values, acquire Japanese proficiency, and explore the culture.
Nearest Station:
Oroku Station (5-minute walk)
- Student-Visa Course - Long Term
- Short Term Course
- Essential Japanese Course - Short Term
Student-Visa Course - Long Term
The Student-Visa Course is designed for students who wish to obtain a student visa and study Japanese with the final goal to enter a Japanese University or Vocational School.
The course offers lessons for students from beginner to advanced language level.
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2-year course
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1 year and 9 months course
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1 year and 6 months course
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1 year and 3 months course
| Intake | Duration | Application Start Date | Application Deadline |
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| April | 1 Year / 2 Years | Early September |
Late October |
| July | 1 Year 9 Months | Early December |
Late January |
| October | 1 Year 6 Months | Early March |
Late April |
| January | 1 Year 3 Months | Early June |
Late July |
Morning or afternoon classes:
- Morning classes are held from 8:45 to 12:00 (Monday to Friday)
- Afternoon classes are held from 13:15 to 16:30 (Monday to Friday)
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4 BASIC SKILLS
Reading, writing, speaking, listening in a well-balanced manner
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JLPT PREPARATORY (OPTIONAL)
Preparation class for JLPT
| Tuition fees | |
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| 1 Year | ¥744,000 |
| 1 Year 3 Months | ¥930,000 |
| 1 Year 6 Months | ¥1,116,000 |
| 1 Year 9 Months | ¥1,302,000 |
| 2 Years | ¥1,488,000 |
| Other fees | |
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| Screening fee | ¥22,000 |
| Enrollment fee | ¥77,000 |
| Insurance & Health Management | ¥18,000 (1 year) ¥36,000 (1 year 3 months) ¥36,000 (1 year 6 months) ¥36,000 (1 year 9 months) ¥36,000 (2 years) |
| Textbooks | Included in tuition |
Short Term Course
The Short Term Course is for students who already obtain a Short-term or Working Holiday Visa and offers lessons for students from beginner to advanced language level with a focus on conversational Japanese.
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3 months course (To enroll in this course Short-term/Working Holiday Visa is required)
| Intake | Duration | Application Deadline |
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| January | 3 months |
2 weeks before intake |
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| July | ||
| October |
Morning or afternoon classes:
- Morning classes are held from 8:45 to 12:00 (Monday to Friday)
- Afternoon classes are held from 13:15 to 16:30 (Monday to Friday)
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4 BASIC SKILLS
Reading, writing, speaking, listening in a well-balanced manner
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CONVERSATIONAL JAPANESE
Conversational Japanese for daily life
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CULTURAL ACTIVITIES
The school offers several cultural activities such as Karate, Ryukyu dance, historical heritage sites
| Tuition fees | |
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| 3 Months | ¥180,000 |
| Other fees | |
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| Enrollment fee | ¥33,000 |
| Textbooks | Included in tuition |
Essential Japanese Course - Short Term
The Essential Japanese Course is for students who already obtain Resident, Permanent Resident, Spouse, Family Stay, Work, SOFA or other long-term visa.
It offers lessons for students of the beginner level and focuses on daily expressions.
| Intake | Duration | Application Deadline |
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| April | 3 months |
2 weeks before intake |
| October |
Morning or afternoon classes:
- Morning classes are held from 8:45 to 12:00 (Monday to Friday)
- Afternoon classes are held from 13:15 to 16:30 (Monday to Friday)
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DAILY EXPRESSIONS
Useful expressions for daily life in Japan
| Tuition fees | |
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| 3 Months | ¥138,000 |
| Other fees | |
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| Enrollment fee | ¥33,000 |
| Textbooks | Included in tuition |
